like this; such; so much
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplespronoun
like this; such; in this way; thus
literaryLiterary or formal usage indicating manner, degree, or state. Commonly appears in written Chinese, poetry, and formal prose.
Quán泉
shuǐ水
qīng清
rú如
xǔ许
。
The spring water is so clear.
Tā他
yǒu有
rú如
xǔ许
fēi非
fán凡
de的
cái才
zhì智
。
He possesses such extraordinary talent.
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Wèn问
qú渠
nà那
dé得
qīng清
rú如
xǔ许
？
Wèi为
yǒu有
yuán源
tóu头
huó活
shuǐ水
lái来
。
How is the ditch so clear? Because fresh water flows from its source.
pronoun
so much; this much; that much
literaryIndicates quantity or amount, often with a sense of 'so much effort, time, or resources.' Frequently used with verbs like 枉费 (waste), 花费 (spend), or 需要 (need).
Wǎng枉
fèi费
rú如
xǔ许
gōng工
lì力
。
To waste so much effort in vain.
Hé何
xū须
rú如
xǔ许
má麻
fan烦
？
Why need so much trouble?
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Huā花
fèi费
rú如
xǔ许
xīn心
si思
，
zhǐ只
wèi为
bó博
tā她
yī一
xiào笑
。
He spent so much thought just to win her smile.