P Chinese Grammar Advanced

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Pinyin P

  1. 平时 vs 平常 (usually/normally) píngshí / píngcháng Both 平时 and 平常 can mean 'usually' or 'normally,' but they differ in grammatical function and emphasis. 平时 is primarily a time word referr...
  2. 凭 (on the basis of) píng The preposition 凭 (píng) means 'on the basis of' or 'by virtue of' and is used to introduce the grounds, credentials, or evidence that su...
  3. 偏偏 (contrary to expectations) piānpiān The adverb 偏偏 expresses that something happens precisely contrary to one's wishes, expectations, or plans. It conveys frustration, irony,...