HSK 4 - Intermediate Chinese Vocabulary & Grammar

Meaning: finally; at last.
Usage: Indicates that something expected or desired has happened after a long wait or effort.
Example: 我们等了两个小时，他终于来了。 (Wǒmen děngle liǎng gè xiǎoshí, tā zhōngyú láile.) - We waited for two hours, and he finally arrived.

Meaning: even if...still/also.
Usage: Expresses a concession, indicating that a situation will remain true regardless of a hypothetical condition.
Example: 即使下雨，我也要去。 (Jíshǐ xiàyǔ, wǒ yě yào qù.) - Even if it rains, I will still go.

Meaning: otherwise; if not.
Usage: Connects two clauses, where the second clause describes the consequence if the condition in the first clause is not met.
Example: 你必须努力学习，否则会不及格。 (Nǐ bìxū nǔlì xuéxí, fǒuzé huì bù jí gé.) - You must study hard, otherwise you will fail.

Meaning: no matter what/how/who...; regardless of...
Usage: Emphasizes that the outcome or situation remains constant despite varying conditions.
Example: 无论多忙，他都会抽出时间锻炼。 (Wúlùn duō máng, tā dōu huì chōuchū shíjiān duànliàn.) - No matter how busy he is, he will make time to exercise.

Meaning: universal; general; widespread.
Usage: Describes something that is common or exists widely.
Example: 手机在中国已经非常普遍了。 (Shǒujī zài Zhōngguó yǐjīng fēicháng pǔbiàn le.) - Mobile phones are already very common in China.

Meaning: to persist in; to insist on; to uphold.
Usage: Implies continuing to do something despite difficulties or maintaining a belief/stance.
Example: 只要坚持下去，你就能成功。 (Zhǐyào jiānchí xiàqù, nǐ jiù néng chénggōng.) - As long as you persist, you will succeed.

Meaning: to be responsible for; to be in charge of.
Usage: Can be used as a verb or adjective. Often implies taking responsibility for tasks or consequences.
Example: 这次活动由我负责。 (Zhè cì huódòng yóu wǒ fùzé.) - I am responsible for this event.

Meaning: to doubt; to suspect; doubt.
Usage: Expresses uncertainty or suspicion about something or someone.
Example: 我怀疑他说的话是不是真的。 (Wǒ huáiyí tā shuō de huà shì bùshì zhēn de.) - I doubt if what he said is true.