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HSK 4

大A大B

The structure '大A大B' (big A big B)

Explanation

This structure is used to emphasize an action or state strongly, to an excessive degree. '大' here does not literally mean 'big', but is exaggerative, expressing a high degree or a prominent quality. It is often used to describe negative actions or those with strong impact.

Examples

你这大吃大喝的毛病对身体不好，一定要改改。
nǐzhèdàchīdàhēdemáobìngduìshēntǐbùhǎo，yídìngyàogǎigǎi。
她心情不好，为一点儿小事就大吵大闹。
tāxīnqíngbùhǎo，wèiyìdiǎnérxiǎoshìjiùdàchǎodànào。

Learn “大A大B” effectively

The grammar point “大A大B” (The structure '大A大B' (big A big B)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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