HSK 4

动词+一X是一X

Structure: Verb + 一X 是 一X

Explanation

This structure expresses an action carried out step by step, without worrying too much about the future, just doing one thing at a time. Example '过一天是一天' means living one day at a time. It carries a nuance of accepting one's circumstances and focusing on the present, often used when circumstances are difficult or work is overwhelming.

Examples

虽然日子过得很难,但也不能过一天是一天。
suīránziguòhěnnándànnéngguòtiānshìtiān
事情实在太多了,能做一件是一件吧。
shìqíngshízàitàiduōlenéngzuòjiànshìjiànba
做一道题是一道题,你一定能做完。
zuòdàoshìdàodìngnéngzuòwán

Learn “动词+一X是一X” effectively

The grammar point “动词+一X是一X” (Structure: Verb + 一X 是 一X) 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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