HSK 6
好（不）容易
好（不）容易
Explanation
The structures '好不容易' and '好容易' both mean 'with great difficulty', expressing that one had to make a lot of effort to achieve something. '好不容易' is the more common way of saying it, while '好容易' has a similar meaning but is used a bit less. This structure usually stands before a verb or clause to emphasize the effort. Example: '我好不容易才完成这份报告' (It was with great difficulty that I finished this report).
Examples
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The grammar point “好（不）容易” (好（不）容易) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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