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HSK 6

一时⋯⋯一时⋯⋯

The structure 'one moment... one moment...' (一时⋯⋯一时⋯⋯)

Explanation

The structure 'one moment... one moment...' is used to express a state or action that changes alternately, unstably, this way and that. It emphasizes fluctuation and inconsistency. It usually goes with words denoting opposing states like 'good/bad', 'rising/falling', 'happy/sad'.

Examples

年纪太大了，身体一时好一时坏。
niánjìtàidàle，shēntǐyìshíhǎoyìshíhuài。
这家公司的产量一时上升一时下降。
zhèjiāgōngsīdechǎnliàngyìshíshàngshēngyìshíxiàjiàng。
他的情绪有波动，一时高兴一时悲伤。
tādeqíngxùyǒubōdòng，yìshígāoxìngyìshíbēishāng。

Learn “一时⋯⋯一时⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “一时⋯⋯一时⋯⋯” (The structure 'one moment... one moment...' (一时⋯⋯一时⋯⋯)) 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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