HSK 6
放着X不Y
The structure '放着X不Y'
Explanation
The structure '放着X不Y' is used to express that someone ignores or fails to make use of a good condition or opportunity (X) and instead does something else (Y), usually unreasonable or not good. It expresses criticism or surprise at the person's unwise choice. For example, '放着好日子不过' means 'having good days but refusing to live them'.
Examples
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The grammar point “放着X不Y” (The structure '放着X不Y') 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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