HSK 7

半A半B

半A半B (bàn A bàn B) - Half A half B

Explanation

The structure '半A半B' inserts two elements A and B (often an antonymous or related pair) to express a mixed state that is neither fully one nor fully the other. For example '半真半假' (half true, half false), '半信半疑' (half believing, half doubting). A and B are usually single syllables forming set idioms.

Examples

他说话半真半假,你不要完全相信他。
shuōhuàbànzhēnbànjiǎyàowánquánxiāngxìn
突然听到明天放假的消息,我一直半信半疑。
rántīngdàomíngtiānfàngjiàdexiāozhíbànxìnbàn

Learn “半A半B” effectively

The grammar point “半A半B” (半A半B (bàn A bàn B) - Half A half B) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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