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HSK 7

爱A不A

The structure '爱A不A'

Explanation

The structure '爱A不A' is used to express an attitude of indifference, not caring whatever someone does. It carries a tone of sulking, irritation or disdain. For example '爱理不理' means 'pay attention if you like, don't if you don't', expressing indifference.

Examples

他瞧不起她，对她总是一副爱理不理的样子。
tāqiáobùqǐtā，duìtāzǒngshìyífùàilǐbulǐdeyàngzi。
这是我的想法，你爱听不听。
zhèshìwǒdexiǎngfǎ，nǐàitīngbutīng。
【七–九061】半A半B
【qī–jiǔ061】bànAbànB
他说话半真半假，你不要完全相信他。
tāshuōhuàbànzhēnbànjiǎ，nǐbúyàowánquánxiāngxìntā。
突然听到明天放假的消息，我一直半信半疑。
tūrántīngdàomíngtiānfàngjiàdexiāoxī，wǒyìzhíbànxìnbànyí。

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The grammar point “爱A不A” (The structure '爱A不A') 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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