中国年轻人的新式婚礼
New-Style Weddings for Young Chinese People
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原文Key Vocabulary
词汇A common verb/noun meaning to marry or marriage. Usage: A 和 B 结婚 (A marries B).
Adjective describing age. Often used in '年轻人' (young people).
Adjective meaning uncomplicated or simple in nature.
Adjective used to describe something of great significance.
Can be used as a verb (to make up one's mind) or a noun.
Adjective/Noun used for happiness or joy.
Grammar Points
语法虽然 (suīrán) ... 但是 (dànshì) ...
A conjunction pair meaning 'Although..., but...'. It expresses a concession or contrast. Note that in Chinese, both conjunctions are often present, whereas in English you usually only use one.
虽然很简单,但是大家都很高兴。
这虽然有很多钱,但是不好。
虽然爸爸妈妈可能不理解。
A + 比 (bǐ) + B + Adjective (+ Complement)
The standard structure for making comparisons. It means 'A is more [adjective] than B'.
比在饭馆吃饭便宜多了。
这比在照相馆拍得好多了。
他们觉得快乐比钱更重要。
Verb + 得 (de) + Adjective/Complement
The complement of degree/state. It follows a verb to describe *how* an action is performed or the state resulting from it.
他们笑得很开心。
照片里,他们笑得非常开心。
这比在照相馆拍得好多了。
Subject + 让 (ràng) + Object + Verb/Adjective
A causative structure meaning 'to let', 'to make', or 'to allow' someone to do or feel something.
因为这让他们觉得很有面子。
结婚是为了让别人看。
Verb + 不 + 完 (wán)
A potential complement structure indicating inability to finish an action. '完' means 'to finish'.