Trump's Next Target: Cuba | FluentideKey Vocabulary
词汇gǎi biànto change / changeA common verb/noun used to describe making something different. Within HSK 3 level.
yán zhòngserious / severeUsed to describe situations, problems, or consequences that are critical or grave. Within HSK 4 level.
chī jīngto be surprised / amazedA verb object compound meaning to feel shock or surprise. Often used in the structure '让...感到吃惊'. Within HSK 4 level.
wēi xiǎndangerous / dangerCan be used as an adjective or a noun. Within HSK 4 level.
fù zácomplicated / complexUsed to describe situations or reasons that are not simple. Within HSK 4 level.
xiàn zhìrestriction / to restrictUsed to express placing limits on actions or trade. Within HSK 4 level.
Grammar Points
语法说到...
Used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a topic, meaning 'Speaking of...' or 'When it comes to...'.
虽然...但是...
A common conjunction pattern meaning 'Although... but/however...'. Used to express a turning point or contrast.
虽然今年才刚刚开始,但是发生了很多大事。
虽然这两个国家离得很近。但是它们之间有很多问题。
虽然没有具体的计划,但是目标很明显。
把字句 (bǎ sentence)
Used to indicate how an action affects or handles a specific object. The structure is Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Result/Direction.
特朗普把那个国家的领导人换掉了。
因为他想把古巴的政府换掉。
他们把这个想法写进了美国的安全计划里。
不仅...还/也...
Used to express 'Not only... but also...'. It connects two clauses that reinforce each other.
不管...都...
Meaning 'No matter (what/how/whether)... all/always...'. It indicates that the result remains the same regardless of the condition.
不管用什么办法,结果必须是这样。
不管你住在城市的街道,还是在农村。经济和政治的改变都会影响你的生活。
Proper Nouns
专有名词美国Měi guóUnited States古巴Gǔ bāCuba特朗普Tè lǎng pǔDonald Trump委内瑞拉Wěi nèi ruì lāVenezuela南美洲Nán měi zhōuSouth America中东Zhōng dōngMiddle East伊朗Yī lǎngIran美洲Měi zhōuAmericas北美洲Běi měi zhōuNorth America
yǐng xiǎng
influence / impact
Very common word for expressing how one thing affects another. Within HSK 3 level.
jìng zhēngcompetition / to competeUsed to describe rivalry between nations, companies, or individuals. Within HSK 4 level.
tài duattitudeRefers to a person's or government's stance or manner toward an issue. Within HSK 4 level.
jiāo àoarrogant / proudCan be positive (proud) or negative (arrogant). Here it is used negatively to describe an overconfident attitude. Within HSK 4 level.
kuǎ táito collapse / to fall from powerOften used in political contexts to describe a government or regime falling apart. Beyond typical intermediate level.
chè dǐthoroughly / completelyAn adverb used to emphasize that an action is done fully, without leaving any part out. Beyond HSK 4 level.
xià táito step down / to leave officeUsed when a politician or government is removed from power or resigns. Beyond typical intermediate level.
qī futo bully / to take advantage ofUsed to describe someone or a country using strength to oppress a weaker one. Beyond HSK 4 level.
zhǔ zhāngto advocate / viewpointUsed when someone formally supports a particular way of doing things. Beyond HSK 4 level.
wēi xiéto threaten / threatUsed to express an intention to cause harm if demands are not met. Beyond HSK 4 level.
只要...就...
A conditional pattern meaning 'As long as... then...'. It introduces a sufficient condition for a particular result.
他们认为只要给古巴足够的压力。古巴就会按照美国的要求去做。
白宫
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White House