Trump's Next Target: Cuba | Fluentide RadioKey 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。
只要...就...
A conditional pattern meaning 'As long as... then...'. It introduces a sufficient condition for a particular result.
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白宫
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.
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。
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