Used to ask for confirmation or to form a question about whether something is true; is it the case that...; isn't it?

Used to emphasize that something is really not the case, often to correct a misunderstanding.

Used for emphasis to mean "is simply not" or "is definitely not"

Used at the start of a sentence or clause to introduce a hypothetical situation that did not happen, meaning "if it were not for" or "but for"

Used to express a guess or rhetorical question, meaning "could it be that" or "is it perhaps the case that".

to apologize or admit to a mistake; to offer an apology to someone

Destiny will make enemies meet; often used to describe lovers, couples, or family members whose lives are bound together by constant bickering or fate.

to not have the proper taste; to be off in flavor or quality

To bear the responsibility or blame for a mistake; to be held accountable for a fault.

To find fault with someone; to point out someone's mistakes or shortcomings.

to acknowledge one's error or admit a mistake

(colloquial) to be blamed or criticized for doing something wrong; to turn out badly or fail

Used in rhetorical questions to imply a strong affirmative, equivalent to "is it not" or "would it not be"

(dialect) anyway; in any case; at most

Literally translated as "no water is wide enough after one has seen the great ocean, and no clouds compare to those over Mount Wu." This poetic expression describes having seen the best of something or having experienced a deep love, such that nothing else can ever compare or satisfy.

(proverb) Great things are built over a long period of time and cannot be achieved overnight; often used to encourage patience and persistence.

used to indicate an alternative or to contrast one thing with another, meaning rather than or and not

To be blamed or resented by all parties involved despite one's efforts; to find oneself in a situation where no matter what one does, everyone is dissatisfied.

money is not all-powerful, but without money it is absolutely impossible to get anything done; a common saying about the necessity of money despite its limitations

To offer an apology for a mistake or offense; also written as [[赔不是|賠不是|pei2 bu4 shi5]].

people do not become a family unless they share similar temperaments or values; often used to describe how married couples or family members are alike in character or predestined to be together

(derogatory) used to insult someone's character, meaning they are a good-for-nothing or a worthless person.

to be no match for someone; to not be in the same league

not to be trifled with; to be a force to be reckoned with; capable and tough

Used at the end of a sentence to seek confirmation or to express that something should be obvious; right?; isn't it?

(of a situation) not good; looking bad; things aren't right

to be no match for someone; to be unable to compete with an opponent

to feel bad; to feel upset or uncomfortable; to be disgusted

not something to be taken lightly; serious business; colloquially used to indicate that a situation is grave or dangerous and should not be treated as a game

unreasonable; shocking or outrageous in behavior or logic

Literally "either the fish dies or the net gets torn"; describes a situation where two sides fight so fiercely that one must be destroyed.

phrase used to introduce a hypothetical condition or counterfactual situation