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I feel very happy every time I see your reply; it feels warm and inspiring. Thank you for letting me know.

@@Lily_Chinese No problem, and happy to hear it. I look forward to your videos every week.

Thank you for encouraging me. See you in the next episode!

I'm really glad you let me know! I'll do my best to include more everyday expressions and scenarios in the next video.

Thank you for telling me. Next time I will share with you more idioms commonly used in spoken language.

@@Lily_Chinese sounds great, looking forward to it

I feel more motivated, it's fun to make videos to share

In spoken language, '高' (gāo) is generally used to describe a person's height. '人高马大' (rén gāo mǎ dà) is used to describe a tall and strong man, while '高挑' (gāo tiāo) is used to describe a tall and slender woman. On the other hand, '五大三粗' (wǔ dà sān cū) has a negative connotation. In more formal language, terms like '魁梧' kuí wu（kuí wú）, '玉树临风' (yù shù lín fēng), and '伟岸' (wěi'àn) are also used.

@@Lily_Chinese Oh that's interesting, something for me to look into a little more. Appreciate the response.

It's my honor to help you.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts after watching the video. It really gives me a great sense of accomplishment.

可能会说：从今往后，我都不想见你了，因为我不相信你。这也许是女朋友的撒娇，或想要分手的威胁哦。

很高兴我的视频陪伴了你一小段开车的路

Thank you for your encouragement; it always makes me feel so motivated. Let’s keep pushing forward together. Wishing you a happy life!

@@Lily_Chinese Always happy to hear that, wish the same to you.

Thank you for letting me know, I'm thrilled! I thought idioms would be hard to grasp, so I'm glad you enjoyed the content. Wishing you a happy day!

I'm so glad you like it! Let's keep up the good work together.

The earliest use of this phrase can be traced back to the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasty, in the 26th chapter of "Water Margin" by Shi Nai'an. "Seven up and eight down" describes a state of anxiety and restlessness.

@@Lily_Chinese Oh that's interesting, I'll look more into that. Thank you for the response.

Thank you for your recognition, I will keep working hard. I’m glad we are learning the language together.

I’m delighted to receive your response, it’s very encouraging. Thank you.

@@Lily_Chinese Glad to hear it, looking forward to the next video.

I'm really pleased that you've gained something from this. I feel a great sense of accomplishment. Thank you!

I'm really grateful that you always reply; it gives me a lot of encouragement.

@@Lily_Chinese Happy to hear that, it is the least I can do since you work hard on the lessons.

In daily life, this pronunciation is used as a quantifier. For example, 这行字我没看懂。I don't understand this line of text. 队伍排成两行。The team is lined up in two rows. It also means industry, as in the “bank” you mentioned. For example, in daily life, we might say, 他还挺懂行的。He is quite knowledgeable. Next Monday's content will cover this word.

@@Lily_Chinese Oh right, I completely forgot about the quantifier. Thank you very much, can't wait to see your next video then.

Thank you for your attention; it gives me great motivation.🤝

@@Lily_Chinese Glad to hear that. It has been nice to be able to ask you questions, I appreciate the time you take.

周末我们没有去。

Yes, it depends on the context. Complimenting someone as "very strong" can be used in various scenarios. This term can be applied to physical strength, abilities, or willpower. For example, if you see someone at the gym deadlifting twice their body weight, you can say, 【哇，他好强，这半年他进步好快】He has improved so much in the past six months." (physical strength) Another example is if a colleague completes a task in one day that usually takes others three days, you can praise them by saying,【哇，好强，这么快就做完了】 You finished so quickly." (work ability) Additionally, 【我看到过坐轮椅的人滑雪，他们很强】I have seen people in wheelchairs skiing. (I am praising their willpower and the strength of their actions)

@@Lily_Chinese I see, that makes sense to me. I initially thought there might be something different used for referring to ability. Thank you very much, the examples help a lot.

I'm glad we're having this conversation, and I appreciate the opportunity to rethink things from your perspective. It's been really interesting. Thank you! I think we've come to understand that "再" is similar to "re" in English, and "重新" is akin to "again". So, the conclusion is: 1. "重新" is also commonly used in spoken language. 2. I believe "再" covers a wider range of expressions. Let me give you some real-life examples to illustrate the difference. When a friend asks me if Disneyland is fun, I might reply, "It's fun, 【我还想再去呢。】[I want to go again]." (Note: In this expression, I wouldn't use "重新"). If we've just been on a roller coaster, "【还想再玩一次，就得重新排队。】[If you want to ride again, we'll have to queue up again]." If I were to use "再" here, I might say to my friend, "你还想玩吗？【那我们再排一次队吧】Do you want to ride again? [Then let's queue up again]." The friend would reply: 【好，那我们再玩一次吧。】"Sure, let's play again." He responded to my suggestion, and at this point, "再" would be more natural and appropriate. If a friend keeps throwing socks around, I might get annoyed and say, "【你再乱扔袜子】[If you throw socks around again], I'll put them in your backpack." (Again, I wouldn't use "重新" in this expression). For example, 他想让前女友【重新】爱上他。希望妈妈【再】爱我一次。 he wants his ex-girlfriend to [love him again]. I hope my mom [loves me again]. If there's still oil on the clothes, 我去【重新】洗一遍。我要【再】洗一遍。 I'll wash them again. As you can see, these two words can often be interchangeable in many contexts because they have similar meanings. "再" covers a wider range of expressions, so there's no need to worry about using "重新" inappropriately. Just keep practicing and listening, and you'll get the hang of it.

@@Lily_Chinese Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. I'm glad it is something interesting for you to think about too, I appreciate all the help. I think I understand a bit better now from your examples.

You're right, it's usually used in negative situations. Let me give you some examples from everyday life so you can understand its usage better. 我每天都和他吵架，真想离婚，一了百了。I argue with him every day, I really want a divorce, just to get it over with. 离职不是一了百了的办法啊，没有收入你吃什么？Quitting your job isn't a fix-all solution, you need income to survive, right? 他总说死了才能一了百了，生活态度太消极了。He always says that death is the only way to put an end to it all, his outlook on life is just too negative.

​@@Lily_ChineseThat makes sense, thank you for clarifying that for me

"无所谓" and "没什么好恶" seem to convey similar meanings when translated literally. However, understanding Chinese requires considering the context and tone, which makes it more nuanced. For example, when you and a friend are buying groceries and she asks, "Should we get the big tomatoes or the small ones?" If you truly don't mind and think any tomatoes will do, you can say "无所谓" (wú suǒ wèi). Similarly, if a friend asks you what kind of fruit you like and you enjoy all fruits equally without any particular preference, you can say "水果我都爱吃，没什么好恶" (shuǐ guǒ wǒ dōu ài chī, méi shén me hào wù). However, "好恶" is a bit formal; a more colloquial way to express it would be "我没什么喜欢不喜欢的，能吃就行" (wǒ méi shén me xǐ huān bù xǐ huān de, néng chī jiù xíng). It's also important to note that "无所谓" sometimes conveys a kind of indifferent or even arrogant attitude. For instance, if someone asks me, "What should we eat together tonight?" Even if I don't have a preference and anything is fine with me, I wouldn't say "无所谓." Instead, I might say, 都行，听你的（dōu xíng, tīng nǐ de）（Anything is fine, it's up to you.） If you encounter similar words or phrases that confuse you, feel free to discuss them with me. I'll do my best to provide more examples from daily life to help you understand them better and use them flexibly.

​@@Lily_ChineseThank you for the detailed explanation, it helps a lot and is very much appreciated.

I hope this can help you better understand the usage of these two words. “得体” generally refers to one's behavior or words, such as 她说话很得体，她穿着得体。 （She always speaks and dresses properly.） "合适" is also an adjective like "得体," but its usage is broader. It can be used in the same situations as "得体." For example:她这么说不合适（Her words are not appropriate. ）， 她穿成这样去街上不合适，穿这件衣服去公司挺合适的。（It's not appropriate for her to dress like that on the street, but it's quite appropriate to wear this outfit to the office.） In daily life, "合适" can also describe prices or judge a matter. For example 我觉得这个价格很合适 (meaning I think the price is appropriate). 我觉得这个周末就在市里玩比较合适 (meaning it's a reasonable or more suitable choice). In the last two paragraphs, "合适" must be used instead of "得体".

@@Lily_Chinese Yes this helps a lot, thanks for the response.