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Introduction:
Language
is not just about grammar and words; it's also about culture. 俗话
(súhuà) are common sayings or proverbs. Using them can make your Chinese
sound much more natural. Let's learn two easy and useful ones at the
HSK4 level.
1. 一分价钱一分货 (Yī fēn jiàqián yī fēn huò)
Literal Meaning: One part price, one part goods.
Actual Meaning: "You get what you pay for."
When to use it: Use this when talking about quality and price. If something is cheap, the quality might be low. If something is expensive, it's probably high quality.
Example:
A: 这个手机太贵了！ (Zhège shǒujī tài guì le!) - This phone is too expensive!
B: 但是一分价钱一分货，它的质量非常好。 (Dànshì yī fēn jiàqián yī fēn huò, tā de zhìliàng fēicháng hǎo.) - But you get what you pay for, its quality is very good.
2. 慢慢来 (Mànmàn lái)
Literal Meaning: Come slowly.
Actual Meaning: "Take your time," "No rush," or "Easy does it."
When to use it: This is an extremely common and friendly phrase. Use it to comfort someone who is stressed, learning something new, or working too fast.
Example:
A: 中文太难了！ (Zhōngwén tài nán le!) - Chinese is too difficult!
B: 别着急，慢慢来。 (Bié zháojí, mànmàn lái.) - Don't worry, take your time.
Practice:
Which 俗话 would you use?
Your friend is trying to finish his homework very quickly and is making mistakes.
(Answer: 慢慢来)
Someone complains that their new, cheap shoes are already broken.
(Answer: 一分价钱一分货)
