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OK, so you've learned how to use adjectives, and can even pump them up a bit in intensity using various adverbs. Great! All is well, as long as you remain super hyper and enthusiastic about everything. But how about when you want to ''reduce'' intensity and ''tone down'' the enthusiasm? This is where (hái) comes in. Time to learn about '''[[moderating positive adjectives with "hai"]]''' (and chill out a bit).
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You probably already know how to tell someone "don't do that." (Hint! It uses 别 (bié) before the verb.) That can come in handy to prevent disaster! But what if they're ''already doing something'', and you want them to ''stop doing it''? That's where the 别……了(bié... le) pattern comes in handy. Learn all about it in '''[[expressing "stop doing" with "bie…le"]]''' and bring some order into your life, all bossy-like.
 
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Featured Article: Expressing "stop doing" (A2)

Expressing "stop doing" with "bie…le"

You probably already know how to tell someone "don't do that." (Hint! It uses 别 (bié) before the verb.) That can come in handy to prevent disaster! But what if they're already doing something, and you want them to stop doing it? That's where the 别……了(bié... le) pattern comes in handy. Learn all about it in expressing "stop doing" with "bie…le" and bring some order into your life, all bossy-like.

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