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=Chapter 10=
=Chapter 10=
==Vocabulary I==
==Vocabulary I==
===以上/以下===
*x 以上:"x (inclusive) and above", i.e. [x, ∞)
*x 以下:"below (excluding) x", i.e. (-∞, x)
===磨練===
===磨練===
An opportunity to train/improve at something (N), to train (V). 磨練 implies with some difficulty.
An opportunity to train/improve at something (N), to train (V). 磨練 implies with some difficulty.
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==IV. Classical Chinese Preposition 以==
==IV. Classical Chinese Preposition 以==
Similar to 用, but usage seems broader
Similar to 用, but usage seems broader
==V. 是…的料 to be gifted in...==
Figuratively refers to being made of some material or fabric, similar to English's "cut out for". This pattern can optionally be used with a measure word, often 塊, meaning a piece of. Must be used with a verb phrase, i.e. when used with nouns, eg. 老師, then must be used with a verb such as 當.
Examples:
*「我不是當老師的料」: "I'm not cut out to be a teacher"
*「他真是(塊)做生意的料」: "He's really cut out for business"


=Chapter 11=
=Chapter 11=