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Shēng qì = Huǒ dà
生气=火大
👉 Both mean “angry.” 生气 is standard, 火大 is slangy and vivid.
Gān gà = Lěng chǎng
尴尬=冷场
👉 Both describe awkwardness. 尴尬 = embarrassed, 冷场 = awkward silence in a group.
Lì hài = Niú
厉害=牛
👉 Both mean “awesome,” but 牛 is more slangy.
Cōng míng = Jī líng
聪明=机灵
👉 Both mean “smart.” 聪明 = intelligent, 机灵 = quick-witted, street-smart.
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