Avoiding Exact Answers with “左右(zuǒyòu)” and “大概(dàgài)”
Apr. 28, 2015

Do you know the difference between “左右(zuǒyòu)” and “大概(dàgài)?” Give this test a try!
Tā kànqǐlái sānshísuì _____.
他 看起来 三十岁_____。
He looks about 30 years old.
Tā kànqǐlái _____ sānshísuì.
他 看起来 _____ 三十岁。
He looks nearly 30 years old.
A. 左右(zuǒyòu); 大概(dàgài)
B. 大概(dàgài); 左右(zuǒyòu)
C. 大概(dàgài); 大概(dàgài)
D. 左右(zuǒyòu); 左右(zuǒyòu)