时A时B
Explanation
表示两种状态或动作交替出现，时好时坏、时高时低等。
Indicates that two states or actions alternate with each other, such as sometimes good and sometimes bad, sometimes high and sometimes low.
Examples
小鸟发出的声音时长时短。
The sound made by the little bird was sometimes long and sometimes short.
他的成绩时好时坏，老师也拿他没办法。
His grades were sometimes good and sometimes bad, and the teacher couldn't do anything about it.
Related Grammar Points
爱A不AHSK 7七—九060
短语 · 四字格
表示对某事持无所谓的态度，愿意接受或拒绝皆可，常带有放任或不耐烦的语气。
This structure expresses indifference or nonchalance toward something, indicating willingness to accept or reject it without concern, often with a detached or impatient tone.
Examples (2)
他瞧不起她，对她总是一副爱理不理的样子。
He looked down on her and always treated her with an air of indifference.
这是我的想法，你爱听不听。
Here’s my idea—take it or leave it.
半A半BHSK 7七–九061
短语 · 四字格
“半A半B”是一个四字格结构，表示事物同时具有两种相对或相反的性质、状态或特征，强调一种中间或混合的状态。其中A和B通常是反义词或相对概念。
“半A半B” is a four-character structure indicating that something possesses two contrasting or opposite qualities, states, or characteristics simultaneously, emphasizing an intermediate or mixed state. A and B are typically antonyms or related concepts.
Examples (2)
他说话半真半假，你不要完全相信他。
He speaks half truth and half lies, so don't believe him completely.
突然听到明天放假的消息，我一直半信半疑。
Suddenly hearing the news that tomorrow is a holiday, I've been half believing and half doubting it.
东A西BHSK 7七—九062
短语 · 四字格
“东A西B”是四字格结构，其中“东”和“西”表示“到处、四处”，A和B是动词，表示动作的频繁、无序或四处进行，常用于描述四处奔波、挑选或寻找的行为。
"东A西B" is a four-character phrase structure where "东" and "西" mean "everywhere, all over", and A and B are verbs indicating frequent, disordered, or scattered actions, commonly used to describe running around, picking, or searching in various places.
Examples (2)
她买东西就喜欢东挑西选。
When she goes shopping, she likes to browse and pick from all over the place.
为了买到一张火车票，我东奔西跑，累得一身汗。
To get a train ticket, I ran all over the place, exhausted and sweating profusely.
非A非BHSK 7七–九063
短语 · 四字格
“非A非B”是四字格结构，表示“既不是A也不是B”，用于否定两种可能性，强调第三种情况或某种中间状态。
The phrase '非A非B' is a four-character structure meaning 'neither A nor B,' used to negate two possibilities and emphasize a third situation or an intermediate state.
Examples (2)
这场悲剧的制造者非你非我，另有他人。
The maker of this tragedy is neither you nor me; it's someone else.
我们非敌非友，只是那天见过一面而已。
We are neither enemies nor friends; we just met once that day.
忽A忽BHSK 7七–九064
短语 · 四字格
「忽A忽B」是四字格短语结构，表示两种相反或相对的状态交替出现、变化不定。A和B通常为反义词，如「高/低」「快/慢」等。
The structure '忽A忽B' is a four-character phrase pattern indicating that two opposite or contrasting states alternate or fluctuate unpredictably. A and B are typically antonyms, such as 'high/low' or 'fast/slow'.
Examples (2)
叔叔书房的门关着，里边的说话声忽高忽低。
The door to Uncle's study was closed, and the voices inside were fluctuating between loud and soft.
他十分紧张，心跳得忽快忽慢。
He was extremely nervous, and his heartbeat was alternating between fast and slow.
连A带BHSK 7七—九065
短语 · 四字格
「连A带B」表示同时进行的两个动作或状态，常用来强调伴随某种情绪或情境下的复合行为。
The structure '连A带B' describes two simultaneous actions or states, often emphasizing compound behaviors accompanied by specific emotions or situations.
Examples (2)
几个小孩儿吓得连哭带叫。
Several children were so scared that they were crying and screaming at the same time.
信是男朋友写的，她高兴得连蹦带跳。
The letter was written by her boyfriend, and she was so happy that she jumped and danced with joy.