以前(yǐ qián)、以来(yǐ lái)、以内(yǐ nèi)、以后 (yǐ hòu) are 4 common phrase we often use in Chinese, they all start with 以 and followed by 前(front)、来(come)、内(inside) and后(behind), do you know what do they mean and how to use it in a sentence or conversation?  In this episode I will show you some examples to help you understand better:

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Confused by Chinese verbs? This episode makes it SUPER clear!

We take ONE common word — “Da-Kai” (打开) — and show you its TWO different “jobs” in a way that's easy to remember.

In 10 minutes, you’ll learn:
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Learn how to express feeling comfortable and at ease in Korean.
This word is often used to describe spaces, people, and moments that feel calm and relaxing.
Simple and very common in daily conversation.

Key expressions:

이 공간은 정말 편안해요.
(This place is very comfortable)
여기 있으면 마음이 편안해요.
(I feel at ease when I’m here)

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Where do you feel most comfortable?

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To busk can mean to not have a clear plan and to make decisions while events are already in progress. We can also use, play something by ear, improvise, decide in real time, and decide on the fly to mean a similar thing. I hope you enjoy the podcast!