EN: The word 'of' is used to show belonging or connection between two things. In the pattern 'A of B', it usually means 'B's A'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'of' digunakan untuk menunjukkan kepemilikan atau hubungan antara dua hal. Dalam struktur 'A of B', biasanya berarti 'B milik A' atau 'A dari B'.
The color of the car.
Warna mobil ini.
EN: The Red House, located in Ximending, Taipei, is a historic theater and market. It is a symbol of the city's cultural preservation and a popular spot for the creative arts.
EN: The verb 'is' (be-verb) acts like an equal sign (=) to connect the subject with a description or identity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'is' (be-verb) berfungsi seperti tanda sama dengan (=), digunakan untuk menghubungkan subjek dengan deskripsi atau identitasnya.
Taipei is a big city.
Taipei adalah kota yang besar.
EN: The Red House is a historic octagonal structure in Taipei's Ximending district. It is a symbol of the area's history and has transformed from a market to a theater and now a creative arts hub.
EN: The word 'when' is used here to connect a specific time (1908) to an event that happened during that time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Di sini, 'when' digunakan untuk menghubungkan waktu tertentu (tahun 1908) dengan peristiwa yang terjadi pada saat itu.
I was sleeping when the phone rang.
Saya sedang tidur ketika telepon berdering.
EN: The Red House was built during the Japanese colonial period (1895-1945). This explains its Western-style red brick architecture, which was common for public buildings designed by Japanese architects in Taiwan at that time.
EN: Use 'because of' followed by a noun or noun phrase to explain the reason for something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "because of" diikuti kata benda atau frasa kata benda untuk memberikan alasan terjadinya sesuatu.
We stayed home because of the heavy rain.
Karena hujan deras, kami tinggal di rumah.
EN: The 'red brick' style was common in buildings constructed during the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan, reflecting Western architectural influences brought to Asia at that time.
EN: Use 'At first' to describe a situation that existed at the beginning of a story or process, often implying that things changed later.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'At first' untuk menggambarkan situasi yang ada di awal sebuah cerita atau proses, biasanya menyiratkan bahwa situasi tersebut kemudian berubah.
At first, the movie was boring, but then it got exciting.
Awalnya, film ini membosankan, tetapi kemudian menjadi menarik.
EN: The Red House was originally built as a modern market during the Japanese colonial period. Its 'public market' status reflects the early urban development of the Ximending area.
EN: The modal verb 'could' is used here as the past tense of 'can' to describe a general ability or possibility that existed in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu 'could' di sini digunakan sebagai bentuk lampau dari 'can' untuk menggambarkan kemampuan atau kemungkinan yang ada di masa lalu.
He could swim very fast when he was young.
Dia bisa berenang dengan cepat ketika masih muda.
EN: The Red House in Ximending originally served as a public market during the Japanese colonial period, reflecting the modernization of Taipei's commercial districts at that time.
EN: Use 'had' to talk about a state or possession in the past. It is the past tense of 'have' and 'has'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'had' untuk membicarakan keadaan atau kepemilikan di masa lalu. Ini adalah bentuk lampau dari 'have' dan 'has'.
The old market had many small shops.
Pasar tua ini dulunya memiliki banyak toko kecil.
EN: The Red House in Ximending is famous for its unique octagonal (eight-sided) design, which was considered very modern and auspicious when it was built in 1908.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and a base verb (without 'to') to mean causing someone or something to do something or be in a certain state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'make' dapat diikuti oleh 'objek' dan 'kata kerja dasar' (tanpa 'to'), yang berarti menyebabkan seseorang atau sesuatu melakukan suatu tindakan atau berada dalam keadaan tertentu.
The funny movie made me laugh.
Film yang menarik itu membuat saya tertawa.
EN: The 'strange design' refers to the Red House's unique octagonal (eight-sided) shape, which was very modern and unusual for a public market in Taiwan during the early 20th century.
EN: The phrase 'go through' means to experience a difficult or complex situation or process.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'go through' berarti 'mengalami' atau 'menderita', biasanya digunakan untuk menggambarkan proses yang sulit atau rumit.
The company went through a hard time last year.
Perusahaan ini mengalami masa sulit tahun lalu.
EN: The Red House in Ximending is a landmark that reflects Taiwan's transition from the Japanese colonial period to the post-war era, evolving from a market to a theater and now a creative hub.
EN: When we talk about a decade (a period of 10 years), we add an 's' to the year and use the word 'the' before it. For example, 'the 1960s' means the years from 1960 to 1969.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika kita membicarakan tentang 'dekade' (periode sepuluh tahun), kita menambahkan 's' pada tahunnya dan menambahkan 'the' di depannya. Misalnya, 'the 1960s' mengacu pada periode dari tahun 1960 hingga 1969.
My parents loved the music of the nineteen eighties.
Orang tua saya sangat menyukai musik tahun delapan puluhan.
EN: During the 1960s and 70s, movie theaters were the primary form of entertainment in Taiwan. The Red House (紅樓) served as a major cinema during this era, reflecting the golden age of Taiwanese film culture.
EN: The phrase 'to + verb' (infinitive) is used here to show the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "to + kata kerja" (infinitif) untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau alasan mengapa seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan.
I went to the store to buy some milk.
EN: In the 1960s and 70s, the Red House in Taipei was a major cultural hub where people socialized and watched movies, reflecting the early entertainment culture in Taiwan.
EN: The phrase 'As time passed' uses 'as' to show that two things are happening at the same time. It describes a gradual change over a period.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'As time passed' menggunakan 'as' untuk menunjukkan bahwa dua hal terjadi pada saat yang bersamaan. Frasa ini menggambarkan perubahan yang terjadi secara bertahap seiring berjalannya waktu.
As the sun went down, the air became cold.
Seiring matahari terbenam, udara menjadi dingin.
EN: This sentence reflects a period of decline for many historical buildings in Taipei before they were rediscovered and renovated as cultural landmarks. The Red House eventually transformed from a cinema into the creative arts hub it is today.
EN: The phrase 'It looked like...' is used to describe an impression or how a situation appeared at a certain time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat 'It looked like...' digunakan untuk menggambarkan kesan atau bagaimana suatu situasi terlihat pada saat itu, yang berarti 'sepertinya...' atau 'tampaknya...'.
It looked like it was going to rain.
Sepertinya akan segera turun hujan.
EN: The Red House in Ximending has faced many periods of decline before being revitalized as a cultural and creative hub. This sentence reflects a time when the building was neglected.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: terkenal, termasyhur
Dalam konteks: memerintah, menguasai
Dalam konteks: publik, umum
Dalam konteks: produk, barang
Dalam konteks: khusus, istimewa
Dalam konteks: desain
Dalam konteks: perubahan
Dalam konteks: populer, digemari
Dalam konteks: berkumpul, berkumpul bersama
Dalam konteks: kondisi, keadaan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To be much better than other similar things or people, or to be very noticeable.
menonjol, mencolok
To experience a particular process or situation, especially a difficult one.
mengalami, melewati
As more and more time goes by.
seiring berjalannya waktu
To gradually get into a particular state or condition.
jatuh ke dalam (suatu keadaan)