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EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used here to describe birth. Since 'born' is a past participle, we use 'was born' to indicate the event happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat Pasif (be + past participle): Digunakan di sini untuk menggambarkan kelahiran. Karena 'born' adalah past participle, kita menggunakan 'was born' untuk menunjukkan bahwa peristiwa ini terjadi di masa lalu.
She was born in a small village in 1995.
Dia lahir pada tahun 1995 di sebuah desa kecil.
EN: Phrasal Verb 'Grow up': This means to spend one's childhood and become an adult. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata Kerja Frasa 'Grow up': Ini berarti menghabiskan masa kecil dan menjadi dewasa. Ini adalah kata kerja intransitif, yang berarti tidak perlu diikuti oleh objek langsung.
I grew up in a busy city, so I love the noise.
Aku tumbuh besar di kota yang ramai, jadi aku menyukai keramaian.
EN: Ang Lee is a world-renowned director. Mentioning Hualien and Tainan highlights his roots in different parts of Taiwan, which often influences the cultural depth in his films.
EN: Appositive: A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a strict principal' provides more information about 'His father'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Aposisi: Kata benda atau frasa benda yang terletak di samping kata benda lain untuk mengganti nama atau menjelaskan kata benda tersebut. Dalam kalimat ini, 'a strict principal' menjelaskan identitas 'His father'.
My friend, a talented artist, painted this mural.
Temanku, seorang seniman berbakat, melukis mural ini.
EN: Expect + Object + to-infinitive: A common verb pattern used to express what someone wants or believes another person should do in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Expect + Objek + to-infinitif: Pola kata kerja umum yang digunakan untuk mengekspresikan apa yang seseorang harapkan atau yakini akan dilakukan orang lain di masa depan.
The teacher expects the students to finish their homework.
Guru mengharapkan para siswa menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumah mereka.
EN: In many traditional East Asian cultures, including Taiwan during Ang Lee's youth, parents often placed high value on stable, prestigious academic careers like being a professor, viewing them as a sign of success and social status.
EN: The correlative structure 'not once, but [number]' is used for emphasis to highlight that something happened more than expected. It creates a contrast between a single occurrence and the actual higher frequency.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur korelatif 'not once, but [jumlah]' digunakan untuk penekanan guna menyoroti bahwa sesuatu terjadi lebih sering dari yang diperkirakan. Struktur ini menciptakan kontras antara 'hanya sekali' dan 'jumlah yang sebenarnya lebih banyak' untuk memperkuat nada.
She won the championship not once, but three times.
Dia tidak hanya memenangkan kejuaraan sekali, melainkan tiga kali.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'to one's [emotion]' (e.g., to his disappointment, to my surprise) is used to describe the emotional result of an action or event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisional 'to one's [kata benda emosi]' (misalnya, to his disappointment, to my surprise) digunakan untuk menggambarkan hasil emosional yang disebabkan oleh suatu tindakan atau peristiwa.
To our surprise, the plan worked perfectly.
Yang mengejutkan kami, rencana itu berjalan dengan sangat sempurna.
EN: In many East Asian cultures, especially during the era described, the University Entrance Exam was seen as a critical 'make-or-break' moment for a young person's future and a reflection of family honor. Failing it was often considered a significant source of shame for the parents.
EN: The relative pronoun 'which' is used here in a non-restrictive relative clause to refer back to the entire preceding idea (choosing art), rather than just the noun 'art'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata ganti relatif non-restriktif 'which': Digunakan di sini untuk memperkenalkan klausa relatif yang memodifikasi seluruh situasi yang disebutkan sebelumnya (keputusan untuk memilih seni), bukan hanya kata benda 'art' saja.
She passed the exam, which made her parents very happy.
Dia lulus ujian, yang membuat orang tuanya sangat bahagia.
EN: The verb 'find' is used in the pattern 'find + object + adjective' to express an opinion or perception about something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Penggunaan kata kerja 'find' dalam pola 'find + objek + kata sifat' untuk mengekspresikan pendapat atau perasaan tentang sesuatu.
I find this movie extremely boring.
Menurutku film ini sangat membosankan.
EN: In traditional Taiwanese and East Asian cultures, parental expectations often lean heavily toward stable, prestigious professions like medicine or academia. Pursuing art was historically seen as a risky or less 'respectable' path, leading to the generational conflict described in Ang Lee's life.
EN: The 'to + infinitive' (to study) is used here as an infinitive of purpose, explaining why the subject performed the action of moving.
Bahasa Indonesia: Infinitif (to + kata kerja dasar) digunakan di sini sebagai 'infinitif tujuan', menjelaskan alasan atau tujuan subjek pindah rumah.
She went to the library to borrow some books.
Dia pergi ke perpustakaan untuk meminjam beberapa buku.
EN: Prepositions of place: 'To' indicates direction/movement toward a destination, while 'at' indicates a specific location or institution where an activity happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi tempat: 'To' menunjukkan arah/gerakan menuju tujuan; 'at' menunjukkan berada di tempat atau institusi tertentu untuk melakukan aktivitas.
He traveled to Japan to study at a language school.
Dia pergi ke Jepang untuk belajar di sekolah bahasa.
EN: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a prestigious public research university. For many international students, moving to the U.S. for higher education in the arts was a common path to global recognition, though it often involved significant cultural and linguistic challenges.
EN: The phrase 'go on to + infinitive' is used to describe a sequence of events, meaning to do something after completing a previous action or stage.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'go on to + infinitif' digunakan untuk menggambarkan urutan peristiwa, yang berarti setelah menyelesaikan tindakan atau tahap sebelumnya, kemudian melanjutkan ke hal berikutnya.
After finishing her undergraduate degree, she went on to study medicine.
Setelah menyelesaikan gelar sarjananya, dia kemudian melanjutkan untuk belajar kedokteran.
EN: The present participle phrase 'barely speaking English' functions as a reduced relative clause or a supplementary clause describing the subject's state or simultaneous action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa present participle 'barely speaking English' berfungsi sebagai klausa adjektiva atau klausa keterangan yang diringkas, digunakan untuk menggambarkan keadaan subjek saat itu atau tindakan yang terjadi bersamaan.
He sat by the window, watching the rain fall.
Dia duduk di dekat jendela, memperhatikan hujan turun.
EN: NYU (New York University) is home to the Tisch School of the Arts, one of the most prestigious film schools in the world. Ang Lee's journey from a non-native speaker to an Oscar-winning director at NYU is a classic example of the 'American Dream' and the power of visual storytelling over language barriers.
EN: The use of 'even then' functions as an adverbial phrase of time, emphasizing that a quality existed earlier than expected or despite certain circumstances (like his limited English).
Bahasa Indonesia: 'even then' berfungsi sebagai frasa adverbial waktu, menekankan bahwa suatu kualitas sudah ada lebih awal dari yang diperkirakan, atau tetap ada meskipun dalam kondisi tertentu (seperti saat bahasa Inggrisnya belum lancar).
He was only five years old, but even then, he played the piano like a professional.
Dia baru berusia lima tahun, tetapi bahkan saat itu, dia bermain piano seperti seorang profesional.
EN: Compound Sentence with 'and': This sentence uses the coordinating conjunction 'and' to join two independent clauses, showing a cause-and-effect relationship between his talent and the public's reaction.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat Majemuk dengan 'and': Kalimat ini menggunakan konjungsi koordinatif 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua klausa independen, menunjukkan hubungan sebab-akibat antara bakatnya dan reaksi publik.
The movie was very moving, and many people cried.
Film ini sangat mengharukan, banyak orang menangis.
EN: In the context of film industry, 'visual storytelling' refers to the ability to convey a narrative through images and camera work rather than relying solely on dialogue. This was crucial for Ang Lee, who was still mastering English at the time.
EN: Apposition (Appositive Phrase): A noun or noun phrase placed next to another noun to explain or identify it. Here, 'a sign of great things to come' renames and explains the significance of the 'award'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Aposisi (Frasa Apositif): Frasa benda yang diletakkan di samping kata benda untuk menjelaskan atau menambahkan informasi tentang kata benda tersebut. Dalam kalimat ini, "a sign of great things to come" digunakan untuk menjelaskan makna dari "penghargaan" tersebut.
She visited Paris, the city of lights.
Dia mengunjungi Paris, kota cahaya itu.
EN: The Infinitive as an Adjective: The phrase 'to come' acts as an adjective modifying 'things', indicating something that will happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Infinitif sebagai Kata Sifat: Frasa 'to come' di sini berfungsi sebagai kata sifat yang memodifikasi 'things', menunjukkan hal-hal yang akan terjadi di masa depan.
There are many challenges to face.
Ada banyak tantangan yang harus dihadapi.
EN: NYU (New York University) is world-renowned for its Tisch School of the Arts. Winning a 'best director' award there is a significant achievement that often launches professional careers in Hollywood.
EN: The semicolon (;) is used to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. It functions as a stronger break than a comma but a weaker break than a period.
Bahasa Indonesia: Titik koma (;) digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua klausa independen yang berkaitan erat secara gagasan. Kekuatannya lebih kuat daripada koma, tetapi lebih lemah daripada titik.
She loved the movie; he thought it was boring.
Dia sangat menyukai film itu; dia malah merasa bosan.
EN: The preposition 'as' is used here to indicate a person's role, job, or function. It is followed by a noun phrase.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'as' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan peran, pekerjaan, atau fungsi seseorang, diikuti oleh frasa benda.
He works as a software engineer at a tech company.
Dia bekerja sebagai insinyur perangkat lunak di sebuah perusahaan teknologi.
EN: In many cultures, including Taiwan, there is significant social pressure on men to be the primary breadwinners. Ang Lee's period as a 'house-husband' while his wife supported him was a departure from traditional expectations, which adds depth to his eventual success story.
EN: The sentence uses a Present Participle Phrase (supporting...) as a 'reduced relative clause' or 'adverbial participle' to describe an action happening simultaneously with the main verb (stayed). It provides more information about how he spent his time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan frasa present participle (supporting...) sebagai 'reduced relative clause' atau 'participle phrase', untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi bersamaan dengan kata kerja utama (stayed), menjelaskan bagaimana dia mendukung istrinya saat itu.
She sat by the window, reading a book.
Dia duduk di dekat jendela sambil membaca buku.
EN: The preposition 'as' is used here to indicate the role or capacity of a person. It identifies the function he served during those six years.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'as' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan peran atau kapasitas seseorang, menjelaskan peran yang dia jalani selama enam tahun itu (bapak rumah tangga).
He works as a software engineer.
Pekerjaannya adalah insinyur perangkat lunak.
EN: In traditional East Asian cultures, the concept of a 'house-husband' was historically rare and sometimes stigmatized due to patriarchal expectations. Ang Lee's story is often cited as an inspiring example of breaking gender roles and the importance of spousal support in achieving long-term dreams.
EN: The conjunction 'while' is used here to show contrast between two simultaneous actions or situations occurring in the past. It highlights the reversal of traditional gender roles in this specific context.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi 'while' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan kontras antara dua tindakan atau situasi masa lalu yang terjadi bersamaan. Ini menekankan pembalikan peran gender tradisional dalam konteks tertentu.
She likes to read books while her brother prefers playing video games.
Dia suka membaca buku, sedangkan kakak laki-lakinya lebih suka bermain video game.
EN: Parallel structure (parallelism) involves using the same grammatical form for multiple items in a list. Here, 'cooked', 'cleaned', and 'cared' are all in the past simple tense to maintain consistency.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur paralel (Paralelisme) melibatkan penggunaan bentuk gramatikal yang sama untuk beberapa item dalam daftar. Di sini, 'cooked', 'cleaned', dan 'cared' semuanya menggunakan past simple untuk menjaga konsistensi.
He opened the door, entered the room, and sat down.
Dia membuka pintu, masuk ke ruangan, lalu duduk.
EN: In traditional East Asian cultures of the 1980s and 90s, the concept of a 'house-husband' was very rare and often carried a social stigma. Ang Lee's story is frequently cited as an example of modern partnership and the sacrifice required for artistic success.
EN: The sentence uses 'Repetition for Emphasis' (Anadiplosis). By repeating the noun 'screenplays' and following it with a relative clause, the author emphasizes the specific object and its unfortunate status.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan 'Pengulangan untuk Penekanan' (Anadiplosis). Dengan mengulang kata benda 'screenplays' dan menghubungkannya dengan klausa relatif, penulis menekankan objek tersebut dan kondisinya yang saat itu kurang diminati.
She loves her garden, a garden that she spent years building.
Dia sangat mencintai kebunnya, kebun yang telah dia rawat dengan susah payah selama bertahun-tahun.
EN: The 'Relative Clause' starting with 'that' acts as an adjective to describe the noun 'screenplays'. In this case, 'that' is the object of the verb 'buy'.
Bahasa Indonesia: 'Klausa Relatif' yang dimulai dengan 'that' berfungsi sebagai kata sifat untuk menggambarkan kata benda 'screenplays'. Dalam kasus ini, 'that' adalah objek dari kata kerja 'buy'.
He found a book that nobody had ever read.
Dia menemukan sebuah buku yang tidak pernah dibaca oleh siapa pun.
EN: In English storytelling, repeating a word at the end of one clause and the beginning of the next is a rhetorical device used to create rhythm and emotional weight, often highlighting a sense of struggle or persistence.
EN: The adverb 'nearly' is used to indicate that something was very close to happening but did not actually occur. It is often placed before the main verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Adverbia 'nearly' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu hampir saja terjadi, tetapi sebenarnya tidak terjadi. Biasanya ditempatkan sebelum kata kerja utama.
I nearly missed the train because of the heavy traffic.
Karena kemacetan lalu lintas, aku hampir saja ketinggalan kereta.
EN: The 'to-infinitive' (to + verb) is used here as an infinitive of purpose, explaining 'why' the action in the main clause was performed.
Bahasa Indonesia: 'to-infinitif' (to + kata kerja) digunakan di sini sebagai infinitif tujuan, menjelaskan 'alasan' atau 'tujuan' mengapa tindakan dalam klausa utama terjadi.
She studied hard to pass the exam.
Dia belajar keras untuk lulus ujian.
EN: The term 'real job' reflects a common cultural expectation in many societies, including Taiwan, where stable professions like engineering or medicine are prioritized over creative arts, which are often seen as unstable or hobbies.
EN: The use of 'saying' is a present participle phrase acting as an adverbial modifier. It describes an action happening simultaneously with the main verb 'encouraged', often used to introduce direct speech or additional details.
Bahasa Indonesia: Penggunaan 'saying' adalah frasa present participle yang berfungsi sebagai modifikator adverbial. Ini menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi bersamaan dengan kata kerja utama 'encouraged', sering digunakan untuk memperkenalkan kutipan langsung atau menambahkan detail.
She walked out of the room, smiling at everyone.
Dia keluar dari kamar sambil tersenyum kepada semua orang.
EN: The imperative mood 'Don't forget' is used to give a strong suggestion, command, or piece of advice. It is formed by using 'Do not' (or 'Don't') followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Mood imperatif 'Don't forget' digunakan untuk memberikan saran, perintah, atau nasihat yang kuat. Strukturnya terdiri dari 'Do not' (atau 'Don't') diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja.
Don't give up on your goals.
Jangan menyerah pada tujuanmu.
EN: In many cultures, including Taiwan, the support of a spouse is often seen as a crucial factor in an artist's success, especially during long periods of financial instability. This sentence highlights the emotional labor and belief that sustained Ang Lee's career.
EN: The phrase 'That very same' is used as an emphatic adjective to stress that the time or thing mentioned is exactly the same one, often highlighting a surprising coincidence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'That very same' digunakan sebagai kata sifat penekan untuk menegaskan bahwa waktu atau hal yang disebutkan adalah persis sama, biasanya untuk menyoroti kebetulan yang mengejutkan.
I ran into my old friend at that very same cafe.
Aku bertemu teman lamaku di kafe yang sama persis.
EN: The Past Simple tense (won) is used here to describe a completed action that took place at a specific point in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Past Simple tense (won) digunakan di sini untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai terjadi pada titik waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
She won the gold medal in the 2012 Olympics.
Dia memenangkan medali emas di Olimpiade 2012.
EN: The screenplay mentioned is 'Pushing Hands' (推手), which won a competition organized by Taiwan's Government Information Office. This was a pivotal moment in Ang Lee's career, as it provided the funding for his first feature film after six years of unemployment.
EN: The semicolon (;) is used to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. It functions like a period but suggests a stronger connection between the two ideas.
Bahasa Indonesia: Titik koma (;) digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua klausa independen yang berkaitan erat secara gagasan. Fungsinya mirip dengan titik, tetapi menunjukkan hubungan yang lebih kuat antara dua gagasan tersebut.
The rain stopped; the sun began to shine.
Hujan berhenti; matahari mulai bersinar.
EN: Compound adjectives (e.g., 'six-year') are formed by joining words with a hyphen. When used before a noun, the noun within the adjective (year) remains singular.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata sifat majemuk (misalnya, 'six-year') dibentuk dengan menggabungkan kata-kata menggunakan tanda hubung. Ketika ditempatkan sebelum kata benda sebagai modifikator, kata benda di dalam kata sifat (year) harus tetap dalam bentuk tunggal.
He went on a ten-mile run this morning.
Dia melakukan lari sepuluh mil pagi ini.
EN: In many cultures, especially in East Asian contexts like Ang Lee's, the 'turning point' often follows a long period of quiet perseverance (like his six years as a house-husband), which is highly respected as a sign of character.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: kepala sekolah
Dalam konteks: kekecewaan
Dalam konteks: luar biasa, mencolok
Dalam konteks: pengangguran, tidak bekerja
Dalam konteks: ahli mikrobiologi
Dalam konteks: skenario film
Dalam konteks: mendaftar, mengikuti (kursus atau sekolah)
Dalam konteks: bergengsi, terkemuka
Dalam konteks: titik balik, momen penting
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To move to the next stage or activity after finishing something else.
Melanjutkan ke, terus melakukan
A man who stays at home to cook, clean, and take care of the children while his wife works.
Bapak rumah tangga
A time when a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with a beneficial result.
Titik balik
Used to emphasize that something happened more than once, often unexpectedly.
Tidak hanya sekali, tapi dua kali
The person who oversees the creative aspects of a film, including directing actors and technical staff.
Sutradara
A written work by screenwriters for a film, television program, or video game.
Skenario
The process of telling a story through the use of visual media (images, video, etc.) rather than just words.
Penceritaan visual