EN: The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses to show a contrast or contradiction between the two ideas.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung koordinat 'but' digunakan untuk menyambung dua klausa bebas untuk menunjukkan kontras atau percanggahan antara dua idea.
The weather was cold, but the sun was shining brightly.
Cuaca sejuk, tetapi matahari bersinar terang.
EN: The verb 'wish' can be used as a ditransitive verb, meaning it takes two objects: an indirect object (the person) and a direct object (the thing desired).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'wish' boleh digunakan sebagai kata kerja dwitransitif, bermakna ia mengambil dua objek: objek tak langsung (orang) dan objek langsung (perkara yang diingini).
I wish you a Merry Christmas.
Saya ucapkan Selamat Hari Krismas kepada anda.
EN: In Western culture, commencement speeches are traditionally uplifting and optimistic. Jensen Huang's approach of wishing 'pain' and 'suffering' is a subversion of this trope, emphasizing resilience and the reality of the tech industry.
EN: The verb 'hope' is followed by a noun clause (that-clause) acting as the direct object. In casual or direct speech, the conjunction 'that' is often omitted.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'hope' (berharap) diikuti oleh klausa nama (klausa that) yang bertindak sebagai objek. Dalam pertuturan atau ungkapan langsung, kata hubung 'that' selalunya digugurkan.
I hope you succeed.
Saya harap anda berjaya.
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to express a sincere wish or a general state of desire in the present moment.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini ringkas digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan hasrat ikhlas penutur pada masa kini atau keadaan keinginan umum.
I hope they arrive safely.
Saya berharap mereka tiba dengan selamat.
EN: In a typical graduation speech, speakers offer platitudes about happiness and success. Jensen Huang uses 'subversive wisdom' by wishing for suffering, redefining it as a necessary tool for building character and resilience in the business world.
EN: The 'not A, but B' structure is used to contrast two ideas, emphasizing that the second part (B) is the correct or intended one instead of the first part (A).
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'not A, but B' (bukan A, tetapi B) digunakan untuk membezakan dua idea, menekankan bahawa bahagian kedua (B) adalah yang betul atau dijangka, bukan bahagian pertama (A).
Success is not a matter of luck, but a result of hard work.
Kejayaan bukan soal nasib, tetapi hasil usaha.
EN: A relative clause starting with 'that' is used here to define or provide essential information about the noun 'discomfort'.
Bahasa Melayu: Di sini, klausa relatif yang bermula dengan 'that' digunakan untuk mentakrifkan atau memberikan maklumat penting tentang kata nama 'discomfort' (ketidakselesaan/ujian).
He made a decision that changed his entire life.
Dia membuat keputusan yang mengubah hidupnya.
EN: In Western commencement speeches, it is common to wish graduates 'good luck' or 'happiness.' Jensen Huang's subversion of this trope by wishing them 'suffering' highlights a cultural value in the tech industry (especially Silicon Valley): that resilience and character are forged through failure and hardship.
EN: The verb 'involve' is often followed by a gerund (V-ing) or a noun phrase to indicate what a situation or activity includes as a necessary part.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'involve' (termasuk/melibatkan) selalunya diikuti oleh gerund (V-ing) atau frasa nama untuk menunjukkan komponen penting yang diperlukan dalam sesuatu situasi atau aktiviti.
The project involves working closely with international teams.
Projek ini melibatkan kerjasama erat dengan pasukan antarabangsa.
EN: Parallel structure with gerunds: 'choosing' and 'failing' are both gerunds acting as objects of the preposition 'of', ensuring grammatical balance.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur selari dengan gerund: 'choosing' dan 'failing' kedua-duanya adalah gerund yang bertindak sebagai objek kata sendi 'of', memastikan keseimbangan sintaksis.
She enjoys swimming in the ocean and running on the beach.
Dia suka berenang di laut dan berlari di pantai.
EN: In Western commencement speeches, it is traditional to offer optimistic advice. Jensen Huang's approach is a subversion of this trope, emphasizing 'resilience' through suffering, which aligns with the high-pressure, high-reward culture of Silicon Valley tech giants like NVIDIA.
EN: The use of 'that' as a conjunction to introduce a noun clause. Here, it functions as the direct object of the verb 'explained', providing the content of the explanation.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan 'that' sebagai kata hubung untuk memperkenalkan klausa nama. Di sini, ia berfungsi sebagai objek langsung kata kerja 'explained', untuk menyampaikan kandungan khusus penjelasan.
She realized that hard work was the key to success.
EN: Passive Voice (is formed by): Used to emphasize the result or the process rather than the doer. The structure is 'be + past participle'.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif (is formed by): Digunakan untuk menekankan hasil atau proses, bukan pelaku. Strukturnya ialah 'kata kerja be + past participle'.
The diamond is formed by intense pressure over millions of years.
Berlian terbentuk oleh tekanan tinggi selama berjuta-juta tahun.
EN: This sentence reflects a core philosophy of Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA. In American business culture, especially in Silicon Valley, there is a strong emphasis on 'resilience' and 'grit'—the idea that failure and struggle are not just obstacles, but essential components of building a strong character and a successful company.
EN: The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used to emphasize the person or thing affected by an action. In 'is formed out of', it highlights the process of character development rather than the creator.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif (kata kerja be + past participle) digunakan untuk menekankan orang atau benda yang menerima kesan tindakan. Dalam 'is formed out of', ia menekankan proses perkembangan ciri keperibadian, bukan pencipta itu sendiri.
A strong team is formed out of mutual trust and hard work.
Satu pasukan yang kuat dibentuk oleh kepercayaan bersama dan usaha.
EN: The phrase 'come from' is used to indicate the origin or source of a quality or state. It suggests that greatness is a result or byproduct of one's character.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'come from' digunakan untuk menunjukkan asal usul atau sumber sesuatu kualiti atau keadaan. Ini membayangkan bahawa kehebatan adalah hasil atau produk sampingan ciri keperibadian seseorang.
True confidence comes from experience and preparation.
Keyakinan sebenar datang daripada pengalaman dan persediaan.
EN: This quote is from Jensen Huang's 2024 commencement speech at Stanford University. It reflects a core philosophy in Silicon Valley leadership: 'resilience' is often valued more than raw talent. Huang, the founder of NVIDIA, emphasizes that enduring hardship is essential for building the character needed to lead a successful company.
EN: The use of 'when' as a relative adverb to introduce a relative clause that describes a specific time or situation (in this case, 'a story about when...').
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan 'when' sebagai kata adverba relatif untuk memperkenalkan klausa relatif yang menerangkan masa atau keadaan tertentu (dalam ayat ini, 'kisah tentang masa apabila...').
I remember the day when we first met.
Saya masih ingat hari kita pertama kali bertemu.
EN: The phrasal verb 'bet everything on' means to risk all available resources on a single venture or outcome.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa 'bet everything on' bermaksud 'bertaruh segala-galanya' atau 'meletakkan semua cip pada...', iaitu melabur semua sumber dalam satu usaha atau hasil.
The young entrepreneur decided to bet everything on his new invention.
Usahawan muda itu memutuskan untuk bertaruh segala-galanya pada ciptaan baharunya.
EN: This sentence refers to a pivotal moment in the history of NVIDIA. In the tech industry, 'betting the company' on a single product is a common narrative of high-risk, high-reward leadership, often associated with iconic founders like Jensen Huang.
EN: The relative adverb 'when' is used to introduce a relative clause that provides more information about a noun expressing time (in this case, 'many days').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adverba relatif 'when' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan klausa relatif yang menerangkan kata nama yang menunjukkan masa (dalam ayat ini, 'many days').
I remember the year when we first started the business.
Saya masih ingat tahun kami mula berniaga.
EN: The conjunction 'whether' is used to introduce a noun clause expressing doubt or a choice between two possibilities, often functioning as the object of a preposition or verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung 'whether' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan klausa nama yang menyatakan keraguan atau pilihan antara dua kemungkinan, biasanya sebagai objek kata sendi atau kata kerja.
She was unsure whether the plan would work.
Dia tidak pasti sama ada rancangan ini akan berjaya.
EN: This sentence reflects the high-stakes environment of Silicon Valley startups, where even successful companies like NVIDIA faced existential threats. Jensen Huang often speaks about these 'near-death' experiences to emphasize resilience.
EN: Relative Clauses with 'that': A relative clause provides more information about a noun. In this sentence, 'that has nearly died' describes the 'company'.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif (Relative Clauses): Klausa relatif yang dipandu oleh 'that' digunakan untuk menerangkan kata nama sebelumnya. Dalam ayat ini, 'that has nearly died' digunakan untuk menambah maklumat tentang keadaan 'company' (syarikat).
A person who never makes mistakes never tries anything new.
Seseorang yang tidak pernah melakukan kesilapan tidak pernah mencuba sesuatu yang baharu.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (has died): Used here within the relative clause to describe a state or action that occurred in the past but has strong relevance to the present identity of the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna (Present Perfect Tense): Dalam klausa relatif ini, 'has + past participle' digunakan untuk menerangkan pengalaman yang berlaku pada masa lalu tetapi berkait rapat dengan keadaan sekarang (pengalaman hampir muflis).
The team has finished the project ahead of schedule.
Pasukan telah menyiapkan projek ini lebih awal daripada jadual.
EN: This sentence reflects the Silicon Valley ethos of 'failing forward.' In the context of Jensen Huang and NVIDIA, it emphasizes that near-failure is not a setback but a foundational experience that builds resilience and strategic caution.
EN: Relative Clause (Adjective Clause): The phrase 'who has nearly lost everything' acts as an adjective to describe the noun 'A founder'. It uses the relative pronoun 'who' to provide essential information about the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif (klausa adjektif): Frasa 'who has nearly lost everything' bertindak sebagai adjektif untuk menerangkan kata nama 'A founder' (seorang pengasas). Ia menggunakan kata ganti nama relatif 'who' untuk memberikan maklumat penting tentang subjek.
A student who studies hard will pass the exam.
Seorang pelajar yang belajar bersungguh-sungguh akan lulus peperiksaan.
EN: Noun Clause as Object: 'what matters most for long-term success' functions as a noun clause, serving as the direct object of the verb 'learns'. It starts with the wh-word 'what'.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa nama sebagai objek: 'what matters most for long-term success' berfungsi sebagai klausa nama yang menjadi objek langsung kata kerja 'learns'. Ia bermula dengan kata tanya 'what'.
She knows what is important for her health.
Dia tahu apa yang penting untuk kesihatannya.
EN: This sentence reflects a common theme in Silicon Valley entrepreneurship: the value of failure. In many business cultures, failure is seen as a source of shame, but in the context of leaders like Jensen Huang, it is viewed as a 'foundation' for future resilience and wisdom.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: majlis graduasi
Dalam konteks: mencukupi, banyak
Dalam konteks: tragedi, peristiwa sedih
Dalam konteks: ketidakselesaan, kegelisahan
Dalam konteks: kekecewaan, kegusaran
Dalam konteks: peribadi, kualiti, watak
Dalam konteks: muflis, bankrap
Dalam konteks: bertahan, mengharungi (kesukaran)
Dalam konteks: asas, tapak
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To risk all of one's resources or efforts on a single venture or outcome.
Mempertaruhkan segala-galanya pada...
To be created or developed from specific materials, experiences, or groups of people.
Terbentuk daripada...
Achievement or prosperity that continues over a long period of time.
Kejayaan jangka panjang