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 Melayu: Perkataan 'of' digunakan untuk menunjukkan kepunyaan atau hubungan antara dua perkara. Dalam struktur 'A of B', ia biasanya bermaksud 'A milik B'.
The color of the car.
Warna kereta 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 Melayu: Kata kerja 'is' (be-verb) bertindak seperti tanda sama dengan (=), digunakan untuk menghubungkan subjek dengan perihalan atau identitinya.
Taipei is a big city.
Taipei ialah sebuah bandar 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 Melayu: Di sini, 'when' digunakan untuk menghubungkan masa tertentu (tahun 1908) dengan peristiwa yang berlaku pada masa itu.
I was sleeping when the phone rang.
Saya sedang tidur apabila telefon berbunyi.
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 Melayu: Gunakan 'because of' diikuti dengan kata nama atau frasa nama untuk menerangkan sebab sesuatu berlaku.
We stayed home because of the heavy rain.
Kami tinggal di rumah kerana hujan lebat.
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 Melayu: Gunakan 'At first' untuk menerangkan keadaan yang wujud pada permulaan sesebuah cerita atau proses, biasanya membayangkan bahawa keadaan itu kemudiannya berubah.
At first, the movie was boring, but then it got exciting.
Pada mulanya, filem ini membosankan, tetapi kemudiannya 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 Melayu: Kata bantu 'could' di sini digunakan sebagai bentuk lampau bagi 'can' untuk menerangkan keupayaan atau kemungkinan yang wujud pada masa lalu.
He could swim very fast when he was young.
Pada masa mudanya, dia boleh berenang dengan pantas.
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 Melayu: Gunakan 'had' untuk menerangkan keadaan atau pemilikan pada masa lalu. Ia ialah bentuk lampau bagi 'have' dan 'has'.
The old market had many small shops.
Pasar lama ini dahulu mempunyai banyak kedai 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 Melayu: Kata kerja 'make' boleh diikuti oleh 'objek' dan 'kata kerja dasar', untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang atau sesuatu menyebabkan tindakan atau keadaan tertentu.
The funny movie made me laugh.
Filem yang menarik itu membuatkan saya ketawa.
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 Melayu: Frasa 'go through' bermaksud 'mengalami' atau 'menghadapi', biasanya digunakan untuk menggambarkan proses yang sukar atau rumit.
The company went through a hard time last year.
Syarikat ini melalui tempoh yang sukar pada tahun lepas.
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 Melayu: Apabila kita bercakap tentang 'dekad' (tempoh sepuluh tahun), kita menambah 's' pada tahun dan meletakkan 'the' di hadapannya. Contohnya, 'the 1960s' merujuk kepada tempoh dari 1960 hingga 1969.
My parents loved the music of the nineteen eighties.
Ibu bapa saya meminati muzik dari tahun 1980-an.
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 Melayu: Gunakan «to + kata kerja» (infinitif) untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau sebab seseorang melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
I went to the store to buy some milk.
Saya pergi ke kedai untuk membeli susu.
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 Melayu: Frasa 'As time passed' menggunakan 'as' untuk menunjukkan bahawa dua perkara berlaku serentak. Ia menggambarkan perubahan yang berlaku secara beransur-ansur dalam satu tempoh masa.
As the sun went down, the air became cold.
Apabila matahari terbenam, udara menjadi sejuk.
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 Melayu: Corak ayat 'It looked like...' digunakan untuk menggambarkan sesuatu tanggapan atau keadaan yang kelihatan pada masa itu, bermaksud 'nampaknya seperti...'.
It looked like it was going to rain.
Nampaknya seperti hendak 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.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: terkenal, masyhur
Dalam konteks: memerintah, mentadbir
Dalam konteks: awam, umum
Dalam konteks: produk, barangan
Dalam konteks: istimewa, khas
Dalam konteks: reka bentuk
Dalam konteks: perubahan, ubah
Dalam konteks: popular, digemari
Dalam konteks: berkumpul, berhimpun
Dalam konteks: keadaan, status
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To be much better than other similar things or people, or to be very noticeable.
menonjol, menyerlah
To experience a particular process or situation, especially a difficult one.
mengalami, melalui
As more and more time goes by.
seiring berjalannya waktu
To gradually get into a particular state or condition.
jatuh ke dalam (suatu keadaan)