EN: The past simple tense is used to describe actions or states that were completed in the past. Here, 'became' is the past tense of 'become'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau mudah digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan atau keadaan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Di sini, 'became' ialah bentuk lampau bagi 'become' (menjadi).
The old house became a museum in 2010.
Rumah lama ini menjadi sebuah muzium pada tahun 2010.
EN: The Red House, located in Ximending, Taipei, was originally a public market built in 1908. Its recognition as a historic site helped preserve its unique octagonal architecture.
EN: The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used when the action is more important than who did it. Here, 'was repaired' shows something happened to the building.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif (kata kerja be + kata kerja lampau) digunakan untuk menekankan 'tindakan itu sendiri' dan bukannya 'siapa yang melakukannya'. Di sini, 'was repaired' menunjukkan bahawa bangunan itu 'telah dibaiki'.
The window was broken yesterday.
Tingkap itu pecah semalam.
EN: The Red House is a century-old structure. In historic preservation, 'repairing' is a continuous process to maintain the building's original appearance while ensuring safety for modern visitors.
EN: The phrase 'take place' is a common phrasal verb used to say that an event happens, especially something that was planned.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'take place' ialah kata kerja frasa yang biasa digunakan untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu peristiwa 'berlaku', terutamanya perkara yang telah dirancang.
The meeting took place in the office.
Mesyuarat itu diadakan di pejabat.
EN: The Red House is a landmark in Taipei's Ximending area. Its major renovation in 2016 helped preserve its unique octagonal architecture while making it a modern hub for creativity.
EN: Use 'When' to connect two events that happen at the same time or one after another. If the 'When' part comes first, use a comma.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'When' untuk menghubungkan dua peristiwa yang berlaku pada masa yang sama atau berturut-turut. Jika ayat yang dimulakan dengan 'When' diletakkan di hadapan, koma diperlukan di tengah.
When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.
Apabila loceng berbunyi, para pelajar meninggalkan bilik darjah.
EN: The Red House in Ximending is a famous octagonal building. Originally a public market, it has been transformed into a creative hub, reflecting Taiwan's success in preserving historic architecture while giving it new life.
EN: The phrase 'is still standing' uses the Present Continuous tense (be + verb-ing) to describe a state that continues from the past into the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kala kini berterusan (be + V-ing) untuk menerangkan keadaan atau tindakan yang berterusan dari masa lalu hingga sekarang.
The old tree is still standing after the storm.
Selepas ribut, pokok tua itu masih berdiri teguh.
EN: The Red House is a landmark in Ximending, Taipei. Built in 1908, it was Taiwan's first public market. Today, it is a symbol of how historical preservation can coexist with modern youth culture.
EN: The Present Perfect tense (have/has + past participle) is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to be true or has an effect in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna (have/has + kata kerja lampau) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan atau keadaan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan hingga kini, atau yang masih memberi kesan pada masa kini.
He has become a famous singer.
Dia telah menjadi seorang penyanyi terkenal.
EN: The Red House in Ximending has evolved from a traditional market to a creative hub, making it a symbolic bridge between historical architecture and modern youth culture in Taiwan.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of a verb (find).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu 'can' digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau keupayaan. Ia diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar (find).
You can see the mountains from here.
Anda boleh melihat gunung dari sini.
EN: The 'Inside' refers to the interior of the Red House in Ximending, which is famous for housing creative brand stalls and local designer shops, reflecting Taiwan's vibrant youth culture.
EN: The sentence uses the 'Subject + Verb + Object' pattern in the Present Simple tense to describe a regular action or a fact.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan pola 'Subjek + Kata Kerja + Objek' dalam kala kini mudah, untuk menerangkan tindakan yang tetap atau fakta.
They make beautiful art.
Mereka mencipta seni yang indah.
EN: In places like the Red House in Ximending, 'handmade things' often refer to unique crafts made by local independent artists, reflecting Taiwan's creative culture.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists. Use 'is' for one thing (singular) and 'are' for many things (plural).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'There is' untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu wujud. Gunakan 'is' untuk kata nama tunggal dan 'are' untuk kata nama jamak.
There is a small shop near the Red House.
Terdapat sebuah kedai kecil berhampiran dengan Red House di Ximen.
EN: The outdoor market at the Red House in Ximending is a famous spot for local designers to sell creative handmade goods, especially popular on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
EN: Use the possessive adjective 'their' to show that something belongs to a group of people (they).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata ganti milik 'their' untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu dimiliki oleh sekumpulan orang (mereka).
The students finished their homework.
Para pelajar menyiapkan kerja rumah mereka.
EN: The 'outdoor market' mentioned in the context refers to the famous Creative Market at the Red House in Ximending, where local independent designers and artists gather every weekend.
EN: The word 'when' is used to connect two actions that happen at the same time.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'when' digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang berlaku pada masa yang sama, bermaksud 'apabila...'
I listen to music when I clean my room.
Apabila saya membersihkan bilik, saya akan mendengar muzik.
EN: The Red House in Ximending is a prime example of adaptive reuse in Taiwan, where a colonial-era building (originally a market) now serves as a hub for the creative arts industry.
EN: The phrase 'act as' is used to describe the function or role of someone or something. In this sentence, it shows that the building serves the purpose of a bridge.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'act as' digunakan untuk menerangkan fungsi atau peranan seseorang atau sesuatu. Dalam ayat ini, ia menunjukkan bahawa bangunan tersebut berfungsi sebagai jambatan.
The sofa can act as a bed for guests.
Sofa ini boleh dijadikan katil untuk tetamu.
EN: The Red House in Ximending is a famous historical octagonal building. It symbolizes the preservation of history within a rapidly modernizing district in Taiwan.
EN: The word 'how' is used here to introduce a clause that explains the way something happens. It connects the main idea to a detailed explanation.
Bahasa Melayu: Di sini, 'how' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan klausa yang menerangkan cara sesuatu berlaku. Ia menghubungkan idea utama dengan penjelasan yang terperinci.
He showed me how the machine works.
Dia menunjukkan kepada saya bagaimana mesin itu berfungsi.
EN: This sentence reflects a global trend in urban planning called 'adaptive reuse,' where historic buildings like the Red House are preserved and given new functions instead of being demolished.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: bersejarah, penting dalam sejarah
Dalam konteks: membaiki, memulihkan
Dalam konteks: persembahan, pertunjukan
Dalam konteks: popular, digemari ramai
Dalam konteks: buatan tangan
Dalam konteks: luar, terbuka
Dalam konteks: moden, kontemporari
Dalam konteks: kegunaan, tujuan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
to happen, especially after being planned or arranged
berlaku, diadakan
to perform a particular function or serve a specific role
bertindak sebagai, berfungsi sebagai
a place that is preserved because of its historical importance
tapak bersejarah
to be useful for a particular reason
memenuhi tujuan, berguna