Chinese · C1 · Unit 18
The critic
评论
By the end you can
- Review a book, a film or an exhibition
- Give a balanced opinion with nuance
- Understand detailed criticism
Words and phrases
| Chinese | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 亮点 | (liàngdiǎn) highlight, strong point | 这部电影最大的亮点是配乐。 |
| 美中不足 | (měi zhōng bù zú) the one flaw | 美中不足的是结尾太仓促了。 |
| 可圈可点 | (kě quān kě diǎn) has a lot to praise | 几位年轻演员的表演可圈可点。 |
| 中规中矩 | (zhōng guī zhōng jǔ) competent but unremarkable | 这部片子拍得中规中矩，没什么惊喜。 |
| 褒贬不一 | (bāo biǎn bù yī) has had mixed reviews | 这部新片上映以后褒贬不一。 |
| 瑕不掩瑜 | (xiá bù yǎn yú) its flaws don't outweigh its strengths | 虽然有些小问题，但瑕不掩瑜。 |
| 差强人意 | (chā qiáng rén yì) passable, just about acceptable (not 'disappointing', a common mistake) | 续集比不上第一部，但也算差强人意。 |
| 总体而言 | (zǒngtǐ ér yán) overall | 总体而言，这是一部值得推荐的作品。 |
| 吐槽 | (tǔcáo) pick holes in, make fun of (informal) | 网友纷纷吐槽这部电影的特效。 |
| 推荐指数 | (tuījiàn zhǐshù) recommendation score (in stars) | 推荐指数：四颗星。 |
Then talk it through
Recording a podcast episode that reviews a new film. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.