Definition
百般 (bǎi bān) is a formal adverb meaning 'in every possible way', emphasizing a wide range of methods or efforts, often with a negative or forceful tone (e.g., trying to stop someone). It is stronger and more literary than 极力 (jí lì 'sparing no effort'), which focuses on personal exertion, and different from 千万 (qiān wàn), which is only used in commands or warnings.
in every possible wayby all meansin a hundred and one ways
Examples
- 百般。Tā bǎi bān zǔzhǐ wǒ qù guówài liúxué.He tried every possible way to prevent me from studying abroad.
- 百般。Tā bǎi bān zhàogù shēngbìng de mǔqīn.She cared for her sick mother in every possible way.
- 百般。Gōngsī bǎi bān yāoqiú wǒmen ànshí wánchéng xiàngmù.The company demanded that we complete the project on time by all means.
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