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Qianlizhixing Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

How do we use "the so-called"?

0The so-called sage has the cardinal principles in mind. 02br
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00When we speak of somebody favorably, can we put "the so-called" preceding that person?02br
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0 01blockquote 01cite 10Qianlizhixing12cite 10The so-called sage has the cardinal principles in mind. 12br 12blockquote 10 01b 01font 00The "so-called sage" to me would mean that I have doubts as to the wisdom of the person in question - not favorably speaking. 02font 02b 00 0-

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01cite10Qianlizhixing12cite10The so-called sage has the cardinal principles in mind. 12br
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10When we speak of somebody favorably, can we put "the so-called" preceding that person?12br
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10Much thanks!12br
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