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Numbers in Chengyu: 三番五次, 七嘴八舌, 千方百计

The family upstairs has been renovating for three months, drilling at all hours. Write an email (200–400 characters) to the building manager complaining about it. Use at least three number 成语 (三番五次, 七嘴八舌, 千方百计, 乱七八糟, 一五一十, 四面八方) in different roles.

  • At least three number 成语, as adverbial, predicate and modifier
  • A complaint structure: the problem, what you've tried, your request
  • Precise times and details
  • A polite but firm close

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0 characters · aim for 200–400

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