百般 bǎibān in hundred and one ways
in hundred and one ways; in every possible way; by every means
How to remember 百般: 百 hundred + 般 sort = in hundred and one ways.
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How it is used
- In every possible way; by all means - 百般刁难 (bǎibān diāonàn) to obstruct in every way; 百般讨好 (to fawn in every way).
- An adverbial intensifier before a verb, usually with a persistent, exhaustive, often negative effort.
- Typical collocations: 百般阻挠 (obstruct by every means), 百般无奈 (utterly helpless). Not used alone.