Could you explain about "It is hard being tall." and " It is hard to be tall"?

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#1 "It is hard being tall."
#2 " It is hard to be tall"
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I read that #1 is right
but #2 is a little strange because of the nuance and meaning of "to be" .

If you agree that the content at a book is right ,

Would you please explain well easily about it?
one more thing, i 'd like you to interpret #1 ,#2 sentences.

RandomGuy · Accepted Answer

ljswaveI read that #1 is right
but #2 is a little strange

I agree with this. A native speaker would say the first one. Well, at least this one would.

Ljswave · Answer

, at least this one would.
--What does would mean?
so sorry that i need your more specific explaination. pls~

RandomGuy · Answer

If I wanted to express that feeling, I would say the first sentence, not the second.

CalifJim · Answer

ljswave#1 "It is hard being tall." ... I read that #1 is right

It is. It says that people who are tall have some difficulties.

ljswave#2 " It is hard to be tall"... #2 is a little strange because of the nuance and meaning of "to be" .

In this construction 'be' is often taken to mean 'become'. It is indeed strange to say that it is difficult to become tall. I don't know how much height one could add to one's frame by being stretched on a rack, but I suppose something like that is required.

Less strange might be It is hard to be patient with small children. At least you have some control of the situation in this case.

CJ

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