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- ... xìngqù jiéhé qǐlái, gōngzuò jiù huì hěn kuàilè. If you combine your work with your interests, working will be fun. 如果 你 能 回忆 起来 这 件 事情，就 好 了。Rúguǒ nǐ ...5 KB (698 words) - 07:21, 29 December 2020
- ... to 幸亏 幸亏 (xìngkuī) in meaning, the major grammatical similarity being that both can be used with 不然 or 才. But there are a few difference between ...5 KB (784 words) - 03:18, 4 January 2021
- ... answer is ''yes''. For this "small quantity" emphasis, both 才 and 就 can be used before the verb to express essentially the same thing. (If you really ...9 KB (1,300 words) - 09:28, 17 December 2020
- ... 帮 了 他，他 反而 不 高兴 了。The speaker thought the other person would be happy.I helped him, but he wasn't happy. Special structures Both of these often ...6 KB (656 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... le, tā lèizháo le.I've been so busy lately, he's tired. You might be wondering: "''why the heck would I use this instead of Result complements "-dao ...4 KB (624 words) - 02:50, 29 December 2020
- ... shīfu.On the basis of Lao Li's twenty years of experience in this industry, he is qualified to be your teacher. 他 只 凭 歌声 就 能 听出 是 谁 唱 的。Tā zhī píng ...5 KB (849 words) - 08:02, 18 December 2020
- ... you can use 一定会 instead. 非(要) + Subj. + Verb Phrase + 不可 Note 不可 can't be omitted in this sentence pattern. Examples 要是 被 老板 发现 了 ，非 炒 你 鱿鱼 ...4 KB (515 words) - 10:58, 25 May 2018
- ... our green ified area is expanding. From Verb to Noun Part of speech can be quite fluid in Chinese, and using the suffix -化 to change a noun or ...5 KB (830 words) - 09:33, 17 December 2020
- ... with "de shihou" during an action . For example, "when you play ball" can be seen as "when you are playing ball." It is this sort of difference that ...5 KB (783 words) - 09:26, 9 November 2020
- ... of precious life spent “learning to learn Chinese,” before the hapless student could be weaned from a diet of pre-digested pabulum and delve into the ...4 KB (701 words) - 09:03, 22 November 2018
- ... used after personal pronouns like 你们, 我们, and 大家. 对方 (duìfāng) cannot be used in this way. Used before a Verb Before a verb, you can use 彼此 to ...6 KB (884 words) - 03:23, 17 December 2020
- ... 被 和谐 to be harmonized) 被 自杀 to be suicided) 被 就业 to be employed) 被 代表 to be represented) 被 潜规则 to be (forced to) follow the potential ...4 KB (475 words) - 10:11, 21 November 2016
- ... 晚 我 有 事 ，去 不 了 。Jīn wǎn wǒ yǒushì, qù buliǎo.I have things to do tonight. I won't be able to go. 这 件 衣服 太 小 了 ，我 穿 不 了 。Zhè jiàn yīfu tài xiǎo le, wǒ ...8 KB (1,173 words) - 02:44, 29 December 2020
- ... . 名牌 嘛 ，一定 不 便宜 。Míngpái ma, yīdìng bù piányi.Well, it's a name brand. It can't be cheap. 第一 次 嘛 ，以后 就 会 了 。Dì-yī cì ma, yǐhòu jiù huì le.It's your ...3 KB (462 words) - 09:33, 14 January 2021
- ... 动物 比 人类 更 聪明 。Yǒushíhou dòngwù bǐ rénlèi gèng cōngming.Sometimes animals are even smarter than human beings. 大 城市 的 工作 机会 比 我 老家 更 多 。Dà chéngshì de ...4 KB (640 words) - 08:25, 22 April 2019
- ... (géwài) and 特别 (tèbié) is. Keep in mind that 特别 (tèbié) can be either as an adjective that emphasizes something is "special" or as an adverb that ...3 KB (527 words) - 01:11, 3 March 2021
- ... 要 在 一个半 小时 内 到 上海。Nǐ yào zài yī gè bàn xiǎoshí nèi dào Shànghǎi.You have to be in Shanghai within an hour and a half. 这个 比赛 在 30 分钟 内 进球 就 赢 了。Zhège ...4 KB (639 words) - 09:26, 17 December 2020
- ... 之 (only the 之 that indicates possession has been done so far) 非不 进一步 (now classified in B2, should it be C1?) 居然 你别说 这不是【我这不是忙嘛。】 害得我行李超重 弄不好 ...9 KB (703 words) - 06:31, 26 November 2020
- ... Notes 时间词 Should be arranged in descending order of size: 年 ... Time nouns can also be adverbs (adverbial adjuncts to be precise - can have more ...1 KB (140 words) - 08:12, 22 November 2018
- ... made into compound measure words such as 千瓦小时. All nouns should be learned with the corresponding measure words. Note that some nouns can use many ...1 KB (198 words) - 07:10, 22 November 2018
- ... yīxià mén ba.Please open the door. 请 你 说 一下 为什么。I feel it should be a quick explanation.Qǐng nǐ shuō yīxià wèishénme.Please say why. 不要 生气 了，笑 一下 ...4 KB (573 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... Tāmen míngtiān néng zǎo diǎn lái ma?Would it be possible for them to come a little earlier ... , something like "would it be possible" in English: ...5 KB (804 words) - 09:24, 20 April 2021
- ... hěn xǐhuan nǐ.He really likes you. 你应该很 小心 。Nǐ yīnggāi hěn xiǎoxīn.You should be very careful. 我 很 怕 晚上 一个人 在家。Wǒ hěn pà wǎnshang yīgèrén zài jiā ...4 KB (564 words) - 03:53, 16 April 2019
- ... When something is "hard to do" (as in difficult), the word 难 (nán) can be used before the verb. 难 (nán) with General Verbs Just as 好 (hǎo) can ...3 KB (515 words) - 07:59, 10 April 2019
- ... 午 在 家 ，你 可以 到 我家 来 。Wǒ xiàwǔ zài jiā, nǐ kěyǐ dào wǒ jiā lái.I'll be home this afternoon. You can come to my house. 老板 马上 到 办公室 去 。Lǎobǎn mǎshàng dào ...5 KB (882 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... as a manager for eight years. Also note that 的 can be used in this pattern, which must be placed between the duration and the object. Subj. + Verb + 了 ...5 KB (692 words) - 08:00, 4 March 2019
- ... earlier. 快 点 吧 ， 要 迟到 了。Kuài diǎn ba, yào chídào le.Please hurry, we're going to be late. 太 贵 了 吧 ， 我 不 买 了。 Tài guì le ba, wǒ bù mǎi le.It's too ...3 KB (414 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... Modifying nouns with adjective + de linking adjectives to nouns , 的 (de) can also be used to link a whole phrase to a noun, making the already useful ...5 KB (734 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... 可以 做 我 的 女 朋友 吗？Nèige... nǐ kěyǐ zuò wǒ de nǚpéngyou ma?Like... could you be my girlfriend? 那个 ⋯⋯ 不好意思 ， 我 要 走 了。Nèige... bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ yào zǒu le ...4 KB (568 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... for you to take the subway, right? Used with Verbs 比较 can also be used with psychological verb s. Structure Subj. + 比较 + Verb Phrase ...3 KB (517 words) - 08:37, 17 April 2019
- ... If you want to say something happened while another thing was happening, it would be better to use Expressing "when" with "de shihou" 的时候 (de shíhou ...4 KB (669 words) - 08:20, 4 March 2019
- ... to a situation in the present or even the future. It can also be used for commands, usually of the negative "don't think that..." type. Examples ...4 KB (573 words) - 04:51, 9 March 2019
- ... + 好像 ⋯⋯ Examples 他 好像 是 英国 人 。Tā hǎoxiàng shì Yīngguó rén.He seems to be British. 你 好像 不 是 本地 人 。Nǐ hǎoxiàng bù shì běndìrén.You don't seem to ...3 KB (425 words) - 03:48, 11 November 2020
- ... "past experiences" that the subject has had. When do I know whether I should be using 如果 or 要是 for an "if...then" statement? It's a matter of ...7 KB (1,084 words) - 09:05, 26 November 2013
- ... 他 以前 是 厨师 ，后来 当 了 老板 。Tā yǐqián shì chúshī, hòulái dāng le lǎobǎn.He used to be a chef. Afterwards, he became the owner. 我 昨晚 走 得 早 ，不 知道 后来 发生 了 什么 ...4 KB (586 words) - 09:49, 17 April 2019
- ... 气 了！The speaker never expected puppies to be this naughtyZhè zhǐ xiǎo gǒu kě táoqì le ... in this pattern, but may be present. Examples In these ...4 KB (612 words) - 09:45, 14 January 2021
- ... adjectives, verbs or short phrases. Most of the time A and B will be of the same form. It often sounds better one both A and B are single syllables or ...4 KB (608 words) - 03:46, 29 December 2020
- ... 目 好不容易 啊。Yào wánchéng zhège dà xiàngmù hǎobù róngyì a.Finishing this big project will not be an easy task. 养 大 一 个 孩子 好不容易。Yǎng dà yī gè háizi hǎobù ...5 KB (717 words) - 02:18, 29 December 2020
- ... 了，怎么 会 这么 冷？Jīntiān lěng de bùdéliǎo, zěnme huì zhème lěng?It's terribly cold today How can it be this cold? 最近 有 很 多 项目，忙 得 不得了。Zuìjìn yǒu hěn duō ...4 KB (644 words) - 07:35, 17 December 2020
- ... alone, laundry, cooking, and so on all need to be done yourself. 电视 、洗衣机 什么的 ，我 ... exhaustive lists with "dengdeng" 等 can be used in place of 什么的. When ...4 KB (654 words) - 04:49, 9 March 2019
- ... all of my friends, you are the most loyal." Also, 当中 can be used to express being "in the middle" of an activity or process that is fairly formal in ...4 KB (586 words) - 07:03, 11 December 2020
- ... Expressing "if" with "ruguo... dehua" to express the meaning of "if." It can be used independently, or with 如果, both meaning "if." But it can also ...4 KB (570 words) - 03:48, 29 December 2020
- ... 身 吧。 Tā jìrán gānggāng fēnshǒu, nà xiànzài yīnggāi shì dānshēn ba.Since she just had a breakup, she should be single now. 既然 你们 是 好 朋友，那 他 肯定 会 帮 你 吧 ...5 KB (685 words) - 07:37, 19 January 2021
- ... qióngguāngdàn, wǒ yě yuànyì gēn tā zài yīqǐ.Even if he were penniless, I would still be willing to be with him. 就是 以后 会 失败，我 也 想 尝试。Jiùshì yǐhòu huì ...5 KB (737 words) - 10:16, 19 January 2021
- ... with you, but you would need to wait until the weekend. For more on 倒 , be sure to check our C1 grammar point on even more Advanced usages of the ...5 KB (701 words) - 06:44, 17 December 2020
- ... 不好 。Chúfēi yǒu qíjī, bùrán tā de bìng zhì bù hǎo.Unless a miracle happens, his disease can't be cured. 除非 你 听 我 的 ，否则 我 不 会 帮 你 。Chúfēi nǐ tīng wǒ de ...6 KB (1,000 words) - 07:37, 19 January 2021
- ... by 而且 (érqiě), 还 (hái), or 也 (yě). Other than 不但……而且 being more common than the others, they are all similar in usage and formality. Structure ...5 KB (759 words) - 01:18, 18 January 2021
- ... in an answer to a question. Also, 吗 can't appear in a question formed with 到底 but 没有 can be used instead: 你 到底 吃 了 吗 ？Nǐ dàodǐ chī le ma? 你 到底 吃 了 没有 ...5 KB (717 words) - 09:17, 18 January 2021
- ... cold. 打车 吧 ，要不 会 迟到 的 。Dǎchē ba, yàobù huì chídào de.Take a taxi. Otherwise, you'll be late. 快 回家 吧 ，要不 你 爸妈 会 担心 的 。Kuài huíjiā ba, yàobù nǐ bà mā ...4 KB (637 words) - 09:40, 12 April 2019
- ... you learned back in the day, but with a rather different function. It can be used when the speaker feels what he is saying is obvious (from his point ...3 KB (526 words) - 03:23, 16 December 2020
- ... ) on the end. A very common way to use this is to return a question after being asked it. The classic example is this exchange: A: 你 好 吗 ？Nǐ hǎo ma? B ...5 KB (746 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... 个 周末 我们 全 都 不 在 家 。Zhège zhōumò wǒmen quán dōu bú zài jiā.None of us will be home this weekend. 你们 全 都 不 怕 吗 ？Nǐmen quán dōu bú pà ma?Are none of you ...7 KB (1,041 words) - 09:25, 15 April 2019
- ... repeating of an action and can be roughly translated in English to "again ... 要 看 完 书 又 睡觉。'"又"can not be used as the action"go to bed" haven't occured yet ...10 KB (1,603 words) - 07:24, 19 January 2021
- ... 他们 常常 吵架 。Tāmen chángcháng chǎojià.They often argue. Neither 常常 nor 经常 can be placed before the subject: 常常 他 不 吃 早饭 。Chángcháng tā bù chī zǎo fàn. 经常 ...3 KB (517 words) - 07:34, 9 July 2021
- ... (xiān, meaning "first"). Neither 以后 nor 后来 can be used this way. 我们 先 复习 一下 ，然 ... the future while 然后 and 后来 can't be used this way. A few examples: 我 ...8 KB (1,192 words) - 07:39, 19 January 2021
- ... are some nuances to how it is used. Used as "Only" 就 can also be used to express one person or thing, similar to how we say in English "just one ...5 KB (805 words) - 08:14, 26 November 2018
- ... 礼貌 一点 吧。Tā shì nǐ bàba, nǐ zǒng yào lǐmào yīdiǎn ba.He is your father, so you ought to be a little more polite. 你 拿 了 人家 的 钱，总 得 帮 人家 做 事 吧。Nǐ ná le ...5 KB (696 words) - 03:00, 27 January 2022
- ... 个 东西 肯定 是 假的！I told you so This thing must be fake 我 说 什么 来着！他 不 是 真的 喜欢 你！ ... %E7%94%A8%E5%8F%A5%E5%BC%8F%E4%BE%8B%E8%A7%A3/dp/B0011435Y2/ref=sr_1_1? ...3 KB (397 words) - 03:47, 21 November 2017
- ... to Making words in "-ize" words with "hua" 化 Pay attention to the words that can be used with 性. While there is no set rule on what can or cannot ...1 KB (173 words) - 04:06, 25 April 2017
- ... done. Usually there is a phrase to set up the context, and then what must be done. Statement, 非 (得) + Action + 不可 / 不行 Examples 有 话 好好 说，干 ...2 KB (258 words) - 02:56, 25 May 2016
- ... bù gāoxìng.I didn't tell you not because I wanted to deceive you, but rather I was afraid you would be upset. 我 不 是 不 想 帮 你 ，而 是 没有 能力 帮 你 。Wǒ bù shì ...6 KB (837 words) - 03:46, 18 January 2022
- ... used in the same way as "from... to..." is used in English, and can be used both for times and places. Used for Times To express from one time ...4 KB (675 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... often used to buy something, or to order food at a restaurant. It may be helpful to imagine a demanding child using this pattern to get stuff from his ...10 KB (1,565 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... of "completion," it's typically going to be followed by a 了 (le) ... easily. Again, 一下 (yīxià) can also be used instead of 一下子 (yīxiàzi). Structure ...4 KB (629 words) - 08:36, 24 April 2019
- ... huì bù gāoxìng ba.If you put it that way, I'm afraid she will be upset. See also "Would like to" with xiang Wanting to do something with ...4 KB (661 words) - 08:57, 17 December 2020
- ... of the subject or at the end of the sentence. 终于 (zhōngyú) needs to be used with 了 to express that the action is completed. Subj. + 终于 + Predicate ...3 KB (480 words) - 09:49, 15 April 2019
- ... as you kill someone, you will be sentenced to death. Is that true? ... 格 的 产品 均 须 退回 。The product must be returned as long as it's not qualified. 凡 使用 ...3 KB (358 words) - 03:52, 8 February 2022
- ... . 你们 最好 给 他 打 个 电话 问 一下 。Nǐmen zuìhǎo gěi tā dǎ gè diànhuà wèn yīxià.It would be best for you to give him a call and ask. 那个 地方 不 好 找 ，我们 最好 查 一下 百 ...3 KB (501 words) - 01:02, 18 December 2019
- ... objectively stating the facts, as with 已经⋯⋯了. The two options can actually also be combined in the pattern 都已经⋯⋯了. Here the meaning is the same as 都 ...4 KB (634 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... for native speakers, so if you're talking about multiples and 多 is involved, be sure to use actual numbers to confirm both sides are on the same page ...5 KB (717 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... did" something happen. Structure 直到 + Time / Event ，Subj. + 才 ⋯⋯ This subject can also be placed before 直到. Examples 直到 十二 点 半 ，我 才 做 ...4 KB (682 words) - 08:43, 24 April 2019
- ... like that friend of mine? 看来 When Assessing a Situation 看来 can be used to express one's interpretation of a situation. Note that when 看来 is used ...6 KB (811 words) - 03:34, 29 December 2020
- ... 不 迟到 吗 ？Nǐ qǐ de zhème wǎn, néng bù chídào ma?You got up so late, how could you not be late? A: 我 点 了 很多 菜，都是 你 爱 吃 的。Wǒ diǎn le hěn duō cài, dōu shì ...7 KB (1,110 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... mean " for ." They seem to be arbitrarily assigned to different verbs, ... .We've all adults now, and ought to be responsible for our own actions. 政府 ...6 KB (893 words) - 09:33, 15 December 2020
- ... . Some rules for 里 / 里边 Must be used after nouns for containers, e.g. 巧克力 ... 在盒子 Cannot be used after nouns for geographical areas, e.g ...2 KB (322 words) - 07:41, 22 November 2018
- ... after numerals or demonstrative pronouns. If the number is just one, it can be omitted; just the measure word is OK. 半 before measure word means ...5 KB (643 words) - 04:51, 9 March 2019
- ... wán? Who wants to play? Subject-Verb-Object A slightly longer predicate might be a verb with an object. A sentence with both a verb and an ...6 KB (1,007 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... question word in the place of the thing you want to ask about. ''Nothing needs to be rearranged.'' So if the statement is 我 是 小李 。 Wǒ shì Xiǎo Lǐ.I ...19 KB (3,096 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... "meiyou" unless you're talking about the past ). The only verb that can never be negated with 不 (bù) is Negation of "you" with "mei" 有 (yǒu) . 我 ...4 KB (672 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... ''' The Short Form of 没有 (méiyǒu) Is 没 (méi) 没有 (méiyǒu) can be shortened to 没 (méi) without altering its meaning. 我 没 钱。 Wǒ méi qián.I don't ...5 KB (791 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... structure: Verb + 一 + Verb Examples 别 生气 了，笑 一 笑！Bié shēngqì le, xiào yī xiào Don't be mad, gimme a smile 你 去 问 一 问 他们 厕所 在 哪里。Nǐ qù wèn ...5 KB (743 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... want to express something that you "would like to do," 想 (xiǎng) will be a very helpful auxiliary verb to know. Although similar to 要 (yào), 想 (xiǎng ...4 KB (525 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... ) means "good." But it can also be used to express that something is "easy to ... Exceptions 好 (hǎo) can also be attached to "sense verbs" (e.g. ...4 KB (719 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... the sentence. The verb has to be Negation of past actions negated ... action ''hasn't'' happened. Note that 已经 can be omitted. Examples 他们 已经 两 ...5 KB (737 words) - 08:24, 17 April 2019
- ... 以 晚上 来 吗？Xiàwǔ wǒ bù zài jiā, nǐ kěyǐ wǎnshang lái ma? This afternoon I won't be home. Can you come by this evening? B:行 吧。Xíng ba.All right. B is now ...4 KB (661 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... time. The character 又 (yòu) can be used to give two qualities to something ... important to note they must both be bad or both be good. Examples 她 ...4 KB (555 words) - 01:54, 10 November 2020
- ... 多 帅 啊！Nǐ nánpéngyou duō shuài a Your boyfriend is so handsome 多 (duō) can be compared to 很 (hěn) in this case. If you use 很 (hěn) instead of 多 (duō ...4 KB (518 words) - 09:41, 2 April 2019
- ... get it? 我 对 你 这么 好 ，你 还 不 高兴 ？implying the listener shouldn't be so upsetWǒ duì nǐ zhème hǎo, nǐ hái bù gāoxìng?I treat you so well, but you're ...5 KB (814 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... 可以 (kěyǐ), 行 (xíng), and 不错 (bùcuò) combined with 还 ()hái can all be taken to mean "pretty good" or "all right" or "decent" (but also kind of ''meh'' ...4 KB (558 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... which one is the right one to use though, since they can be used interchangeably. Statement， 可是 / 但是 + Contrary Statement Examples Usually 可 ...4 KB (621 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... 他 比 我 高 。Tā bǐ wǒ gāo.He's taller than me. The adjective used in the comparison should be positive, not negative. 我 比 他 不 高 。Wǒ bǐ tā bù gāo. 他 比 我 高 ...7 KB (1,076 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... 再也不 能 跳舞 了 。Yīshēng shuō tā zài yě bù néng tiàowǔ le.The doctor said she will never be able to dance again. 我 再也不 要 离开 你 了 。Wǒ zài yě bù yào líkāi nǐ ...4 KB (629 words) - 03:48, 17 December 2020
- ... quantity of something. The subject should be some sort of large group (like ... that in English, it would be totally redundant and unnecessary to add ...7 KB (1,077 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... me. 你 不 比 我 聪明 。You're no smarter than I am, but we might be equal in smarts.Nǐ bùbǐ wǒ cōngming.You're no smarter than I am. Basic Pattern with ...4 KB (635 words) - 08:25, 17 December 2020
- ... play games at all. The phrases "一点也没 " and "一点都没 " can also be used to express "not at all ." This is used when the statement uses or implies the verb ...4 KB (653 words) - 07:13, 29 November 2018
- ... uses of 多 are not as natural as the ones above. They'll be understood, and they might not be technically ''wrong'', but you can do better 吃 多 点。Chī ...4 KB (611 words) - 17:24, 6 December 2018
- ... one of the senses, like 听 (tīng) and 看 (kàn), whereas 到 (dào) can be attached to a large variety of verbs, which we will discuss Tricky uses of "dao ...5 KB (764 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... ... suǒyǐ...) is used to clearly indicate cause and effect. They could be thought of as equating to: "Since ___ happened, so ___ happened." It sounds ...7 KB (1,024 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... used interchangeably with 但是 for the "but" part. Also note that 还是 can be used after 但是 for emphasis, meaning "still." Examples 虽然 外面 很 冷 ，可是 ...5 KB (709 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... nàme duō cài. Rúguǒ chī bu wán dehuà, jiù tài làngfèi le.Don't order so much. It will be a big waste of food if we can't finish it all. 如果 有 人 帮 他 的话 ...5 KB (654 words) - 07:35, 27 November 2020
- ... 能 用 钱 来 解决 。Bù shì suǒyǒu wèntí dōu néng yòng qián lái jiějué.Not all problems can be solved with money. 不是 所有 朋友 都 愿意 帮 他 。Bù shì suǒyǒu péngyou dōu ...5 KB (702 words) - 07:57, 22 April 2019
