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- ... 很 (hěn) as an exception. It's just part of the structure. If you actually want to add the meaning of "very" into the sentence, you could use another ...5 KB (780 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... 个 (gè) and measure words in general is: Number + 个 + Noun Any time you want to state ''how many'' of a noun in Chinese, you probably need a measure ...4 KB (576 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- REDIRECT Wanting to do something with "yao"48 bytes (7 words) - 07:51, 6 September 2012
- ... all use the wiki? 我们 都 要 冰水。Wǒmen dōu yào bīngshuǐ .We all want ice water. 都 (dōu) for "Both" Chinese doesn't normally use a special word for ...4 KB (598 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... 我 不 想 待 在 家 里。Zhōumò wǒ bù xiǎng dāi zài jiā lǐ.I don't want to stay at home on weekends. Remember that this is an ''exception to the normal rule''. A ...4 KB (694 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... you are trying to call attention to similarities between multiple things, you will want to use 也 (yě) first followed by 都 (dōu) to express that these ...4 KB (606 words) - 09:18, 26 November 2018
- ... that this only applies to psychological verbs, such as: 想 (xiǎng) to think; to want; to miss 喜欢 (xǐhuan) to like 小心 (xiǎoxīn) to be careful 怕 ...4 KB (564 words) - 03:53, 16 April 2019
- ... in English. To illustrate the point, imagine a bottle of pickles that you want to open but can't because the lid is so tight. You start passing it ...3 KB (571 words) - 17:14, 6 December 2018
- ... to do.'' Structure The simple form is just: 好 + Verb If you want to make a sentence out of it: Subj. + (很) 好 + Verb Examples 这 ...4 KB (719 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... ) in this way, so it's still good to be familiar with this pattern. If you want to sound more native, you should use it too 到 (dào), 去 (qù), and 走 ...5 KB (882 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... ，wǒ bù xiǎng qù.That place is too far away. I don't want to go. See also Suggestions with "ba" Conceding with "ba" Reviewing options ...3 KB (414 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- Grammar Box When you're getting descriptive, you may find yourself wanting to use multiple adjective s at a time. The character 又 (yòu) can be ...4 KB (555 words) - 01:54, 10 November 2020
- Grammar Box Whenever you want to imply that something is "good," but also kind of "meh," you can use 还 (hái) in front of the "good" adjective. ...4 KB (558 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... me. 我 很 想 去，但是 我 太 忙 了。Wǒ hěn xiǎng qù, dànshì wǒ tài máng le.I really want to go, but I am too busy. 中文 很 有意思，但是 也 很 难。Zhōngwén hěn yǒuyìsi, dànshì ...4 KB (621 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... can be used to connect words when offering or considering choices ("do you want chicken or beef?"). It can also be used as an "or" ''statement'' ("it ...4 KB (637 words) - 09:51, 2 April 2019
- ... 我 想 吃 那个 ⋯⋯ 那个 ⋯⋯ 湖南 菜。Wǒ xiǎng chī nèige... nèige... Húnán cài.I want to eat that... ummm, you know... Hunan cuisine. 那个 ⋯⋯ 我 明天 不 来 了。Nèige... wǒ ...4 KB (568 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... word "than," but it requires a word order that's not so intuitive, so you'll want to practice it quite a bit. Basic Usage You could think of 比 ...7 KB (1,076 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... again? 这 本 书 我 要 再 看 一 遍 。Zhè běn shū wǒ yào zài kàn yī biàn.I want to read this book again. 你 应该 再 复习 一 遍 。Nǐ yīnggāi zài fùxí yī biàn.You should ...5 KB (699 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... 不 想 说 ，还是 不要 再 问 了 。Tā bù xiǎng shuō, háishì bùyào zài wèn le.She doesn't want to say. We'd better not ask again. 他 一定 不 同意 ，还是 别 跟 他 说 了 。Tā yīdìng ...4 KB (539 words) - 07:55, 26 November 2018
- ... duō niánqīng rén dōu xiǎng zài dà chéngshì gōngzuò.A lot of young people want to go to work in big cities. Examples with 大家 (dàjiā) Now let's ...7 KB (1,077 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... doing both actions. That is, they have to be intentional. If you want to say something happened while another thing was happening, it would be better ...4 KB (669 words) - 08:20, 4 March 2019
- ... see a doctor. See also "Would like to" with xiang Wanting to do something with yao Auxiliary verb Auxiliary verb "hui" for ...4 KB (546 words) - 07:38, 22 April 2019
- Grammar Box Sometimes we may want to say something is "not even the least bit adjective ." For example, we might say in English: "I am not at all ...4 KB (653 words) - 07:13, 29 November 2018
- ... bu xiàqù le, wǒ yào líhūn.I can't go on like this with him. I want a divorce. Used with 再 When the adverb 再 comes before the verb, there's ...5 KB (747 words) - 07:56, 22 April 2019
- ... 虽然 不 想 去 ，但是 还是 去 了 。Tā suīrán bù xiǎng qù, dànshì háishì qù le.Although he didn't want to go, he ended up going. 虽然 他 家 很 有钱 ，可是 他 从来 不 浪费 钱 。Suīrán ...5 KB (709 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... with 以外 (yǐwài)--will help you spruce up your sentences when you want to express the meanings of "except," "besides," or "in addition." You may feel ...5 KB (704 words) - 08:23, 4 March 2019
- ... 不 见。Lǎobǎn xiànzài hěn shēngqì, shénme rén yě bù jiàn. The boss is very angry. He's doesn't want to see anybody. 今天 我 不 舒服，什么 东西 都 没 吃。Jīntiān wǒ bù ...6 KB (855 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... Ba sentence how to use 把 . Do I use 过 (guo) whenever I want to indicate past tense? Expressing experiences with "guo" Using 过 (guo) is ...7 KB (1,084 words) - 09:05, 26 November 2013
- ... TV. 我 想 先 找 工作 ，再 搬家 。Wǒ xiǎng xiān zhǎo gōngzuò, zài bānjiā.I want to find a job first, and then move. Colloquial Usage with 再说 You may have ...5 KB (834 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... 他 的 事 ，我 不 想 管 那么 多 。Tā de shì, wǒ bù xiǎng guǎn nàme duō.I don't want to be so involved in his business. 明天 下午 要 开会 ，你 记得 吧 ？Míngtiān xiàwǔ yào kāi ...3 KB (509 words) - 08:46, 24 April 2019
- ... psychological verb s, are often used with 对, which means 对 is needed if you want to add an object into the structure. I good example is 对……感兴趣 ("to ...5 KB (736 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... 问 才 好 。Wǒ xiǎng wèn, kěshì bù zhīdào shénme shíhou wèn cái hǎo.I want to ask, but I'm not sure when to ask. See also Expressing lateness with ...4 KB (637 words) - 07:26, 29 November 2018
- ... xiǎng gàn le. Tiāntiān jiābān, zàishuō, wǒ zài zhèr yě méiyǒu wèilái.I don't want to do this anymore. I work overtime every day. Besides, I don't even ...5 KB (690 words) - 01:35, 12 July 2021
- ... 污染 。Wǒ xiǎng líkāi Běijīng de yuányīn zhī yī shì kōngqì wūrǎn.One of the reasons why I want to leave Beijing is the air pollution. 中秋节 是 中国 重要 的 传统 节 ...4 KB (595 words) - 08:01, 22 April 2019
- ... money? 你 想 在 咖啡 里 放 一些 糖 吗 ？ Nǐ xiǎng zài kāfēi lǐ fàng yīxiē táng ma?Do you want to put some sugar in your coffee? 我 在 中国 的 时候，去 过 一些 很 漂亮 的 地方 ...3 KB (463 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... realized half way through his statement that he hasn’t gone far enough, and wants to take the idea one step further. 甚至 Used to Emphasize a Noun ...5 KB (727 words) - 07:21, 29 December 2020
- ... 不 想 见见 吗？Tā kě yōuxiù le Nǐ bù xiǎng jiànjian ma?He is really excellent Don't you want to meet him? 这 个 游戏 可 好玩 了！推荐 给 你。Zhège yóuxì kě hǎowán le ...4 KB (612 words) - 09:45, 14 January 2021
- ... "very difficult" or "really not easy." It is often used where the speaker wants to comment on the result of their hard work, something like "It was ...5 KB (717 words) - 02:18, 29 December 2020
- ... wǒ dōu kěyǐ péi nǐ qù.I have loads of free time right now. I can go with you wherever you want to go. 不 用 担心，这次 考试 简单 得很。Bùyòng dānxīn, zhè cì kǎoshì ...4 KB (616 words) - 02:37, 17 December 2020
- ... tā shuō yào gěi wǒ yī gè lǐwù, wǒ hàoqí de bùdéliǎo.Ever since she said she wanted to give me a gift I've been terribly curious. 这 件 衣服 ，我 喜欢 得 ...4 KB (644 words) - 07:35, 17 December 2020
- ... nǐ suíbiàn chī ba.We have all sorts of snacks: peanuts, roasted seeds, chips, go ahead and eat whatever you want. 小王 啊，小李 啊，小张 啊，他们 都 在 公司，你 可以 找 他们 ...4 KB (668 words) - 02:37, 29 December 2020
- ... 无所谓。Suíbiàn biérén zěnme xiǎng, fǎnzhèng wǒ wúsuǒwèi.Other people can think whatever they want. I don't really care what people think. 说 不 说 都 一样 ，反正 ...4 KB (636 words) - 04:05, 29 December 2020
- ... wǒ bù xiǎng xué. Lìngwài, wǒ yě méi zhǔnbèi.This lesson is too difficult and I don't want to read it. Besides, I didn't prepare for it. 希望 你 不要 再 迟到 ...5 KB (717 words) - 08:45, 3 November 2020
- ... 生活，完全 由 你 自己 规划。Nǐ xiǎng zěnmeyàng shēnghuó, wánquán yóu nǐ zìjǐ guīhuà.How you want to live your life is entirely up to you. 你 去 过 上海，那 这次 就 由 你 做 ...3 KB (519 words) - 05:46, 6 December 2020
- Grammar Box This structure can be used if want to say you are "verbing without a clear direction." It's sort of like "verbing this way and that." ...3 KB (468 words) - 04:02, 23 June 2021
- ... yīnwèi háizi wánpí ér xiǎng xiàhu tā yīxià.Because the kid was being so naughty, granny just wanted to scare him a little. 男 女朋友 之间 经常 因为 吃醋 而 吵 ...4 KB (565 words) - 10:10, 23 December 2020
- ... 然 不 想 说，那就 别 说 了。Nǐ jìrán bù xiǎng shuō, nà jiù bié shuō le.Since you don't want to say, then just don't say. 既然 你 那么 喜欢，那就 买 吧。 Jìrán nǐ nàme xǐhuan ...5 KB (685 words) - 07:37, 19 January 2021
- ... lèi, tā yě bù yào fùmǔ bāngmáng zhàogù háizi.Even if it's really exhausting, she doesn't want her parents' help with the baby. 哪怕 孩子 再 淘气 ，父母 也 不 ...5 KB (729 words) - 03:44, 18 January 2021
- ... 了，没有 时间 。Wǒ dào shì xiǎng qù lǚyóu, dànshì xiànzài tài máng le, méiyǒu shíjiān.I do want to go on a trip, but I am too busy to do so now. 这 篇 文章 的 内 ...5 KB (701 words) - 06:44, 17 December 2020
- ... gēn nǐ shuō "duìbuqǐ"?Is this some kind of joke? You ran into me, and now you want me to say sorry to you? 没有 钱 看 什么 电影 。Méiyǒu qián kàn shénme ...4 KB (620 words) - 08:17, 23 November 2020
- ... 不 想，你 都 要 加班。Wúlùn nǐ xiǎng bu xiǎng, nǐ dōu yào jiābān.You have to work overtime whether you want to or not. 无论 我 在 不 在 家，你 都 可以 把 快递 放 门口。Wúlùn wǒ ...4 KB (659 words) - 08:13, 17 December 2020
- Grammar Box 宁可 (nìngkě) is used when the speaker wants to compare two unfavorable options, and choose one over the other. We usually express this ...4 KB (635 words) - 02:45, 18 January 2021
- ... bù tài xiǎng bān, bìjìng zài zhèr zhù le hǎo jǐ nián le.We don't really want to move. After all, we've lived here for so many years. Fuller Form ...5 KB (764 words) - 09:17, 14 January 2021
- ... ) literally means "to the bottom," and often is used where the speaker wants to get to the bottom of a problem or issue, emphasizing or questioning ...5 KB (717 words) - 09:17, 18 January 2021
- ... 怎么 做？Nǐmen jiūjìng xiǎng ràng wǒ zěnme zuò?What on earth do you want me to do? Using 究竟 in Yes/No Questions Structure 究竟 ＋ Verb ＋ 没 ...5 KB (760 words) - 03:22, 18 August 2021
- ... to convince someone of. 我 不 要 回家 。还 早 呢 ！Wǒ bù yào huíjiā. Hái zǎo ne I don't want to go home. It's still early 太 远 了，坐 火车 要 十 个 小时 呢。Tài yuǎn le ...3 KB (497 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... regard for traditional classifications, starting with the ones learners will want to learn right away, and moving into more and more complicated ...10 KB (1,220 words) - 06:13, 5 June 2023
- ... like this: For the eating example: A:她 想 吃饭 吗 ？ Tā xiǎng chīfàn ma?Does she want to eat? B:她 已经 吃 过 饭 了。 Tā yǐjīng chī guo fàn le.She has already ...7 KB (1,068 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... .I can't really speak English. 他们 不 太 想 去 。 Tāmen bù tài xiǎng qù.They don't really want to go. 我 哥哥 不 太 喜欢 他 的 工作 。Wǒ gēge bù tài xǐhuan tā de ...3 KB (509 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... didn't eat much. Lastly, make sure to use 不怎么 with a verb if you want it to mean "not often." Using it with an adjective gives it a "Not_very"_with ...3 KB (525 words) - 08:45, 24 April 2019
- ... From" (a Time or Event) Structure Past Event 1 + 离 + Time + Duration If you want to say "from now," try this pattern: 离 + Future Event + 还有 ...6 KB (825 words) - 04:36, 30 November 2018
- ... can also work in the positive, 从来 (cónglái) is usually used when you want to express that you '''''never''' do something'' (as a habit, or as a rule ...5 KB (793 words) - 04:52, 9 March 2019
- ... , yuánlái shì bù xiǎng ràng wǒ dānxīn.No wonder he hasn't told me. He doesn't want me to worry about this. The Other Meaning of 难怪 This usage is ...5 KB (799 words) - 03:27, 22 November 2020
- ... 的 问题 。Tā zhènghǎo wèn le wǒ xiǎng wèn de wèntí.He happened to ask the question that I wanted to ask. 我 正好 也 在 这里 实习 。Wǒ zhènghǎo yě zài zhèlǐ shíxí.I ...3 KB (524 words) - 04:46, 9 March 2019
- ... are linked to their respective disambiguation pages. So, for example, if you wanted to see a list of all grammar points that involve the word 也 ...1 KB (186 words) - 08:12, 13 October 2021
- ... to complete it so quickly. Advanced Pattern with 多亏 and 不然 If you want to add in 不然 (bùrán) for an "otherwise... (this really bad thing would ...5 KB (784 words) - 03:18, 4 January 2021
- ... kǒuzhào, gāncuì bùyào chūmén le.Now that we have to wear a mask every day, I simply don't want to go out. 既然 你 都 喜欢，干脆 都 买 回来 。Jìrán nǐ dōu xǐhuan ...3 KB (511 words) - 09:51, 14 January 2021
- ... 这个 Structure Subj. + 这个 + Category When maliciously name-calling, you probably want to use "你这个 mean name ." Examples 你 这个 坏蛋 ...4 KB (549 words) - 09:41, 18 January 2021
- ... Used before Noun Structure Simply put 全 in front of the noun you want to emphasize "the whole" of. You cannot use it with 的. Pay attention ...7 KB (1,041 words) - 09:25, 15 April 2019
- ... used this way. A few examples: 我 以后 想 开 公司 。Wǒ yǐhòu xiǎng kāi gōngsī.I want to start up my own business in the future. 请 你 以后 别 来 了 。Qǐng nǐ yǐhòu ...8 KB (1,192 words) - 07:39, 19 January 2021
- ... 得 is used for objective descriptions and comparisons. Use it when you want to say that something "appears" a certain way without emphasizing that it's ...4 KB (565 words) - 14:54, 14 January 2021
- ... ，你 就 要 好好 做。Rúguǒ xiǎng ràng biérén kěndìng nǐ, nǐ jiù yào hǎohāo zuò.If you want others to approve of you, you have to do good work. 我 敢 肯定 这 就 是 他 ...9 KB (1,327 words) - 02:48, 18 December 2020
- ... the Chinese, which literally means "tens."Tā zhǐ xiǎng xué jǐ shí gè Hànzì.He only wants to study a few dozen Chinese characters. 我们 公司 有 几 十 个 员工 ...6 KB (1,035 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... 旅行，可是 总 没 时间。Tā xiǎng dài fùmǔ qù lǚxíng, kěshì zǒng méi shíjiān.He wants to take his parents traveling, but he's never able to find time. See also ...5 KB (696 words) - 03:00, 27 January 2022
- ... 有 什么 补充 吗 ？Guānyú zhè fèn juéyì, dàjiā hái yǒu shénme bǔchōng ma?Is there anything that anyone wants to add to this decision? 对于 这个 问题 ，你们 还 有 什么 意见 ...6 KB (881 words) - 02:44, 17 December 2020
- ... are linked to their respective disambiguation pages. So, for example, if you wanted to see a list of all grammar points that involve the word 'then' ...1 KB (166 words) - 00:36, 4 October 2019
- ... see that when you don't call him to go, he does what is unexpected and wants to go. Basically, 偏偏 here expresses that someone or something has an idea ...3 KB (436 words) - 09:48, 23 July 2020
- ... the exam. 我 要 学 唱 中文 的 生日快乐 歌，到时候 唱 给 你们 听。I want to learn the Chinese song "Happy Birthday." I'll sing for you guys when the time comes. 你 先 自己 试 一 ...2 KB (326 words) - 04:05, 25 April 2017
- Grammar Box Stub Sometimes in English, we may want to emphasize how big, small, long, etc. something is perceived to be. We have all heard ...1 KB (139 words) - 04:10, 25 April 2017
- ... 你 想 得 倒 美 ！不 工作 还 想 拿 工资 ？You must be talking when you sleep. You want to get paid without doing your job? 你 想 得 倒 简单 ！怎么 可能 ？What you thought is ...4 KB (463 words) - 06:28, 8 April 2018
- ... 又 迟到 了，他 到底 想 不 想 在 这里 做 了？The new co-worker came late again today. Does he want to work here or not? 你 的 包 这么 重！你 到底 带了 多少 东西？Your bag is so heavy ...5 KB (557 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... in a common expression similar to "didn't I tell you ?," used when the speaker wants to prove that they are right about something. The phrase is "我说什么 ...3 KB (397 words) - 03:47, 21 November 2017
- ... shūfu de huánjìng zhōng, jiù bù xiǎng jìxù nǔlì le.Once you're in a comfortable environment, you don't want to keep trying. 一旦 提高 价格，你 会 失去 很多 客户的 ...4 KB (677 words) - 04:35, 18 December 2020
- Grammar Box Stub When you want to express that someone is in charge or takes responsibility for something, you can use the 由... 做主 grammar ...1 KB (96 words) - 07:17, 18 September 2018
- ... USA 在 上海 zài Shànghǎiin Shanghai 在 纽约 zài Niǔyuēin New York You wouldn't want to add other words to the ends of these place names. 在 (zài) with ...7 KB (1,067 words) - 04:54, 9 March 2019
- ... cái yī bǎi jīn, hái yào jiǎnféi?You're only 100 jin and you still want to lose some weight? Used with a Verb Structure 才 + Verb + Number ...3 KB (516 words) - 08:29, 17 April 2019
- ... Intent Structure When explaining "what you came for" or "what you want to do," it's common to use yet Indicating purpose or intent using ...10 KB (1,582 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... else. It's important to note that "有的是" can ''not'' be directly negated. If you want to make a negative statement, you'll just have to use 没有很多. 我 不 有 ...3 KB (542 words) - 09:47, 14 January 2021
- ... 结婚 以后 你 想 继续 工作 吗 ？Jiéhūn yǐhòu nǐ xiǎng jìxù gōngzuò ma?Do you want to keep working after you get married? Use 的时候 for "During" or "While" 的时候 ...5 KB (783 words) - 09:26, 9 November 2020
- ... Explaining causes with "yinwei" "Would like to" with "xiang" Wanting to do something with "yao" "Before" in general "Even more ...5 KB (618 words) - 08:58, 13 October 2017
- ... Measure words to differentiate "If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…" Wanting to do something with "yao" Using "ji" to mean "several ...5 KB (660 words) - 06:38, 8 January 2014
- ... gěi le yī gè yǒuqián de lǎotóu. She married a rich old man. If you really want to make a 把 sentence, though, you can do it in this sexist way: 她 爸 ...5 KB (750 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... of the word "anymore"). Examples 我 不 想 吃 了 。Wǒ bù xiǎng chī le.I don't want to eat anymore. 你 不 喜欢 我 了 吗？Nǐ bù xǐhuan wǒ le ma?You don't ...6 KB (800 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... verb takes an object, the object is usually placed after the verb. If you want to form a negative kind of this sentence it is formed by placing the ...538 bytes (93 words) - 07:04, 15 June 2017
- ... Common Examples Some common psychological verbs include: 想 (xiǎng) to think; to want; to miss 喜欢 (xǐhuan) to like 小心 (xiǎoxīn) to be careful ...591 bytes (95 words) - 07:34, 3 May 2022
- ... to know about these patterns simply because at this level you don't want to be confused by the basic grammar of a Taiwanese speaker's Mandarin ...7 KB (987 words) - 02:07, 18 December 2020
- ... . I don't drink alcohol. 他们 不 想 工作 。Tāmen bù xiǎng gōngzuò.They don't want to work. 她 不 漂亮 。Tā bù piàoliang.She is not pretty. When talking about ...15 KB (2,464 words) - 16:44, 19 April 2020
- ... , or if you won't do something, you would use "不," but if you want to say you ''didn't'' do something, then you would use "没." There are always ...6 KB (835 words) - 07:15, 15 June 2017
- ... the meeting was over. 我 生气 时 不 想 说话 。Wǒ shēngqì shí bù xiǎng shuōhuà.I don't want to talk when I'm angry. 他们 大学 毕业 时 就 分手 了 。Tāmen dàxué bìyè shí ...4 KB (541 words) - 13:21, 22 March 2021
- ... a question with "it depends on..." then this is the pattern you want. Structure 这 / 那 + 要看 / 得看 + Unclear Situation Examples Keep in ...4 KB (654 words) - 07:56, 14 May 2019
- ... of 差不多 (chàbuduō) as a single word, and that's totally OK. But if you want to negate the whole idea of rough equivalency, then you need to think of it ...4 KB (631 words) - 08:51, 13 November 2020
