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  • Forums
    ... ''' http://www.chinese-forums.com/ Chinese-Forums.com '''. If you're looking for a place to discuss the grammar points here, the http://www.chinese ...
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  • Foreword
    ... beginner in mind, so that searching for a structure or topic is intuitive ... alongside the grammar points on most pages there are helpful links to related ...
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  • Foreward
    REDIRECT Foreword
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  • Formal pronouns "ben" and "gai"
    stub “本”是书面语，指示代词。可以指示“现今的、当下的”，也可指示“说话者这方面的”。多用于公文。口语中说“本sb.”含有“生气或调笑“的意味。 “本日” “本周” “本月” “本季度” “本年” “本世纪” “本厂” “本校” “本市 “本国” “本公司” “本小姐” “该”是书面语 ...
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  • Formal and informal function words
    stub Informal Function Words and Formal Equivalents Informal Word Formal Word 把 （bǎ） 将 （jiāng) 本来 (běnlái) 本 (běn) 比较 (bǐ jiào) 较为 (jiào wéi) 必须 ( ...
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  • "for" with "gei"
    REDIRECT "For" with "gei"
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  • "for" with "wei"
    REDIRECT "For" with "wei"
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  • "For" with "gei"
    REDIRECT Expressing "for" with "gei"
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  • "For" with "wei"
    REDIRECT Expressing "for" with "wei"
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  • "For…" with "eryan"
    REDIRECT Expressing "for…" with "eryan"
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  • For
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  • The "shi... de" construction for emphasizing details
    ... de.We usually have meetings by Skype. For the most part, you should be fine ... 入门篇下) 66-8 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册） 530 ...
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  • Expressing "for" with "wei"
    ... 你 不 为 自己 的 孩子 担心 吗 ？Nǐ bù wèi zìjǐ de háizi dānxīn ma?Aren't you worried for your child? 谢谢 你 为 我们 提供 这么 多 资源 。Xièxie nǐ wèi wǒmen tígōng zhème duō ...
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  • The "shi... de" construction for indicating purpose
    ... zuò tāng de.This kind of vegetable is for making soup. 这个 房间 是 给 ... Zhège fángjiān shì gěi kèrén zhù de.This room is for our guest to stay in. 这些 钱 是 ...
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  • Expressing "for" with "gei"
    ... ná yī shuāng kuàizi.Please get a pair of chopsticks for me. 可以 给 我 买 一 杯 咖啡 ... wǒ ná yīxià xíngli ma?Can you take my luggage for me? 这个 周末 我们 给 儿子 开 ...
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  • Expressing "for…" with "eryan"
    ... 一个 民族 而言 ，团结 可以 战胜 一切 。Duì yī gè mínzú ér yán, tuánjié kěyǐ zhànshèng yīqiè.For an ethnic group, unity can overcome all else. 对 消费者 而言 ，促销 活动 很 有 吸引力 ...
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  • Expressing "if it were not for" with "yaobushi"
    ... have happened'' otherwise. Examples 要不是 你，我 会 迷路。Yàobùshì nǐ, wǒ huì mílù.If it weren't for you, I would get lost. 要不是 她 帮忙，我们 不 可能 这么 快 找到 这 ...
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  • Measure words for counting
    ... you'll need to use them is for counting. Chinese learners should master them ... ASG64BTE Similar Measure Words for Verbs Similar Measure words ...
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  • Using "cai" for small numbers
    ... 了 一会儿 ，再 玩 一会儿 吧 ？Wǒmen cái wán le yīhuìr, zài wán yīhuìr ba?We've only played for a short while. Can we play a little bit longer? 他们 结婚 了 ？他们 才 认识 三 ...
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  • Editing for print
    ... you read a grammar point, you shouldn't need to "brae yourself" for an uncomfortable barrage of "grammar-speak." Reading grammar points (especially at ...
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  • Two words for "but"
    ... Levels (汉语语法百项讲练 - 初中级) 254-5 Source Chinese Reference Series for Foreigners - 1700 Groups of Frequently Used Chinese Synonyms (外国人学汉语工具书 - 1700 ...
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  • Result complement "-wan" for finishing
    ... complement "-hao" Sources and further reading Books Source A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) 273-84 Source ...
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  • Measure words for verbs
    ... Verb + Number + Measure Word The grammar pattern is very similar to English. For example, "看三次" and "saw three times" mirror each other in structure ...
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  • Potential complement "-bu dong" for not understanding
    ... potential complements Sources and further reading Books Source A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) 242-3, 271 ...
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  • Property:Is used for
    This property details what the grammar point is used for in terms of its communicative function. For example, politeness, comparision etc.
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  • A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法)
    REDIRECT Reference:A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) Amazon Link link=http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag ...
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  • Structures of Mandarin Chinese for speakers of English 中文语法快易通：句型结构
    REDIRECT Reference:Structures of Mandarin Chinese for speakers of English 中文语法快易通：句型结构
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  • 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册）
    REDIRECT Reference:40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册）
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  • 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册）
    REDIRECT Reference:40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册）
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  • Business Chinese For Success (成功之道)
    REDIRECT Reference:Business Chinese For Success (成功之道)
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  • Asking for Permission
    REDIRECT Asking for permission
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  • Wishing for Oneself
    REDIRECT Wishing for oneself
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  • Wishing for Others
    REDIRECT Wishing for others
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  • Yinggai for should
    REDIRECT Yinggai for "should"
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  • Yinggai for "should"
    REDIRECT "Yinggai" for should
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  • Measure Words for Verbs
    REDIRECT Measure words for verbs
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  • "for" with "gei"
    REDIRECT "For" with "gei"
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  • "for" with "wei"
    REDIRECT "For" with "wei"
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  • "cai" used for small numbers
    REDIRECT Using "cai" for small numbers
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  • "For" with "gei"
    REDIRECT Expressing "for" with "gei"
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  • "For" with "wei"
    REDIRECT Expressing "for" with "wei"
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  • "For…" with "eryan"
    REDIRECT Expressing "for…" with "eryan"
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  • The "shi... de" construction for Indicating purpose
    REDIRECT The "shi... de" construction for indicating purpose
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  • Wishing for others
    The following structures used to make comparisons in Chinese are organized according to our grammar points by level . CF Category:Functions
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  • Wishing for oneself
    The following structures used to make comparisons in Chinese are organized according to our grammar points by level . CF Category:Functions
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  • Asking for permission
    REDIRECT Expressing permission
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  • For
    Create Translation
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  • "Yinggai" for should
    REDIRECT Expressing "should" with "yinggai"
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  • Auxiliary verb "hui" for "will"
    REDIRECT Expressing "will" with "hui"
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  • Pronoun "mei" for "every"
    REDIRECT Expressing "every" with "mei"
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  • As for
    Create Translation
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  • Grammar Points Added or Updated for HSK
    A small number of grammar points not appearing in previous Chinese Grammar Wiki publications (print books and ebooks) were added in order to fully ...
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  • Editor instructions
    ... do it '' No problem. (If you somehow make an unwanted change, it's easy for us to undo.) Before adding a new page, first search to make sure that ...
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  • Beginner Guide to Chinese Grammar
    ... or "open the door." In Chinese, articles ''don't exist''. There is no word for "a" or "the" in Chinese. '''Numbers''' are the words we use to express ...
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  • Chinese word order
    ... are you going to want to cram so much information into a simple sentence, but for the sake of argument, we're going to give it a go. This is the USING ...
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  • Using "ba" sentences
    ... Chinese Reader 3 (新实用汉语课本3) 15, 51, 101-2 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册） 369-70, 384, 398-9 Websites Mandarin ...
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  • Style guide
    ... is wrapped in a <div> with class ''liju'', there are two ways to do it: For small chunks of texts, wrap the target text in a <span> tag with class ...
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  • Learner FAQ
    ... When do I know whether I should be using 如果 or 要是 for an "if...then" statement? It's a matter of formality, much like other grammar structures ...
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  • The "shi... de" patterns: an overview
    ... 送 外卖 的 。Wǒ shì sòng wàimài de.I'm a take-out delivery guy. Used for a Tone of Strong Affirmation Sometimes you can use 的 to really add a kick to ...
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  • Comparing "gei" and "wei"
    ... 父母 为 孩子 付出 了 很 多。 Fùmǔ wèi háizi fùchū le hěn duō.The parents did a lot for their child. 父母 管 孩子 总是 说 是 为 孩子 好。 Fùmǔ guǎn háizi zǒngshì shuō shì wèi ...
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  • Aspect particle "zhe"
    ... it, and you all watch. 你们 坐 着 ，我 马上 回来 。Nǐmen zuò zhe, wǒ mǎshàng huílái.Sit for a while. I'll be right back. 我 出去 一下 ，你 帮 我 看 着 行李 。Wǒ chūqù yīxià ...
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  • Advanced "le" after an object
    ... 今天 所有 的 报告 了 。Tā tíjiāo jīntiān suǒyǒu de bàogào le.He has submitted all the reports for today. 我 今天 见 了 我 二十 年 没 见 的 老 朋友。Wǒ jīntiān jiàn le wǒ èrshí ...
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  • Using "bei" sentences
    ... sentences shift emphasis from the "doer" of the action to the one affected by that action. For example: 你 被 公司 炒鱿鱼 了 ？Nǐ bèi gōngsī chǎo yóuyú le?You ...
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  • Expressing ongoing duration with double "le"
    ... 在 这儿 等 了 半 个 小时 了。Wǒ zài zhèr děng le bàn gè xiǎoshí le.I have been waiting here for half an hour. 他们 在 酒吧 待 了 一 个 晚上 了。Tāmen zài jiǔbā dāi le yī gè ...
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  • Expressing "with regards to" with "zhiyu"
    ... 有 限制 。Wǒ hěn xǐhuan dúshū, zhìyú shénme shū, méiyǒu xiànzhì.I like reading very much. As for what books, there are no limits. 我 已经 和 你 说 很 多 了 ，至于 这 ...
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  • Expressing wasted efforts with "bai"
    ... zài fēijīchǎng báibái děng le tā sì gè xiǎoshí.He didn't come. I wasted four hours at the airport waiting for him. 父母 白白 养 了 你 这么 多 年，你 一点 也不 关心 你 的 ...
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  • Comparing "hui," "neng," "keyi"
    ... 现在 我 会 跳舞 了 。Wǒ xué le liǎng gè yuè, xiànzài wǒ huì tiàowǔ le.I studied for two months. I know how to dance now. (It's a learned skill) 我 爸妈 同意 了 ，现在 ...
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  • Ba-test
    ... good reasons to use 把 sentences when a regular sentence just won't do. Take this sentence for example: 把 书 放 在 桌子 上 。Bǎ shū fàng zài zhuōzi shàng.Put ...
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  • Reading Tools
    ... / Mozilla Firefox or http://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome (both available for PC and Mac), because not only are they the best modern browsers ...
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  • Part of speech
    ... is not the case in Mandarin Chinese. Let's take a look at three key ways for recognizing a word's part of speech (in any language) and see what works ...
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  • Structure of numbers
    ... 十八 shíbā 19 十九 shíjiǔ Structure for Tens All the tens are also formed ... ) 81 Source A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) ...
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  • The "also" adverb "ye"
    ... 。 Wǒ yě shì.Me too. / I am too. For this next one, you'll notice that the "me too" ... 汉语课本1) 88 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册 ...
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  • Using "nanguai" as a verb
    ... 了 。Tā chídào le, zhè yě nánguài. Jīntiān dìtiě huài le.He's late, but we can't blame him for that. The subway broke down today. 难怪 他，他 还 是 个 孩子 呢，什么 ...
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  • Comparing "bu" and "mei"
    ... and Intermediate Levels (汉语语法百项讲练 - 初中级) 156 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 157-8 Category:grammar comparison HSK ...
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  • Comparing "benlai" and "yuanlai"
    ... yuánláinǐ zài Zhōngguó zhù le sānshí duō nián.No wonder your Chinese is so good. You lived in China for more than 30 years. 原来 他们 住 在 一起，怪不得 他们 常常 一起 ...
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  • Explaining purpose with "wei... er..."
    ... 我是为朋友而做的这件事情。Wǒ shì wèi péngyou ér zuò de zhè jiàn shìqing.I'm doing this for a friend. 他为了能去日本而苦学日语。Tā wèile néng qù Rìběn ér kǔxué Rìyǔ.He studied ...
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  • Main Page
    ... not yet time to throw out those textbooks We all use the internet for everything now, but we see also the value in textbook grammar explanations and ...
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  • Connecting nouns with "shi"
    ... very useful if you want to express concern for a person, or if you want to ... 1)(2nd ed) 50-1 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） ...
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  • Expressing "if… then…" with "yaoshi"
    ... . 要 不 是 堵车 ，我 早就 到 了 。Yàobùshì dǔchē, wǒ zǎo jiù dào le.If it weren't for the traffic jam, I would have gotten here much sooner. 要 不 是 亲眼 看到 ，我 也 不 ...
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  • Separable verb
    ... both the verb and the object part clear. For instance, 见面 ("to meet"), 睡觉 ("to ... 1 (3rd ed) 113 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册 ...
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  • Structural particle "de"
    ... 司 wǒ nǚpéngyou de gōngsīmy girlfriend's company For you nerdier learners, 的 (de) ... 50-1, 99-101 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册 ...
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  • Using "guo" with "le"
    ... :我 已经 刷 过 牙 了。Wǒ yǐjīng shuā guo yá le.I have already brushed my teeth. For the taking a shower example: A:他 应该 洗澡 。 Tā yīnggāi xǐzǎo.He should take a ...
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  • Expressing purpose with "weile"
    ... 钱 ，他 什么 都 愿意 做 。Wèile qián, tā shénme dōu yuànyì zuò.He's willing to do anything for money. 为了 孩子 的 未来 ，他 决定 搬到 上海 。Wèile háizi de wèilái, tā juédìng ...
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  • The Sixty-Year Dream:《六十年的梦》
    ... in the teahouse. One day after a bad scolding from his wife, he goes for a walk into the mountains and meets a mysterious old man who appears to be ...
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  • A2 Grammar Course
    ... '''Free Practice.''' Finally, you'll be expected to put the grammar points to use for a specific task. It may be some kind of discussion or role-play ...
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  • Wanting to do something with "yao"
    ... 。Bǎobao yào shuìjiào.The baby wants to sleep. 早饭 我 要 吃 肉。Zǎofàn wǒ yào chī ròu.For breakfast I want to eat meat. 今天 很 累，我 要 休息。Jīntiān hěn lèi, wǒ ...
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  • Modifying nouns with phrase + "de"
    ... 妈妈 给 我 买 的 衣服māma gěi wǒ mǎi de yīfuthe clothes that mom buys / bought for me 客户 问 的 问题 kèhù wèn de wèntí the questions that the client asks / asked ...
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  • Measure words in quantity questions
    ... Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1)(2nd ed) 123 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 86 Category:A2 grammar points HSK ...
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  • Result complements
    ... New Practical Chinese Reader 3 (新实用汉语课本3) 35 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 223 Websites Mandarin Essential ...
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  • Approximations with "chabuduo"
    ... 在 上海 差不多 三 个 月 了。Tā zhù zài Shànghǎi chàbuduō sān gè yuè le.He has lived in Shanghai for about three months. 我 在 这 家 公司 工作 了 差不多 十 年 了。Wǒ zài zhè jiā ...
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  • Comparing "yihou" and "de shihou"
    ... This might seem obvious, but in the following sentences, we could use "when" in English for every single one. 下 飞机 以后 给 我 打电话 。 Xià fēijī yǐhòu gěi ...
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  • The Monkey’s Paw:《猴爪》
    ... ’s Paw:《猴爪》 by W.W. Jacobs is a graded reader designed for high-elementary learners of Chinese. Publisher's description: Mr. and Mrs. Zhang live with ...
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  • The Country of the Blind:《盲人国》
    ... Blind:《盲人国》 by H.G. Wells is a graded reader designed for high-elementary learners of Chinese. Publisher's description: “In the country of the blind ...
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  • Comparing "changchang" and "wangwang"
    ... more often. 不要常常吃 辣，对 皮肤 不好。Better not eat spicy food too often. It's not good for your skin. 等 我 退休 了，就 可以 常常 去 旅行 了。I can travel more often when ...
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  • Ordinal numbers with "di"
    ... and further reading Source HSK Standard Course 2 69 Source A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) 58-73 Source Chinese ...
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  • Grammar points by level
    ... ''' C1 grammar points C1 Grammar Points ''' ('''Advanced / HSK 5-6'''): for those with three or more years of formal Chinese study ''(this section ...
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  • Direction complement
    ... ？Nǐ xiàbān le ma? Jǐ diǎn huílái chīfàn?Are you off work now? When are you coming back for dinner? B: 我 今天 不 回去 吃饭 。Wǒ jīntiān bù huíqù chīfàn.I'm not ...
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  • The "all" adverb "dou"
    ... we don't translate 都 (dōu) as "all" in English; we translate it as "both," and for negative cases, we translate it as "neither." 我们 两 个 都 爱 你 。Wǒmen ...
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  • Reduplication of verbs
    ... 用 一 用 你 的 电脑 吗？Wǒ kěyǐ yòng yī yòng nǐ de diànnǎo ma? Can I use your computer for a little bit? 你 现在 有时间 吗？我们 聊一聊 吧。Nǐ xiànzài yǒu shíjiān ma? Wǒmen ...
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  • Approximating with sequential numbers
    ... now. 我 等 了 你 三 四 个 小时。 Wǒ děng le nǐ sān sì gè xiǎoshí.I waited for you for three or four hours. 他们 七 八 年 没 见面 了 。 Tāmen qī bā nián méi jiànmiàn ...
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  • Expressing lateness with "cai"
    ... 个 小时 。Fēijī gānggāng cái qǐfēi, wǎndiǎn le liǎng gè xiǎoshí.The airplane just took off. It was delayed for two hours. 电影 七 点 半 开始 ，可是 因为 堵车 ，我们 八 点 才 ...
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  • Change of state with "le"
    ... You have a girlfriend now? 我 男朋友 找到 新 工作 了 。A big change for sure.Wǒ nánpéngyou zhǎodào xīn gōngzuò le.My boyfriend has found a new job. Change of ...
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  • Acknowledgments
    ... 霜 (Chén Shìshuāng), who has toiled tirelessly on the wiki behind the scenes for years without complaining. Big props also go to full-time staff 李炯 (Lǐ ...
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  • Big numbers in Chinese
    ... 外国人实用汉语语法(中英文对照) (A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners) (pp. 64-65) Category:A2 grammar points HSK HSK3 Basic Grammar 万 A2 Number + 万 ...
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  • Comparing "haishi" and "huozhe"
    ... which options are presented. Structure Possibility 1 + 或者 + Possibility 2 The structure for 或者 and 还是 is the same, but the meaning, as well ...
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  • Comparing "zai" and "you"
    ... 一下。Wǒ xiǎng zài kàn yīxià.I want to take another look. You need to use 再 for this usage; you can't use 又: 请 又 说 一 次。Since it is asking about a future ...
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  • Expressing "from… to…" with "cong… dao…"
    ... "from... to..." is used in English, and can be used both for times and places. Used for Times To express from one time to another, the following ...
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  • The Secret Garden:《秘密花园》
    ... :《秘密花园》 by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a graded reader designed for high-elementary learners of Chinese. Publisher's description: Li Ye grew up never ...
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  • Main Page 2
    ... ;" There are still plenty of finer points to work on at this level. For example: B2 Grammar Points .22Even_If.22_Statements "Even if" statements ...
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  • Old Main Page 2
    ... ;" There are still plenty of finer points to work on at this level. For example: B2 Grammar Points .22Even_If.22_Statements "Even if" statements ...
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  • New Main Page RC2
    ... ;" There are still plenty of finer points to work on at this level. For example: B2 Grammar Points .22Even_If.22_Statements "Even if" statements ...
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  • Expressing "originally" with "benlai"
    ... , but then I found that we are really not right for each other. 他 本来 是 应该 考 得 ... qù.We were going to go ask him for help, but we didn't because he is ...
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  • Expressing "about" with "guanyu"
    ... 关于 这个 问题，你们 还是 问 他 吧。Guānyú zhège wèntí, nǐmen háishì wèn tā ba.As for this question, you'd better ask him. 关于 你 的 建议，老板 还 在 考虑 。Guānyú nǐ de jiànyì ...
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  • Complement
    ... 一次 to go once 工作 十个小时 to work for 10 hours Location complement 住 在北京 to live ... express what the complement expresses. For example, do you use the 不 ...
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  • Chinese textbook grammar index
    ... Outline of Chinese Grammar link=http://amzn.to/2h63G2M Affiliate Link Structures of Mandarin Chinese for speakers of English 中文语法快易通：句型结构 link ...
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  • Offering choices with "haishi"
    ... to choose one or the other, not ask for both. 还是 (háishì) is used to ... 2nd ed) 206-7, 251 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 125 ...
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  • Structure of times (basic)
    ... a.m. Note that '''two o'clock is 两点''' (liǎng diǎn), not 二点 (èr diǎn). (For more information on when to use 两 (liǎng) vs. 二 (èr), see our article on ...
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  • Measure word "ge"
    ... and use 个 (gè) by itself. This is similar to "a" or "an" in English, for example in "a person" or "an idiot." (The tone on 个 (gè) is normally somewhat ...
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  • Verbing briefly with "yixia"
    ... you can get a feel for quickly. You'll want to ... 爸。If a baby's kiss isn't quick, it's weird for everyone.Bǎobao, qīn yīxià bàba.Baby, give your dad ...
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  • Actions in a row
    ... 喜欢 自己 买 菜 做饭。Zhōumò wǒ xǐhuan zìjǐ mǎi cài zuòfàn. I like to buy food to cook for myself on the weekend. 早上 我 先 刷 牙 洗 脸，再 吃 早饭。Zǎoshang wǒ xiān shuā ...
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  • Inability with "mei banfa"
    ... ，我们 没 办法 洗 衣服。Méiyǒu shuǐ, wǒmen méi bànfǎ xǐ yīfu.There's no water. There's no way for us to wash clothes. 这里 太 吵 了，我 没 办法 工作。Zhèlǐ tài chǎo le, wǒ ...
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  • Expressing duration with "le"
    ... 刚才 打 了 半 个 小时 电话 。Wǒ gāngcái dǎ le bàn gè xiǎoshí diànhuà.I was on the phone for half an hour. 我 昨天 玩 了 一 晚上 游戏 。Wǒ zuótiān wán le yī wǎnshang yóuxì ...
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  • Expressing duration of inaction
    ... . 我们 已经 十 年 没 见 了。Wǒmen yǐjīng shí nián méi jiàn le.We haven't seen each other for ten years already. 他 已经 一 个 星期 没 洗澡 了 。Tā yǐjīng yī gè xīngqī méi ...
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  • The filler word "neige"
    ... + anything + (那个⋯⋯) 那个 (nèige) can be inserted into sentences wherever you need to pause for thought. Examples 那个 ⋯⋯ 我 不 跟 你们 一起 去 了，可以 吗 ...
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  • Counting money
    ... How much is our lunch? 这 杯 咖啡多少 钱？Zhè bēi kāfēi duōshao qián? How much for this cup of coffee? 这 件 衣服 多少 钱？Zhè jiàn yīfu duōshao qián? How much is ...
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  • Expressing "although" with "suiran" and "danshi"
    ... there, but it is required in Chinese. Be aware that 可是 can be used interchangeably with 但是 for the "but" part. Also note that 还是 can be used after 但是 ...
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  • Using "dui" with verbs
    ... 你 应该 对 自己 的 工作 负责 。Nǐ yīnggāi duì zìjǐ de gōngzuò fùzé .You should be responsible for your job. 老板 对 你 不 太 满意 。Lǎobǎn duì nǐ bù tài mǎnyì.The boss is ...
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  • Marking a topic with "de hua"
    ... 的话 ，我 就 不知道 了。Wǒ kěndìng néng qù. Tā dehuà, wǒ jiù bù zhīdào le.I can definitely go. As for him, I don't know. 回 老家 的话，还是 坐 高铁 比较 方便。Huí lǎojiā dehuà ...
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  • Expressing completion with "le"
    ... Practical Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2) 16-8 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 156-7 Websites Yale: http://comet ...
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  • Yes-no questions with "ma"
    ... the questionNǐ xǐhuan Zhōngguó cài ma?Do you like Chinese food? B: 喜欢 。Repeat the verb for greater clarity.Xǐhuan.Yes, I do. A: 你 不 喜欢 中国菜 吗 ？Negative ...
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  • Comparing "youdian" and "yidian"
    ... Usage of 有点 有点 is placed before an adjective, and while used for descriptions, it also expresses a tone of complaint by the speaker, or some other ...
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  • Comparing "gang" and "gangcai"
    ... use 刚才 instead: 他 刚才 到 。Tā gāngcái dào. 我们 昨天 刚才 到 。刚才 should be used for events a lot closer in time than 昨天.Wǒmen zuótiān gāngcái dào. 真 不巧 ，老板 刚才 走 ...
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  • Comparing "yihou" "ranhou" "houlai"
    ... 睡着 了 。Bǎobao xǐng le, kū le yīhuìr, ránhòu yòu shuìzháo le.The baby woke up. He cried for a little while and then fell asleep again. 中国 是 人口 最多 的 发展中 ...
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  • Comparing "fan'er" and “que"
    ... 这么 做，反而效果 不 好。However you did it, the quality was no good. Structure for 却 Subj. + 却 Examples 外面 下雨，我 却 没 带 伞。It's raining outside, and ...
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  • Comparing "kending" "queding" and “yiding"
    ... 吗？Nǐ quèdìng tā shì wǒmen yào zhǎo de rén ma?Are you certain he's the person we should look for? Common Mistakes 我们 要 先 肯定 一 个 形式 才 能 开始 做。In ...
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  • New Main Page
    ... B2 grammar points See the full list of B2 grammar points... Ready for the really advanced stuff? Our C1 grammar points are still a work ...
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  • Old Main Page 1
    ... .'' Some of the key reference materials for this wiki have been: http://www. ... →buy Structures of Mandarin Chinese for speakers of English 中文语法快易通 ...
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  • Expressing "be going to" with "yao"
    ... 吗？ Nǐ xià gè xīngqī yào qù tā jiā chī wǎnfàn ma?Are you going to her place for dinner next week? 这 个 星期天 你 要 做 什么？Zhège Xīngqītiān nǐ yào zuò shénme ...
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  • Taiwanese "you"
    ... Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2) 175-6 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 188 Websites ChinesePod: http://chinesepod ...
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  • Foreword
    ... into useful modular chunks with the beginner in mind, so that searching for a structure or topic is intuitive, quick, and yields a clear explanation ...
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  • Expressing "enough" with "gou"
    ... 再 点 几 个 菜 。Zhèxiē cài bù gòu chī, zài diǎn jǐ gè cài.This food is not enough for us to eat. Let's order a few more dishes. 这里 太 小 了 ，不 够 坐 。Zhèlǐ tài ...
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  • Expressing "compared with" using "gen"
    ... de shēnghuó shuǐpíng tígāo le hěn duō.Compared to ten years ago, the standard of living for Chinese people has gotten much better. 跟 上个 月 比 ，这 个 月 的 ...
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  • Expressing "only after" with "cai"
    ... cái mǎi dào le lǚyóu de dōngxi.Only after spending 8000 RMB was I able to buy all the things for the trip. 小明 花 了 很 多 心思 才 设计 出 了 这 张 海报。Xiǎo Míng ...
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  • Result complement
    ... that 不 negates verbs about the present or future, whereas 没有 is used for things in the past). This makes sense if you think about English verbs. You ...
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  • Degree complement
    ... 。Lǎoshī shuō jīntiān méiyǒu zuòyè, wǒmen dōu gāoxìng huàile.The teacher said there's no homework for today, which thrilled us all. 找 不 到 孩子 ，妈妈 急 坏了 ...
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  • Standard negation with "bu"
    ... Category:Adverbs Used for Negating Used for Describing actions Used for Denying and refusing Used for Referring to the present ...
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  • Using "dao" to mean "to go to"
    ... arrived at a specific place is to use the verb 到 (dào). 到 (dào) for Arriving in a Place Structure The verb 到 (dào) is used to talk about ...
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  • Reduplication of adjectives
    ... Source New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4) 103-4 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 271-2 Category:B1 grammar points ...
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  • Expressing "again" in the future with "zai"
    ... "keep doing something a little longer." 再 聊 一会儿 。Zài liáo yīhuǐr.Keep talking for a little bit. 再 等 一会儿 。Zài děng yīhuǐr.Wait a little longer. You ...
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  • Expressing "must" with "dei"
    ... 式 一点 。Míngtiān qù miànshì, nǐ děi chuān de zhèngshì yīdiǎn.You must wear something more formal for tomorrow's job interview. 你 病 得 太 厉害 了，得 去 看 医生。Nǐ ...
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  • Direction complement "-qilai"
    ... Practical Chinese Reader 5 (新实用汉语课本5) 134-5 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册） 355-6 Source Integrated Chinese: Level 2 ...
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  • Expressing "except" and "in addition" with "chule… yiwai"
    ... baijiu. 除了 周末 ，老板 每天 都 加班 。Chúle zhōumò, lǎobǎn měi tiān dōu jiābān.Except for weekends, the boss works overtime every day. 除了 价格 以外 ，其他 方面 我们 都 很 ...
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  • Comparisons with "buru"
    ... děng yě shì làngfèi shíjiān, bùrú xiān qù chī gè fàn ba.It's a waste of time for us to wait here. We might as well go out and eat something first. 与其 ...
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  • Comparing "shihe" and "heshi"
    ... chuān shénme yīfu zuì shìhé cānjiā zhège jùhuì ma?Do you know what kind of clothes would be appropriate for this party? B:我 不 知道。但是 穿 牛仔裤 一定 不 合适。B ...
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  • Using "zhe" when "verbing away"
    ... by the particle 着 (zhe) is used to show that an action has been repeated for a period of time, and as a result a new situation has arisen which the ...
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  • Emphasizing the doer of an action with "you"
    ... 他 决定 的，你 就 别 干涉 了。Zhè shì yóu tā juédìng de, nǐ jiù bié gānshè le.This is for him to decide. Stop interfering. 太 悲剧 了，会议 由 王总 主持，肯定 会 很 无聊！Tài bēijù ...
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  • Challenging a verb with "shenme"
    ... 的 礼物。Nǐ kū shénme kū, yòu bù shì méiyǒu nǐ de lǐwù.What are you crying for? It's not like there's no gift for you. 你 笑 什么 笑，看 我 做错 了，你 很 开心 吗？Nǐ xiào ...
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  • Expressing "no matter" with "buguan"
    ... New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4) 63 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册） 430 Category: B2 grammar points HSK ...
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  • Auxiliary verb "yao" and its multiple meanings
    ... need" as well as "will (do something)." In every case, context is crucial for figuring out which meaning someone is trying to express. 要 (yào) as ...
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  • Expressing experiences with "guo"
    ... Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2) 175-6 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 188 Websites ChinesePod: http://chinesepod ...
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  • Expressing distance with "li"
    ... , you'll normally want to pair 离 (lí) with the adjective 近 (jìn) for "close," or 远 (yuǎn) for "far." Place 1 + 离 + Place 2 + Adv. + 近 / 远 So this ...
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  • Communicative function
    ... of state with "le" Using "dui" Using "xiang" Using "gen" "For" with "wei" "One of" with "…zhi yi" Measure Words ...
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  • Name-calling with "zhege"
    ... 太 热，冬天 太 冷。Shànghǎi zhège chéngshì, xiàtiān tài rè, dōngtiān tài lěng.As for Shanghai, its summers are too hot and its winters are too cold. 你 这个 人 ...
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  • Expressing "small quantity" with "jiu"
    ... 了 一 片 面包。Wǒ zǎofàn jiù chī le yī piàn miànbāo.I only had a piece of bread for breakfast. 你 就 点 了 两 个 菜 ？Nǐ jiù diǎn le liǎng gè cài?You ordered only ...
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  • Expressing "about to happen" with "le"
    ... Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2) 196-7 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 271 Websites ChinesePod: http://chinesepod ...
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  • Comparing "guanyu" and "duiyu"
    ... person or object. 对于 那 个 人 我 并 不 了解。Duìyú nàge rén wǒ bìng bù liǎojiě.As for that person, I just don't know him very well at all. 对于 我们 的 工作 表现，老板 ...
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  • Expressing "can't do without" with "shaobuliao"
    ... fùzé liánxì kèhù, suǒyǐ shǎobuliǎo qǐng kèhù chīfàn.He is responsible for contacting clients, so he invariably has to treat them to dinner. Pointing ...
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  • Comparing "yihou" and "zhihou"
    ... zhǎo nǐ.I'm going to go home and drop my stuff off first, after that go to the cafe to look for you. 去年 夏天 他 来 过 我 家 ，之后 再 也 没 见 过 他 。 Qùnián xiàtiān ...
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  • Sherlock Holmes and the Red-Headed League:《卷发公司的案子》
    ... 卷发公司的案子》 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a graded reader designed for high-elementary learners of Chinese. Publisher's description: Mr. Xie was recently ...
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  • Negative adverb
    ... Notes Notes 不 and 没 不 for present and future 没 for past 不 also for: 是 Psychological verbs Frequent or habitual actions ...
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  • Comparing "yao" and "xiang"
    ... 个 月 她 要 找 新 工作。Xià gè yuè tā yào zhǎo xīn gōngzuò.She is going to look for a new job next month. 这个 周末 你们 要 出去 玩 吗？Zhège zhōumò nǐmen yào chūqù wán ...
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  • Directional verbs "lai" and "qu"
    ... 司 工作 吗？Nǐ bù xiǎng lái wǒmen gōngsī gōngzuò ma?Do you not want to come to work for our company? 去年 她 去 美国 工作 了 几 个 月 。Qùnián tā qù Měiguó gōngzuò le ...
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  • Age with "sui"
    ... is one year old. Adding "And a Half" to an Age Structure The word for "half" in Chinese is 半 (bàn), and you simply add this after 岁 (suì ...
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  • Structure of times (advanced)
    ... (líng) is often used after 点 (diǎn). For example, 2:07 would be said as “两点 ... when speaking, it is very common for most Chinese people take out the “分 ...
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  • Advanced uses of "ba"
    ... New Practical Chinese Reader 3 (新实用汉语课本3) 15, 51, 101-2 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册） 369-70, 384, 398-9 Source 卓越汉语 ...
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  • Expressing "about to" with "jiuyao"
    ... Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2) 196-7 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 271 Websites ChinesePod: http://chinesepod ...
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  • Comparing "duiyu" and "zhiyu"
    ... le, zhìyú shénme shíhou kāishǐ, hái méi dìng.We're going to start this project, but as for when to start, we still haven't decided. 至于 这 个 问题，我们 还 需 ...
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  • Indicating negative impact with "haide"
    ... wǒ zhǎo le bàntiān.He took my cell phone without telling me. As a result, I spent all day looking for it. 我 的 护照 丢 了，害得 我 现在 哪里 也 去 不了。Wǒ de hùzhào ...
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  • Expressing "moreover" with "bingqie"
    ... 1 + 并且 + 也 / 还 + Verb Phrase 2 You cannot substitute Combining verbs with "bing" 并 for 并且 in this pattern. Examples 你 要 按照 我 说 的 做 并且 也 ...
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  • Chinese Grammar Reference Materials
    ... 中英文对照) (A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners) http://www.amazon.cn/ ... 语口语速成中级篇) Websites for Chinese Grammar The following websites may ...
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  • Location word
    ... noun usually attach to other nouns, e.g. 屋子里. 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 ...
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  • Expressing "excessively" with "tai"
    ... The following examples sound a little bit like a complaint, or a reason for not doing something. They're similar to how we would use "too" in English ...
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  • Placement of question words
    ... order: 你 是 谁？Nǐ shì shéi?Who are you? (you are who?) This works for whatever it is you want to ask about. The question form has the same word order ...
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  • Negation of past actions with "meiyou"
    ... they're not completed). These two don't work together. This is a very common mistake for beginner learners of Chinese. 我 没有 做 了 。Wǒ méiyǒu zuò le. 我 ...
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  • Expressing existence with "you"
    ... 122-3 Source New Practical Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2) 155 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册） 300-1 Source 40 Lessons ...
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  • Expressing a learned skill with "hui"
    ... express the lack of a learned ability. So while "can't" is a natural translation for "不会" (bù huì) in English, "don't know how to" is equally correct ...
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  • Expressing existence in a place with "zai"
    ... does not have a verb exclusively for this purpose, and instead uses " ... 新实用汉语课本2) 154 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 73 ...
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  • Time words and word order
    ... -7 Source Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed) 205-6 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 98 Category:A2 grammar ...
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  • Asking about degree with "duo"
    ... to ask "how old." However, it is an informal way to ask, usually reserved for peers, close friends, or children. The phrase 几岁 (jǐ suì) is most often ...
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  • Measure words with "this" and "that"
    ... Measure_word_%22ge%22 个 (gè) for everything, but pretty soon you're going ... in quantity questions Measure Words for Verbs Sources and further ...
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  • Expressing "every" with "mei"
    Grammar Box In this article we will look at the structure for saying "every" in Chinese, which is slightly more involved than just throwing in the ...
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  • Negative adjectives with "-si le"
    ... 了 (sǐ le) is much more versatile in Chinese than the English expression "to death." For Positive Connotations Traditionally, -死了 (sǐ le) is only ...
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  • Emphasizing quantity with "dou"
    ... to follow the rule and keep using the 都 (dōu), eventually it will become more natural for you too. 很 多 地方 都 有 wifi。Hěn duō dìfang dōu yǒu wifi.A ...
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  • Basic comparisons with "bu bi"
    ... that they're not exactly the same thing 没有 should be your "go to word" for expressing "not as... as...," but there are cases where 不比 (in all of its ...
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  • Expressing "even" with "lian" and "dou"
    ... Sometimes 也 (yě) is used instead of 都 (dōu), and the two are interchangeable for this pattern, but 都 is more commonly used with 连 (lián), so it's the ...
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  • Expressing "if" with "ruguo... dehua"
    ... Structure 如果 ⋯⋯ 的话 ，(就) ⋯⋯ Note that 就 (jiù) is often optional. For more on using 如果 with 就, check out the Expressing "if…, then…" with "ruguo ...
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  • A softer "but" with "buguo"
    ... Similar "Although" with "suiran" and "danshi" Similar Two words for "but" Similar Expressing "however" with "ran'er" Basic Grammar 不 ...
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  • Expressing "either... or..." with "yaome"
    ... can put a wide variety of things after each 要么. It can be used both for commands and non-commands. 要么 + Option A ，要么 + Option B Examples 要么 你 ...
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  • Indicating a number in excess
    ... 在 那儿 住 了 二十 多 天 了 。Tā zài nàr zhù le èrshí duō tiān le.He's been staying there for over 20 days. 我 昨天 收到 了 三十 多 条 垃圾 短信 。Wǒ zuótiān shōudào le sānshí ...
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  • Providing two options with double "huozhe"
    ... 咱们 或者 去 爬山 或者 泡 温泉。Zánmen huòzhě qù páshān huòzhě pào wēnquán.Let's either go hiking or go for a soak in the hot springs. 咱们 或者 今天 去 或者 明天 去，一定 要 去 ...
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  • Expressing "even" with "shenzhi"
    ... qǐlái gěi tā gǔzhǎng.Each and every member of the audience, and even the referee, stood up and applauded for him. 我 去 过 很 多 中国 的 城市，北京、上海、杭州、昆明、桂林，甚 ...
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  • Expressing "since the beginning" with "yixiang"
    ... is generally used to express a habit, attitude, or convention which has continued for a long period of time until the present. When you use 一向, you're ...
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  • Expressing "a bit too"
    ... 好像 短 了 点儿。Zhè tiáo niúzǎikù hǎoxiàng duǎn le diǎnr.This pair of jeans seems a little short for me. 那个 地方 离 我 家 远 了 一点儿。Nàge dìfang lí wǒ jiā yuǎn le ...
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  • Limiting scope with "jiu"
    ... own opinion. 就 文化大革命 而言，大部分 的 人 都 认为 那 是 一 场 灾难。As for the Cultural Revolution, most of the people think it was a disaster. 就 整体 而言，这 幅 画 不错，但是 有 ...
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  • Expressing future with "jiang"
    ... is about to happen in the near future, similar to Auxiliary verb "hui" for "will" 会 , or "will" in English. It is generally used in formal contexts ...
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  • Using "because" with "er" to indicate effect
    ... to be shorter and more succinct. Examples 我 因为 生病 而 请假。Because I got sick, I asked for time off. 欧洲 的 经济 因为 债务 危机 而 陷入 衰退。Because Europe is ...
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  • Expressing "no matter" with "wulun"
    ... 现代汉语八百词（增订本） 560 Source 卓越汉语－公司实战篇 180 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册） 556 Category: B2 grammar points HSK HSK4 ...
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  • Expressing "only if" with "zhiyou"
    ... 实用汉语课本4) 42 Source 卓越汉语－公司实战篇 113 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册） 516 Websites Yale Chinese Usage Dictionary ...
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  • Uses of "le"
    ... 20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=7561911297 →buy A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) (pp. 312-3, 400 ...
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  • Events in quick succession with "yi... jiu..."
    ... but they don't have to be. If they're the same, then you don't need to repeat the subject for the second one. Examples 饿 死了，我 一 下课 就 要 去 吃 午饭 ...
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  • Expressing "just now" with "gangcai"
    ... yǒu rén zhǎo nǐ.Just now, there was someone looking for you. Note that for all of those cases, we're talking about something that happened ''just ...
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  • Expressing "just" with "gang"
    ... we use the word "just." For example, if you pass a turn ... in English, in this pattern there's no need for a word that means "ago." Examples ...
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  • Expressing "all along" with "yizhi"
    ... kōngqì yīzhí hěn bù hǎo.The air in Beijing has been bad for a while. See also "Always" with "zongshi" "Since the beginning" with "yixiang ...
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  • Expressing "ever since" with "zicong"
    ... . 自从 cannot be used in this way. 从 明天 开始，我 要 认真 看 书。从 can be used for future times.Cóng míngtiān kāishǐ, wǒ yào rènzhēn kàn shū. 自从 明天 开始，我 要 认真 看 书。自 ...
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  • Comparing "cai" and "jiu"
    ... mean small quantity??''" then you're very perceptive, and the answer is ''yes''. For this "small quantity" emphasis, both 才 and 就 can be used before ...
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  • Comparing "pingshi" and "pingchang"
    ... 的 一 年 。Duì Zhōngguó lái shuō, èr-líng-líng-bā nián shì hěn bù píngcháng de yī nián.For China, 2008 was not an ordinary year. 在 中国 ，去 酒吧 是 不 是 很 平常 的 ...
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  • Comparing "changchang" and "jingchang"
    ... 经常 的 事情 。Tā wàng dài yàoshi shì jīngcháng de shìqing.It's a regular thing for her to forget to bring her keys. Negative Form 经常 and 常常 can share ...
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  • Comparing "turan" and "huran"
    ... (called 补语 in Chinese). 忽然 cannot be used as a complement. Structure for verb and complement Subj. + Verb + 得 + 突然 Examples 事情 发生 得 ...
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  • Expressing "rather than..." with "yuqi... buru"
    ... 么 好，与其 在 家 看 电视，不如 出去 走 走。The weather is so nice. We'd rather go out for a walk than stay at home and watch TV. 与其 干等 ，不如 先 去 找 点 事 做。I'd rather find ...
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  • Using "er" to explain contrasting ideas
    ... 在 家。Wǒ jīntiān qù nǐ jiā zhǎo nǐ le, ér nǐ bù zài jiā.I went to your home today looking for you, but you weren't there. 孩子 发烧 很 严重，而 你 一点 都 不 关心。Hái ...
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  • Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang"
    ... this wouldn’t be a habit), nor can it talk about constant future actions. For both of these cases, 一直 should be used instead. See also "All ...
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  • Expressing "again" in the past with "you"
    ... as if it has already happened in your mind. In these cases, it's quite common for 又 to be immediately followed by 是 (shì), 要 (yào), 可以 (kěyǐ), or 能 ...
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  • The Prince and the Pauper:《王子和穷孩子》
    ... with "bie" Ending a non-exhaustive list with "shenme de" "For" with "gei" "Already" with "dou… le" Chapter 8 Expressing ...
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  • Expressing "multiples" with "bei"
    ... these kinds of comparisons, so you won't normally see the words for "small," "cheap," "short," etc. appearing in this pattern. Structure A + 比 ...
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  • Advanced potential complements
    ... going. I need to rest a bit. 等等 我，我 跑 不 动 了！Děng děng wǒ, wǒ pǎo budòng le Wait for me. I can't keep running. 孩子 真的 长大 了，妈妈 都 抱 不 动 了 。Háizi zhēn de ...
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  • Expressing "the other" with "lingwai"
    ... de, lìngwài liǎng zhāng shì gěi péngyou de.I bought three tickets. One is for myself, and the other two are for my friends. 这 几 本 书 我 今天 拿走 ，另外 几 本 ...
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  • Expressing "no" (noun) "to" (verb) with "wu... ke..."
    ... wú piào kě mǎi.This movie was so popular that all the tickets sold out and there are no more tickets for sale. 我 在 上海 没有 朋友，所以 这些 烦恼 无 人 可 说。Wǒ zài ...
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  • Comparing "kanqilai" and "kanlai"
    ... kànlái, zuìhǎo de bànfǎ shì dàjiā yīqǐ hézuò.The way I see it, the best solution is for everyone to cooperate. 在 他 看来，这 件 事情 很 简单。zài tā kànlái, zhè ...
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  • HSK Levels and CEFR Levels
    ... minimum. The A1-A2, B1-B2, C1-C2 progression is intuitive and helpful for both learners and educators, and can also be fairly easily converted to the ...
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  • Advanced "le" with complements
    ... 了 十 个 小时，睡 够 了 。Wǒ jīntiān shuì le shí gè xiǎoshí, shuì gòu le .Today I slept for ten hours. It was definitely enough sleep. 我 第一次 听到 这 首 歌，就 爱 上 了这 ...
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  • Expressing a last chance with "zaibu... jiu..."
    ... 到 了。Zài bù zǒu wǒmen kāihuì jiù yào chídào le.If we don't leave now, we will be late for our meeting. 你 再 不 努力，你 就 会 被 淘汰。Nǐ zài bù nǔlì, nǐ jiù huì ...
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  • To-do
    ... Subject + 对 + Object + 进行/实行 etc. 对⋯⋯进行 相对⋯⋯而言 便 meaning "就” 若是 maybe for word wiki 数 meaning 几 - 数位、数年、数名 且 words 暂且 Group 2 是⋯⋯而不是⋯⋯ 无不 ...
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  • Noun measure word
    ... As the name suggests, these are measure words that are only used for nouns. Notes Measure words can also specify a quantity, portion or shape ...
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  • State complement
    ... verb taking a complement also has an object, you can repeat the verb: once for the object, then once for the complement: 弟弟 做 作业 做 得 很 慢 。My younger ...
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  • Simple "noun + adjective" sentences
    ... could think of it as a substitute for the verb "to be"), and the sentences ... ) 23, 166, 249 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） ...
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  • Negation of "you" with "mei"
    ... Source 现代汉语八百词（增订本） 382 Source A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) 35 Videos Yoyo Chinese: https://www.youtube ...
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  • Expressing permission with "keyi"
    ... 1 (新实用汉语课本1)(2nd ed) 185-7 Source A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) 44 Category:A1 grammar points HSK HSK2 2021 ...
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  • Expressing ability or possibility with "neng"
    ... 他们 明天 能 早 点 来 吗？ Tāmen míngtiān néng zǎo diǎn lái ma?Would it be possible for them to come a little earlier tomorrow? 你们 能 小声 一点 吗？Nǐmen néng xiǎo ...
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  • Structure of days of the week
    ... Category:A1 grammar points HSK HSK1 2021-HSK HSK1 Category:Table Used for Expressing time and date Basic Grammar 星期 A1 星期 + Number ...
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  • Negative commands with "bie"
    ... of 别 (bié) as a contraction of 不要 (bùyào), as the structure is the same for both: 别 + Verb (+ Obj.) Examples 别 走。Bié zǒu.Don't leave. 别 说话！Bié ...
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  • Expressing "will" with "hui"
    ... 我 出去 一下，很 快 会 回来。 Wǒ chūqù yīxià, hěnkuài huì huílái.I'm going out for a little while. I'll come back very soon. 老板 会 同意 吗？Lǎobǎn huì tóngyì ma?Will ...
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  • Using "ye" and "dou" together
    ... 都 不 容易 。Nǐ juéde nǐ bù róngyì? Wǒmen yě dōu bù róngyì.You're saying it isn't easy for you? It isn't easy for us, either. 我 没 去 过 美国 ，我 的 家人 也 都 没 去 过 ...
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  • Expressing actions in progress with "zai"
    ... 上班，不方便 离开。Wǒ xiànzài zài shàngbān, bù fāngbiàn líkāi.I am working now. It's not convenient for me to leave. 我们 正在 上课，请 你 等 一会儿。Wǒmen zhèngzài shàngkè ...
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  • In the future in general with "yihou"
    ... examples below, the translation "in the future" is used, because using "later" for 以后 (yǐhòu) either sounds weird, or makes it sound like it's going ...
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  • Sentence-final interjection "a"
    ... Finally, it can be used with questions, again with a sense of urgency or concern for the listener. Examples 你 走 不 走 啊 ？ Nǐ zǒu bu zǒu a? Are ...
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  • Asking why with "zenme"
    ... of 怎么 (zěnme) frequently appears in is with 这么 (zhème) or 那么 (nàme). (For more on 这么 (zhème) and 那么 (nàme), see adjectives with "name" and "zheme ...
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  • Expressing "a little too" with "you dian"
    ... you may want to politely diss something using the phrase "a little too." For example, if you are getting lunch with a friend who wants to be seated ...
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  • Expressing "or" in statements
    ... Chinese, this is what 或者 (huòzhě) is used for. Structure While 还是 (háishì) is used for Offering choices with "haishi" "or" in questions , 或者 ...
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  • Adjectives with "name" and "zheme"
    ... 。Lǎobǎn nàme máng, kěndìng méi shíjiān.The boss is so busy. He definitely won't have time for this. 今天 怎么 这么 冷 ？Jīntiān zěnme zhème lěng?Why is it so ...
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  • Expressing "and also" with "hai"
    ... 饭 了，还 看 了 电影 。Wǒmen jīntiān wǎnshang chūqù chīfàn le, hái kàn le diànyǐng.We went out for dinner tonight and also watched a movie. 他们 今天 晚上 也 看 了 电影 ...
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  • Expressing earliness with "jiu"
    ... New Practical Chinese Reader 3 (新实用汉语课本3) 102-3 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 239 Category:B1 grammar points HSK ...
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  • Expressing "had better" with "haishi"
    ... char 还 Rel char 是 Rel char 吧 Similar "Yinggai" for should Similar Expressing "had better" with "zuihao" Similar Expressing "how ...
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  • Simultaneous tasks with "yibian"
    ... read this?), but you if can ''focus'' for just a minute, you can learn a ... the "while"), but first in Chinese. For example, "take a shower while singing ...
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  • Expressing "mistakenly think that" with "yiwei"
    ... 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 我 以 ...
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  • Appearance with "kanqilai"
    ... kànqilai chàbuduō gāo.You look to be about the same height. Used for Analogy If you want to state ''what'' something looks ''like'', you'll also ...
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  • Result complements "-dao" and "-jian"
    ... (汉语口语入门篇下) 92 Source Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar 109 Source 40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册） 205-6 Basic Grammar 到 A2 ...
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  • Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..."
    ... érqiě yánjiūshēng yě bù róngyì.Not only is it hard to find a job for undergraduates, but it's also hard for graduate students. 这个 电影 不但 孩子们 喜欢 ，大人 也 ...
    5 KB (785 words) - 08:01, 3 December 2020
  • Expressing "every time" with "mei" and "dou"
    ... 次 出差 都 给 我 买 礼物 。Bàba měi cì chūchāi dōu gěi wǒ mǎi lǐwù.Dad buys presents for me every time he goes on business trips. See also Pronoun "mei ...
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  • Sequencing with "xian" and "zai"
    ... like "and then." 先⋯⋯，再⋯⋯ (xiān..., zài...) is a pattern used for sequencing events, much like "first..., then..." in English. This pattern can also ...
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  • Sequencing past events with "houlai"
    ... 后来 分手 了 。Tāmen zài yīqǐ chàbuduō sān nián, hòulái fēnshǒu le.They had been together for about three years. But they broke up afterwards. 她 以前 是 兼职 老师 ...
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  • Expressing "before" and "after" with "zhiqian" and "zhihou"
    ... lǎoshī sì nián duō le, zhīqián shì jiāo Yīngyǔ de.She's been a Chinese teacher for more than four years. She used to be an English teacher. 老板 刚刚 ...
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  • Expressing "if… then…" with "jiaru"
    ... zhēn de, wǒmen yě yào kǎolǜ liǎng tiān.If that is true, we still have to think about it for a couple of days. 假如 一定 要 去 的话，她 就 去。Jiǎrú yīdìng yào qù ...
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