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  • ... Verb + Obj. This can be used to talk about actions in the future, or to talk about events that happened ''after other events'' in a story. Examples ...
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  • ... lived somewhere, how long you studied astrophysics, or how long you worked as a mime, you'll ... the actions are still ongoing or not. To indicate that ...
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  • ... duration of time that one hasn't done something (as in the above examples), or you can say "the last time somebody did something was a certain point ...
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  • ... of this word. Structure 多 (duō) is often used to ask about the degree or extent of something. Subj. + 多 + Adj. ? This is an easy way to ask "How ...
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  • ... but she still come to class. Negative Form Structure When you put 不 or 没 after 还 (hái) in a question sentence, it can be used to ...
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  • ... use a reduplicated adjective as a predicate, follow this structure: Subj. + ABAB or Subj. + AB + 一下 In the pattern above there's no verb because when ...
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  • ... 早就 means "long ago," and is usually used to express a kind of impatience or surprise on the part of the speaker. It comes before the verb. 我 早就 知 ...
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  • ... using 还是. Structure 还是 as an adverbs adverb can express "had better" or "it would be better to." The idea is that the speaker has given the ...
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  • ... and say that they differ '''a lot''' by adding 很多 (hěn duō), 多了(duō le), or 得多 (de duō). This is like saying that one thing is ''much more Adj.'' than ...
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  • ... ''before the verb.'' Structure This structure is often used in commands or suggestions. Note the position of 多: 多 + Verb This structure is not ...
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  • ... 也/还⋯⋯ is used to express "in addition." Make a special note of the 也 or 还 Structure 除了 ⋯⋯ (+ 以外) ,Subj. + 也 / 还 ⋯⋯ Examples 除了 英语 ,我 ...
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  • ... 的) + Noun + 都 + Predicate The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 所有 人 都 走 了 吗 ?Suǒyǒu rén dōu zǒu le ...
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  • ... it. When using 但是, the second clause can express positive experiences or something good, as well as negative perspectives. However, when leading with ...
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  • ... ) is used in a similar way as "in addition" or "moreover" in that it adds supporting information or reasons to the topic at hand. Structure Just ...
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  • ... an afterthought. Structure It's as simple as using 还有 before the new clause or sentence. 还有 can also be used with a comma, similar to how we can ...
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  • ... simple way to remember how to correctly write out large numbers is to pick one or two numbers and just memorize them. One million, for example, is 一百万 ...
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  • ... it. This way the measure word is acting as a way to count the frequency or re-occurrence of an action. The most basic one you probably already know is ...
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  • ... Structure When expressing "so...," you can use 那么 or 那 in order to begin a judgment or result from previous context. An example of this in English ...
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  • ... "after" (referring to time), 之前/之后 also sometimes mean "in front of" or "behind," referring to physical location. (以前/以后 aren't used in this way, but ...
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  • ... 了 。Wǒ bāng le tā, tā fǎnér shēngqì le. Fuller Pattern Adding 不但 or 不仅 adds a sense of "not only" before the "to the contrary" part. The ...
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  • Grammar Box 再三 (zàisān) or means "repeatedly" or "time and again" in a formal way, and is usually placed before a two-syllable verb. Structure ...
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  • ... Box 简直 (jiǎnzhí) is similar to "simply" or "completely" in English, and can be used to modify adjectives or verbs, adding a tone of amazement on the ...
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  • ... yīxiàng) means " always ," but is generally used to express a habit, attitude, or convention which has continued for a long period of time until the ...
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  • ... 得不得了 (de bùdéliǎo) can be used to suggest a situation is serious or may result in terrible consequences. It can also be used in a positive sense, such ...
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  • ... 占 (zhàn) is a bit more formal, and means something like "comprises" or "makes up" or "accounts for." A + 是 / 占 + B + 的 + Denominator + 分之 + Numerator ...
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  • ... (suízhe) means "along with," "following," or, more formally, "in the wake of ... a general trend, like economic development or rising prices. 随着 + Trend, ...
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  • ... Box 当中 (dāngzhōng) means "among," or more literally "in the middle of." In ... "in the middle" of an activity or process that is fairly formal in nature ...
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  • ... (nánmiǎn) means "to be unavoidable" or "inevitable" and is most commonly placed ... including an auxiliary verb such as 会 or 要. It is normally used to ...
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  • ... the pair 适合 (shìhé) and 合适 (héshì) annoying, to say the least. They mean more or less the same thing, but the former is a verb, while the latter is an ...
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  • ... a Predicate 值得 can also be used as a predicate all by itself, or following a verb phrase. Structure (Verb Phrase +) 值得 Examples 值得 吗? 值 ...
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  • ... 都 没 吃 ,饿 坏了 。Wǒ zǎofàn hé zhōngfàn dōu méi chī, è huài le.I didn't eat anything for breakfast or lunch. I'm starved to death. 发现 爸爸 又 去 赌钱 了 ,妈妈 气 坏了 ...
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  • ... has a slightly stronger tone than Expressing "Even if…" with "jishi" 即使 or Expressing "Even if…" with "jiusuan" 就算 . It is therefore often used ...
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  • ... "even though" in English. Structure 尽管⋯⋯ ,(可是 / 但是 +) Subj. + 还是⋯⋯ 可是 or 但是 can be added to further emphasize the shift in meaning in the second ...
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  • ... 除非 (chúfēi) can be used as a conjunction and means "unless." 否则 (fǒuzé) or 要不然 (yàobùrán) often appear in the following phrase, to form a construction ...
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  • ... other countries' flags. Some sentences will deviate from the structure a little bit, dropping the 连 or even both the 连 and the 都: 他 都 不 会 煮 鸡蛋, 更不 ...
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  • ... followed by things that you desire or something that you intend to ... must pay a price in order to complete or gain something, a bit like "even though ...
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  • ... be used to express the same thing. 不但 can be substituted with 不仅 (bùjǐn) or 不只 (bùzhǐ), both meaning "not only," and can be followed by 而且 (érqiě), 还 ...
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  • ... when ordering food at a restaurant or a shop. Here, it's being ... 是 咖啡?Nǐ yào chá háishì kāfēi? Do you want tea or coffee? 我们 要 三 碗 米饭。Wǒmen yào sān ...
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  • ... Separable verb , you need to put the 着 between the verb and the object, or you can just leave 着 out. Subj. (+ 正) + Verb + 着 + Obj. + 呢 Subj. + Verb ...
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  • ... with tai 太 (tài) to express "too," such as when something is "too expensive" or "too hot." 不太 (bù tài) is a similar pattern for the negative, which ...
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  • ... Box When you work ''for'' a company or do other sorts of physical (and ... for," but is sometimes unnatural or unnecessary, depending on the particular ...
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  • ... 为了 (wèile) is most often used to indicate the purpose of an action or the person that will benefit from some act of kindness. In the "purpose" sense ...
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  • ... 来 + 都 (是) + Predicate The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. It's also quite common to follow 从来都 with an additional 是 ...
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  • ... Used as "just right" You can also use 正好 by itself to mean "just right" or "just enough." Examples of that usage: 这 件 衣服 的 大 小 正好 。Zhè jiàn yīfu ...
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  • ... 趁 (chèn) is a preposition that means to "take advantage of" an opportunity or favorable time to do something. It is normally followed by an adjective ...
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  • ... . 刚刚 (gānggāng) is used the same way, with the same meaning. Subj. + 刚 + Verb or Subj. + 刚刚 + Verb Examples 我们 刚 知道。Wǒmen gāng zhīdào.We just ...
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  • ... all along, have been continuously doing something since a certain time, or that something will continuously happen in the future. Structure This ...
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  • ... how to use it Structure Using 尽量 is as simple as adding it before a verb (or adjective). 尽量 + Verb / Adj. Examples 我 会 尽量 想 办法 帮 你 的。Wǒ ...
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  • ... phrase, but 幸亏 can't. '''Patterns:''' 多亏 can be placed in the beginning or the middle of a sentence, while 幸亏 can be only placed in the beginning of ...
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  • ... be translated as "and so on" or "and stuff like that." As in English ... .Our school rarely holds activities like talent shows or similar. 中国 女孩 会 怎么 回 ...
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  • ... lǎobǎn hǎo bù hǎo.In his view, the size of the company isn't important. What's important is whether or not the boss is good. 在 老板 看来 ,加班 才 说明 你 工作 积 ...
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  • ... mean "white." When added before a verb it means to do that verb "in vain" or "with no effect." Basic Form with Just 白 All you have to do is put ...
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  • ... chī guo, zěnme zhīdào hǎo bu hǎochī?I haven't eaten it. How would I know if it is tasty or not? 孩子 又 没 做错 ,打 他 干吗 ?Háizi yòu méi zuò cuò, dǎ tā gànmá ...
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  • ... the same way. They are both adverbs, and they can be placed before the subject or after the subject. However, in comparison to 终于, 总算 is seldom used ...
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  • ... (tūrán) and 忽然 (hūrán) express the something happens in a very short time or is unexpected. Both can be translated as "suddenly." However, 突然 is a bit ...
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  • ... listen to his teacher. As you may have noticed, many of these uses of 就 or 就是 carry a flippant, stubborn tone, referred to as 任性 (rènxìng) in Chinese ...
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  • ... forms that is still in use today. In short, it means "Using A as B" or "taking A as B." Structure This grammar pattern is as versatile as "using ...
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  • ... perceived to be. We have all heard expressions like "he was a full 300 pounds," or "he was all of seven feet tall." The "a full" and "all of" in these ...
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  • ... rhetorical question. Structure Just insert 岂不是 where you feel that "could it be that" or "isnt it." 岂不是 is usually used to start a new sentence ...
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  • ... different types of "this." It can refer to oneself, a place, an organization, or even a certain time. The noun that's used with 本 is very often single ...
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  • ... 得 (fēiděi) can be translated as "must" or "have to." Usually it appears in the ... certain way and not change, or that something will certainly happen. ...
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  • ... can apply to: they either are, or they aren't. For example, something can ... be "ugly" (a normal adjective) or "male" (a distinguishing word). You ...
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  • ... , we say that it is "continuous" or "incessant." In Chinese, the words are 不 ... both before the verb as an adverb, or after the verb as something that is ...
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  • ... Do you want to keep working after you get married? Use 的时候 for "During" or "While" 的时候 means "when" in the sense of Expressing "when" with "de ...
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  • Grammar Box Both "以后" (yǐhòu) or "之后" (zhīhòu) mean "after," but there ... not directly coupled with a time or event telling you ''after what''. 之后 ...
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  • ... Structure Sometimes an adjective or a time noun is used ... after 已经 (yǐjīng), and before the verb (or possibly adjective). 已经 + 不 + Verb + ...
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  • ... "le ma" Modifying nouns with adjective + "de" Indicating purpose or intent using "shi...de" Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Questions ...
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  • ... is a kind of verb that is used to indicate that someone or something causes something else to do or be something. In Chinese, 让 (ràng) is a major ...
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  • stub AKA 程度副词 (chéngdù fùcí) adverb of degree Degree adverbs intensify or in some other way modify the degree of expression of the adjective ( ...
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  • ... "le" sentence-final 了 (le) can take on the meaning of "(not) anymore" or "no longer." The word 已经 已经 (yǐjīng) , which Expressing "already" with ...
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  • ... used in response to a preceding question or statement. Structure Subj. + ... response to a preceding question or statement. Therefore, the following ...
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  • ... is a transitive verb indicating an action or behavior, while the second refers to the person or things affected by the action. No function ...
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  • stub AKA 副词短语 (fùcí duǎnyǔ) adverb phrase An adverbial phrase is a phrase with two or more words that act like an adverb , modifying a verb ...
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  • ... it as "there it is again," or "there he goes again." It indicates ... 是 (shì), 要 (yào), 可以 (kěyǐ), or 能 (néng), and you'll notice that there's often a ...
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  • ... often the other person does something, regardless of how regular or habitual it is. In this case, just use 经常 (or similar) to ask about it. 你 经常 换 手 ...
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  • ... 算 不 算 你 女朋友 ?Tā suàn bu suàn nǐ nǚpéngyou?Can she be considered your girlfriend or not? 美国 的 中国 菜 算 中国 菜 吗 ?Měiguó de Zhōngguó cài suàn Zhōngguó cài ...
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  • ... duō), which literally means "the difference is very great." Less literally, if 差不多 means "more or less the same," then 差很多 means "not the same at all ...
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  • ... The adverb 只 (zhǐ) can come directly before a verb , or before an auxiliary verb like 会 (huì) or 能 (néng). 只 + Verb 只 + 会 / 能 + Verb ...
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  • ... formal than the 作 versions. 看成 / 看作 is often followed by a person or specific thing, whereas 当成 / 当作 is more likely to be followed by something more ...
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  • ... 今天 真 热!Jīntiān zhēn rè It's truly hot today 真 (zhēn) Before Certain Verbs or 能 (néng) / 会 (huì) We don't want to get too technical on you, but ...
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  • ... . 对方 (duìfāng), however, points to the "opposite" or "other" side. 彼此 (bǐcǐ), however, stresses "between" or "among each other". 彼此 (bǐcǐ) can be used ...
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  • ... happens. Subj. 1 + 越 ⋯⋯ ,Subj. 2 + 越 ⋯⋯ Again, it's normally verbs or verb phrases following each 越, but adjectives are also possible (typically after ...
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  • ... here must be a single-syllable verb, usually a verb such as 看, 想, 问, 找, or 试. 了 is placed right after the first verb. Subj. + Verb + 了 + 又 + Verb, (还是 ...
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  • ... adverb 顺便 (shùnbiàn) is expressed in English is "while you're at it" (or "while I'm at it," etc.). It's the idea of doing something at a convenient ...
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  • ... one used in everyday speech. Structure Adding 往 (wǎng) with a location or place word indicates the direction of an action. Remember that the ...
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  • ... be used in a few ways, often marking a topic of a statement or modifying a noun. Used for Topic-Marking Structure As an adverb/adverbial ...
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  • ... Subj. + 都 + Predicate + 了 The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 饭 都 凉 了 ,快 吃 吧 。Fàn dōu liáng le ...
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  • ... Expressing "rather" with "bijiao" Expressing "even more" with "geng" or "hai" Sources and further reading Books Category: B1 ...
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  • ... way until." It can be used in an affirmative or negative form, expressing that something has taken a while or is late. The word 才 (cái) often teams up ...
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  • ... a sentence with "just as we thought" or "just as we expected," but it's ... kind of like the opposite of 竟然 or 居然 . Used before Predicate ...
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  • ... ...) is a pattern that can be used to emphasize certain unexpected or surprising events or information, like "even" in English. 连 as "Not at All ...
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  • ... hasn't happened ever," just say Expressing experiences with "guo" 没⋯⋯过 . It is incorrect to use 没 or 不 to negate 曾经. Try not to say: 我们 不 曾经 吵 过 架 ...
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  • ... 于是 Used with 就 于是 is often used with 就 to emphasize that the actions or events that come after 就 are immediately after the first event. 电影 太 暴力 了 ...
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  • ... but also..." 不但 can be followed by 而且 (ér qiě), 还 (hái), or 也 (yě). This structure expresses an equal degree of importance between the two scenarios ...
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  • 然而 (rán'ér) is a conjunction used to express "however" or "but." The difference between 然而 (rán'ér) and 可是 or 不过 is that 然而 is more formal. ...
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  • ... Structure 从 + Source + 中 + Result The result is the knowledge, information, or experience gained from the "source." Examples 我 从 书 中 学习 了 ...
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  • ... de) structure, which is formal. Informal Pattern with 跟 or 和 The more casual form uses 跟 or 和. Use this in your spoken Mandarin. Structure ...
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  • ... (géwài) is an adverb that has the same meaning as "especially" or "particularly" in English. You might be wondering what the difference between 格 ...
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  • ... the verb will have an archaic feel to it, like 处 (chù) for "place," or 归 (guī) for "return to." Examples 我 和 他 无 话 可 说。Wǒ hé tā wú huà kě shuō ...
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  • ... time in this structure can be a clear-cut indicator of time (days, months, years) or it can be a more vague indicator of time (short amount of time, a ...
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  • ... is used in a manner, the speaker isn't usually commenting on the ''visual'' or ''physical'' appearance of anything. Rather, 看来 indicates the speaker's ...
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  • ... you may be ready for this pattern, where the measure word can repeat, or "reduplicate." It's not a terribly common structure, but the two most common ...
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  • ... , you have to put "些" after them. This is similar to "that type" or "that kind." It just broadens the question a little more. There are also some set ...
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  • ... AKA 叹词 (tàncí) 感叹词 (gǎntàncí) This type of word is used in exclamations or various kinds of emotional response. Notes 喂 嗯 啊 哎呀 噢 哦 ...
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  • The following structures are used to contrast objects or events in Chinese. They are organized according to our grammar points by level . CF ...
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  • ... structures Chinese structures are used to express how often something does or doesn't happen. They are organized according to our grammar points by ...
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  • ... following structures are structures that Chinese uses to talk about conditions or events that happen at the same time. They are organized according ...
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  • ... word Can form subject, predicate, object, attributive, adverbial adjunct or complement of degree Sources and further reading http://www ...
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  • ... uses particles to indicate how a verb works within a particular timeframe, or how the verb relates to the flow of time. The particles most often ...
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  • ... etc.) rarely used on their own. Usually combined with -边, -面, 以- or 之- to make two-character location nouns. These can be adverbs (adverbial adjuncts ...
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  • ... When referring to a group, 他们 (tāmen) refers to a group of all males or a mixed group. 她们 (tāmen) refers to a group of females. Note that this ...
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  • ... 儿, 这里, 那里 Use of measure words Making a person into a location by adding 这儿 or 那儿 (e.g. 在我这儿) Category:Pronouns Sources and further reading ...
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  • ... one. Interrogative pronouns can act as indefinite references meaning "anything," "anyone," "something" or "someone." e.g. 谁都喜欢中国菜. Sources A ...
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  • ... Grammar Box We use ordinal numbers to express things like "number one" or "second," so mastering them in Chinese is important. Fortunately, they are ...
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  • ... AKA 词缀 (cízhuì) An affix is a linguistic unit added to the beginning, middle or end of a word to change its meaning (e.g. prefix, infix, suffix ...
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  • ... case no measure word needed. Reduplicated nouns can only be subject or adverbial adjunct. Plural nouns Often no need to mark plural Other ...
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  • ... Predicate The predicate contains a verb, and potentially has one or more objects as well. The Subject The Predicate Objects ...
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  • ... C1 Grammar Points ''' ('''Advanced / HSK 5-6'''): for those with three or more years of formal Chinese study ''(this section is still being actively ...
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  • ... this wiki. To use this index, simply find the name of the textbook or other book you are using, and follow the link. Grammar Books Affiliate ...
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  • ... the location that the action of the verb takes place in or leads to. class="wikitable" style="width:40em" +Location Complements Sentences ...
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  • ... can take the form of verb phrase s, subject-predicate phrases, or other complement s. State complements that are adjective phrases often look ...
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  • ... also" adverb 也 (yě) , Time words and word order a time word , or Indicating location with "zai" before verbs a location where something happened ...
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  • ... the end of a sentence to form a tag question. Tag questions seek confirmation or acceptance of what has been said. In English, "right?" and "OK?" are ...
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  • ... tone change rule . Structure To express that a verb is carried out briefly or "a little bit," you can add 一下 (yīxià) after it. Sometimes 一下 ...
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  • ... used to express existence. This is similar to saying "there is" or "there are" in English. Structure Literally, this structure expresses that a ...
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  • ... existence in a location, similar to how we say in English, "to be at" or "to be in." Structure The verb 在 (zài) is used to express existence in ...
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  • ... and to the point. Because of this, there is no new word or phrase needed Structure In Chinese, it's very easy to describe two actions ...
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  • ... .Xiūxi yīxià ba.Take a break. 我们 结婚 吧。This is a also suggestion, believe it or not Wǒmen jiéhūn ba.Let's get married. 老板 ,便宜 一点 吧。This is more of ...
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  • REDIRECT Expressing ability or possibility with "neng"
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  • ... _rules tone change rule . Structure Negative commands in Chinese ("do not" or "don't") are formed with 不要. Usually the subject is omitted, as in ...
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  • ... (huì) can also be used to indicate that something ''will'' happen or that someone ''will'' do something. Subj. + 会 + Verb + Obj. Examples 明 ...
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  • ... me. The reason is that although 跟 (gēn) and 和 (hé) can both mean "and" or "with," the word 跟 (gēn) also has a sense of "to follow" embedded in it ...
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  • ... mean "at" a location, you might want to use it to mean "in," "on," or "under" a specific location. To do this, you'll need to add an extra word after ...
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  • ... means "good." But it can also be used to express that something is "easy to do" or "good to do." And it is quite... ''easy to do'' All you need to do ...
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  • ... him. See also Negation of "you" Expressing ability or possibility Sources and further reading Source Exemplification of Common ...
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  • ... in Chinese: either at the beginning of the sentence (before the subject), or directly after the subject. The structures are: '''Time''' + Subj. + Verb ...
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  • ... sentence with it. This is like starting off a sentence in English with "before..." or "in the past..." 以前 + Subj. + Verb + Obj. You can also move 以前 ...
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  • ... Structure Time / Verb + 以前 ,⋯⋯ The time can be a specific time, or an action (technically, "''when'' the action was done"). Examples 吃饭 以 ...
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  • ... . This could be to make it more polite, gentler and less forceful, or to turn a command into a suggestion. Structure Statement + 吧 Examples ...
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  • ... 了 (le) and 吗 (ma). These are simply added to the end of a sentence or statement. Just make sure that 了 (le) comes first, followed by 吗 (ma). Basic ...
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  • ... words shouldn't contrast in feeling. It is important to note they must both be bad or both be good. Examples 她 男朋友 又 高 又 帅。Tā nánpéngyou yòu ...
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  • ... use it ''exclusively'' as you get used to it. Don't try to link verb s (or whole sentences) with 和 (hé). Noun 1 + 和 + Noun 2 Examples 你 和 我 ...
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  • ... Grammar Box Quantity questions are phrases for asking questions like "how much?" or "how many?" You'll need to use the Placement of question words ...
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  • ... (patterns across all levels) Expressing "even more" with "geng" or "hai" Sources and further reading Books Source HSK Standard ...
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  • ... . It is used in spoken, colloquial Chinese. 极 (jí) means "extreme" or "utmost." Structure This structure is technically a kind of degree ...
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  • ... way to "and also" in English. In this case, 还 (hái) begins a new phrase or clause. Subj. + Verb + Obj. 1, 还 + Verb + Obj. 2 Examples 她 有 一 个 弟 ...
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  • ... , you can use 才 (cái). In English, this might be expressed with "as late as" or "not until." This form is often used with a time of some sort, like a ...
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  • ... " as in "to do less (of something)." It is often heard when scolding or giving advice (like when parents talk to children). What's not intuitive to ...
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  • ... happened in the past, it could also refer to a situation in the present or even the future. It can also be used for commands, usually of the negative ...
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  • ... is used without a subject, it has the meaning of "it seems like..." or "it seems that..." in English. This could then be followed by an entire ...
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  • ... phrase. This can include regular adverb s of degree like 很 , or negative adverbs like 不 . Structure Subj. + 看起来 + Adj. Examples ...
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  • ... ) can be used as a result complement to talk about things ''continuing'' or ''carrying on''. Think of it as a figurative way of "keeping the ball ...
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  • ... in Chinese involves putting 到 (dào) after the verb, followed by a time or other event. This 到 works much like the English word " until ." Basic ...
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  • ... 越来越 (yuèláiyuè) is used frequently in Chinese to express that some quality or state is increasing with time and is often translated into English as ...
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  • ... be used to explain results. This is the equivalent of "so…" or "therefore…" in English. Structure This pattern is similar to the expression ...
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  • ... sentence, you can use 连 before the object and 都 before the verb or verb phrase. Structure 连 + Obj. + 都 (+ 不 / 没) + Verb Examples 他 什么 ...
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  • ... grammar structure, we go beyond just saying things like "every person" or "every day," and focus on what happens '''''every time''' a certain action ...
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  • ... to indicate and emphasize that the speaker does not know how to do something or at least does not know how to do something well. Structure Subj ...
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  • Grammar Box Instead of just using Two_words_for_"but" 可是 or 但是 , you can also use the softer and more informal 不过 (búguò), which also means " ...
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  • ... before saying 之一. This can leave the impression that you're saying someone or something is "the best," but really you're saying "''one of'' the best ...
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  • ... Chinese, but it is much more formal than "If… Then…" with "yaoshi" 要是 or "If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…" 如果 are (in both written and spoken ...
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  • Grammar Box 可 (kě) can be used to intensify an adjective, or to add emphasis to a verb. It is stronger than other modifiers, as 可 compares the ...
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  • REDIRECT Expressing "either... or..." with "yaome"
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  • ... at that blue sky, those green fields. Life is so wonderful If the adjective or psychological verb is repeated after the 什么 as in some of the examples ...
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  • ... Box 像 (xiàng) is used to compare a specific characteristic of two things or people. 像 as "Just Like" Structure Noun 1 + 像 + Noun 2 + 一 ...
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  • ... 就 "就” can be placed after the subject to indicate the object or scope of the subject's activities such as observation, discussion, analysis, and ...
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  • ... , the two verb phrases on either side of 并 are of equal stress or importance. When 并 means "moreover," however, it can be replaced with Expressing ...
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  • ... taken place'', whereas 不 is used to say that something ''is not'' the case, or ''will not happen''. For example: 我 不 去。 I won't go; I'm not going ...
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  • Grammar Box 由 (yóu) is used to emphasize who is the doer or initiator of an action, a bit like in English where we might say: "Andy ''is the one ...
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  • ... in the near future, similar to Auxiliary verb "hui" for "will" 会 , or "will" in English. It is generally used in formal contexts. Structure 将 ...
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  • Grammar Box 以便 (yǐbiàn) is a formal way to say "in order to" or "to facilitate," and is generally used to show that an outcome is the result of a ...
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  • ... ). So for example, 走来走去 is a bit like "walking here and there" or "walking this way and that." Structure Verb + 来 + Verb + 去 The same verb should ...
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  • ... 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 be used to simply ...
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  • Grammar Box 由于 (yóuyú) means "due to” or "owing to" and is formal in use. Structure 由于 + Cause,Effect Examples 由于 温室效应 的 影响,全球 的 气候 变得 越 ...
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  • ... that the speaker doesn't believe that the hypothetical statement is reasonable or has much chance of being realized. Basic Pattern Structure ...
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  • ... an unexpected situation. Note that 倒 is often followed by 也 or 又 to add further emphasis. Structure ⋯⋯ ,Subj. + 倒 + (也 / 又) ⋯⋯ Examples ...
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  • ... to be late Note that the questions above would likely be between friends, or at least two people who are quite familiar with each other. Tone of ...
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  • ... be in direct opposition to each other. You will often see the adverb 又, 也 or 还 following 另一方面, which serves the purpose of emphasis. Examples 自 ...
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  • ... 好吃。Zhǐyǒu nǐ chī guò le, nǐ cái néng shuō hǎo bu hǎochī.You can only tell if it's good or not if you have eaten it before. 只有 学习 了 拼音,你 才 能 更 好 地 学 ...
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  • ... same as the structure Expressing various aspects with "yi fangmian" "一方面……一方面……" , or "on the one hand... on the other hand" in English. 政府 一面 要 ...
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  • Grammar Box 好 (hǎo) can mean "in order to or "for the sake of" when coming before a verb phrase, and therefore expresses the purpose. You might ...
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  • ... an action) "恐怕"(perhaps, probably) "算了"(forget it) "或者…或者"(either…or) Lesson 10 "在…下"(denoting "一年(天)比一年(天)"(emphasizing change using "by ...
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  • Grammar Box 别说 (bié shuō) means something like "leaving aside" or "don't think about," and is used in the following way: Structure 别说 + A , 连 ...
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  • ... collecting things together, sort of like in English we might say "tidy up," or "gather up." Structure Verb + 起来 Note that you will often see ...
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  • ... Modal particles are words used at the end of sentences to indicate mood , or attitude. They tend to be neutral tone and hard to translate, but they ...
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  • ... relationship between elements of a sentence. Notes Added to words or phrases to indicate grammatical relations 的 Verb + 的 Phrase ...
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  • ... usage, 呢 (ne) is imparting a certain "mood" (hence the word "modal") or "attitude." It's used when trying to sound more confident and convincing to ...
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  • ... AKA 助词 (zhùcí) Particles are function word s that depend on other words or phrases to impart meaning. They're kind of like prepositions, but more ...
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  • ... Structure Statement + 的 Frequently, the statement will include 会 (huì) or 一定会 (yīdìng huì) to emphasize the speaker's certainty. Examples 他 ...
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  • ... 怎么 + Adj. / Psychological Verb Using this grammar structure is a way to indirectly or mildly state something. Instead of saying 他不聪明 (tā bù cōngming ...
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  • ... Increasing formality Describing spatial relationships Expressing worry or fear Addressing people Grammar points without clear ...
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  • Stub Comparison Page 以后/后来 后来 can express only past. 以后 can express also present or future. 对 - 本来他以为不喜欢吃,后来他吃了一口,就无处不吃。 对 - 本来他以为不喜欢吃,他吃了第一口以 ...
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  • These are grammar points that are either related to phrases or more theoretical grammatical points. Create Character none none Custom Image None ...
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  • ... that Chinese uses to express the order and organization of objects or events are organized according to our grammar points by level . CF ...
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  • The following structures that Chinese uses to give alternatives or provide options are organized according to our grammar points by level . CF ...
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  • ... "every time," followed by some certain condition, which could be the reason or the cause of what happens after 就. The subjects of the two "Events ...
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  • ... link=none limit = 1000 ask: POS::+ ? Auxiliary verbs ? Either… or ? Let alone ? Not only… but also… ? Verb phrases arraydefine ...
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  • ... to express that the speaker finds something unsurprising. It can be used alone or in a variety of different structures, as shown below. 难怪 (nánguài ...
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  • ... (liǎng) is used. This is when you want to say "two of something" or "both." Here are some common examples of 两 (liǎng) in action: Examples 两 ...
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  • ... this pattern is not simply a way of adding "-er" to an adjective or a substitute for Basic comparisons with "bi" 比 (bǐ) comparisons . In each case ...
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  • Grammar Box If you are trying to describe a daily routine, a habit, or just something that consistently happens, you can use the word 总是 (zǒngshì ...
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  • Grammar Box 还好 (háihǎo) can mean "fortunately" or "luckily." Another good translation would be "it's a good thing that...." It is often followed ...
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  • Grammar Box 干脆 is an adverb meaning "you might as well" or "just," and is normally used by the speaker to propose a straightforward course of ...
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  • ... after all, they do start with 平), and they have similar meanings of "often" or "usually," but they have slightly different uses. Both 平时 and 平常 Are ...
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  • ... ) and 看起来 (kànqǐlái) have meanings in English like "to appear to be" or "seems like," but their connotations are subtly different. 显得 Emphasizes ...
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  • ... placed in different parts of the sentence 反而 can be placed before or after the subject. 却 can only be placed after the subject. Structure for ...
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  • ... this using 了 (le). Normally it is paired with a 快 (kuài), 快要(kuàiyào) or a 要 (yào). This is a special form of Change of state with "le" using ...
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  • ... the sentence, make sure the comment which follows has a strong emphasis or some kind of extreme quality. Topic + Subj. + 一 + Measure Word + Noun + 也 ...
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  • Grammar Box 不愧是 (bùkuìshì) expresses that someone or something has "no shame in being." It has the same meaning as 名副其实 (míngfùqíshí), which means ...
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  • ... 不屑 looks down on doing the action. Structure In this structure, you can say 不屑 or 不屑于. Both have the same meaning, though 不屑于 is a bit more ...
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  • REDIRECT Stating two or more reasons with "yilai...erlai"
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  • ... 也是, something like "I guess so, I hadn't thought of it like that before." Or if on the contrary you are unwilling to concede, the phrases below can be ...
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  • 与 (yǔ) is a rather formal word that can be used in place of 和 or 跟 to mean " with " in many contexts. Learners don't need to worry about it ...
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  • ... 体验 emphasizes a "first time" experience 体验 emphasizes trying out something or experiencing something for the first time. It's like saying getting a ...
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  • ... of your sentence. This grammar structure is used in written or formal contexts. 鉴于 + observation, conclusion/suggestion Examples 鉴于 ...
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  • ... as 从来 , except that 从来 is almost always used with negation (sentences with 不 or 没). Structure 向来 is used the same structure as 从来.You can use ...
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  • ... drop out the 然 and use just 竟. This can be used in spoken or written Chinese. Examples Note that it can be difficult to translate the word 竟 ...
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  • ... . 来着 does not have a negative form, in other words, it cannot be used with 不 or 没(有). Also, when 来着 is used in a question, it can only be used with ...
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  • ... 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 pattern ...
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  • REDIRECT Expressing "whether or not" with "yufou"
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  • ... POS::+ ?pattern ?example ?has hash ?level ? POS ? Auxiliary verbs ? Either… or ? Let alone ? Not only… but also… ? Verb phrases link=none ...
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  • ... way, it can be translated as "but rather." 而 is often used in more formal or literary language, but is also common in everyday speech. Start with 是 ...
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  • ... are altogether 9 books in the set which suits the four-year college study or any short-term and long-term classes. The elementary level is in two ...
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  • ... are altogether 9 books in the set which suits the four-year college study or any short-term and long-term classes. The elementary level is in two ...
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  • ... are altogether 9 books in the set which suits the four-year college study or any short-term and long-term classes. The elementary level is in two ...
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  • The following structures used to express comprehension (or lack thereof) in Chinese are organized according to our grammar points by level . CF ...
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  • ... meaning "some") + 是. As a single phrase, 有的是 indicates that the amount or quantity of something is very large, and it can sometimes indicate a tone of ...
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  • ... does not necessarily have to be a standard time word; it can be any event or action. Examples 从 2004 年 到 2008 年cóng èr-líng-líng-sì nián dào ...
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  • ... "dao" and "jian" Measure words to differentiate Expressing ability or possibility "Both A and B" with "you" Expressing "and ...
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  • ... "you" Turning adjectives into adverbs Expressing ability or possibility "Some" using "yixie" Causative verbs Questions ...
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  • ... voice constructions. It can either directly replace Using "bei" sentences 被 or be used together with 被. Compared with 被, 给 is more colloquial and ...
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  • ... ) Action verbs describe what a subject did, is doing, or will do, physically. Characteristics Notes Types Grammar Patterns for ...
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  • ... element that functions like an adverb, modifying a verb or adjective. Characteristics Notes Reduplication Further notes Types ...
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  • stub AKA 定语 (dìngyǔ) An attributive is the word or phrase that directly precedes the noun it describes. Frequently it is linked to the noun ...
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  • ... 基数词 (jīshùcí) Cardinal numbers are numbers such as 1, 2, or 3 used to indicate quantity. They contrast with ordinal number s. Characteristics ...
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  • ... sentence is a sentence with one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. Characteristics Notes Types Grammar Patterns for ...
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  • ... refer to real objects in the real world, whether solid and palpable, or observable in some other way. These words refer to objects, actions, concepts ...
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  • ... 没 for past 不 also for: 是 Psychological verbs Frequent or habitual actions Auxiliary verbs 没 also for: 有 没 alone can ...
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  • ... 名词性短语 (míngcí-xìng duǎnyǔ) A noun phrase is a phrase with a noun or pronoun as a head word that has any sort of modifier. Characteristics ...
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  • ... 数词 (xùshù cí) Ordinal numbers are numbers used to express rank or sequence. Think "1st," "2nd," etc. Ordinal numbers contrast with cardinal number ...
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  • ... 处所名词 (chùsuǒ míngcí) Place nouns are nouns describing the position or place of something. Characteristics Notes 处所词 Types Grammar ...
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  • stub AKA 时量补语 (shí-liàng bǔyǔ) Time-measure complements show the state or duration of an action. Category:Complements
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  • ... than having to rack one's brain about whether a " result complement " or a " potential complement " is needed, why not just memorize some set ...
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  • ... 还是 Costa? Nǐmen xiǎng qù Starbucks háishì Costa? Would you like to go to Starbucks or Costa? 周末 我 喜欢 去 朋友 家。Zhōumò wǒ xǐhuan qù péngyou jiā.I ...
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  • ... measure word accompanies the number of times a verb occurred to count the frequency or re-occurrence of an action. See: Measure words for verbs
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