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  • Ordinal Numbers
    REDIRECT Ordinal numbers
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  • Ordinal numbers with "di"
    ... 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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  • Ordinal numbers
    REDIRECT Ordinal numbers with "di"
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  • Ordinal number
    ... 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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  • Originally
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  • "or" in statements
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  • "Or" in statements
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  • Or
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  • Expressing "or" in statements
    ... 们 可以 坐 飞机 或者 坐 高铁 去。Wǒmen kěyǐ zuò fēijī huòzhě zuò gāotiě qù.We can go by plane or by high-speed train. 晚饭 以后 我 和 家人 聊天 或者 看 电视 。Wǎnfàn yǐhòu wǒ hé ...
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  • Expressing "either... or..." with "yaome"
    ... 要么 写 作业 ，不 可以 出去 玩 。Yàome kànshū, yàome xiě zuòyè, bù kěyǐ chūqù wán.Either read or do your homework. No playing outside. 你 要么 加入 我们 队，要么 加入 他们 队 。Nǐ ...
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  • Expressing uncertainty about "whether or not"
    ... not"英文也可以说"if"，外国人一般会先学"if"表示"如果"，后面会误以为"whether or not"直接翻译成"如果"也是OK的。在汉语里，这个"if"的处理方式是把主要动词变成正反问的形式，也就是"Verb不Verb"。 如果这个动词是双音节的，考虑到经济原则，常常只重复第一个字，如 ...
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  • Expressing ability or possibility with "neng"
    ... zuò zài zhèlǐ ma?Could I sit here? 这里 不 能 游泳。It's not allowed, or not possible for other reasons.Zhèlǐ bù néng yóuyǒng.You can't swim here. 上课 的 时 ...
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  • After or before a specific time
    ... / 以后， Subj. + Verb + Obj. The time can be a specific time or date.It could also be an action or event or an action. Examples 早上 十点 以前 ，公司 没人 ...
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  • Stating two or more reasons with "yilai...erlai"
    ... 二来..." Make sure to keep in mind that these should be reasons, aims or purposes.Each clause should be separated by a comma. The 是 and 也 are optional ...
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  • Expressing "even more" with "geng" or "hai"
    ... be?" Also note that 更 can be used with 了 in this pattern, indicating change of situation or state, while 还 can't be used in this way. 这个 地方 比 以前 还 热闹 ...
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  • Expressing "whether or not" with "yufou"
    ... not." It is typically used at the end of the sentence or phrase. Structure Verb/Adjective + 与否 Examples 成功 与否，要 靠 自己。 国家 发达 与否，取决于 它 ...
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  • Expressing "Either… Or…" Alternatives with "yaome"
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  • Expressing Worry or Fear
    REDIRECT Expressing worry or fear
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  • Expressing "is or is not" with "shifou"
    ... as a formal written version of 是不是. Structure 是否 is used together with a verb or an adjective. 是否 + Verb / Adj. Examples 他们 是否 考虑 过 在 上海 ...
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  • "or" in statements
    REDIRECT "Or" in statements
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  • Expressing ability or possibility
    REDIRECT Expressing ability or possibility with "neng"
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  • "Or" in statements
    REDIRECT Expressing "or" in statements
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  • Expressing "either ... or ..." with "yaome"
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  • Expressing worry or fear
    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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  • Property:Either… or
    Subproperty of::Sentence Patterns
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  • Or
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  • Indicating purpose or intent using "shi...de
    REDIRECT The "shi... de" construction for indicating purpose
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  • "Before" or "in the future" in general
    REDIRECT "Before" in general with "yiqian"
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  • Indicating purpose or intent using "shi...de"
    REDIRECT The "shi... de" construction for indicating purpose
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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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  • Reference:Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide
    ... and prices Noun phrases 9.1 Modifying a noun with a specifier and/or number 9.2 Modifying a noun with all other modifiers: modification with 的 ...
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  • Comparing "haishi" and "huozhe"
    ... 道 他们 是 支持 还是 反对 。Wǒ xiǎng zhīdào tāmen shì zhīchí háishì fǎnduì.I want to know if they support or oppose. 老板 不 确定 是 这 个 周末 出差 还是 下 个 周末 出差 。Lǎobǎn bù ...
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  • Style guide
    ... This is a bit of text that can be used to set up a context or add other details that puts the example sentence into a proper perspective. If you ever ...
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  • Offering choices with "haishi"
    ... ? 他 是 美国 人 还是 英国 人 ？ Tā shì Měiguó rén háishì Yīngguó rén?Is he American or British? 你 喜欢 我 还是 我 的 钱 ？ Nǐ xǐhuan wǒ háishì wǒ de qián?Do you like ...
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  • Beginner Guide to Chinese Grammar
    ... system is that you don't need separate words for "my" or "your" or "his"; you just follow the words for "I" or "you" or "he" with a 的 (de). 小李 的 手机 ...
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  • Reference:Qing Wen
    ... QW0378: http://chinesepod.com/lessons/using-%E8%B5%B6%E5%BE%97%E4%B8%8A-g%C7%8Endeshang-or-%E6%9D%A5%E5%BE%97%E5%8F%8A-laideji Using 赶得上 (gǎndéshàng ...
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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 ...
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  • Affirmative-negative question
    ... want rice? 你爸爸 喝 不 喝 酒？ Nǐ bàba ​hē bu hējiǔ?Does your dad drink alcohol or not? 今天 老板 来 不 来 办公室？Jīntiān lǎobǎn lái bu lái bàngōngshì?Is the boss ...
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  • Part of speech
    ... are some, such as ''-性'' or ''-化'' or ''-们'', but they're not common ... meaning. An action is a verb. A person or a thing is a noun. Simple right? Well ...
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  • Comparing "bu" and "mei"
    ... Examples 你 是 不是 我 的 老师？Nǐ shì bu shì wǒ de lǎoshī? Are you my teacher or not? 她 想 不 想 来？Tā xiǎng bu xiǎnglái? Does she want to come? 你 爱 不 爱 ...
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  • Comparing "kending" "queding" and “yiding"
    ... needs to be followed by a noun or a noun phrase.Wǒmen yào xiān ... 肯定" needs to be followed by a noun or noun phrase.Lǎobǎn kěndìng le zuìjìn wǒ hěn nǔlì ...
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  • Expressing "in the end" with "daodi"
    ... on earth is your boyfriend? 你 到底 说 不 说？Nǐ dàodǐ shuō bu shuō?Are you going to tell me or not? 你 到底 喜 不 喜欢 我？Nǐ dàodǐ xǐ bu xǐhuan wǒ?Do you like me ...
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  • Reference:Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition
    ... It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, ... state Complement of manner or consequential state with a 'verb ...
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  • Template:Infobox/doc
    ... optional in a similar way. If you want a header to appear only if one or more of the data fields that fall under it are filled, one could use the ...
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  • Result complement
    ... don't see it as much as 没有 (remember that 不 negates verbs about the present or future, whereas 没有 is used for things in the past). This makes sense if ...
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  • Editor instructions
    ... see our Tools page). That said, on a page specifically about a certain word or phrase, the pinyin should be given in parentheses at the top of the ...
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  • Comparing "hui," "neng," "keyi"
    ... can mean "know how to" and can express an action that you had to ''learn'' or ''be trained in'' to do. 能 means "to be able to" and expresses having ...
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  • Chinese word order
    ... in a sentence 也 behaves like other adverbs, but if the sentence also contains 很, 都 or 不, 也 should appear before them. Before 很: 他 很 喜欢 吃 包子。我 也 ...
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  • Direction complement
    ... and an object after a single verb, but it's OK to put just a 来 or 去 after the object. In spoken language, if the context is clear, people often omit ...
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  • Using "ba" sentences
    ... Negating 把 Sentences To negate a 把 sentence, insert 不要 or 别 (present or future) or 没有 (past) directly in front of 把. You can't put it after ...
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  • Approximating with sequential numbers
    ... 家 的 孩子五 六 岁 了 吧 。 Tāmen jiā de háizi wǔ liù suì le ba.Their child is about five or six years old. 这 件 衣服 只 要 七 八 十 块 钱 。 Zhè jiàn yīfu zhǐ yào qī bā ...
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  • Expressing the only two possibilities
    ... yuǎn jiùshì juéde zìjǐ lèi.This year, I haven't traveled at all. I either find the places too far away or I feel too tired. 这个 星期 不是 今天 开会 就是 明天 开会 ...
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  • Ba-test
    ... Negating 把 Sentences To negate a 把 sentence, insert 不要 or 别 (present or future) or 没有 (past) directly in front of 把. You can't put it after ...
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  • Complement
    ... 不能 before the verb? Do you use an adverb ''before'' the verb (快快地跑), or do you put the same information in a complement ''after'' the verb (跑得快)? The ...
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  • Degree complement
    ... well'' an action is done, or in ''asking'' how well an ... used to mean "extremely" in either a positive or a negative sense. Examples 味道 好 ...
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  • Expressing "how about" with "yaobu"
    ... in this way, it can come either at the beginning of the sentence or in the middle, after explaining the situation. Reason / Situation ，要不 + Suggestion ...
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  • Reference:Contemporary Chinese 4 (当代中文4)
    ... a coplement of degree. It means " very " and is always placed after a verb or an abjective 理，理睬 Verb: to pay attention to, to show interest in, to ...
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  • The "shi... de" construction for emphasizing details
    ... you go to Beijing with him last weekend? This sentence could emphasize 上周 (time), or 和他 (part of the subject). A simple 是 can make clear which one the ...
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  • Expressing "anyway" with "fanzheng"
    ... 不 信 ，反正 我 信 。Bùguǎn nǐ xìn bu xìn, fǎnzhèng wǒ xìn.No matter whether you believe this or not, I believe it anyway. 不管 他 爸爸 是 谁 ，反正 我 要 告 他 。Bùguǎn tā ...
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  • Reference:40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课上册）
    ... 句尾加语气助词“呢”表示动作正在进行，“在”和“呢”可以同时使用。"在 + verb" or "呢" indicates an Expressing actions in progress (full form) action is in progress. 副词“不”和“没（有）”区别 ...
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  • Approximations with "chabuduo"
    ... 我 跟 我哥哥 差不多 高。Wǒ gēn wǒ gēge chàbuduō gāo.My older brother and I are more or less the same height. 我 差不多 到 公园 门口 了。Wǒ chàbuduō dào gōngyuán ménkǒu le ...
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  • Comparing "benlai" and "yuanlai"
    ... Emphasis If you've got an opinion to express after stating how it "should be" or "should not be," then 本来就 will help you sound more convincing. The ...
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  • Placement of "le" with objects
    ... two things. One is to emphasize or imply that the number in front of ... indicate that the speaker has more to say or comment on after the phrase. 我 已经 ...
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  • Defining upper and lower limits
    ... 小时 以内 能 送到 吗 ？Bàn xiǎoshí yǐnèi néng sòng dào ma?Can you deliver in 30 minutes or less? 这个 大楼 50 米 以内 不 能 停车 。Zhège dàlóu wǔshí mǐ yǐnèi bù néng tíng ...
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  • Advanced potential complements
    ... -不起 and -得起 This complement is related to being "able to afford" something or some cost. So -不起 means "can't afford to," and -得起 means "can afford ...
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  • Reference:Integrated Chinese: Level 2 (3rd ed)
    ... that) 对他来说 (to him) 至于 要么... 要么… (either... or) 另外 (another; other) Resultative Complements (I) 再, 又, 还 Compared 反复 (repeatedly ...
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  • Reference:Integrated Chinese: Level 2 (2nd ed)
    ... that) 对他来说 (to him) 至于 要么... 要么… (either... or) 另外 (another; other) Resultative Complements (I) 再, 又, 还 Compared 反复 (repeatedly ...
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  • Reference:Integrated Chinese: Level 2 (1st ed)
    ... that) 对他来说 (to him) 至于 要么... 要么… (either... or) 另外 (another; other) Resultative Complements (I) 再, 又, 还 Compared 反复 (repeatedly ...
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  • Sentence-final interjection "a"
    ... 你 走 不 走 啊 ？ Nǐ zǒu bu zǒu a? Are you going or what? 你 吃 不 吃 啊 ？Nǐ chī bu chī a? Are you eating or not? 谁 说 的 啊 ？Shéi shuō de a? Who said so? 你 ...
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  • Adjectives with "name" and "zheme"
    ... adjective. Subj. + 那么 / 这么 + Adj. Examples You could think of 这么 as "this" or "so," and 那么 as "that" or "so." 他 说得 这么 快 ，你们 听 得 懂 吗 ？Tā shuō de ...
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  • Aspect particle "zhe"
    ... , but in practice it doesn't really work that way. It just means " Verb for fun" or " Verb as a joke." Examples of Verb + 着 + 玩 你 不要 生气 ，我 ...
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  • Expressing "ever since" with "yilai"
    ... (几). Structure Time Period + 来 ，⋯⋯ This form cannot be used with 自, 从, or 自从 (or other similar words). Examples 十 年 来，房价 一直 在 涨 。Shí ...
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  • Expressing "no matter" with "buguan"
    ... 喜欢 ，都 要 接受 。Bùguǎn nǐ xǐ bu xǐhuan, dōu yào jiēshòu.No matter if you like it or not, you need to accept it. 不管 你们 同 不 同意 ，我 都 要 去 。Bùguǎn nǐmen tóng ...
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  • Comparing "youdian" and "yidian"
    ... 一点 can also be used in the Expressing "not at all" with "yidianr ye bu" 一点也不 or 一点也没 structure to mean "not at all." Some examples: 这个 菜 一点 也 不 辣 ...
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  • Expressing "on the basis of" with "ping"
    ... use it if the action has already been completed. If the action occurs habitually or has not happened yet, you cannot use 凭着. The structure is the same ...
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  • Verb
    ... 没 is used . Another way of saying this is if you normally don't do something, or if you won't do something, you would use "不," but if you want to say ...
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  • Expressing "it depends" with "kan"
    ... ," etc. Examples 去不去 得 看 我 的 心情 。Qù bu qù děi kàn wǒ de xīnqíng.Whether or not I go depends on my mood. 什么时候 去 要 看 公司 的 安排 。Shénme shíhou qù ...
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  • Using "bei" sentences
    ... to avoid having to mention the "doer" of the action, either because it is unknown, or for other reasons. For example: 我 的 手机 被 偷 了 。Wǒ de shǒujī bèi ...
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  • Expressing "even" with "shenzhi"
    ... "even," it can be used quite directly or in a more subtle manner. When used ... the sentence following 甚至 often uses 也 or 都 to add further emphasis, and ...
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  • Expressing "no matter" with "wulun"
    ... 无论 你 去 不 去，我 都 会 去 的。Wúlùn nǐ qù bu qù, wǒ dōu huì qù de.Whether you go or not, I will go. 无论 怎么样，他 都 会 放弃，别 高估 他。Wúlùn zěnmeyàng, tā dōu huì fàngqì ...
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  • Expressing "in the end" with "jiujing"
    ... not? 你们 究竟 能 不 能 帮 我？Nǐmen jiūjìng néng bu néng bāng wǒ?Can you guys help me or not? 她 究竟 是 不 是 你 女朋友？Tā jiūjìng shì bu shì nǐ nǚpéngyou?So, is she ...
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  • Softening the tone of questions with "ne"
    ... 得 想 一 想！Wǒ qù Miǎndiàn ne, háishì Tàiguó ne? Wǒ děi xiǎng yi xiǎng Should I go to Myanmar or Thailand? I have to think a bit 咱们 打 游戏 呢 ，还是 泡吧 呢 ，我 都 ...
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  • Separable verb
    ... seemingly acting as a single verb, as in 吃饭, "to eat," 见面, "to meet," or 睡觉, "to sleep." But the two can also separate, and the verb can also be used ...
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  • Expressing completion with "le"
    ... the same as tense. Tense is about ''when an action happens'': past, present or future. With regards to 了 (le), aspect is about ''whether the action is ...
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  • Comparing "gen" and "dui"
    ... verb phrase, such as 跟着, 跟上, 跟不上, or 跟得上. 这 只 小 猫 总是 跟着 我 ... also a verb, put it has the meaning of "towards" or "point to." Often it is used as: 对着, 对 ...
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  • Expressing "small quantity" with "jiu"
    ... 就 + Subj. + Predicate The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 这 件 事 就 我 知道 。Zhè jiàn shì jiù wǒ ...
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  • Complement "-zhao"
    ... -得着 and -不着 Structure Verb + 得着 / 不着 When used with 得 or 不, 着 functions as a potential complement , and denotes that one's one's ability is ...
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  • Expressing "at the same time" with "jian"
    ... stub 兼（jiān）can be used to express doing two or more different jobs or identities. Structure Usually this grammar structure is used to express ...
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  • The "shi... de" patterns: an overview
    ... 的 take the place of the noun is sort of like the way we say "one" or "it" in English. It's a basic substitution, but it's one that is very common and ...
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  • Tricky uses of "dao"
    ... . Like the difference between 买 and 买到 or 做 and 做到. What -到 adds is ... of the pursuer; you have to move the girl's (or guy's) heart. 怎么 追 女孩子 ？Zěnme zhuī ...
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  • Expressing "and" with "he" (advanced)
    ... ) is quite awkward. Both verbs share the same object (e.g. 管理和运营一家公司) or are both modified by the same adverbial phrase (e.g. 进一步地了解和交流). Normally ...
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  • Advanced "le" after an object
    ... train station. When the Object is Medium-Length, Put 了 After the Verb or Object Once the object gets a bit longer, it starts to sound OK again ...
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  • Phrases using "laishuo"
    ... ，家庭 重要 还是 工作 重要 ？Duì nǐ lái shuō, jiātíng zhòngyào háishì gōngzuò zhòngyào?Is family or work more important to you? 对 孩子 来说 ，这个 问题 太 复杂 了 。Duì háizi ...
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  • Expressing "age difference" with "da and xiao"
    ... two? 你 爸爸 和 你 妈妈 谁 大 ？Nǐ bàba hé nǐ māma shéi dà?Who is older, your dad or your mom? 你们 五 个 人 里 谁 最 小 ？Nǐmen wǔ gè rén lǐ shéi zuì xiǎo?Who is the ...
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  • Indicating negative impact with "haide"
    ... "this situation negatively impacted me." You might see words like "make" or "force" or "keep from" to communicate that tone. 下午 喝 了 两 杯 咖啡，害得 我 晚上 睡 ...
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  • Main Page
    ... grammar points ''': These aren't easy, and often involve more formal language or finer points of the more basic grammar points. It's getting hard to ...
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  • Rhetorical questions
    ... I not tell you that?(I told you that.) Rhetorical Question with 还不 or 还没 Structure Subj. + 还不 / 还没 ＋Verb Phrase （吗）？ Examples ...
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  • Template:Pp-meta
    ... Wikipedia:Requests for page protection request for it to be unprotected, or contact the administrator who deleted the page for the deleted material ...
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  • The "also" adverb "ye"
    ... ) is used the same way. Just make sure you put the 也 (yě) ''before'' the 不 (bù) or other negative part that comes before the verb. 我 也 不 喜欢。 Wǒ yě bù ...
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  • After a specific time with "yihou"
    ... phrase. Time / Verb + 以后, .... The time can be a time or date, or an action or event. It may or may not be in the future. Examples 下午 三点 以 ...
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  • Emphasizing quantity with "dou"
    ... Other Examples Here are some other examples that don't use 很多 (hěn duō) or 大家 (dàjiā) or 每天 (měi tiān), but are still quite typical: 美国人 都 说 英文 ...
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  • Direction complement "-qilai"
    ... to express an upward movement like "up," as in the English examples of "stand up" or "pick up." Verb + 起来 Examples 请 大家 站 起来 。Qǐng dàjiā zhàn ...
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  • Expressing "within (it/them)" with "qizhong"
    ... in it. In the last example sentence, 乐在其中 means "to find pleasure in" or maybe "there is joy involved with." This sounds awkward in English, but 其中 is ...
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  • Passive verbs with "shou"
    ... yǒu qián huòzhě hěn chénggōng cái huì shòu rén zūnzhòng.A person don't have to be rich or successful to be respected. 我 受 人 嘱托 来 给 你 送 一些 钱。Wǒ shòu ...
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  • Advanced result complements "zhu", "kai", and "chulai"
    ... and 出来 can be used as complements to figuratively add a sense of "coming into being" or "coming up with." 你 能 想出 什么 好 办法 ？Nǐ néng xiǎngchū shénme hǎo ...
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  • Reference:Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar
    ... ," i.e., something just about to happen Le 了 is used with verbs or adjectives in the negative to express "not any more" De (structural particle ...
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  • Reference:Mandarin Chinese: A Functional Reference Grammar
    ... 2 One Verb Phrase/Clause is the Subject or Direct Object of Another 21.2.1 ... .2.3 The Clause That Is a Subject or Direct Object is a Question 21.3 ...
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  • Structural particle "de"
    ... 的 (de) is as an attributive . It's just a way of connecting adjectives or other words with a noun. It gives us more information about the noun, and ...
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  • Yes-no questions with "ma"
    ... answer a Chinese yes-no question in one of two ways: Answer with 对 (duì) or the more casual 嗯 (ǹg) to affirm what was asked. Answer a clearer "yes ...
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  • Comparing "li" and "cong"
    ... 公司 很 远 。Wǒ jiā cóng gōngsī hěn yuǎn. 离 as "From" (a Time or Event) Structure Past Event 1 + 离 + Time + Duration If you want to say "from ...
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  • Expressing "never" with "conglai"
    ... with 不 (bù), you are expressing that you '''''never''' do something'' (as a habit, or as a rule). It's often used as a way to refuse something, as in ...
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  • Non-exhaustive lists with "dengdeng"
    ... use "etc." at the end of a list, except in Chinese you don't put a final comma before the 等 or 等等. A1，A2 ⋯⋯ 等 / 等等 Examples 西瓜、菠萝、葡萄 等等 ，我 都 喜欢 ...
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  • Indicating the whole with "quan"
    ... like. 全 + Noun + 都 + Predicate The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 我们 全 家 都 去 过 北京 。Wǒmen quán jiā ...
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  • Expressing "contrary to expectations" with "pianpian"
    ... three example sentences, we see that 偏偏 has a meaning similar to 仅仅 or 只有. It also has an air of dissatisfaction. For example, in the second sentence ...
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  • Comparing "budebu" and "zhihao"
    ... grammar pattern: just place either 不得不 or 只好 before the verb. Structure ... 只好. It is the same as 不得已 or 无可奈何, meaning "someone cannot help but ...
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  • Expressing "rather than..." with "yuqi... buru"
    ... to A, I would rather B." You can also swap out the 宁愿(nìngyuàn) or 宁肯(nìngkěn) , which have the same meaning. In spoken Chinese, this patter is less ...
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  • Making "-ize" and "-ify" verbs with "hua"
    ... can be quite fluid in Chinese, and using the suffix -化 to change a noun or an adjective into a verb does not mean that verb can't also be used as a ...
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  • Comparing "zhijian" and “zhongjian"
    ... middle of the lobby. 中间 as "Among" 中间 is used when referring to one (or more) "among many." A few examples: 你们 中间 有 会 唱歌 的 吗 ？Nǐmenzhōngjiān ...
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  • Comparing "duiyu" and "zhiyu"
    ... an adverb, it expresses "having reached a certain degree." After it you can add words or phrases that describe degree. You can also say 至于 by itself ...
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  • Expressing "only after" with "cai"
    ... a lot of time, money, or effort. The second half tells ... 才…… pattern is more appropriate for the future or for hypothetical situations. 才 as "Not ...
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  • Reference:Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (1st ed)
    ... (I) Interrogative Pronouns 有 (you) in the Sense of "to Have" or "to Possess" Expressing existence with "you" 有 (you) in the Sense of ...
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  • Reference:Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (2nd ed)
    ... pronouns Interrogative Pronouns 有 (you) in the Sense of "to Have" or "to Possess" Expressing existence with "you" 有 (you) in the Sense ...
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  • Reference:Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed)
    ... Expressing possession with "you" 有 (you) in the Sense of "to Have" or "to Possess" Expressing existence with "you" 有 (you) in the Sense of ...
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  • Reference:Boya Chinese Elementary Starter 1 (博雅汉语初经起步篇)
    ... 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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  • Causative verbs
    ... verb in spoken Mandarin and is often translated into English as either "make" or "let." It may seem strange to speakers of English that these two very ...
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  • Structure of times (basic)
    ... is the big-to-small pattern.) This is how Chinese gets around the need for "a.m." or "p.m.": use 上午 (shàngwǔ) for times in the morning, and 下午 (xiàwǔ ...
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  • Using the verb "jiao"
    ... The verb 叫 (jiào) is used to indicate what someone or something is called, or what someone or something's name is. Its usage can seem a little weird ...
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  • Standard negation with "bu"
    ... Box 不 (bù) is generally used to negate a verb in the present or future, or to talk about what you do not do, as a habit. So expressing things ...
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  • Expressing possession with "de"
    ... possession is marked with the particle 的 (de), placed after the "owner" noun or noun phrase. This particle works in a similar way to apostrophe-"s" in ...
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  • Using "dao" to mean "to go to"
    ... what 到 (dào) means. That's what we'll examine below. 到 (dào) for Coming or Going to a Place One commonly used structure takes the above one and ...
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  • Expressing "when" with "de shihou"
    ... 的时候 (de shíhou) is often used. This is simply attached to the word or phrase indicating the time: (Subj.) + Verb / Adj. + 的 时候, .... As time words can ...
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  • Modifying nouns with phrase + "de"
    ... action happened in the past, present, or future. Examples 妈妈 ... is kind of like saying "what Mom made" or "the red one" in English. In Chinese ...
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  • Measure words with "this" and "that"
    ... běn shūthis book 那 件 事 nà jiàn shìthat matter (in the sense of business, affair, or thing) 这 瓶 啤酒 zhè píng píjiǔthis bottle of beer 那 个 房间 nàge ...
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  • Expressing "never again" with "zai ye bu"
    ... the case that'' the action will not be done again. It indicates some kind of determination or decision. Examples 我 再也不 想 看到 你 了 ！Wǒ zài yě bù ...
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  • Result complement "-wan" for finishing
    ... 了 (wán le) to emphasize that you completed the action: "watch the movie (till the end)" or "eat (all my) supper." 我 完 了 电影 。Wǒ wán le diànyǐng. 我看 完 了 ...
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  • Change of state with "le"
    ... a ''change of state'' (了2). In other words, there is now a new situation, or there is about to be a new situation. This whole "change of state" idea ...
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  • Expressing "every" with question words
    ... 谁 都 谁 都 (shéi dōu) is a pattern used to express "everyone" (or possibly "anyone") in Chinese. The placement of the question word 谁 is very similar ...
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  • Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou"
    ... a 没 (méi) after the 都 (dōu) / 也 (yě). Instead of "all" or "everything," this expresses "none" or "not any." 什么 + Noun + 都 / 也 + 不 + Verb 什么 + Noun + 都 ...
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  • Learner FAQ
    ... For example, where to put time words, or where to put a location of an ... do I know whether I should be using 如果 or 要是 for an "if...then" statement? ...
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  • Using "dui" with verbs
    ... Box When using 对 (duì) as a preposition , it means "to" or "towards" an object or target. As with all prepositions, you've got to watch out when ...
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  • Expressing "both… and…" with "ji...you"
    ... be of the same form. It often sounds better one both A and B are single syllables or both are two syllables. Examples 这个 同事 既 积极 又 努力。Zhège ...
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  • Expressing "with regards to" with "zhiyu"
    ... to my boss. Iit's up to him whether he agrees or not. 他 足球 踢得 不错，至于 篮球 ... New Year, but as for whether she goes back or not, I'm not involved. 小猫 我 先 ...
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  • Reference:Boya Chinese Upper Intermediate 1 (博雅汉语中级冲刺篇)
    ... be seen that) Lesson 9 "对…来说" Using "dui" 对……来说 (from a certain person's or thing's point of view) "A + 所+ 动词+ 的 + B" (using 所 to integrate a ...
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  • User talk:Jonathan.pope
    ... on personal circumstances. I won’t go because I don't have the money, because I'm busy or so on. This decision is up to me) 我 今天没 吃饭 (I haven't ...
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  • Expressing "since" with "jiran"
    ... 就 ＋ Suggestion / Inference Examples The second halves of following sentences are all suggestions or inferences. 你 既然 不 想 说，那就 别 说 了。Nǐ jìrán ...
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  • Expressing "after all" with "bijing"
    ... to add the "after all" stuff after the 毕竟, and it could be a reason or a characteristic. Structure 毕竟 ⋯⋯ Examples 别 骂 他 了 ，他 毕竟 是 孩子 ...
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  • Reference:卓越汉语－公司实战篇
    ... 也就是　which is also 跟...相比 compare with... Expressing "is or is not" with "shifou" 是否 (F) whether or not Culture - 同事关系 谁/哪/什么/什么时候 ...
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  • Using "always" as a complaint with "laoshi"
    ... instead of 老是. The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. When 老是 is used together with an adjective , 老是 is usually ...
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  • Expressing "just now" with "gangcai"
    ... put 刚才 (gāngcái) right before the verb in a sentence. It can also come before or after the subject. 刚才 + Verb Examples 你 刚才 说 什么 了？Nǐ gāngcái ...
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  • Expressing "ever since" with "zicong"
    ... use 以来 in a more formal or written context, you can add 自, 从 , or 自从 (or other similar words) before the time or event to make it into a "sandwich ...
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  • Comparing "renjia" and "bieren"
    ... additional uses of 人家, it would be incorrect to use 别人. 人家 as "I" or "me" 人家 can be used to refer to yourself, and it is often used this way ...
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  • Expressing comparable degree with "you"
    ... This form is often used with 这么 or 那么, which in this case means ... Adj. . When B is absent, 那么 means "so" or "that". Structure A + 有 (+ B) + ...
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  • Using "ji" to mean "several"
    ... Tens" It is similar to how in English we can say, "a few dozen" or "a couple dozen," though in this case instead of "twelves of something" we are ...
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  • Comparing "guanyu" and "duiyu"
    ... Are Interchangeable When the point emphasized is pretty clear (whether it be a range or a specific thing), then you can use either. 关于 这 份 决议 ，大 ...
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  • Adding emphasis with "fei....buke"
    ... 问 清楚 不可 。 . 我 非 抓到 他 不可 。 . 不可 is often omitted when the speaker dislike the action or disagree on the action. 今天 那么 冷，可是 我 女儿 非要 穿 裙子 。It's so cold ...
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  • "In order to avoid" with "yimian"
    ... 交通法规，以免 发生交通事故。 Make sure that 以免 is not used with a single verb or adjective. It must be used with a complete verb phrase. 你 赶紧 走，以免 晚 。 你 赶紧 走，以免 晚 ...
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  • Expressing "similar to" with "gen... shide"
    ... used after a noun, a pronoun or an adjective and indicates something is similar ... 似的 Remember that nouns. pronouns, or verbs can be placed before the 似 ...
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  • Comparing "huifu" and "huanyuan"
    ... 身体, 体力, 社会, 秩序 etc. One way to use 恢复 is to put it before the noun or noun phrase 恢复（了）+ Noun/Noun Phrase Examples 恢复 体力。 中国 1977年 恢复 了 高考 ...
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  • Indicating a characteristic with "xing"
    ... turning "possible" to "possibility" or “hard" to "hardness." It ... While there is no set rule on what can or cannot be used, there are trends we can look ...
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  • The "shi... de" construction for indicating purpose
    ... Look at the examples below for some more clarification. Thing + 是 + 用来 + Verb + 的 or Thing + 是 + 给 + Person + Verb + 的 Examples 这 种 菜 是 用来 做 ...
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  • Expressing "be going to" with "yao"
    ... idea behind this usage of 要 (yào) is that someone is "planning to" or "going to" or "preparing to" do something. It's not that they just ''want to'' ...
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  • Comparing "yao" and "xiang"
    ... 热水？ordering in a restaurantNǐmen yào bīng shuǐ háishì rè shuǐ? Do you want ice water or hot water? 谢谢，我 什么 都 不 要。ordering in a restaurantXièxiè, wǒ ...
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  • Expressing "stop doing" with "bie… le"
    ... 买 了 ，太 贵 了 ！In this case, the person probably isn't actually paying, but she or he is thinking about it.Bié mǎi le, tài guì le Don't buy it. It's too ...
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  • Expressing "nothing but" with "wufei"
    ... awesome. The end of the sentence sometimes has 罢了 or 而已 . “Wufei" with verb Structure 无非 + 是 + Verb Phrase Adding a 是 is optional ...
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  • Structure of times (advanced)
    ... sān kè6:45 You can totally just use 十五分 (shíwǔ fēn) for "15 minutes (past)" or 四十五分 (sìshí-wǔ fēn) for "45 minutes (past)" if you're lazy, though. It ...
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  • Expressing "as a result" with "jieguo"
    ... used as a conjunction or adverb, meaning "as a result" or "consequently." It ... can also introduce an unexpected or undesirable result. Indicating ...
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  • Expressing "in this way" with "zheyang"
    ... zhèyàng) is used at the beginning of a phrase to express "this way" or "in this way." Used as an Adverb Structure 这样 + Verb Examples ...
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  • Expressing "one by one" with "yi"
    ... ) is used with a measure word that is a unit of time like "day" or "year," the meaning changes to "little by little" ("day by day," "year by year ...
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  • Expressing "through" with "jingguo"
    ... pass by." 经过 can be also used as a preposition to describe what experiences or times one went "through." Used as a Verb As a verb, 经过 means ...
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  • Expressing "each other" with "bici"
    ... repeat 彼此 twice: “彼此彼此”. It's a type of idiom that can mean "Everyone is the same" or "We are both the same". A:你 的 家 真 不错。Nǐ de jiā zhēn bùcuò.What a ...
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  • A2 Grammar Course
    ... , but we recommend at least 2 or 3 lessons per week to maximize progress ... may be some kind of discussion or role-play or story to tell. Your teacher ...
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  • Reference:HSK Standard Course 1
    ... “是……的”句强调时间、地点、方式 The Structure “是……的”: used to emphasize time, place or manner Structure of dates 日期的表达 (2)：月、日 / 号、星期 Expression of Date (2 ...
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  • Comparing "gei" and "wei"
    ... to express an action done out of kindness or friendship. Think of all the things a ... the end feel more like duty or obligation. The double yeses in the ...
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  • Noun
    ... may have learned these as "person, place, or thing." Nouns often act as subject s, ... act as a subject, an object, or a complement , but never as a ...
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  • Adjective
    ... reduplicating adjectives, including AABB (e.g. 干干净净), ABB (e.g. 红通通) or BABA (e.g. 雪白雪白). When adjectives are reduplicated, they must be followed by ...
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  • Alternative existential sentences
    ... like this. It could be setting a scene in a story (in the past), or it could be describing the current state of things (in the present). Structure ...
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  • Reference:New Practical Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2)
    ... (2) 连动句 (2) : 表示工具方式 Sentences with serial verb phrases (2) : means or manner Lesson 20 汉语句子的六种基本成分 The six basic functional components of a ...
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  • Potential complement
    ... Potential complements contain a 得 (de) or a 不 (bu) immediate after the ... can occur either after the complement or at the beginning of a sentence. ...
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  • Template:Pp-template
    ... text=This switch: NAMESPACE ns:image =image, used in one or more Wikipedia:High-risk templates high-risk templates switch: demolevel ...
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  • Word structure
    ... content Affixes Reduplication Of verbs: gives sense of 'a little' or 'a bit'. Can also insert 一 between reduplicated characters. Of ...
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  • Connecting nouns with "shi"
    ... "aren't you?" This is very useful if you want to express concern for a person, or if you want to mix up your sentence structure a bit and make it more ...
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  • Expressing "excessively" with "tai"
    ... very." Examples The following examples sound a little bit like a complaint, or a reason for not doing something. They're similar to how we would ...
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  • Tag questions with "ma"
    ... By placing these on the end of a sentence, you can soften a suggestion or request confirmation. Examples 这样 做，对 吗 ？ Zhèyàng zuò, duì ma?Do it ...
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  • Using the verb "xing"
    ... is used most often to tell someone your own surname ("family name" or "last name"), or to ask the surname of someone else. Structure Subj. + 姓 ...
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  • Wanting to do something with "yao"
    ... used for something you want to or ''need'' to do, and ''plan ... I want to drink a cup of coffee, but may or may not act on thatWǒ xiǎng hē kāfēi.I'd like ...
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  • Expressing a learned skill with "hui"
    ... 他 会 说 中文 。 grammar point ASGRHM0E Similar Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" Similar Auxiliary verb "hui" for "will" POS Verbs ...
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  • Expressing permission with "keyi"
    ... may" (plus the verb). It's the same structure whether it's a statement or a question. Structure Subj. + 可以 + Verb + Obj. Use this structure to ...
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  • Verbs preceded by "gei"
    ... speakers use "to give," as in "to give someone a phone call" or "to give someone a reply." Alternative Structure Although the structure above is ...
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  • Using "ye" and "dou" together
    ... yě) first: Subj. + 也都 + Predicate The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 我 很 好 ，我 的 家人 也 都 很 好 。Wǒ hěn ...
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  • Special verbs with "hen"
    ... Subj. + 很 + Certain Verbs Certain " psychological verb s" related to feelings or emotional sates can be modified with 很 (hěn) to increase their ...
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  • Expressing actions in progress with "zai"
    ... Structure Subj. + 在 + Verb + Obj. or Subj. + 正在 + Verb + Obj. Examples ... about when to use 在 (zài) or 正在 (zhèngzài), since they basically mean ...
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  • Using "lai" as a dummy verb
    ... basic. Usually it is a very short phrase, kind of like "your turn " or "let me give it a shot " or "you do it " in English. Usually it is used with 你 ...
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  • Conceding with "ba"
    ... to ''concede'' a point. That is, 吧 (ba) can be used to accept or agree with something that you're not particularly happy about, the way we might use ...
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  • Asking why with "zenme"
    ... One pattern this use 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 ...
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  • Expressing "a little too" with "you dian"
    ... sit inside. In a case like this, you can use 有一点 (yǒuyīdiǎn) or 有点 (yǒudiǎn). The two are interchangeable. Structure To say that something is "a ...
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  • Moderating positive adjectives with "hai"
    ... is similar to saying "fairly good" or "pretty good" in English. It's also ... be taken to mean "pretty good" or "all right" or "decent" (but also kind of ...
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  • The filler word "neige"
    ... thoughts. When you experience this feeling, in English, you may say "umm" or "uhhh" or another filler word. In Chinese, the word for this is 那个 (nèige ...
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  • Counting money
    ... five kuai two mao (5.2) The first number is the amount of whole RMB (or dollars etc.), and the second is the amount smaller units (e.g. cents). So "3 ...
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  • Expressing "again" in the future with "zai"
    ... Zài děng yīhuǐr.Wait a little longer. You can use either the "Verb + Verb" pattern or the 一会儿 pattern with 再, but don't use them together. See also ...
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  • Expressing "rather" with "bijiao"
    ... is a totally different verb.Nǐ bǐjiào xǐhuan yòng Gmail háishì Hotmail?Do you prefer to use Gmail or Hotmail? 我 父母 比较 反对 我 找 外国 男朋友 。Wǒ fùmǔ bǐjiào ...
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  • Expressing "not at all" with "yidianr ye bu"
    ... "I am not at all hungry." In Chinese, we can use 一点(儿)也不 (yīdiǎnr yě bù) or 一点(儿)都不 (yīdiǎnr dōu bù) to express "not at all adjective ." Used with ...
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  • Result complements
    ... the listener. Often the complement is simply an adjective like 好 (hǎo) or a single syllable like 完 (wán). Using Adjectives 好 (hǎo) implies that ...
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  • Sequencing with "xian" and "zai"
    ... In the pattern below, 先 means "first" and 再 has a meaning of "then" or "and then." Structure 先 ⋯⋯ ，再 ⋯⋯ Examples 先 洗 手 再 吃。Xiān xǐ ...
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  • Expressing "some" with "yixie"
    ... 你 饿 不 饿？这里 有 一些 吃的。 Nǐ è bu è? Zhèlǐ yǒu yīxiē chīde.Are you hungry or not? There is some food here. 下课 以后， 学生们 问 了 一些 问题。 Xiàkè yǐhòu, xuéshengmen ...
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  • Expressing difficulty with "hao (bu) rongyi"
    ... common. Subj. + 好 (不) 容易 + 才 + Result The "result" part can be a simple phrase or a whole clause. Examples 她 好容易 才 减肥 成功。Tā hǎo róngyì cái ...
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  • Comparisons with "buru"
    ... Advanced Patterns When an adjective or verb is added to the structure ... to mean A is not as "adjective" as B, or A does not "verb" as well as B: ...
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  • Expressing "in addition" with "lingwai"
    ... As a conjunction , 另外 can link two sentences. Structure ⋯⋯ ，另外 ，⋯⋯ Note that 还 or 也 is often used after 另外. Examples 这个 课文 太 难 了 ...
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  • Reference:Boya Chinese Lower Intermediate 2 (博雅汉语准中级加速篇)
    ... suits the four-year college study or any short-term and long-term classes ... the End" with "daodi" 到底 as 究竟 or "on earth" "到底"(what on earth) Lesson ...
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  • Expressing "let alone" with "hekuang"
    ... 呢 ？ 呢 often appears at the end of this structure, to form a rhetorical question. 更 or 又 can be added to 何况 to add further emphasis. 何况 can be used in ...
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  • Rhetorical questions with "nandao"
    ... him, do you? 难道 你 是 我 妈 吗？ Nándào nǐ shì wǒ mā ma?What are you, my mother or something? 今天 是 我 的 生日，难道 你 不 知道 吗？ Jīntiān shì wǒ de shēngrì, nándào ...
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  • Expressing "all along" with "yuanlai"
    ... 来 (yuánlái) means "originally" (similar to 本来 ) as an adverb , or "original" or "former" as an adjective . As an adverb it can also mean "all ...
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  • Reference:New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1)(2nd ed)
    ... “是不是？”“是吗？”“可以吗？”）的问句 Tag questions with "好吗? ", "是不是? ", "是吗? " or "可以吗? " Questions with ne 用“呢”的省略式问句 Elliptical question with the question ...
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  • Reference:Common Chinese Patterns 330 (汉语常用格式330例)
    ... some words are always used together with others, forming a set structure or collocation which gives a specific meaning. Since these expressions are of ...
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  • Questions with "ne"
    ... out of the blue. When this happens, they're usually asking ''where'' someone or something is, and they expect that you know what they're talking about ...
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  • Expressing distance with "li"
    ... 离 (lí) with the adjective 近 (jìn) for "close," or 远 (yuǎn) for "far." Place 1 + 离 + Place ... one place is (not) close or (not) far from another place. ...
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  • Expressing "not often" with "bu zenme"
    ... 怎么 is used with a verb, it means that one does not put a lot of time or energy into doing it. In other words, the action is done "not often." When the ...
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  • Template:Distinguish
    ... Not to be confused with : 1 if: 2 if: 3 , : 2 or : 2 . . if: 3 if: 4 , : 3 ...
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  • Expressing "almost" using "chadian"
    ... . + 差点 (+就) + Predicate + 了 The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 车 差点 撞到 我 。The car didn't hit me.Chē ...
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  • Expressing "nearly" with "jihu"
    ... 乎 is often used together with words that mean " all ," such as 每 , 所有 , or 全 . It can also be used with words that mean "none" such as 没有 ...
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  • Name-calling with "zhege"
    ... 可以 没有。Qián zhè zhǒng dōngxi, kěyǐ yǒu kěyǐ méiyǒu.This thing we call money, I could take it or leave it. 猴子 这种 动物，很 聪明 的。Hóuzi zhè zhǒng dòngwù, hěn ...
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  • Comparing "zai" and "you"
    ... with 要 (yào), 可以 (kěyǐ), 能 (néng), or 是 (shì). This usage often expresses exasperation or impatience with something happening ''yet '''again''''', but ...
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  • Comparing "cai" and "jiu"
    ... háizi, tāmen jiā jiù yī gè háizi?At that time Chinese people all had four or five children, but their family only had one? Using 才 and 就 Together ...
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  • Comparing "gang" and "gangcai"
    ... a time noun, can directly modify a noun to indicate it is that one from "just now" or "just before," while 刚 can't be used this way. 刚 的 事情 太 让 人 生气 ...
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  • Comparing "yihou" "ranhou" "houlai"
    ... "After" Note that the time can be specific (like a date or time) or broad (like an event, action, or occurrence). A few examples: 我 一 个 小时 以后 回来 ...
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  • Comparing "dui" and "duiyu"
    ... a Verb Meaning "to face" When 对 is used as a verb, it expresses "to face" or "to point at," and you will often see it in the form 对着. It can also ...
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  • Expressing "as one likes" with "jiu"
    ... is similar to how we would say in English, "whatever I want to eat, I eat" or, "wherever I want to go, I go." The verb that comes after the 想 and the ...
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  • Comparing "chao" "xiang" and "wang"
    ... can be used to indicate direction or position. When these preposition phrases ... " Is Correct When a verb and or the target of the verb is abstract, ...
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  • Advanced uses of "zong"
    ... has other advanced uses as well. It can express "no matter how long or under what circumstances, facts are facts." It can also express "no matter what ...
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  • Expressing "could it be possible that" with "mofei"
    ... at the start of the second clause of sentence. This grammar pattern can express doubt or make a guess It can also be used to ask a rhetorical question ...
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  • Expressing "to make certain" with "qianwan"
    ... 万 usually starts the imperative sentence or phrase, and it is usually ... commanding someone not do do something, or you can tell them to do something ...
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  • Comparing "juran" and "fan'er"
    ... both indicate that something is unexpected, or beyond common expectations. Both 居然 ... is often used with 不仅没有 (不但没有) or 不仅不 (不但不). You cannot use 居然 ...
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  • Comparing "genju" and "ju"
    ... "某人看来," just substitute that 某人 with the person you are referring to (or you can also refer to yourself). If you use 根据, you need to use that person's ...
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  • Comparing "yishi" and "yidu"
    ... something in a period of time that has passed. It is often a bad thing, and it often is placed with a verb or verb phrase. 表示过去一段时间一直做了某件事，大多数是不好的事情。常 ...
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  • Expressing "from this" with "youci"
    ... Box 由此 means "根据这个 (原因或者情况)" and used to draw conclusions from a reason or a situation. Usually 由此 is paired with 可见, 看来, 说来 and other similar verbs ...
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  • Emphasizing a negation with "bing"
    ... verb and give it a little extra kick with 并. Just put it before the 不 or 没. Note that when used with 不, you can negate an adjective as well. Subj. + 并 ...
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  • Expressing "I bet" using "liang"
    ... 谅 this way in the first person 我. More often than not, 谅 is used with a 不 or 没 and 也. 谅 + Subject + verb phrase Examples 谅 他 也 不敢！ 我 谅 你 也 不 ...
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  • Comparing "genben" and "daodi"
    ... 到底 想 不 想 在 这里 做 了？The new co-worker came late again today. Does he want to work here or not? 你 的 包 这么 重！你 到底 带了 多少 东西？Your bag is so heavy How much ...
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  • Using the particle "bei"
    ... can express resignation. It can also express a lack of enthusiasm, or that something should or can only be done a certain way. Examples 别问 我 ...
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  • Expressing "nothing is more...than" with "moguoyu"
    ... that comes from 文言文 Chinese. The 莫 means "not" or "nobody," and the 过于 means "surpass." Topics or questions + 莫过于 + answer Examples 美国 最 好 的 ...
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  • New Main Page
    ... grammar points ''': These aren't easy, and often involve more formal language or finer points of the more basic grammar points. It's getting hard to ...
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  • Expressing "any" with "renhe"
    ... matter what." Structure This modifier usually does not use 的. It is often paired with 都 or 也. 任何 + Noun + 都 / 也 …… Examples 你 到 派对 以后 任何 ...
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  • Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li"
    ... 在 (zài) with "Big Locations" If you're talking about a "big place," like a country or city, then all you need is 在 (zài) and the name of the place ...
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  • Using "lai" to connect two verb phrases
    ... the actions to each other. It can be translated as "in order to" or "so that," and it can help in explaining reasoning. Structure Connecting two ...
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  • Using "cai" for small numbers
    ... character 才 (cái) can be used to emphasize that a number is small, or less than expected. Used as a Verb Structure In this case, 才 means ...
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  • Idiomatic phrases with "zai"
    ... be too difficult. Used with 上 This construction can be translated as "on the topic of" or "in regards to." It can be used to comment on an idea ...
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  • Expressing "can't do without" with "shaobuliao"
    ... So 少不了 means "can't be without" or "can't do without." It is quite colloquial ... is often based on observations or experiences that the speaker has had ...
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  • Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang"
    ... something may have occurred, and then 一直 can be used with the action or habit since that point. It's important to note that this point in time doesn't ...
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  • Verbs followed by "gei"
    ... actually a preposition , a type of verb (often called a "co-verb"), or even a type of complement . This type of discussion is outside the scope ...
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  • Modifying nouns with adjective + "de"
    ... . A: 你 要 喝 冷 水 还是 热 水？Nǐ yào hē lěng shuǐ háishì rè shuǐ ?Do you want to drink cold or hot water? B: 冷 的。Lěng de.Cold. A: 你想 找 什么样 的 男朋友？Nǐ xiǎng zhǎo ...
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  • Expressing "for" with "gei"
    ... usually a person but isn't necessarily a person. It could be an animal, company, or any number of other types of recipients. Examples 给 客人 倒茶 ...
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  • Comparing "changchang" and "wangwang"
    ... happens. When using 往往, the sentence itself usually has a kind of condition of an occurring situation or behavior, for example, 商场往往周末的时候比较热闹。This is ...
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  • Editing for print
    ... make sure that when you keep things simple, you're not getting vague or inaccurate. (This is rarely an issue.) Voice Use an informal voice, and ...
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  • Foreword
    ... so that searching for a structure or topic is intuitive, quick, and ... there are helpful links to related or similar grammar points within the Wiki ...
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  • Expressing concern with "kongpa"
    ... but concerned tone and is typically used when the speaker wishes to give their advice or opinion on a matter. 恐怕 没 那么 容易 吧 。Kǒngpà méi nàme róngyì ...
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  • Expressing "finally" with "zhongyu"
    ... can’t be put in front of the subject or at the end of the sentence. 终于 ( ... part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 你 终于 ...
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  • Expressing "what if" with "wanyi"
    ... question: 万一 ⋯⋯ 怎么办 ？ 万一 ⋯⋯ 呢 ？ Note that 万一 can go before or after the subject of a sentence. Examples This use of 万一 has the same basic ...
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  • Expressing "originally" with "benlai"
    ... express after stating how it "should be" or "should not be," then 本来就 will help ... usually has an imperative or Asking rhetorical questions rhetorical ...
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  • Expressing "had better" with "zuihao"
    ... Subj. + 最好 + Predicate The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 你 最好 先 休息 一下 。Nǐ zuìhǎo xiān xiūxi ...
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  • Expressing "less than" with "budao"
    ... arrive," but it can also mean "to reach" or "to get to" in an abstract sense. ... means "to not reach (the amount of)," or, to put it another way, "to be ...
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  • Advanced uses of "hai"
    ... can be used to express a surprised or sarcastic tone, and can also be ... that the situation as irrational, uncommon, or unexpected. Subj. + 还 + Predicate ...
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  • Expressing "through" with "tongguo"
    ... "to pass," which means someone goes through effort in order to reach acknowledgment or agreement. Used as a Verb Examples 从 我 家 到 那儿 要 ...
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  • Expressing "when" with "dengdao"
    ... Event ，Subj. + 再 / 就 + Predicate The predicate part of the pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 等到 老板 知道 就 麻烦 了。Děngdào lǎobǎn ...
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  • Expressing "double negation"
    ... 能 / 可能 + 不 / 没 + Predicate The predicate part of either pattern can be a verb or an adjective. Examples 他 不 会 不 来 的 。Tā bù huì bù lái de ...
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  • Reference:Anything Goes (无所不谈)
    ... 有/没有……的余地 取决于 尽人皆知 Expressing "either... or..." with "yaome" 要么……要么…… Expressing "once...then..." with "yidan...jiu..." 一旦 说 ...
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  • Expressing "equal to" with "dengyu"
    ... term which, in everyday language, also expresses that A "is equal to" or "amounts to" B. However, scenario B is most likely not a scenario ...
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  • Reference:The Routledge Advanced Chinese Multimedia Course: Crossing Cultural Boundaries (2nd ed.)
    ... 因此 “for this reason” Direction complement "-qilai" V-起来 或A或B “either A or B” 持〔保守 / 严肃 / 欢迎的态度〕“hold/have a certain kind of view ...
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  • Polite requests with "qing"
    ... please ask," but rather, "may I ask." It frequently comes before asking for directions or other polite requests for information. 请问 ， 洗手间 在 哪里 。Qǐng ...
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  • Simple rhetorical questions
    ... one has a tone of incredulity. The speaker clearly thinks this shouldn't have happened, or thought it couldn't have happened. 谁让你……？ The third one is ...
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  • Preposition
    ... are words that indicate location or direction. They are called ... words with more "content" such as nouns or verbs. This way they can make a ...
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  • Conjunction
    ... say ' if ' (depending on the context) Different ways to say ' or ' (depending on the context) Grammar Patterns for Conjunctions POS Page ...
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  • Reading Tools
    ... need. Modern Extensible Browser Use http://getfirefox.com/ Mozilla Firefox or http://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome (both available for ...
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  • Denying and refusing
    The following structures are used to negate or refuse something (usually an adjective or a verb) in Chinese. They are organized according to our ...
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  • Verb-Object Phrases
    ... function as subject, object, attributive, adverbial adjunct, or degree complement Combination with 的 or 得 Sources and further reading http ...
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  • Passive voice
    ... referred to as the "direct object" or simply "object") becomes the subject of ... is demoted to secondary importance or omitted altogether. Forming the ...
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  • Reference:New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4)
    ... 得多" 表示程度 "A + 得多" denoting a degree or an extent 一天比一天 + A The construction " ... ... 下" Expressing "either ... or ..." with "yaome" 要么...... ...
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  • Reference:New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1)
    ... Measure words in quantity questions 用"几" 或"多少" 提问" Question with "几" or "多少" Lesson 9 Structure of dates 年、月、日 和 Structure of days of ...
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  • Reference:New Practical Chinese Reader 3 (新实用汉语课本3)
    ... 字句 (4) The "把" sentence (4) Lesson 30 存现句 (3) Sentences indicating existence or emergence (3) Change of state with "le" "了" 表示情况的变化 (2 ...
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  • Noun measure word
    ... for nouns. Notes Measure words can also specify a quantity, portion or shape, the same way the English words "piece," "slice," and "wedge" can ...
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  • Auxiliary verb
    ... "helping" verbs that come before main verbs and help express a tone or mood. (The word "modal" comes from "mood.") In English, auxiliary verbs include ...
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  • Existential verb
    ... AKA 存现动词 (cúnxiàn dòngcí) Existential verbs declare the existence or nonexistence of things. Notes To be or not to be... Category:Verbs
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  • Advanced numbers
    ... 9 Putting 多 after 十, 百, 千 or 万 indicates a number higher than the one stated but ... can also be indicated by putting 左右 or 上下 after a numeral. Serial ...
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    ... para subject , para article or para qualifier must be defined. ... ombox type=content text=One or more of the stub categories defined in ...
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  • Measure word
    ... a sentence element. This has the meaning of 'every'. Used after numerals or demonstrative pronouns. If the number is just one, it can be omitted ...
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  • Structure of numbers
    ... , you read it as 零 (líng), and don't put a unit (like "ten" or "hundred") after it. In the following examples, we'll show what happens when the "tens ...
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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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  • Negation of past actions with "meiyou"
    ... with bu negated with 不 (bù) , but that construction is used for habitual or present actions. If the verb is about an action '''in the past''', though ...
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  • Expressing close possession without "de"
    ... is involved (family, close friends, boyfriends or girlfriends) An institutional or organizational relationship is involved (school, work ...
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  • Reduplication of verbs
    ... is that when speaking, you can repeat a verb to express "a little bit" or "briefly." This is called reduplication . It creates a casual tone, and a ...
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  • Expressing "together" with "yiqi"
    ... . + 一起 + Verb + Obj. The subject must be plural - a plural noun or two or more nouns linked with a conjunctions conjunction . You can't do things ...
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  • Special cases of "zai" following verbs
    ... ), 坐 (zuò), and 站 (zhàn). These are verbs that imply movement or location. Technically, the structure is called a location complement , but it can ...
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  • In the future in general with "yihou"
    ... 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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  • Expressing duration with "le"
    ... 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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  • Expressing duration of inaction
    ... 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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  • Asking about degree with "duo"
    ... 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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  • Continuation with "hai"
    ... 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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  • Reduplication of adjectives
    ... 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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  • Expressing earliness with "jiu"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "had better" with "haishi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "much more" in comparisons
    ... 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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  • Doing something more with "duo"
    ... ''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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  • Expressing "except" and "in addition" with "chule… yiwai"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "all" with "suoyou"
    ... 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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  • Conceding a point with "shi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "in addition" with "zaishuo"
    ... ) 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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  • Expressing "in addition" with "haiyou"
    ... 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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  • Big numbers in Chinese
    ... 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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  • Measure words for verbs
    ... 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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  • Expressing "then…" with "name"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "before" and "after" with "zhiqian" and "zhihou"
    ... "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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  • Expressing "on the contrary" with "fan'er"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "over and over again" with "zaisan"
    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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  • Expressing "simply" with "jianzhi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "since the beginning" with "yixiang"
    ... 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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  • Adjectival complement "de budeliao"
    ... 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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  • Expressing fractions with "fenzhi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "along with…" with "suizhe"
    ... (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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  • Expressing "among" with "dangzhong"
    ... 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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  • Reference:Boya Chinese Lower Intermediate 1 (博雅汉语准中级加速篇)
    ... "动词 + 得起/不起" (Using 得起 to denote lacking the time or money to complete an action) Result complement "-qilai" Expressing an initial judgement "动词 ...
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  • Expressing "hard to avoid" with "nanmian"
    ... (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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  • Comparing "shihe" and "heshi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "to be worth" doing with "zhide"
    ... 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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  • Complement "-huai le"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "even if…" with "napa"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "although" with "jinguan"
    ... "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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  • Expressing "unless" with "chufei"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "let alone" with "geng buyong shuo"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "would rather" with "ningke"
    ... 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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  • Many types of "not only... but also..."
    ... 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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  • Auxiliary verb "yao" and its multiple meanings
    ... 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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  • Expressing actions in progress (full form)
    ... 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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  • Expressing "not very" with "bu tai"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "for" with "wei"
    ... 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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  • Expressing purpose with "weile"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "always" with "conglai"
    ... 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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  • Coincidence with "zhenghao"
    ... 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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  • Opportune timing with "chen"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "just" with "gang"
    ... . 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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  • Expressing "all along" with "yizhi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "as much as possible" with "jinliang"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "thanks to" with "duokui"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "stuff like that" with "zhileide"
    ... 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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  • Assessing situations with "kanlai"
    ... 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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  • Expressing wasted efforts with "bai"
    ... 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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  • Emphasizing negation with "you"
    ... 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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  • Comparing "zongsuan" and “zhongyu"
    ... 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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  • Comparing "turan" and "huran"
    ... (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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  • Emphasis with "jiushi"
    ... 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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  • Using "yi... wei..."
    ... 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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  • Expressing "a full" with "zuzu"
    ... 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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  • "Could it be that" with "qibushi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "your side" with "ben"
    ... 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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  • Expressing “must" with "feidei"
    ... 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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  • Distinguishing word
    ... 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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  • Comparing "buduan" and "buting"
    ... , 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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  • Comparing "yihou" and "de shihou"
    ... 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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  • Comparing "yihou" and "zhihou"
    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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  • Chinese Grammar Wiki:Copyrights
    ... Wiki ©2021 AllSet Learning, and '''may not be used for commercial purposes or without attribution'''. For more information on how to legally use this ...
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  • Expressing "already" with "yijing"
    ... 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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  • The Sixty-Year Dream:《六十年的梦》
    ... "le ma" Modifying nouns with adjective + "de" Indicating purpose or intent using "shi...de" Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Questions ...
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  • Causative verb
    ... 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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  • Degree adverb
    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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  • Expressing "not anymore" with "le"
    ... "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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  • Expressing "already" with just "le"
    ... 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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  • Verb phrase
    ... 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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  • Adverbial phrase
    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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  • Expressing "again" in the past with "you"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "how often"
    ... 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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  • Making judgments with "suan"
    ... 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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  • The opposite of "chabuduo" is "cha hen duo"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "only" with "zhi"
    ... 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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  • Advanced uses of "ba"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "really" with "zhen"
    ... 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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  • Comparing "bici" and "duifang"
    ... . 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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  • Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…"
    ... 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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  • Repeated actions in the past with "you"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "while you're at it" with "shunbian"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "toward" with "wang"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "about" with "guanyu"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "already" with "dou"
    ... 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 "compared with" using "gen"
    ... Expressing "rather" with "bijiao" Expressing "even more" with "geng" or "hai" Sources and further reading Books Category: B1 ...
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  • Expressing "all the way until" with "zhidao"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "as expected" with "guoran"
    ... 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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  • Advanced uses of "lian"
    ... ...) 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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  • Expressing "once" with "cengjing"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "and then" with "yushi"
    ... 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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  • Using "budan... geng" to express "not only... but also"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "however" with "ran'er"
    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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  • Expressing "from" with "cong... zhong"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "related to..." with "you guan de"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "especially" with "gewai"
    ... (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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  • Expressing "no" (noun) "to" (verb) with "wu... ke..."
    ... 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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  • Expressing "within" a period of time using "zai... nei"
    ... 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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  • Comparing "kanqilai" and "kanlai"
    ... 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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  • Reduplication of measure words
    ... 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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  • Pronoun
    ... , 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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  • Interjection
    ... 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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  • Contrasting
    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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  • Expressing frequency
    ... 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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  • Referring to simultaneous events
    ... 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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  • Subject-Predicate Phrases
    ... word Can form subject, predicate, object, attributive, adverbial adjunct or complement of degree Sources and further reading http://www ...
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  • Aspect
    ... 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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  • Reference:Practicing HSK Grammar (语法精讲精练)
    ... there is now a new HSK, the grammar patterns covered here remain more or less the same. This book covers most of the grammar patterns Grammar Points ...
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  • Reference:Chinese Grammar Without Tears (简明汉语语法学习手册)
    ... Two 形容词谓语句和名词谓语句 Sentences with an adjective predicate or a nominal predicate Lesson Three 表示存在的句子 Existential sentences Lesson Four 汉语 ...
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  • Reference:Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (1st ed)
    ... Compared Potential Complement 不动 (budong) 才 (cai) Suggesting "Early" or "Not Enough" 还 (hai) + Complimentary Adjective Category:Grammar Index ...
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  • Reference:Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (2nd ed)
    ... Compared Potential Complement 不动 (budong) 才 (cai) Suggesting "Early" or "Not Enough" 还 (hai) + Complimentary Adjective Category:Grammar Index ...
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  • Location word
    ... 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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  • Personal pronoun
    ... 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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  • Demonstrative pronouns
    ... 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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  • Interrogative pronouns
    ... 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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  • Ordinal numbers with "di"
    ... 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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  • Affix
    ... 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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  • Proper nouns and common nouns
    ... 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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  • Sentence elements
    ... Predicate The predicate contains a verb, and potentially has one or more objects as well. The Subject The Predicate Objects ...
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  • Reference:Short-term Spoken Chinese: Threshold Vol. 2 (汉语口语入门篇下)
    ... 较 "跟...一样" used to express comparison 用"有"或"没有"表示比较 "有" or "没有" used to express comparison Lesson Twenty Seven "把" 字句 (1) "把" sentences (1) "不 ...
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  • Reference:Boya Chinese Elementary Starter 2 (博雅汉语初经起步篇)
    ... 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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  • Grammar points by level
    ... 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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  • Chinese textbook grammar index
    ... 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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  • Location complement
    ... 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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  • State complement
    ... 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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  • Template:Stub documentation
    ... list can be found at Wikipedia:WikiProject Stub sorting/Stub types . Two or more different stub templates may be used, if necessary. Place a stub ...
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  • Basic sentence order
    ... 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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  • Tag questions with "bu"
    ... 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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  • Verbing briefly with "yixia"
    ... 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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  • Expressing existence with "you"
    ... 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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  • Expressing existence in a place with "zai"
    ... 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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  • Actions in a row
    ... 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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  • Suggestions with "ba"
    ... .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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  • ASG9PQ40
    REDIRECT Expressing ability or possibility with "neng"
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  • Negative commands with "buyao"
    ... _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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  • Expressing "will" with "hui"
    ... (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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  • Expressing "with" with "gen"
    ... 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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  • Indicating location with "zai" before verbs
    ... 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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  • Using "hao" to mean "easy"
    ... 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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  • Inability with "mei banfa"
    ... him. See also Negation of "you" Expressing ability or possibility Sources and further reading Source Exemplification of Common ...
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  • Time words and word order
    ... 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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  • Expressing "before" in general with "yiqian"
    ... 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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  • Before a specific time with "yiqian"
    ... 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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  • Softening speech with "ba"
    ... . 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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  • Questions with "le ma"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "both A and B" with "you"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "and" with "he"
    ... 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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  • ASG6HYOU
    REDIRECT Expressing "or" in statements
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  • Measure words in quantity questions
    ... 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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  • Basic comparisons with "bi"
    ... (patterns across all levels) Expressing "even more" with "geng" or "hai" Sources and further reading Books Source HSK Standard ...
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  • Adjectives with "-ji le"
    ... . 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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  • Expressing "and also" with "hai"
    ... 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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  • Expressing lateness with "cai"
    ... , 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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  • Doing something less with "shao"
    ... " 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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  • Expressing "mistakenly think that" with "yiwei"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "it seems" with "haoxiang"
    ... 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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  • Appearance with "kanqilai"
    ... 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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  • Result complement "-xiaqu"
    ... ) 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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  • Expressing "until" with "dao"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "more and more" with "yuelaiyue"
    ... 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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  • Cause and effect with "yinwei" and "suoyi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "even" with "lian" and "dou"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "every time" with "mei" and "dou"
    ... 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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  • Expressing not knowing how to do something using "hao"
    ... 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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  • A softer "but" with "buguo"
    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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  • Expressing "one of" with "zhiyi"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "if… then…" with "jiaru"
    ... 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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  • Emphatic adverb "ke"
    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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  • ASG30A60
    REDIRECT Expressing "either... or..." with "yaome"
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  • Challenging an adjective with "shenme"
    ... 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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  • Comparing specifically with "xiang"
    ... 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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  • Limiting scope with "jiu"
    ... 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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  • Combining verbs with "bing"
    ... , 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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  • User talk:WikiSysop
    ... 里又⋯⋯、这里有⋯⋯ Place + 有 + Noun 我给你热点鸡汤。我给你点热鸡汤。 让 details ("forceful"? or gentle?) 穿起来舒服吗？ 围起来 不用了 (don't need it "anymore") 有得卖, 没得卖 隔 ...
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  • Bu and mei(you)
    ... 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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  • Emphasizing the doer of an action with "you"
    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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  • Expressing future with "jiang"
    ... 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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  • Facilitating an outcome with "yibian"
    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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  • Using "lai" and "qu" when "verbing around"
    ... ). 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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  • Marking a topic with "de hua"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "due to…" with "youyu"
    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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  • Expressing "even if…" with "jiusuan"
    ... 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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  • Expressing contrariness with "dao"
    ... 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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  • Challenging a verb with "shenme"
    ... 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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  • Reference:Basic Chinese - A Grammar and Workbook
    ... and explanations Unit Twenty One Complements of direction and location (or destinations) Unit Twenty Two Complements of result and manner ...
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  • Reference:Intermediate Chinese - A Grammar and Workbook
    ... in compound sentences (2) Unit Thirteen Conjunctions linking words or phrases (summary) Unit Fourteen Attributives (summary) Unit Fifteen ...
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  • Expressing various aspects with "yi fangmian"
    ... 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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  • Expressing "only if" with "zhiyou"
    ... 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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  • Reference:Chinese Grammar - Broken down into 100 items - Basic and Intermediate Levels (汉语语法百项讲练 - 初中级)
    ... selected according to authoritative syllabus; Can be used in class teaching or self-learning, especially perfect for HSK examinees; A good reference ...
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  • Expressing simultaneous actions with "yimian"
    ... 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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  • Expressing purpose with "hao"
    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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  • Short-term Spoken Chinese: Elementary (汉语口语速成基础篇
    ... 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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  • Expressing "let alone" with "bie shuo"
    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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  • Reference:Boya Chinese Upper Intermediate 2 (博雅汉语中级冲刺篇)
    ... 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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  • Reference:Business Chinese For Success (成功之道)
    ... 带来影响/麻烦/损失/问题　…bring…to… 对……表示担心/怀疑/支持/反对/赞成　express one's attitude or viewpoint about sth. 值得　be worth; merit; deserve Category:Grammar Index
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  • Advanced uses of direction complement "-qilai"
    ... 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 particle
    ... 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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  • Structural particle
    ... relationship between elements of a sentence. Notes Added to words or phrases to indicate grammatical relations 的 Verb + 的 Phrase ...
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  • Modal particle "ne"
    ... 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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  • Particle
    ... 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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  • Using "de" (modal particle)
    ... 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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  • Expressing "not very" with "bu zenme"
    ... 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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  • Communicative function
    ... Increasing formality Describing spatial relationships Expressing worry or fear Addressing people Grammar points without clear ...
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  • MediaWiki:Common.js
    ... ©2013 AllSet Learning, and may not be used for commercial purposes or without attribution. For more information on how to legally use this content ...
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  • Yihou, zhihou, houlai and ranhou
    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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  • Template:Create Character
    ... Not what you're looking for? Check the wiki page for 2 or search for http://resources.allsetlearning.com/gramwiki/?title=Special%3ASearch ...
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  • None
    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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  • Template:Create Char 2 Pronunciations
    ... looking for? Check the wiki page for 2 / 4 or search for http://resources.allsetlearning.com/gramwiki/?title=Special%3ASearch ...
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  • Expressing order
    ... 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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  • Giving alternatives
    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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  • Events in quick succession with "yi... jiu..."
    ... "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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  • Test
    ... link=none limit = 1000 ask: POS::+ ? Auxiliary verbs ? Either… or ? Let alone ? Not only… but also… ? Verb phrases arraydefine ...
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  • Expressing "no wonder"
    ... 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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  • Comparing "er" and "liang"
    ... (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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  • Expressing "even more" with "geng"
    ... 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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