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- REDIRECT Expressing "within (it/them)" with "qizhong"58 bytes (7 words) - 07:41, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "with regards to" with "zhiyu"55 bytes (7 words) - 07:50, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT "With regards to" as "zhiyu"42 bytes (6 words) - 07:07, 11 July 2013
- Create Translation22 bytes (2 words) - 06:41, 21 March 2013
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- ... 要 见面 你。Wǒ yào jiànmiàn nǐ. 我 要 跟 你 见面。Wǒ yào gēn nǐ jiànmiàn.I want to meet with you. 我 昨天 见面 他 了。Wǒ zuótiān jiànmiàn tā le. 我 昨天 跟 他 见面 了。Wǒ zuótiān ...8 KB (1,216 words) - 09:52, 2 April 2019
- ... you all not have time this weekend? Remember that trying to negate 有 (yǒu) with 不 (bù) is a classic mistake that many people make in the early stages ...5 KB (791 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... to go anywhere. 在 哪里 见面 都 行 。Zài nǎlǐ jiànmiàn dōu xíng.I'm fine with meeting anywhere. "Whenever" with 什么时候 都 什么时候 (shénme shíhou) combines ...6 KB (862 words) - 04:53, 9 March 2019
- ... hua-expressing-if/ Chinese grammar de hua (的话): expressing “if” in Chinese with de hua Category:B1 grammar points HSK HSK3 Basic Grammar 如果 ...5 KB (654 words) - 07:35, 27 November 2020
- ... 对 比赛 结果 非常 失望 。Guānzhòng duì bǐsài jiéguǒ fēicháng shīwàng.The audience is very disappointed with the result of the game. 我 的 小 女儿 对 所有 动物 都 很 好奇 。Wǒ ...5 KB (736 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... as Bolt does? Advanced Pattern Using 这么 / 那么 This form is often used with 这么 or 那么, which in this case means "as much." And it indicates that B ...4 KB (648 words) - 08:28, 22 April 2019
- ... 她 那么 单纯 和 天真,你 怎么 可以 这样 对 她?Acting as predicate, with with modifier 那么Tā nàme dānchún hé tiānzhēn, nǐ zěnme kěyǐ zhèyàng duì tā?She is so innocent and ...9 KB (1,273 words) - 02:48, 18 December 2020
- ... jiā bù shì tǐng yǒuqián de ma?Isn't his family rather rich? Used with Verbs In English, we're limited on what words come after the word "quite ...4 KB (530 words) - 01:13, 30 March 2020
- ... 月 的 工作 很 轻松。Gēn shàngge yuè bǐ, zhège yuè de gōngzuò hěn qīngsōng.Compared with last month, this month our work is a lot more relaxed. 跟 前 几 周 比 ,这个 ...5 KB (736 words) - 08:23, 22 April 2019
- ... be understood as "how can it 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 ...4 KB (640 words) - 08:25, 22 April 2019
- ... talking about the past ). The only verb that can never be negated with 不 (bù) is Negation of "you" with "mei" 有 (yǒu) . 我 不有时间。Wǒ bù yǒu shíjiān ...4 KB (672 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... For more on 这么 (zhème) and 那么 (nàme), see adjectives with "name" and "zheme" adjectives with "name" and "zheme." ) Subj. + 怎么 + 这么 / 那么 + Adj. This ...5 KB (792 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... the same. 一样 (yīyàng) with Adjectives Structure To add ... of this pattern that Comparing specifically with "xiang" uses 像 (xiàng) . ...4 KB (612 words) - 08:10, 4 March 2019
- ... a better choice. The Difference between 不比 and 没有 不比 and Basic comparisons with "meiyou" 没有 are not exactly the same. 没有 means "not as... as ...4 KB (635 words) - 08:25, 17 December 2020
- ... . 你 是不是 生气 了 ?Nǐ shì bu shì shēngqì le?Are you mad? Used with Verbs When following a verb or verb phrase, the 了 (le) indicates a change in an ...6 KB (967 words) - 04:08, 12 March 2019
- ... used frequently in Chinese to express that some quality or state is increasing with time and is often translated into English as "more and more." This ...4 KB (602 words) - 07:54, 4 March 2019
- ... 解决 。Bù shì suǒyǒu wèntí dōu néng yòng qián lái jiějué.Not all problems can be solved with money. 不是 所有 朋友 都 愿意 帮 他 。Bù shì suǒyǒu péngyou dōu yuànyì ...5 KB (702 words) - 07:57, 22 April 2019
- ... 到 了 大海。Zhèxiē lājī suízhe héshuǐ liú dào le dàhǎi.The garbage flowed into the sea along with the river. 我们 随着 他 的 琴声 唱 起 了 歌。Wǒmen suízhe tā de qín ...5 KB (632 words) - 08:59, 17 December 2020
- ... Wǒ yǐjīng jìnlì le, zhìyú jiéguǒ zhǐ néng kàn yùnqì le.I've already tried my best. With regards to the results, it all depends on luck. 她 跟 我 说 明天 回 ...5 KB (693 words) - 09:54, 17 December 2020
- ... country had a heated discussion on the best methods of education. Limiting Scope with 就……来说 / 而言 Structure 就 (jiù) can be used to limit ...5 KB (729 words) - 07:39, 19 January 2021
- ... are some examples: 我 同意 并 支持 你 的 决定。Wǒ tóngyì bìng zhīchí nǐ de juédìng.I agree with and support your decision. 要 继续 保持 并 发扬 优秀 的 民族 传统。Yào jìxù ...5 KB (706 words) - 07:39, 8 December 2020
- ... tā yě bù yào fùmǔ bāngmáng zhàogù háizi.Even if it's really exhausting, she doesn't want her parents' help with the baby. 哪怕 孩子 再 淘气 ,父母 也 不 应该 打 他们 ...5 KB (729 words) - 03:44, 18 January 2021
- ... wǒ yě yuànyì gēn tā zài yīqǐ.Even if he were penniless, I would still be willing to be with him. 就是 以后 会 失败,我 也 想 尝试。Jiùshì yǐhòu huì shībài, wǒ yě ...5 KB (737 words) - 10:16, 19 January 2021
- ... the milk or not? 牛奶 你 喝 不 喝 呢?Perhaps said to a friend, with no implication of coercion. Perhaps you want to clear away their cup.Niúnǎi nǐ hē bu hē ...6 KB (848 words) - 09:47, 18 January 2021
- ... You can 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 ...9 KB (1,438 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... 他们 见 过 了。Tāmen jiàn guo le.They've met (already). The Pattern with an Object For the examples above, you could have inserted an object to modify ...7 KB (1,068 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... past actions, it should be Negation of past actions with "meiyou" negated with 没 (méi). Structure Subj. + 没 + Verb + 过 + Obj. Examples ...5 KB (706 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... 朋友 出去 玩 。Tāmen bù zěnme gēn péngyou chūqù wán.They don't often go out with friends. Usage of 没怎么 Note that the examples below use 没 instead of 不 ...3 KB (525 words) - 08:45, 24 April 2019
- ... 同意 。Tā shuō de yǒu dàolǐ, dàn wǒ bù quán dōu tóngyì.He has a point, but I don't agree with all of it. 菜 太 多 了 ,我们 没 全 都 吃完 。Cài tài duō le, wǒmen méi ...7 KB (1,041 words) - 09:25, 15 April 2019
- ... ''about to happen,'' you can also indicate this using 了 (le). Normally it is paired with a 快 (kuài), 快要(kuàiyào) or a 要 (yào). This is a special form ...5 KB (842 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... to learn how to dance. You also have to rely on your own efforts. 凭 with 什么 This is one of the most common ways to use 凭, especially in spoken ...5 KB (849 words) - 08:02, 18 December 2020
- ... describe if something is "on the table" or "in the room." 在 (zài) with "Big Locations" If you're talking about a "big place," like a country or ...7 KB (1,067 words) - 04:54, 9 March 2019
- ... yǐjīng yǒu nánpéngyou le.I already have a boyfriend. 宝宝 已经 会 说话 了。with a verb phraseBǎobao yǐjīng huì shuōhuà le.The baby can already speak. 妈妈 已经 回 ...7 KB (1,043 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... 能 打 了 。Nǐmen bù néng dǎ le.You can't fight anymore. 没有 with Only 了 Structure 没(有) + Noun Phrase + 了 Again, without the 了 this pattern ...6 KB (800 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... or 能 (néng), and you'll notice that there's often a About to happen with "le" 了, indicating that something is about to happen . Some examples: 今天 ...5 KB (771 words) - 01:53, 10 November 2020
- ... kind of guy 你 真 会 说话!Nǐ zhēn huì shuōhuà You are so good with words 你 真 能 吃!Nǐ zhēn néng chī You can really eat See also Expressing ...3 KB (438 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... : 你 让 谁 来 帮 我 一下 。Nǐ ràng shéi lái bāng wǒ yīxià.Ask someone to help me with this. 这 件 事 我 听 谁 说 过 。Zhè jiàn shì wǒ tīng shéi shuō guo.I've heard ...4 KB (571 words) - 08:23, 4 March 2019
- ... once wanted to become an actress. She later became a stay-at-home mom. Sometimes 曾经 is used with 了 rather than 过. 为了 找 亲生 父母 ,她 曾经 花 了 很 多 钱 。Wèile ...7 KB (972 words) - 07:39, 17 December 2020
- ... xiǎng hézuò, nàme wǒmen yīnggāi zhǎo shíjiān hǎohāo tántan.If you really want to work with us, then we should schedule a day to discuss it. 如果 能 找到 ...5 KB (718 words) - 07:00, 11 December 2020
- ... Examples 我 同意 并且 支持 你 的 决定。Wǒ tóngyì bìngqiě zhīchí nǐ de juédìng.I agree with and support your decision. 我 会 帮 你 找到 问题 并且 解决 问题。Wǒ huì bāng ...5 KB (769 words) - 09:45, 17 December 2020
- ... is wicked smart. Note for the more advanced learner: This pattern can be used with Auxiliary verbs modal verbs (e.g. 会 (huì), 能 (néng)) as well as ...4 KB (606 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... sentence to ask for confirmation. In English, this is often done with "right?" or negatively with "isn't it?" The easiest way to do this in Chinese is ...3 KB (490 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... Command + 吧 Note that in Chinese, whenever you have a command with the subject "we," you're basically just saying, "'''let's''' (do something)." 吧 ...3 KB (485 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... 吃饭 的 时候 别 玩 手机。Chīfàn de shíhou bié wán shǒujī.When eating, don't play with your cell phone. 上课 的 时候 别 说 英文。Shàngkè de shíhou bié shuō Yīngwén.Don't ...3 KB (396 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... future. Basic Usage Structure As well as Expressing a learned skill with "hui" expressing a learned skill , 会 (huì) can also be used ...3 KB (500 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... go home and rest. Negate 应该 (yīnggāi) with 不 (bù) Structure Add the Standard negation with "bu" negative adverb 不 (bù) before 应该 ...3 KB (490 words) - 06:10, 3 April 2024
- ... 起 去 旅行。Xià gè yuè wǒ hé māma yīqǐ qù lǚxíng.Next month I'll go on a trip together with mom. 你们 有没有 一起 玩 过 这 个 游戏?Nǐmen yǒu méiyǒu yīqǐ wán guo zhège ...3 KB (524 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... put the location after the subject but ''before'' the verb. Getting More Specific with Locations Rather than just using 在 (zài) to mean "at" a ...4 KB (694 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... I can go to a good college. Did you ever notice that some Chinese people with less-than-perfect English will use the phrase "very like?" Now you know ...4 KB (564 words) - 03:53, 16 April 2019
- ... 班 了 吗 ?Nǐ jīntiān qù shàngbān le ma? Did you go to work today? With a Topic Structure Topic (+ Subj.) + Verb + 了吗? NOTE: in this structure ...3 KB (470 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... do this, you can use 多 (duō). Structure As well as Asking about degree with "duo" asking about degree , you can also use 多 (duō) to intensify ...4 KB (518 words) - 09:41, 2 April 2019
- ... 错 In this pattern, 好 (hǎo), 可以 (kěyǐ), 行 (xíng), and 不错 (bùcuò) combined with 还 ()hái can all be taken to mean "pretty good" or "all right" or "decent ...4 KB (558 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... Don't try to link verb s (or whole sentences) with 和 (hé). Noun 1 + 和 + Noun 2 ... you should and shouldn't try to express with 和 (hé): I went to the ...4 KB (644 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... bù gāo. 他 比 我 高 。Tā bǐ wǒ gāo.He's taller than me. 比 (bǐ) is not used with 一样 (yīyàng). 比 (bǐ) is used when two things are ''not'' the same. 我 比 他 一样 ...7 KB (1,076 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... have," used here in a different way.) Basic Usage As well as with Basic comparisons with "bi" 比 (bǐ) , you can also use 没有 (méiyǒu) to make ...4 KB (661 words) - 09:07, 20 June 2019
- ... dōu méiyǒu, ānjìng jíle.There is no sound at all. It's extremely quiet. Some examples with a negative connotation: 昨天 的 派对 无聊 极了 Zuótiān de pàiduì ...4 KB (523 words) - 08:24, 4 March 2019
- ... you need to take money and a passport. What else do you need to take with you? The Difference Between 还 (hái) and 也 (yě) It should be noted that ...6 KB (902 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... 30, but we didn't arrive until eight because of traffic. You can use 才 alone with the verb to indicate the lateness when the context is clear: 你 怎么 才 ...4 KB (636 words) - 08:16, 4 March 2019
- ... it. From the example sentences it is clear that 了 naturally occurs with a verb used after 就. This is because verbs following 就 generally have ...6 KB (930 words) - 08:58, 21 April 2021
- Grammar Box While 又 (yòu) is used for Again in the past with "you" "again" in the past , 再 (zài) is used for "again" in the future. That is, 再 ...5 KB (699 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... 我 再也不 想 跟 你 说话 了 。Wǒ zài yě bù xiǎng gēn nǐ shuōhuà le.I don't want to talk with you ever again. 我们 再也不 会 相信 你 了 !Wǒmen zài yě bù huì xiāngxìn tā le ...4 KB (629 words) - 03:48, 17 December 2020
- ... 很多人 (hěn duō rén) or 大家 (dàjiā). Subj. + 都 + Verb + Obj. Examples with 很多 (hěn duō) First let's look at some typical examples using 很多 (hěn duō ...7 KB (1,077 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... it can also be an adverb meaning "comparatively" or "rather." Used with Adjectives Structure The adverb 比较 can be used to express ...3 KB (517 words) - 08:37, 17 April 2019
- ... ), there's no Auxiliary verb "yao" and its multiple meanings ambiguity like with the word 要 (yào) . Structure Normally, when you see 得, it's ...4 KB (546 words) - 07:38, 22 April 2019
- ... day yesterday. He didn't stop until his mother came home. Pattern with Repeating Verb Structure If there is a verb phrase proceeding 到 ...4 KB (653 words) - 00:23, 14 April 2023
- ... 他 方面 我们 都 很 满意 。 Chúle jiàgé yǐwài, qítā fāngmiàn wǒmen dōu hěn mǎnyì.We're satisfied with all aspects except for the price. 除了 政治 新闻 以外 ,其他 新闻 我 都 看 ...5 KB (704 words) - 08:23, 4 March 2019
- ... only, ... but also...." Used with Single Subject Structure Subj ... . Used with Two Subjects When there is only one subject with 不但⋯⋯而且 ...5 KB (785 words) - 08:01, 3 December 2020
- ... in the past. Just the word 来 (lái) can also play a similar role. Pattern with 以来 To express "ever since," all one needs to do is put 以来 after a ...5 KB (791 words) - 09:42, 12 April 2019
- ... . See also Using "dui" Expressing "toward" with "wang" Expressing "with" with "gen" Sources and further reading Books ...3 KB (515 words) - 07:35, 19 April 2019
- ... bù néng gēn kèhù qiān hétóng.If the boss doesn't agree, then we can't sign the contract with the client. 你 要 再 说 ,我 真 生气 了 。Nǐ yào zàishuō, wǒ zhēn ...6 KB (818 words) - 08:07, 17 December 2020
- ... 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 ...3 KB (453 words) - 07:42, 17 December 2020
- ... ⋯⋯,就⋯⋯" (jiǎshǐ..., jiù...) is another way to phrase "If..., then..." in Chinese, with this pattern being one of the most formal. An important note is ...3 KB (404 words) - 01:56, 27 September 2021
- ... 又 (yòu) or 也 (yě) to express that something is "both A and B": Used with 又 Structure 既 + A + 又 + B A and B can be adjectives, verbs or ...4 KB (608 words) - 03:46, 29 December 2020
- ... ) can be used to make comparisons in a similar way as the Basic comparisons with "bi" 比 structure. In its simplest form 不如 is used to convey that ...5 KB (811 words) - 00:23, 18 January 2021
- ... pass the interview, you still won't necessarily be hired. Advanced Pattern with 再 Structure 就算 + 再 + Adj. ,也 ⋯⋯ Examples 就算 再 ...5 KB (718 words) - 03:15, 17 December 2020
- ... 一起 去 。Bùguǎn duō yuǎn, wǒ dōu yào gēn nǐ yīqǐ qù.No matter how far it is, I'm going with you. 不管 多 难 ,都 不 能 放弃 。Bùguǎn duō nán, dōu bù néng fàngqì.No ...6 KB (863 words) - 07:36, 19 January 2021
- ... the desired outcome. Full Pattern with 只有 and 才 Structure ... zuò.We can only do this if the boss agrees with the suggestion. 只有 你 吃 过 了,你 ...5 KB (844 words) - 03:02, 29 December 2020
- ... hint. Otherwise, none of us will be able to figure out the answer. Full Pattern with 除非 and 否则 / 不然 In the full construction, 除非 comes first ...6 KB (1,000 words) - 07:37, 19 January 2021
- ... + 了 Notice that the order used in this pattern is the opposite of the "Let alone" with "bie shuo" 别说 structure. Examples 连 我 都 不 知道 这个 歌手 ...4 KB (702 words) - 04:23, 18 January 2021
- ... being enacted simultaneously. This is the same as the structure Expressing various aspects with "yi fangmian" "一方面……一方面……" , or "on the one hand ...4 KB (656 words) - 07:37, 17 December 2020
- ... ,出手 就是 大方 。 Dàodǐ shì ge dà lǎobǎn, chūshǒu jiùshì dàfang.Look how generous he is with money. He is a high-level boss, after all.... 到底 是 个 高手,这么 快 就 ...5 KB (717 words) - 09:17, 18 January 2021
- ... used to offer "either/or" choices to others, similar to Expressing "either... or..." with "yaome" 要么 (yàome). Here are a few examples of 要不 used ...4 KB (637 words) - 09:40, 12 April 2019
- ... You don't have time tonight? What about tomorrow evening? Asking "Where" with 呢 (ne) You'll occasionally hear someone seemingly using 呢 (ne) out ...5 KB (746 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... (e.g. 喜欢 (xǐhuan), 想 (xiǎng), 明白 (míngbai)), as is the case with the next examples. These verbs are relatively limited. Subj. + 不太 + Verb Examples ...3 KB (509 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... 么 mean "not very" you need to use it with an ''adjective''. Using it with a verb will give it "Not_often"_with_"bu_zenme" the meaning of "not often ...3 KB (508 words) - 03:56, 15 May 2019
- ... 从来 (cónglái) + 不 (bù) When you follow 从来 (cónglái) with 不 (bù), you are expressing that you '''''never''' do something'' (as a habit, or as a rule ...5 KB (793 words) - 04:52, 9 March 2019
- ... can be a verb or an adjective. It's also quite common to follow 从来都 with an additional 是 for emphasis. Examples 他 从来 都 这样 。Tā cónglái dōu ...3 KB (486 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... . 这个 机器 老是 出 问题 。Zhège jīqì lǎoshì chū wèntí.There is always something wrong with this machine. 他 经常 迟到 ,还 老是 找 借口 。Tā jīngcháng chídào, hái lǎoshì ...4 KB (532 words) - 08:26, 17 April 2019
- ... need to add a modifier in the middle, such as 很 (hěn), 特别 (tèbié), Adjectives with "name" and "zheme" 这么 (zhème), 那么 (nàme), etc. 总是 + Adv. + Adj ...3 KB (500 words) - 09:31, 2 April 2019
- ... 吃 ,你 以为 我 很 想 吃 啊 ?Bù chī jiù bù chī, nǐ yǐwéi wǒ hěn xiǎng chī a?I'm fine with not eating. You think I really want to eat? 不 帮 就 不 帮 ,我 又 不 是 只有 你 一 ...4 KB (667 words) - 02:46, 17 December 2020
- ... a disyllabic verb, like 帮助, 准备, 学习 etc. Unlike 白, 白白 can be used with a 地. Structure 白白 + Verb + 了 Examples 明天 不 考 中文, 小王 白白 准备 了 ...5 KB (791 words) - 09:31, 18 January 2021
- ... 联系 过 我。Zìcóng tā gēn wǒ fēnshǒu hòu, tā jiù méiyǒu liánxì guo wǒ.Ever since he broke up with me he hasn't contacted me. 自从 用 手机 付款 后 ,我 很 少 带 现金 出门 ...6 KB (918 words) - 09:16, 18 November 2020
- ... doesn't have any other strengths. Other Usage In the examples above, 就 pairs exclusively with the verb 是. But 就 can also come before other verbs ...5 KB (686 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... stay in strange big city. 与其 一直 互相 伤害 ,我 宁愿 早点 分手。I'd rather break up with sooner him than keep hurting each other. 一样 多 的 钱 ,与其 在 市区 买 一 个 小 房子 ,我 ...5 KB (654 words) - 09:42, 2 December 2020
- ... 向来 不 喜欢 我 跟 你们 一起 出去 玩儿。My parents have always disliked me going out to play with you guys. 我 向来 努力,所以 我 每 一 次 考试 都 得 满分。I have always pushed myself ...2 KB (225 words) - 09:14, 26 November 2013
- ... too difficult. Used with 上 This construction can ... 。Zài shìyè fāngmiàn, wǒ lǎobǎn hěn chénggōng.With regards to career, my boss is very successful ...6 KB (832 words) - 09:47, 9 November 2020
- ... The verb 有 (yǒu) is negated in a special way. Unlike most verbs, it is negated with 没 (méi) instead of 不 (bù). The negative form of 有 (yǒu) then, is 没 ...3 KB (458 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... particle 吗 (ma) is a very simple way to Yes-no questions with "ma" convert simple statements into "yes/no" questions , and beginners will learn ...6 KB (888 words) - 09:15, 2 August 2021
- ... way cheaper. 比起 你 来 ,我 还 差得远 呢。Bǐ qǐ nǐ lái, wǒ hái chà de yuǎn ne.Compared with you, I'm still far from it. 本科生 比起 博士生 来,学位 要 低 很 多 。Běnkē shēng bǐ ...4 KB (586 words) - 07:41, 18 December 2020
- ... . 我 跟 朋友 打赌 ,结果 我 输 了 。Wǒ gēn péngyou dǎdǔ, jiéguǒ wǒ shū le.I made a bet with a friend. I lost in the end. 我 昨天 跟 朋友 去 喝酒 ,结果 喝醉 了 。Wǒ zuótiān gēn ...4 KB (625 words) - 07:04, 11 December 2020
- ... any other questions? In this case, 就要 can be Expressing "about to happen" with "le" replaced by 快要 or 快 . Advanced Pattern 快要 (kuài yào) is ...5 KB (656 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... 是 会员 都 有 折扣 。As long as you have a membership, you can benefit from a discount. 凡是 with 就: 凡是 美国 公民 就 可以 投票 ,这 是 真的 吗 ?As long as you're an American ...3 KB (358 words) - 03:52, 8 February 2022
- ... 才 (cái). This pattern is very similar to Expressing "all the way until" with "zhidao" how 直到 (zhídào) is used to mean "all the way until" , and ...5 KB (705 words) - 02:53, 11 November 2020
- ... be used to attach whole phrases to nouns. In English this is often achieved with "who" or "that." For example, "the man who went to Beijing" or "the ...5 KB (734 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... alone. That's fairly typical. And the truth is that you ''can'' get away with not actively using it for a pretty long time. Eventually you'll get more ...6 KB (990 words) - 08:38, 11 November 2020
- ... (zài) actually has a lot of uses, beyond just Again in the future with "zai" "again," and in this pattern it means something like "and then." 先 ...5 KB (834 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... ,他 和 女朋友 分手了 。Chūguó zhīqián, tā hé nǚpéngyou fēnshǒu le.Before he went abroad, he broke up with his girlfriend. 她 每天 放学 之后 都 要 去 上 钢琴 课 。Tā měi tiān ...5 KB (716 words) - 08:40, 24 April 2019
- ... 容易 In this simpler structure we use 好(不)容易 by itself to express “with great difficulty”. At the end of the sentence particles such as 啊 or 哦 will also ...5 KB (717 words) - 02:18, 29 December 2020
- ... wán shénme de.Having a dog is too much trouble. You need to feed it, give it a bath, play with it, and so on. 数学 、物理 、化学 什么的 ,我 都 不 感兴趣 。Shùxué, wùlǐ ...4 KB (654 words) - 04:49, 9 March 2019
- ... comma or pause, similar to how we use "anyway" in English. It can be used with "不管." Disregarded Situation , 反正 ⋯⋯ Examples 不管 他 去 不 去 ,反正 ...4 KB (636 words) - 04:05, 29 December 2020
- ... 的话 (dehuà) can be put at the end of a phrase Expressing "if" with "ruguo... dehua" to express the meaning of "if." It can be used independently ...4 KB (570 words) - 03:48, 29 December 2020
- ... jìrán bù xǐhuan tā, wèishénme hái xiǎng gēn tā chūqù?Since you don't like him, why would you go out with him? 既然 你 已经 决定 了,为什么 现在 后悔?Jìrán nǐ yǐjīng ...5 KB (685 words) - 07:37, 19 January 2021
- ... view of" and is equivalent to but more formal than Using "dui" with verbs 对⋯⋯来说 . Structure 对 + Person / Group + 而言 ,⋯⋯ Examples 这 ...4 KB (543 words) - 09:36, 14 January 2021
- ... Similar Expressing "Even if…" with "napa" Similar Expressing "Even if…" with "jiushi" Similar "Unless" with "chufei" Similar "Since" and ...4 KB (647 words) - 07:35, 17 December 2020
- ... the question. In this case, 究竟 is similar to Expressing "In the End" with "daodi" 到底 , but a bit more formal. Using 究竟 in Questions Using ...5 KB (760 words) - 03:22, 18 August 2021
- ... instant noodles." Note that this sentence structure is the reverse to the "Let Alone" with "geng buyong shuo" 更不用说 pattern. Examples 别说 一百 ...4 KB (666 words) - 04:23, 18 January 2021
- ... 我 找到 了 !Wǒ zhǎodào le I found it Putting 了 After a Verb with an Object Here is where things start to get slightly more complicated. If the verb ...8 KB (1,185 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... talking about a very specific distance, you'll normally want to pair 离 (lí) with the adjective 近 (jìn) for "close," or 远 (yuǎn) for "far." Place 1 ...5 KB (709 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... 为 我们 提供 这么 多 资源 。Xièxie nǐ wèi wǒmen tígōng zhème duō zīyuán.Thank you for providing us with so many resources. 他 为 公司 的 发展 贡献 了 很多 。Tā wèi gōngsī de ...4 KB (571 words) - 03:08, 9 January 2020
- ... way of adding "-er" to an adjective or a substitute for Basic comparisons with "bi" 比 (bǐ) comparisons . In each case, you're adding "even more" to ...5 KB (691 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... kuài zuò wán.Thanks to your help, I was able to complete it so quickly. Advanced Pattern with 多亏 and 不然 If you want to add in 不然 (bùrán) for an ...5 KB (784 words) - 03:18, 4 January 2021
- ... understanding of a situation. Don't confuse Comparing "kanqilai" and "kanlai" 看来 with 看起来 (kànqilai) , which means "it looks like." 看来 as "It ...5 KB (743 words) - 06:27, 8 April 2022
- ... 没 . This grammar structure is often used in an accusatory context, and when used with other expressions like 干吗 (gànmá) can show annoyance. 又 + 不 / 没 ...4 KB (556 words) - 01:52, 10 November 2020
- ... in English "just one person" or "just one left." It is often paired with 一个 or similar in order to emphasize the small quantity. Used Before the ...5 KB (805 words) - 08:14, 26 November 2018
- ... "jiu" Similar Expressing "then" with "jiu" Similar "If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…" Similar Conditions with "yao" and "jiu" Used for ...5 KB (652 words) - 09:06, 1 December 2020
- ... grammar structure can be used to express the same meaning as "If…, then…" with "ruguo…, jiu…" 如果⋯⋯就 However, 要⋯⋯就⋯⋯ is more intense and resolute ...3 KB (554 words) - 06:38, 27 December 2021
- ... 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 了 ...2 KB (269 words) - 03:44, 25 May 2016
- ... "be going to" meaning. You'll use this when you are discussing your plans with someone. Structure The idea behind this usage of 要 (yào) is that ...5 KB (727 words) - 08:58, 21 April 2021
- ... ASGNXI27 已经 (yǐjīng) to mean "already" in Chinese, and it is followed with a 了 了 (le) . However, sometimes, that feeling of "already" can also be ...4 KB (540 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... into English as "more and more," which is similar to Expressing "more and more" with "yuelaiyue" 越来越 (yuèláiyuè) . 他 越 跑 越 快 。"faster and faster ...5 KB (839 words) - 08:55, 2 December 2020
- ... "Not Until" This use of 才 is quite similar to the Expressing lateness with "cai" 才 used to express lateness . The two sort of blend together ...5 KB (757 words) - 04:25, 26 November 2020
- ... result complement s (e.g. 完, 好, etc.), it is a very common structure with direction complement s in written Chinese. Some examples: 站 了 起来Zhàn le ...5 KB (783 words) - 04:02, 18 January 2021
- ... affirmative-negative question s. Another way to use 是 (shì) is to Tag questions with "ma" use it as a tag question . You can add “是吗?” (shì ma ...5 KB (823 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... , add a subject and a verb, and create all kinds of questions with the following structure: Subj. + Verb + Option A + 还是 + Option B ? Examples ...5 KB (667 words) - 09:43, 14 March 2019
- Grammar Box In the same way you can tag questions with ma tag questions with 吗 (ma) , tag questions can also be formed using 不 (bù). This is ...3 KB (491 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... remember when using 没有 (méiyǒu) is that '''了 (le) is not normally used with 没有 (méiyǒu)'''. 了 了 (le) marks completed actions, while 没有 (méiyǒu) is ...4 KB (567 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... 会 (huì) Sentences Structure 会 (huì) sentences are Standard negation with "bu" negated with 不 (bù) , which is inserted in front of 会 (huì ...4 KB (520 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... permission. It's often translated as "can," but in order to not get it confused with other words, it's best to think of it as "may" to emphasize the ...3 KB (492 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... mǎi yī gè shǒujī ma?Is it possible to buy a cell phone with one thousand RMB? Other Usages From these examples we can see such circumstances ...5 KB (804 words) - 09:24, 20 April 2021
- ... ?Shéi zài lóushàng?Who is upstairs? 我 和 朋友 在 酒吧。Wǒ hé péngyou zài jiǔbā.I'm with a friend at a bar. 你们 明天 在 北京 吗?Nǐmen míngtiān zài Běijīng ma?Are ...3 KB (474 words) - 09:24, 20 April 2021
- ... See also Expressing close possession Modifying nouns with adjective + "de" Modifying nouns with phrase + "de" Sources and further ...3 KB (414 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... 上课 的 时候 不要 玩 手机!Shàngkè de shíhou bùyào wán shǒujī In class don't play with your phone 不要 很 晚 睡觉! Bùyào hěn wǎn shuìjiào.Don't go to bed too late ...3 KB (386 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... would like to buy a big apartment. Negate 想 (xiǎng) with 不 (bù) No surprises here: Standard negation with "bu" use 不 (bù) to negate 想 (xiǎng ...4 KB (525 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... 写。Zhège Hànzì hěn nán xiě.This character is very difficult to write. 难 (nán) with Sense Verbs 难 (nán) can also be attached to "sense verbs" (e.g ...3 KB (515 words) - 07:59, 10 April 2019
- ... Similar After a specific time Similar Before and after with "zhiqian" and "zhihou" Similar Comparing "yihou" "houlai" Similar Sequencing ...4 KB (612 words) - 07:18, 22 April 2019
- Grammar Box As well as talking about the Expressing "before" in general with "yiqian" past in general , you can use 以前 (yǐqián) to talk about ...4 KB (575 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... 太 好 吧。 grammar point ASGDHC1H Similar Suggestions with ba Similar Conceding with "ba" Similar Verb reduplication Similar Softening the ...3 KB (414 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... 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 "all right ...4 KB (661 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... 又 帅。 grammar point ASGPFUM2 Rel char 又 Similar Simultaneous tasks with "yibian" Similar Expressing "Not Only… But Also" Similar "Both ...4 KB (555 words) - 01:54, 10 November 2020
- ... something using the phrase "a little too." For example, if you are getting lunch with a friend who wants to be seated outside, you might say, "It is a ...4 KB (612 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... big? How busy? How cold?'' Ask questions like these regarding the degree of an adjective with 多 (duō). This is just one of the many uses of this word ...3 KB (518 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... weekend they go to the park. See also Expressing "every time" with "mei" and "dou" Measure words for counting Measure words for verbs ...4 KB (574 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... In recent years, however, it's become quite popular to also use -死了 (sǐ le) with positive adjectives: 哇,可爱 死了 !Literally, "cute to death"Wā, kě'ài sǐ ...5 KB (743 words) - 08:59, 28 November 2020
- ... 还是 + Verb Phrase + 吧 吧 is often placed after this structure, Softening speech with "ba" as it's a suggestion . Examples 还是 明天 去 吧 。Háishì ...4 KB (539 words) - 07:55, 26 November 2018
- ... 人 都 一边 上班, 一边 玩 手机 。Hěn duō rén dōu yībiān shàngbān, yībiān wán shǒujī.Many people play with their cell phones while working. 她 常常 一边 做饭,一边 带 孩子 。Tā ...4 KB (669 words) - 08:20, 4 March 2019
- ... more time. 我 想 多 陪陪 家人 。Wǒ xiǎng duō péipei jiārén.I want to spend more time with my family. 感冒 的 时候 要 多 喝 水 。Gǎnmào de shíhou yào duō hē shuǐ.Drink ...4 KB (611 words) - 17:24, 6 December 2018
- ... to state ''what'' something looks ''like'', you'll also need to follow 看起来 with 像 (xiàng), and then the noun phrase. Structure Subj. + 看起来 + 像 ...4 KB (548 words) - 09:59, 10 November 2020
- ... ) by Itself to Explain Causes A common way to explain causes in Chinese is with 因为 (yīnwèi). This is equivalent to "because" in English. Usually 因为 ...7 KB (1,024 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... " there, but it is required in Chinese. Be aware that 可是 can be used interchangeably with 但是 for the "but" part. Also note that 还是 can be used after 但 ...5 KB (709 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... When used in the positive sense, it is more natural to follow 什么 (shénme) with 都 (dōu) rather than 也 (yě) to express "everything." 我 觉得 这里 的 ...6 KB (855 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... on the Expressing "every" with "mei" basic 每……都…… pattern ... "suoyou" Similar Events in quick succession with "yi... jiu..." Basic Grammar 每 ...4 KB (645 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... 好 是 好 ,就是 太 贵 了 。 grammar point ASGT9Y8P Similar "Not… But Rather…" with "er shi" Rel char 但是 Rel char 就是 Structure Sentence Patterns ...4 KB (617 words) - 01:10, 3 March 2021
- ... . Something very important to note is that 后来 can only be used with two events '''that have already occurred'''. Structure Past Event 1 ,后来 ...4 KB (586 words) - 09:49, 17 April 2019
- ... 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 say "in addition..." in English. ⋯⋯ ,还有 ...4 KB (634 words) - 02:37, 17 December 2020
- Grammar Box 要么 (yàome) is used for offering a pair of choices with a hardline "either/or" feel: ''these are the two choices. Choose one.'' (It can ...4 KB (621 words) - 07:00, 11 December 2020
- ... English speakers often like to connect sentences together with "so..." and also try to do this in Chinese with the word 所以 (suǒyǐ). In reality, they ...4 KB (559 words) - 07:41, 4 March 2019
- ... 甚至 often uses 也 or 都 to add further emphasis, and Expressing "even" with "lian" and "dou" 连 (lián) sometimes directly follows 甚至 for further ...5 KB (727 words) - 07:21, 29 December 2020
- ... like 但是 which comes ''before'' the subject ) Also 反而 can appear in one sentence with 但是. Rather than ''replacing'' it, 反而 can work ''with'' 但是 to add ...6 KB (900 words) - 06:46, 11 December 2020
- ... yào xiǎoxīn nǐ de qiánbāo.I've reminded you again and again that you need to be careful with your wallet when you travel abroad. 我 再三 劝 你 不 要 这样 做,你 ...4 KB (598 words) - 02:28, 29 December 2020
- ... 啊 (+ 什么的)⋯⋯ The list can be followed by Ending a Non-Exhaustive List with "shenme de" 什么的 , but is not generally followed by Non-exhaustive lists ...4 KB (668 words) - 02:37, 29 December 2020
- ... Expressing "not only… but also" Similar "Except" and "in addition" with "chule… yiwai" Similar "Using "budan... geng" to express "not only ...5 KB (717 words) - 08:45, 3 November 2020
- ... char 那么 Rel char 这么 Similar Basic comparisons with "yiyang" Similar Comparing Used for Comparing POS Verbs Translation like ...4 KB (555 words) - 10:08, 18 January 2021
- ... xiǎopéngyou de péibàn, ér wàngjì le shēnghuó de bù yúkuài.Because her children are with her, Mom can forget the unpleasantness of life. 他 因为 熬夜 而 ...4 KB (565 words) - 10:10, 23 December 2020
- ... xiǎng péi nǐ yīqǐ qù, bùguò yào děngdào zhōumò.I really would like to go with you, but you would need to wait until the weekend. For more on 倒 , be ...5 KB (701 words) - 06:44, 17 December 2020
- ... separable verb s. Structure Verb + 什么 + Obj. Examples This usage is best illustrated with examples: 离 什么 婚 !你们 结婚 才 三 个 月 。Lí shénme ...4 KB (620 words) - 08:17, 23 November 2020
- ... jǐnguǎn) means "although," and is a little stronger than Expressing "although" with "suiran" and "danshi" 虽然 , perhaps more like "despite" or "even ...4 KB (544 words) - 03:10, 17 December 2020
- ... nǐ qù Běijīng, wǒ jiù méiyǒu yìjiàn.As long as your mother agrees with you going to Beijing, I have no issue with it. 只要 不 堵车, 我们 就 能 准时 到 。 Zhǐyào ...4 KB (608 words) - 03:48, 8 February 2022
- ... 在 国外 。Tā nìngkě hé nǚpéngyǒu fēnshǒu, yě yào liú zài guówài.He would rather break up with his girlfriend just to stay abroad. 她 宁可 花 一半 的 工资 租 房子 ,也 ...4 KB (635 words) - 02:45, 18 January 2021
- ... ?Chinese people don't even know much about it, let alone foreigners. 何况 is often used with 尚且, a formal way of saying 还. 更 can be added to 何况 to add ...5 KB (788 words) - 02:07, 7 April 2021
- ... , then '''another thing happens''' immediately afterwards. You mark the two events with 一 (yī) and 就 (jiù). Used as "As Soon As" Structure ...5 KB (681 words) - 04:53, 9 March 2019
- ... effect before the cause Sources and further reading Books Source Home With Kids1 (家有儿女1) 32 Source New Practical Chinese Reader ...5 KB (714 words) - 09:30, 17 December 2020
- ... to doing something. Used before the Subject 几乎 is often used together with words that mean " all ," such as 每 , 所有 , or 全 . It can ...4 KB (538 words) - 07:48, 19 January 2021
- ... more formal. Both are placed after listing a series of items (generally with a list that exceeds two items). Structure The basic structure is ...4 KB (690 words) - 08:41, 17 April 2019
- ... translation would be "it's a good thing that...." It is often followed with 不然 , which precedes the bad thing that ''could have'' happened if not ...4 KB (614 words) - 08:49, 24 April 2019
- ... "dengdeng" Ending a Non-Exhaustive List with "shenme de" Listing Things with "a" Sources and further reading Books Source ...4 KB (599 words) - 09:30, 24 June 2019
- ... hěn yǒu tiǎozhàn de.This job of his still has a lot of challenges. Similar Pattern with 这种 and 这类 As 个 is a measure word it can be replaced by ...4 KB (549 words) - 09:41, 18 January 2021
- ... In that case, you can use 一定要 or 非要. Most time 非要 appears with a self-willed emotional color while一定要 is just a expression of "absolutely wanting " or ...4 KB (515 words) - 10:58, 25 May 2018
- ... Wǒ suīrán hé tā tǎolùn le, dàn wǒmen bìng méiyǒu zhǎodào wèntí.Although I've discussed it with him, we haven't found the problem at all. 我 并 不 知道 你 昨 ...5 KB (694 words) - 09:15, 17 December 2020
- ... 水 都 给 污染 了。Zhèlǐ de shuǐ dōu gěi wūrǎn le.The water here is all polluted. Using 给 with 被 When using 给 in the passive voice, you can also use it ...4 KB (572 words) - 02:01, 7 April 2021
- ... ) potential complement 看得懂/看不懂 我学过汉字,所以我看得懂这个中文菜单。 他给我发得邮件我看不懂。 Appearance with "kanqilai" 看起来 换了女朋友以后,他看起来比以前更快乐了。 想 (趋向) 想起来 我想起来了,我把钥匙 ...6 KB (170 words) - 04:09, 25 April 2017
- Stub The content of this article needs to be merged with this article: Again in the past with "you" 又 indicates 动作重复发生 Structure ...2 KB (219 words) - 03:42, 28 May 2014
- ... to use the common character 的 (de) is to spice up your noun s with adjective s. By using 的 (de), we can connect sassy adjectives to otherwise ...5 KB (713 words) - 09:49, 2 April 2019
- ... qù ba, nǐ zǒngshì bù tīnghuà; bù dài nǐ qù ba, nǐ yīgèrén kěndìng wúliáo.If I take you with me, you will be naughty like always. If I don't take you ...4 KB (706 words) - 17:21, 6 December 2018
- ... ,他 的 孩子 都 不 在 身边 。Tā qùshì shí, tā de háizi dōu bù zài shēnbiān.His children weren't with him when he passed away. 我们 公司 成立 时 只有 三 个 人 。Wǒmen gōngsī ...4 KB (541 words) - 13:21, 22 March 2021
- ... , the "judgment" indicated by 算 can be made more reluctant by following 算 immediately with a 是. 他 算 天才 。Tā suàn tiāncái.He is considered a genius. 他 ...5 KB (796 words) - 07:27, 22 April 2019
- ... 帮忙 。Zhè jiàn shì kǒngpà děi nǐ bāngmáng.I'm afraid we're going to need your help with this matter. 这样 做 恐怕 不太 合适 。Zhèyàng zuò kǒngpà bù tài héshì.I'm ...4 KB (661 words) - 08:57, 17 December 2020
- ... the same verb again. Structure In the pattern below, 又, together with a repeating verb, indicates that the speaker did something repeatedly (and ...4 KB (663 words) - 09:37, 14 January 2021
- ... This is the common one used in everyday speech. Structure Adding 往 (wǎng) with a location or place word indicates the direction of an action ...4 KB (591 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... you don't hear it a lot. See also Negative commands with "bie" Auxiliary verb "yao" and its multiple meanings Negative commands ...3 KB (498 words) - 07:37, 22 April 2019
- ... also Expressing "should" with "yinggai" Expressing "had better" with "haishi" Expressing "must" with "dei" Sources and further ...3 KB (501 words) - 01:02, 18 December 2019
- ... put before a time or a duration of time, it needs to be followed with 就 (jiù). This shows that something (usually referring to the past) has happened ...4 KB (600 words) - 08:43, 24 April 2019
- ... in relation to the event and is not merely objectively stating the facts, as with 已经⋯⋯了. The two options can actually also be combined in the pattern ...4 KB (634 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... 人 已经 死 了 。Gēn tā yīqǐ qù de lìngwài liǎng gè rén yǐjīng sǐ le.The other two people who went with him already died. 她 打算 在 北京 待 五 天 。三 天 出去 玩 ,另外 两天 去 ...4 KB (632 words) - 08:02, 22 April 2019
- ... is late. The word 才 (cái) often teams up with 直到, and serves to Expressing lateness with "cai" emphasize the lateness aspect . Affirmative Form ...4 KB (682 words) - 08:43, 24 April 2019
- ... . See also Expressing "all" with "suoyou" Emphasizing quantity with "dou" Indicating the whole with "quan" Sources and further ...2 KB (196 words) - 06:59, 29 March 2018
- ... 。. See also Expressing "and" with "he" Expressing "in addition" with "haiyou" Combining verbs with "bing" Sources and further ...2 KB (144 words) - 08:10, 13 March 2019
- ... Structure Subj. + 为 + Goal + 而 + Efforts Made Sometimes, 为 can be replaced with 为了 , which is less formal. To make the pattern negative, simply ...3 KB (521 words) - 07:10, 11 December 2020
- ... the first part of the sentence will set up a situation. Then the second part, with 就 (jiù) leading the way, indicates what should be done as a result ...3 KB (489 words) - 09:08, 8 June 2021
- ... "zai" "again" in the future 再 and the Expressing "then" with "jiu" 就 for expressing "then" . But somehow this pattern does not easily come to ...5 KB (740 words) - 03:21, 17 December 2020
- ... how to talk to girls. Topic First Starting a "how to" question with the Topic-comment sentences topic at the beginning of the question is ...4 KB (552 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... 那么. See also The "zui" superlative Expressing "excessively" with "tai" Sources and further reading Books Source Short ...4 KB (608 words) - 07:55, 14 May 2019
- ... yě bù) or 一点(儿)都不 (yīdiǎnr dōu bù) to express "not at all adjective ." Used with Adjectives The phrases 一点(儿)也不 and 一点(儿)都不 can both be used to ...4 KB (653 words) - 07:13, 29 November 2018
- ... point ASG3ROPY Rel char 像 Similar Appearance with "kanqilai" Similar Expressing "as if" with "sihu" Used for Observing POS Verbs ...3 KB (425 words) - 03:48, 11 November 2020
- Grammar Box One easy way to give two options is to precede each one with 或者 (huòzhě). Structure 或者 A ,或者 B The options A and B are generally ...4 KB (637 words) - 13:39, 2 December 2020
- ... 被 for that. See also "Due to…" with "youyu" Adding emphasis with "jiushi" Sources and further reading Books Source ...3 KB (519 words) - 05:46, 6 December 2020
- ... "no matter," and is generally used in the first part of the sentence. As with many other constructions, 都 and 也 can be used in the second part of the ...4 KB (659 words) - 08:13, 17 December 2020
- ... ? Note that 难道 can only be used for rhetorical questions which could be answered with yes or no, and generally end with 吗. 难道 我 应该 给 你 多少 钱 ?Not a 吗 ...4 KB (648 words) - 09:04, 17 December 2020
- ... have a child together, after all. So don't fight when you're with the child. Sources and further reading Books Source Boya Chinese ...5 KB (764 words) - 09:17, 14 January 2021
- ... "yes/no question" particle 吗 (ma) you learned back in the day, but with a rather different function. It can be used when the speaker feels what he ...3 KB (526 words) - 03:23, 16 December 2020
- ... gōngzuò chàbuduō zuò wán le.Today's work is almost done. 差不多 (chàbuduō) with a Quantity or Time Phrase After 差不多 (chàbuduō) you can also add a ...7 KB (1,047 words) - 08:09, 20 July 2021
- ... 说 什么 了? grammar point ASGQ1KOY Rel char 刚 Similar "Just" with "gang" Similar Comparing "gang" and "gangcai" Used for Expressing time ...3 KB (519 words) - 10:00, 2 April 2019
- ... In Chinese, "just" can be expressed with 刚 (gāng) or 刚刚 (gānggāng). ... . 刚刚 (gānggāng) is used the same way, with the same meaning. Subj. + 刚 + Verb or ...4 KB (572 words) - 04:45, 9 March 2019
- ... bad for a while. See also "Always" with "zongshi" "Since the beginning" with "yixiang" Comparing "yizhi" and "yixiang" Sources ...4 KB (543 words) - 09:20, 2 April 2019
- ... Structure 千万 usually starts the imperative sentence or phrase, and it is usually paired with 要, 不能, 别 or similar types of words. You can use 千万 ...5 KB (679 words) - 09:22, 18 January 2021
- ... 不 or 没(有). Also, when 来着 is used in a question, it can only be used with 什么, 谁, and 哪儿. Sentence + 来着 Examples 昨天 有 人 来 找 你 来着 。There was ...3 KB (397 words) - 03:47, 21 November 2017
- ... what would happen after a certain condition is met. Usually it is used with 就. This grammar pattern expresses that "once" one thing happens, "then ...4 KB (677 words) - 04:35, 18 December 2020
- ... 交往。 我 老婆 习惯 安静、自然 的 乡村 生活,我 则 习惯 喧闹 繁忙 的 大 城市 生活。 Here are the same sentences with 而. 南方 人 喜欢 吃 甜 的 东西,而 北方 人 则 喜欢 吃 咸 的 东西。 美国 人 比较 开放,他们 喜欢 认 ...2 KB (217 words) - 07:21, 15 May 2018
- ... &tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0887276792 →buy Home With Kids1 (家有儿女1) (p.33) http://www.amazon.cn/%E5%AE ...2 KB (258 words) - 02:56, 25 May 2016
- Grammar Box You may know how to make negative commands with "bie" negative commands with "bie," but what if someone is already doing it? The ...4 KB (637 words) - 08:58, 21 April 2021
- ... 权利。 他 这样 做,无非 为了 争取 更 多 的 权利。 “Wufei" with noun Structure 无非 + 是 + Noun Phrase The use of "是" here is not optional. Examples 他 无 ...3 KB (304 words) - 04:10, 25 April 2017
- ... China, I'll be your tour guide. See also Expressing "with" with "gen" Verbs preceded by "gei" Using "dui" Expressing "for ...4 KB (596 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... " in the first part of the sentence (''before'' 要看 / 得看) and then end up with what "it depends on" (''after'' 要看 / 得看). Unknown Outcome + 要看 / 得看 ...4 KB (654 words) - 07:56, 14 May 2019
- ... duō péi háizi, zhèyàng háizi huì gèng kuàilè.Parents should spend more time with their children. This will make the children happier. 你 要 多 说 ,这 ...4 KB (659 words) - 03:14, 17 December 2020
- ... 主意。Qíngkuàng jǐnjí, wǒmen bùdébù mǎshàng xiǎng ge zhǔyi.It's an emergency situation. We must come up with something fast. 因为 生病 的 关系,他 不得不 放弃 这 次 旅行 ...3 KB (492 words) - 09:16, 14 January 2021
- ... his thoughts before making a comment on it. Unlike Expressing the self-evident with "ma" the sentence-final 嘛 pattern you may know, the following ...3 KB (462 words) - 09:33, 14 January 2021
- ... warm-hearted. See also Expressing "it seems" with "haoxiang" Appearance with "kanqilai" Sources and further reading Books ...2 KB (179 words) - 03:58, 4 April 2018
- ... Similar Expressing "over and over again" with "zaisan" Similar Expressing "all along" with "yizhi" POS Adverbs Translation again and ...1 KB (132 words) - 02:56, 29 March 2018
- ... 我 很是 不 舒服 。 This matter made me very uncomfortable. Used with Psychological Verbs Structure Subj. + 很是 + Adj. Examples 我 老板 很是 ...3 KB (312 words) - 03:08, 15 May 2018
- ... was already married. So she immediately broke up with him. 于是 Used with 就 于是 is often used with 就 to emphasize that the actions or events that ...6 KB (917 words) - 07:46, 14 January 2021
- ... sample sentences are super common in everyday life, so it's a good idea to get familiar with them. 你 最近 怎么样 ?Nǐ zuìjìn zěnmeyàng ? How have you been ...3 KB (481 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... bù yě See Also Again in the future with "zai" Expressing "never again" with "zai ye bu" Sources and further reading Books ...999 bytes (128 words) - 15:07, 14 January 2021
- ... 我 要 吃饭 。 grammar point ASGXVEAR Similar "Would like to" with xiang Similar Auxiliary verb "hui" for "will" Similar Auxiliary verb "yao ...4 KB (575 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... to use 以前 (yǐqián) is to start the sentence with it. This is like starting off a sentence in English with "before..." or "in the past..." 以前 + Subj ...3 KB (519 words) - 04:14, 19 October 2017
- ... xiǎng gēn wǒmen yīqǐ qù dǎqiú ma? After we get off work, would you like to go play ball with us? 老板 来 了 以后 ,大家 都 不 说话 了。 Lǎobǎn lái le yǐhòu, dàjiā ...4 KB (623 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... 走路 的时候 不要 玩手机。 Zǒulù de shíhou bùyào wán shǒujī.Don't play with your phone while walking. See also Before a specific time In the future in ...4 KB (581 words) - 08:58, 21 April 2021
- ... 了 (le) is placed after the verb (to indicate that Expressing completion with "le" the action is completed ), followed by the duration. This is how ...5 KB (692 words) - 08:00, 4 March 2019
- ... Usage of 还在 Often the auxiliary verb 在 (zài) will appear with 还 (hái), as it is natural to talk about ''continuous'' actions that are ...5 KB (814 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... Structure Just as you can use 多 to talk about Doing something more with "duo" doing something more , you can use 少 to talk about doing something ...4 KB (606 words) - 07:31, 10 May 2021
- ... wǒ jiā ba, kěyǐ shěng diǎn qián. Zàishuō, háizi men yě kěyǐ yīqǐ wán.Stay with me. You can save some money. Besides, the kids can play together. 我 不 ...5 KB (690 words) - 01:35, 12 July 2021
- ... an activity that is ongoing. Ongoing Duration with Simple Verbs Expressing Expressing duration with "le" ''how long'' you did something in the ...5 KB (734 words) - 08:01, 4 March 2019
- ... "suiran" and "danshi" Similar Two words for "but" Similar Expressing "however" with "ran'er" Basic Grammar 不过 B1 ⋯⋯ ,不过 ⋯⋯ 他 的 汉语 口语 不 ...4 KB (565 words) - 04:47, 9 March 2019
- ... I always do it like this. It's no problem. Incorrect Usage 一向 cannot be used with verbs involving changes or actions. In this case, "All along ...5 KB (706 words) - 09:32, 14 January 2021
- ... can be used in this way. 你 忙 什么 忙 ?Nǐ máng shénme máng?What are you busy with? 你 紧张 什么 紧张 ?Nǐ jǐnzhāng shénme jǐnzhāng? 你 紧张 什么 ?Nǐ jǐnzhāng shénme ...4 KB (665 words) - 10:13, 23 December 2020
- ... , 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 often used in this abstract way ...4 KB (645 words) - 07:21, 29 December 2020
- ... I'm in the process of moving, and every day I have many things to deal with. When used to express "among," 当中 is a little like "Within (it/them)" as ...4 KB (586 words) - 07:03, 11 December 2020
- ... Similar Using "jiang" as a formal "ba" Similar Wanting to do something with yao Similar In the future in general Used for Referring to the ...4 KB (535 words) - 09:37, 17 December 2020
- ... .The company is preparing to send someone to the clients so as to be able to better communicate with them. 我国 提倡 垃圾 分类,以便 回收 再利用。Wǒguó tíchàng lājī ...4 KB (599 words) - 10:06, 23 December 2020
- ... " Similar Expressing "as a result" with "jieguo" Similar Cause and effect with "yinwei" and "suoyi" Translation therefore Structure ...4 KB (614 words) - 09:46, 14 January 2021
- ... to protect them too. See also Expressing Simultaneous Actions with "yimian" Sources and further reading Books Source Modern ...5 KB (841 words) - 09:00, 22 April 2019
- ... 补习班。 鉴于 上周 的 恐怖 袭击 事件,当地 政府 采取 了 特殊 的 安保 措施。 See also "Due to…" with "youyu" Stating the Effect before the Cause Explaining results ...1 KB (131 words) - 04:03, 25 April 2017
- ... are not the ''only'' options in English. (Ah, you gotta love the endless variety of the English language ) With a Noun 中国化、美国化、个性化、数字化、城市化、两 ...5 KB (830 words) - 09:33, 17 December 2020
- ... (只是 / 就是 / 才 +) Noun + 而已 You may also see it used in combination with other words like 仅仅 , 只 , 就 , 才 and so on. Examples 一 杯 咖啡 ...4 KB (643 words) - 09:19, 14 January 2021
- ... usually does not use 的. It is often paired with 都 or 也. 任何 + Noun + 都 / ... good person. Any thoughts you have you can discuss with him. 我 先 走 了 ,有 任何 需要 ...4 KB (542 words) - 00:20, 14 April 2023
- ... 吵架 了。Kàn tā de yàngzi, shǎobuliǎo shì gēn nǚpéngyǒu chǎojià le.Look at him. He must have argued with his girlfriend. 这么 闷热 ,少不了 是 要 下 暴雨 。Zhème mēnrè ...4 KB (572 words) - 07:45, 14 January 2021
- ... cong" Using "dao" to mean "to go to" Expressing distance with "li" Sources and further reading Books Source HSK Standard ...4 KB (675 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... 个 天 bàn gè tiānhalf a day 半 个 年 bàn gè niánhalf a year With a Number 天 (tiān) and 年 (nián) aren't the ''only'' words that take this alternate ...5 KB (832 words) - 09:08, 10 April 2019
- ... the examples below are somewhat idiomatic and can also easily be confused with a direct translation of "now" in Chinese, so they get special treatment ...3 KB (412 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... gēn nǐ zài yīqǐ.I only want to be with you. See Also "Just" with "jiu" Sources and further reading Books Source Integrated ...3 KB (408 words) - 09:35, 2 April 2019
- ... has been too busy lately, so I had no choice but to cancel my trip with my friend. Category:B2 grammar points HSK HSK4 Basic Grammar 只好 B2 只 ...3 KB (521 words) - 09:27, 14 January 2021
- ... Usually 互相 (hùxiāng) is used with two-syllable words, and for one ... each other Don't use 互相 (hùxiāng) with single-syllable verbs. If you really have to ...3 KB (470 words) - 09:21, 12 April 2019
- ... .He has always liked joking around, so don't take it personally. 本来 (běnlái) with 就 (jiù) to Express "Duh " 本来 (běnlái) is used to stress that ...6 KB (926 words) - 07:41, 19 January 2021
- ... 专业 在于 你 的 兴趣 。. See also Expressing "it depends" with "kan" Sources and further reading Books Source HSK Standard Course 4下 ...2 KB (139 words) - 07:53, 13 March 2019
- ... and the "与……有关的" (yǔ... yǒuguān de) structure, which is formal. Informal Pattern with 跟 or 和 The more casual form uses 跟 or 和. Use this in your ...4 KB (669 words) - 02:50, 17 December 2020
- ... do not correspond to one particular part of speech. Print Structure with HSK A1 Comparisons of Similar Grammar Points What's the difference ...812 bytes (124 words) - 08:13, 11 August 2019
- ... pretty neatly into one part of speech category. Print POS HSK with CEFR HSK1 Grammatical Structures These are grammatical structures that do ...985 bytes (150 words) - 08:38, 11 August 2019
- ... do not correspond to one particular part of speech. Print Structure with HSK A2 Comparisons of Similar Grammar Points What's the difference ...804 bytes (122 words) - 08:14, 11 August 2019
- ... do not correspond to one particular part of speech. Print Structure with HSK B1 Comparisons of Similar Grammar Points What's the difference ...805 bytes (122 words) - 08:16, 11 August 2019
- ... do not correspond to one particular part of speech. Print Structure with HSK B2 Comparisons of Similar Grammar Points What's the difference ...812 bytes (123 words) - 08:18, 11 August 2019
- ... do not correspond to one particular part of speech. Print Structure with HSK C1 Comparisons of Similar Grammar Points What's the difference ...797 bytes (122 words) - 08:07, 11 August 2019
- ... pretty neatly into one part of speech category. Print POS HSK with CEFR HSK2 Grammatical Structures These are grammatical structures that do ...970 bytes (148 words) - 02:56, 26 August 2019
- ... pretty neatly into one part of speech category. Print POS HSK with CEFR HSK3 Grammatical Structures These are grammatical structures that do ...969 bytes (148 words) - 02:57, 26 August 2019
- ... pretty neatly into one part of speech category. Print POS HSK with CEFR HSK4 Grammatical Structures These are grammatical structures that do ...916 bytes (139 words) - 08:56, 11 August 2019
- ... pretty neatly into one part of speech category. Print POS HSK with CEFR HSK5 Grammatical Structures These are grammatical structures that do ...925 bytes (140 words) - 09:21, 11 August 2019
- ... pretty neatly into one part of speech category. Print POS HSK with CEFR HSK6 Grammatical Structures These are grammatical structures that do ...937 bytes (142 words) - 09:21, 11 August 2019
- ... The eighth 第 九dì-jiǔ The ninth 第 十dì-shí The tenth Full Pattern with Measure Words You can also add in a measure word and a noun to make ...7 KB (1,069 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... 一下 你 看 一下 。 grammar point ASGWCESP Similar Verb reduplication with yi Similar Verb reduplication Used for Expressing duration Used for ...4 KB (573 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... 开车,不 可以 玩 手机。Nǐ zhèngzài kāichē, bù kěyǐ wán shǒujī.You're driving right now; you can't play with your cell phone. 你 给 我 打 电话 的时候,我 正在 跟 朋友 打 游戏 。Nǐ ...4 KB (591 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... "to obtain" or "to receive" when dealing with positive aspects, or "to suffer" when dealing with negative aspects. This explanation may be more ...5 KB (783 words) - 06:16, 29 December 2020
- ... passed the test. See also Emphasizing the doer of an action with "you" Stating the effect before the cause Sources and Further Reading ...4 KB (594 words) - 03:58, 29 December 2020
- ... 是 你 啊 。 grammar point ASGTKXFR Similar Expressing "originally" with "benlai" Similar Expressing "no wonder" Similar Comparing "benlai" and ...4 KB (567 words) - 04:52, 9 March 2019
- ... yǒu le jìnyībù de fāzhǎn.After traveling together, our friendship developed further. 进一步 with 又, 再, 才能, 并 The adverbs 又, 再, 才能, and 并 also can ...4 KB (628 words) - 02:47, 18 December 2020
- ... 量 多 陪 陪 孩子。 Fùmǔ yīnggāi jǐnliàng duō péipei háizi.Parents should spend as much time as possible with their children. 我们 要 尽量 避免 问 这 种 问题,有的 客户 会 感觉 ...4 KB (612 words) - 09:41, 14 January 2021
- ... 真的 相信 他? 莫非 他 真的 要 去 丛林 探险? See also Rhetorical Questions with "nandao" Sources and further reading Books 现代汉语八百词 (p.389 ...2 KB (244 words) - 09:00, 10 November 2020
- ... 很轻松似的 就 做 好 了。 See also Basic comparisons with "yiyang" Sources and Further Reading Books Home With Kids1 (家有儿女1) (p.13) http ...2 KB (270 words) - 04:09, 15 May 2018
- ... give it a try first. I will teach you when the time comes. Commonly used expressions with 到时候 Examples 到时候 见。See you then. 到时候 看 吧 ...2 KB (326 words) - 04:05, 25 April 2017
- ... ,干得好!不愧是 我们 老王 家 的 人! Sources and further reading Books Home With Kids1 (家有儿女1) (p.338) http://www.amazon.cn/%E5%AE%B6%E6%9C%89%E5 ...2 KB (193 words) - 08:55, 31 May 2016
- ... a clause explaining the outcome, and then explaining the reasons with "一来...二来..." Make sure to keep in mind that these should be reasons, aims or ...2 KB (211 words) - 09:08, 8 March 2016
- ... 人, 校, 市, 省, 国, 周, 月, 年, 次, etc. 公司, 组织, 季度, 学期 are also commonly used with 本. 本 + Noun Examples 本 人 。 běn. . 顾客至上 是 本 公司 的 经营 理念。 běn. . 本 ...1 KB (191 words) - 03:48, 24 May 2017
- ... is a suffix, it can be added to the end of words, similar to Making words in "-ize" words with "hua" 化 Pay attention to the words that can be used ...1 KB (173 words) - 04:06, 25 April 2017
- ... a verb as the main element of its predicate is called a sentence with a verbal predicate. This type of sentence is extremely common. Details on ...538 bytes (93 words) - 07:04, 15 June 2017
- ... before we came here . 他 问了 经理 了, 经理 说 行。He did ask the manager, and he said yes. Object with a number and measure word 当宾语前面有数量短语修饰时,“了”一般都在紧跟在动 ...6 KB (698 words) - 04:10, 25 April 2017
- ... Structure for 岁 (suì) Structure The structure for telling someone's age with 岁 (suì) is: Subj. + Number + 岁 This is equivalent to someone ...3 KB (478 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... . Used as "Quickly" and "Naturally" 一下子 (yīxiàzi), followed with 就 (jiù), usually implies that things happened very quickly, naturally, and ...4 KB (629 words) - 08:36, 24 April 2019
- ... Box In Chinese the word for "enough" is 够 (gòu). It also combines with other words and most often comes before verb s and adjective s, but ...5 KB (700 words) - 04:50, 9 March 2019
- REDIRECT Expressing "along with…" with "suizhe"54 bytes (6 words) - 07:43, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "with regards to" with "zhiyu"55 bytes (7 words) - 07:50, 3 November 2016
- ... Chinese, this is a good leader phrase to know. (Later on you will learn more about what's going on with this 以 .) 北京 现在 特别 冷 ,多 带 几 件 衣服 ,以防万一 ...4 KB (675 words) - 03:12, 17 December 2020
- ... 这个 意见。Bāokuò lǎobǎn zài nèi, dàjiā dōu bù tóngyì zhè ge yìjiàn.Including the boss, everyone disagrees with this opinion. 现在 我们 线上 销售 非常 好,包括 今天 在内 ,营 ...4 KB (544 words) - 09:31, 14 January 2021
- ... professional through monthly trainings. See also Expressing "after" with "jingguo" Using "lai" to connect two verb phrases Sources ...4 KB (565 words) - 07:39, 13 March 2019
- ... Used for Referring to past experiences Similar Expressing "through" with "tongguo" POS Verbs Translation pass through Translation pass ...3 KB (500 words) - 07:24, 22 April 2019
- ... year's output is twice as much as last year's. Expressing "More" with Multiples This pattern involves an adjective, one of the most common being ...5 KB (717 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- REDIRECT Expressing "with" with "gen"42 bytes (5 words) - 04:10, 25 October 2017
- ... you're about to say is entirely expected. It's kind of like starting a sentence with "just as we thought" or "just as we expected," but it's just one ...2 KB (277 words) - 01:40, 10 May 2018
- ... 人 都 有 自己 的 爱好 。. See also Expressing "therefore" with "yinci" Sources and further reading Books Category: C1 grammar points ...1 KB (76 words) - 07:12, 29 March 2018
- ... 好 朋友 总是 会 陪伴 彼此 。Hǎo péngyou zǒng shì huì péibàn bǐcǐ.Good friends always spend time with each other. 你们 是 夫妻 ,怎么 一点 也 不 信任 彼此 ?Nǐmen shì fūqī, zěnme ...5 KB (704 words) - 09:38, 14 January 2021
- ... Examples You can see that in some of the sentences below dealing with ideas and other abstract nouns, a translation like "originate from" may be ...3 KB (456 words) - 07:25, 22 April 2019
- ... however" adverb "que" A softer "but" with "buguo" Expressing "on the contrary" with "fan'er" Sources and further reading Books ...2 KB (249 words) - 13:54, 24 November 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "compared with" using "gen"52 bytes (6 words) - 03:21, 20 August 2018
- REDIRECT Sentences with Verbs in a Series46 bytes (7 words) - 08:38, 28 February 2011
- REDIRECT Yes - no questions with ma40 bytes (7 words) - 09:13, 10 August 2011
- REDIRECT Yes-no questions with ma38 bytes (5 words) - 09:08, 24 January 2012
- ... ASG04ZCI Similar Negation of "you" Similar Expressing possession with "you" POS Verbs Subprop Verbs Translation is Translation ...3 KB (462 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- REDIRECT Questions with "ne"32 bytes (4 words) - 16:53, 21 January 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing experiences with "guo"47 bytes (5 words) - 09:03, 10 September 2012
- REDIRECT Special verbs with "hen"38 bytes (5 words) - 02:48, 17 August 2011
- ... gōngzuò.He's really dumb. There is no way I can work with him. See also Negation of "you" Expressing ability or possibility Sources ...3 KB (536 words) - 08:16, 10 April 2019
- REDIRECT Expressing completion with "le" POS Particles63 bytes (7 words) - 05:52, 15 June 2012
- REDIRECT Modifying nouns with adjective + "de"51 bytes (6 words) - 06:17, 4 September 2014
- REDIRECT Cause and effect with "yinwei" and "suoyi"56 bytes (8 words) - 01:45, 4 March 2016
- REDIRECT Cause and effect with "yinwei" and "suoyi"56 bytes (8 words) - 01:45, 4 March 2016
- ... the middle between the two. In the very beginning you can get away with using Measure_word_%22ge%22 个 (gè) for everything, but pretty soon you're ...3 KB (446 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- REDIRECT Expressing "again" in the past with "you"55 bytes (8 words) - 06:33, 28 November 2016
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "yiyang"45 bytes (5 words) - 09:16, 23 November 2011
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "yiyang"45 bytes (5 words) - 03:06, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Change of state with "le"39 bytes (6 words) - 09:49, 26 August 2011
- REDIRECT "From… to…" with "cong… dao…"51 bytes (6 words) - 06:08, 15 August 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "either ... or ..." with "yaome"57 bytes (6 words) - 11:30, 10 October 2011
- ... ) can be used at the end of a noun phrase, which is often modified with 最 (zuì), meaning "the most." Subj. + 是 + Noun Phrase + 之一 Noun Phrase + 之 ...4 KB (595 words) - 08:01, 22 April 2019
- ... 学生 占 三 分 之 一 。 grammar point ASG84RE9 Rel char 之 Used for Expressing quantity Similar Expressing "multiples" with "bei" POS Numbers4 KB (650 words) - 08:40, 24 April 2019
- REDIRECT Emphasis with "jiushi"35 bytes (4 words) - 04:56, 4 December 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "not… but…" with "er shi"53 bytes (7 words) - 08:09, 25 May 2018
- ... grammar point ASG18JOA Similar Easy to do something Similar Expressing purpose with "weile" Similar "lai" used to connect two verb phrases ...4 KB (611 words) - 08:39, 16 December 2020
- REDIRECT Reference:Home With Kids1 (家有儿女1)55 bytes (5 words) - 08:15, 7 June 2012
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- REDIRECT Challenging a Verb with ''shenme"47 bytes (6 words) - 02:28, 16 July 2012
- REDIRECT Suggestions with "ba"35 bytes (4 words) - 07:40, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Wanting to do something with "yao"48 bytes (7 words) - 02:24, 11 August 2014
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- REDIRECT Expressing "excessively" with "tai"49 bytes (5 words) - 07:56, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Offering choices with "haishi"44 bytes (5 words) - 07:59, 6 September 2012
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- REDIRECT Modifying nouns with adjective + "de"51 bytes (6 words) - 08:18, 6 September 2012
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- ... 件 事 。Wǒ míngtiān jiàn tā, zhènghǎo kěyǐ wènwen tā zhè jiàn shì.I'm going to meet with him tomorrow. I can just ask him about this matter. 我们 正好 也 要 去 ...3 KB (524 words) - 04:46, 9 March 2019
- REDIRECT Negative commands with "bie"42 bytes (5 words) - 08:54, 6 September 2012
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- REDIRECT "Would like to" with "xiang"42 bytes (6 words) - 09:46, 6 September 2012
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- ... jīngcháng chèn wǒ bù zài jiā de shíhou, wán wǒ de diànnǎo.My little sister often plays with my computer when I am not at home. 小偷 一定 是 趁 我 不 注 ...3 KB (502 words) - 09:40, 14 January 2021
- REDIRECT Expressing "already" with "dou"44 bytes (5 words) - 09:40, 28 June 2017
- REDIRECT "In addition" with "zaishuo"42 bytes (5 words) - 09:08, 18 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "in addition" with "haiyou"52 bytes (6 words) - 06:51, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "how about" with "yaobu"49 bytes (6 words) - 05:14, 25 August 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "before" and "after" with "zhiqian" and "zhihou"73 bytes (9 words) - 02:16, 21 September 2018
- REDIRECT Expressing "ever since" with "yilai"50 bytes (6 words) - 03:30, 6 November 2017
- REDIRECT Sequencing past events with "houlai"50 bytes (6 words) - 07:20, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing the self-evident with "ma"51 bytes (6 words) - 07:26, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT "Except" and "in addition" with "chule… yiwai"62 bytes (8 words) - 07:42, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Cause and effect with "yinwei" and "suoyi"56 bytes (8 words) - 07:50, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Conceding a point with "shi"42 bytes (6 words) - 07:52, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "all" with "shenme dou"48 bytes (6 words) - 07:56, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "even" with "lian" and "dou"53 bytes (7 words) - 07:59, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "every" with "mei" and "dou"53 bytes (7 words) - 08:47, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "everyone" with "shei"47 bytes (5 words) - 08:53, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "more and more" with "yue… yue…"61 bytes (8 words) - 08:59, 20 September 2012
- ... bù chéngshí, gāncuì bùyào hé tā zuò péngyou le.This person is not honest. Just don't be friends with him. 这里 没 什么 好玩 的 ,我们 干脆 回家 吧。Zhèlǐ méi shénme ...3 KB (511 words) - 09:51, 14 January 2021
- REDIRECT Challenging an adjective with "shenme"52 bytes (6 words) - 09:12, 29 October 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing difficulty with "hao (bu) rongyi"58 bytes (7 words) - 09:28, 29 October 2012
- REDIRECT "Since the beginning" with "yixiang"50 bytes (6 words) - 09:40, 29 October 2012
- REDIRECT "Both… and…" with "ji...you"46 bytes (6 words) - 07:44, 25 February 2013
- ... 责 是 日常 行政 工作 兼 人事 招聘。 See Also Simultaneous tasks with "yibian" Sources and further reading Dictionaries 现代汉语词典(第5版) (pp ...1 KB (159 words) - 08:49, 18 May 2016
- ... , 偏偏 can also express a meaning similar to 仅仅 or 只有 , with an air of dissatisfaction. Structure The structure is pretty simple. First, a ...3 KB (436 words) - 09:48, 23 July 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "could it be possible that" with "mofei"65 bytes (9 words) - 09:49, 28 March 2013
- REDIRECT Adding emphasis with "fei....buke"48 bytes (6 words) - 03:02, 21 June 2013
- REDIRECT Adding emphasis with "fei....buke"48 bytes (6 words) - 01:43, 29 March 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "at the same time" with "jian"55 bytes (8 words) - 01:45, 29 March 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "when the time comes" with "dao shihou"64 bytes (9 words) - 01:34, 2 April 2013
- REDIRECT Adding Emphasis with "fei...buke"47 bytes (6 words) - 03:04, 8 April 2013
- ... that 足足 adds emphasis to what you are saying, so you should always use it with a number. Some more commonly used verbs are 有 and 等. 足足 + Verb Verb + 足 ...1 KB (139 words) - 04:10, 25 April 2017
- ... at the grammar pattern 不屑. Normally, you may think of 屑 as having to do with bits of something, like 木屑, 铁屑 etc. It also means "to believe something ...1 KB (148 words) - 05:49, 26 November 2013
- ... 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 or verb phrases. Structure ...2 KB (139 words) - 07:49, 14 February 2017
- ... the place of any 的. Pay attention to the kinds of words it can be paired with. Sources and Further Reading Books 卓越汉语-公司实战篇 (p. 199 ...1 KB (168 words) - 02:17, 10 May 2016
- ... it's been completed so soon. See also Expressing "as expected" with "guoran" Sources and further reading Books Source HSK ...2 KB (280 words) - 04:52, 9 March 2019
- ... 想到 最 浪漫 的 事 莫过于 跟 你 一起 白头到老。The most romantic thing I can imagine is getting old together with you. 对 父母 来说 最 大 的 安慰 莫过于 孩子 能 开始 独立 生活 了。 To parents ...2 KB (232 words) - 04:08, 25 April 2017
- REDIRECT Rhetorical questions with "nandao"48 bytes (5 words) - 05:26, 6 May 2013
- REDIRECT Emphasizing the doer of an action with "you"58 bytes (9 words) - 05:31, 6 May 2013
- REDIRECT Adding emphasis with "fei....buke"47 bytes (6 words) - 10:53, 25 May 2018
- ... 全民 做主。 See also Emphasizing the doer of an action with "you" Sources and further reading NEEDS SOURCES Category: C1 grammar points ...1 KB (96 words) - 07:17, 18 September 2018
- ... of it 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 ...1 KB (128 words) - 09:28, 6 March 2019
- REDIRECT Expressing "rather than..." with "yuqi... buru"61 bytes (7 words) - 10:56, 21 November 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing Purpose with "haorang"47 bytes (5 words) - 08:51, 14 June 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing purpose with "hao"43 bytes (5 words) - 08:30, 14 November 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing location with "zai...shang/xia/li"59 bytes (8 words) - 07:19, 18 June 2013
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- REDIRECT "Because" with "er" indicating effect51 bytes (6 words) - 07:30, 27 June 2013
- REDIRECT "Because" with "er" indicating effect51 bytes (6 words) - 09:31, 18 July 2013
- REDIRECT Adding emphasis with "jiushi"43 bytes (5 words) - 07:39, 1 July 2013
- REDIRECT Doing something over and over with "zaisan"57 bytes (8 words) - 09:13, 1 July 2013
- REDIRECT "To be worth" doing with "zhide"46 bytes (7 words) - 02:43, 3 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "if… then…" with "yaoshi"53 bytes (6 words) - 04:24, 14 February 2018
- ... , we need to be very clear: 有的是 is '''not''' the same as "Some" with "youde" 有的 (meaning "some") + 是. As a single phrase, 有的是 indicates that ...3 KB (542 words) - 09:47, 14 January 2021
- REDIRECT Comparing specifically with "xiang"49 bytes (5 words) - 06:51, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing future with "jiang"44 bytes (5 words) - 06:55, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "after all" with "bijing"50 bytes (6 words) - 06:57, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "in the end" with "daodi"50 bytes (7 words) - 06:59, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "in the end" with "jiujing"52 bytes (7 words) - 07:00, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Ending a non-exhaustive list with "shenme de"59 bytes (8 words) - 07:01, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing fractions with "fenzhi"48 bytes (5 words) - 07:02, 11 July 2013
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- REDIRECT "Along with…" using "suizhe"44 bytes (5 words) - 07:06, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT "With regards to" as "zhiyu"42 bytes (6 words) - 07:07, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Limiting scope with "jiu"39 bytes (5 words) - 07:08, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Challenging a verb with ''shenme"47 bytes (6 words) - 07:09, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT "Hard to avoid" with "nanmian"44 bytes (6 words) - 07:11, 11 July 2013
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- REDIRECT Expressing simultaneous actions with "yimian"59 bytes (6 words) - 02:04, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing various aspects with "yi fangmian"59 bytes (7 words) - 02:04, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing contrariness with "dao"48 bytes (5 words) - 05:21, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT "Ever since" with "zicong"40 bytes (5 words) - 06:35, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT "Not… but rather…" with "er shi"50 bytes (7 words) - 06:36, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "on the contrary" with "fan'er"56 bytes (7 words) - 14:06, 24 November 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "even if…" with "jishi"50 bytes (6 words) - 06:41, 16 July 2013
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- REDIRECT Marking a topic with "de hua"43 bytes (7 words) - 06:44, 16 July 2013
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- REDIRECT Challenging a verb with "shenme"46 bytes (6 words) - 09:41, 22 July 2013
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- REDIRECT "Had better" with "haishi"40 bytes (5 words) - 06:26, 5 September 2013
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- REDIRECT Negative commands with "buyao"44 bytes (5 words) - 03:13, 14 July 2015
- REDIRECT About to happen with "le"39 bytes (6 words) - 06:35, 20 February 2014
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- REDIRECT "Always" with "zongshi"37 bytes (4 words) - 09:04, 14 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "every time" with "mei" and "dou"58 bytes (8 words) - 07:58, 15 February 2016
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- REDIRECT Expressing "from… to…" with "cong… dao…"62 bytes (7 words) - 10:14, 15 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "would like to" with "xiang"53 bytes (7 words) - 03:31, 16 February 2016
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- REDIRECT Expressing "over and over again" with "zaisan"60 bytes (8 words) - 09:52, 24 February 2016
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- REDIRECT Comparisons with "biqi"37 bytes (4 words) - 04:04, 29 June 2017
- ... 一)个 + Noun Phrase Examples This pattern is informal, so it would be strange to use it with rather formal adjectives. 很是喜欢 很是得意 很是期待 很是兴奋 ...594 bytes (73 words) - 03:49, 7 July 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "either... or..." with "yaome"55 bytes (6 words) - 09:02, 15 August 2016
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- ... nǐ qù kàn diànyǐng de.If I didn't have something urgent to do, I would go to the movies with you. 要不是 你 这么 忙,我们 早就 见面 了。Yàobùshì nǐ zhème máng, wǒmen ...3 KB (514 words) - 09:22, 14 January 2021
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