Difference between revisions of "Using "dui" with verbs"
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When using 对 (duì) as a preposition, it is used to indicate "to" or "towards" an Obj. or target. As with all prepositions, some care should be taken when using this particle, as usage of 对 doesn't always totally "make sense" or correspond to English at all. | When using 对 (duì) as a preposition, it is used to indicate "to" or "towards" an Obj. or target. As with all prepositions, some care should be taken when using this particle, as usage of 对 doesn't always totally "make sense" or correspond to English at all. | ||
| − | == Basic | + | == Basic usage == |
| − | + | === Structure === | |
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Note that you shouldn't be plugging in just any old verb here. Certain verbs are often used with 对, and some even '''''need''''' 对 if you want to add an Obj. (like 感兴趣, explained below). | Note that you shouldn't be plugging in just any old verb here. Certain verbs are often used with 对, and some even '''''need''''' 对 if you want to add an Obj. (like 感兴趣, explained below). | ||
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* 他 <em>对</em> <strong>我</strong> 笑。<span class="pinyin">Tā <em>duì</em> <strong>wǒ</strong> xiào.</span><span class="trans">He laughs at me.</span> | * 他 <em>对</em> <strong>我</strong> 笑。<span class="pinyin">Tā <em>duì</em> <strong>wǒ</strong> xiào.</span><span class="trans">He laughs at me.</span> | ||
| − | * | + | *小狗 在 <em>对</em> <strong>西安</strong> 。<span class="pinyin">Wǒ <em>duì</em> <strong>Xī'ān</strong> bù shúxī.</span><span class="trans">I am not familiar with Xi'an.</span> |
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*抽烟 <em>对</em> <strong>健康</strong> 有害。<span class="pinyin">Chōuyān <em>duì</em> <strong>jiànkāng</strong> yǒuhài.</span><span class="trans">Smoking is bad for your health.</span> | *抽烟 <em>对</em> <strong>健康</strong> 有害。<span class="pinyin">Chōuyān <em>duì</em> <strong>jiànkāng</strong> yǒuhài.</span><span class="trans">Smoking is bad for your health.</span> | ||
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| − | 对 is also used in such structures as: 对...感兴趣 ("to be interested in...") as well as | + | 对 is also used in such structures as: 对...感兴趣 ("to be interested in...") as well as 对···负责（”be responsible for things / person“） |
== 对⋯⋯感兴趣 == | == 对⋯⋯感兴趣 == | ||
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In English we say "to be interested '''in''' something." In Chinese, the pattern is: | In English we say "to be interested '''in''' something." In Chinese, the pattern is: | ||
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| − | == | + | == 对⋯⋯负责 == |
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| − | 对 + <strong> | + | 对 + <strong>things / pereson</strong> + 过敏 |
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| + | === Examples === | ||
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| − | * 你 <em>对</em> <strong> | + | *你 应该 <em>对</em> <strong>这 件 事</strong> 负责。<span class="pinyin">Nǐ yīnggāi <em>duì</em> <strong>zhè jiàn shì</strong> fùzé.</span><span class="trans">You should be responsible for this matter.</span> |
| − | * | + | *他 不 想 <em>对</em> <strong>他 的 家庭</strong> 负责。<span class="pinyin">Tā bù xiǎng <em>duì</em><strong>tā de jiātíng</strong> fùzé.</span><span class="trans">He doesn't want to be responsible for his family.</span> |
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{{Translation|to}} | {{Translation|to}} | ||
{{Translation|towards}} | {{Translation|towards}} | ||
| − | {{Basic Grammar|对|B1|对 + Noun⋯⋯| | + | {{Basic Grammar|对|B1|对 + Noun⋯⋯| <em>对</em> 。|grammar point|ASG8ICO9}} |
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When using 对 (duì) as a preposition, it is used to indicate "to" or "towards" an Obj. or target. As with all prepositions, some care should be taken when using this particle, as usage of 对 doesn't always totally "make sense" or correspond to English at all.
Contents
Basic usage
Structure
对 + Obj. + Verb Phrase
Note that you shouldn't be plugging in just any old verb here. Certain verbs are often used with 对, and some even need 对 if you want to add an Obj. (like 感兴趣, explained below).
Examples
- 他 对 我 笑。He laughs at me.
- 小狗 在 对 西安 。I am not familiar with Xi'an.
- 抽烟 对 健康 有害。Smoking is bad for your health.
对 is also used in such structures as: 对...感兴趣 ("to be interested in...") as well as 对···负责（”be responsible for things / person“）
对⋯⋯感兴趣
Structure
In English we say "to be interested in something." In Chinese, the pattern is:
对 + Obj. + 感兴趣
Examples
- 我 对 书法 感 兴趣。I am interested in calligraphy.
- 谁 对 英语 很 感兴趣？Who is interested in English?
- 你 好像 对 她 不太 感兴趣。You don't seem very interested in her.
对⋯⋯负责
Structure
对 + things / pereson + 过敏
Examples
- 你 应该 对 这 件 事 负责。You should be responsible for this matter.
- 他 不 想 对 他 的 家庭 负责。He doesn't want to be responsible for his family.
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (3rd ed) (p. 153) →buy
- Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1 (p. 151) →buy
- Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide (pp. 84, 88) →buy
- Boya Chinese Elementary Starter 1 (博雅汉语初经起步篇) (pp. 198) →buy
- Chinese Grammar - Broken down into 100 items - Basic and Intermediate Levels (汉语语法百项讲练 - 初中级) (pp. 313) →buy
- 卓越汉语－公司实战篇 (pp. 11-2, 134) →buy
