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A clause is the simplest chunk of a sentence expressing a full thought, usually with a [[subject]] and [[predicate]]. Clauses can be [[independent clause|independent]] or [[dependent clause|dependent]], and can be combined to form [[complex sentence]]s. | A clause is the simplest chunk of a sentence expressing a full thought, usually with a [[subject]] and [[predicate]]. Clauses can be [[independent clause|independent]] or [[dependent clause|dependent]], and can be combined to form [[complex sentence]]s. | ||
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- Also known as: 分句 (fēnjù) and 子句 (zǐjù).
A clause is the simplest chunk of a sentence expressing a full thought, usually with a subject and predicate. Clauses can be independent or dependent, and can be combined to form complex sentences.
