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Adjectives

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Adjectival complement "de budeliao"	Adj. + 得不得了	爸爸 气 得 不得了，你 要 倒霉 啦。
Adjectival complement "de hen"	Adj. + 得 很	这个 题目 简单 得 很 。
Adjectives with "-ji le"	Adj. + 极了	这个 主意 好 极了 。
Challenging an adjective with "shenme"	Adj. + 什么？	你急 什么 急，还 早 着 呢。
Expressing "a bit too"	Adj. + 了 + (一) 点儿	那个 地方 离 我家 远 了 点儿 。
Expressing "not very" with "bu zenme"	不怎么 + Adj.	这里 的 菜 他 不怎么 好吃 ！
Indicating the whole with "quan"	全 + Noun	我们 全 家 都 去 旅游 了。
Negative adjectives with "-si le"	Adj. + 死了	我 今天 累 死了 。
Reduplication of adjectives	Adj. + Adj.	你 应该 慢慢 地 走。
Saying "a lot" with "youdeshi"	Subj. + 有的是 + Noun	川菜 上海 有的是。

Adverbs

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Advanced usages of the contrary "dao"	Subject + Verb + 得 + 倒 + Adjective	你 说 得 倒 容易，那 你来！
Advanced uses of "dou"	Subj. + 都 + Predicate	我都能闻见面包的香味。
Advanced uses of "hai"	Subj. + 还 + Predicate + 呢	还 好朋友 呢 ，天天 说 我 坏话 。
Advanced uses of "zong"	总 + Verb Phrase	咱们 总 得 想 个 办法 啊。总 不 能 让 他 一个人 去 吧？
An additional step with "jin yi bu"	Subj. + 进一步 + Verb	我们 准备 进一步 扩大 中国 市场。
Approximations with "chabuduo"	Subj. + 差不多	我们 的 中文 水平 差不多。
Assessing situations with "kanlai"	看来 + Judgment to the Situation；在 + Person + 看来	看来他不来了，都这么晚了。
Coincidence with "zhenghao"	Subj. + 正好 + Verb Phrase	他 正好 问 了 我 想 问 的 问题 。
Continuation with "hai"	Subj. + 还 + Verb Phrase / Adj.	你 还在 看 书 ？
Declaring the only option with "zhihao"	只好 + Verb Phrase	上 个 周末 下雨 了 ，我们 只好 待 在 家。
Emphasis with "jiushi"	就是 + Verb	我 父母 就是 不 让 我 一个人 去 。
Emphasizing negation with "you"	又 + 不 / 没 + Verb	又 没 下雨 ，带 伞 干吗 ？
Emphasizing quantity with "dou"	大家 / 很多人 + 都⋯⋯	很 多 地方 都 有 wifi。
Emphasizing with "henshi"	Subj. + 很是 + Adj.	这样做 很是 必要 。
Emphatic adverb "ke"	可 + Adj. (+ 了)	这 件 事情 对 他 造成 的 影响 可 大 了 。
Expressing "about to" with "jiuyao"	还有 + Time Period + 就要 + Verb Phrase + 了	还有 五 天 就要 放假 了 。
Expressing actions in progress with "zai"	(正) 在 + Verb	我们 正在 吃饭。
Expressing "after all" with "bijing"	毕竟	别 怪 他 了 ， 毕竟 他 还 小 。
Expressing "a full" with "zuzu"	足足 + Verb	姚明 身高 足足 有 2.26米。
Expressing "again and again" with "yizai"	Subj. + 一再 + Verb	我 一再 跟 你 说 ，出门在外 要 小心 。
Expressing "again" in the future with "zai"	再 + Verb	我 下 次 再 来。
Expressing "again" in the past with "you"	又 + Verb + 了	你 又 迟到 了 。
Expressing a last chance with "zaibu... jiu..."	再不…… 就……	再不 抢 就 没 了 。
Expressing "all along" with "yizhi"	Subj. + 一直 + Predicate	我 一直 在 现在 的 公司 工作。
Expressing "all along" with "yuanlai"	Subj. + 原来 + Predicate	原来 昨天 那个 人 是 你 啊 。
Expressing "all at once" with "yixiazi"	Subj. + 一下子 + Verb + 了	天气 一下子 变 冷 了 。
Expressing "all" with "fanshi"	凡是 + Noun 都 / 就 / 一律 + Predicate	凡是 不 听话 的 孩子 都 没有 糖 吃 。
Expressing "almost" using "chadian"	Subj. + 差点 + Predicate	我 今天 差点儿 迟到 了 。
Expressing "almost" using "chadian mei"	Subj. + 差点没 + Verb	路 这么 滑，我 差点没 摔倒。
Expressing "already" with "dou"	都 + Time + 了	都 九点 了 ，快点 起床 ！
Expressing "already" with "yijing"	已经⋯⋯了	他 已经 走 了 。
Expressing "always previously" with "xianglai"	Subject + 向来（都） + Verb/Verb Phrase	我 向来 努力，所以 我 每 一 次 考试 都 获得 满分。
Expressing "always" with "conglai"	从来 + 都 (是) + Predicate	我 从来 都 是 一个人，已经 习惯了。
Expressing "always" with "zongshi"	总是 + Verb	他 总是 迟到。
Expressing "and also" with "hai"	还 + Verb	她 有 一个 弟弟，还 有 一个 妹妹。
Expressing "anyway" with "fanzheng"	反正	随便 你 信 不 信 ， 反正 我 不 信 。
Expressing "as a result" with "jieguo"	Reason / Condition ，结果 + Result	他 没 好好 复习 ，结果 没 通过 考试。
Expressing "as expected" with "guoran"	果然 + Predicate	第一名 果然 是 她 ！我 就 知道 。
Expressing "as if" with "sihu"	Subj. + 似乎 ⋯⋯	你 说 得 似乎 很 有道理 。
Expressing "as much as possible" with "jinliang"	尽量 + Verb	我 会 尽量 想 办法 帮 你 的。
Expressing concern with "kongpa"	恐怕 + Subj. ⋯⋯	恐怕 今天 做 不 完。
Expressing "contrary to expectations" with "pianpian"	A ,Subject + 偏偏 + B	不 叫 他 去，他 偏偏 要 去。
Expressing difficulty with "hao (bu) rongyi"	好(不)容易	我 好不容易 才 打通 了 银行 的 服务 热线。
Expressing duration of inaction	Duration + 没 + Verb + 了	他 已经 一 个 星期 没 洗澡 了 。
Expressing "each other" with "huxiang"	互相 + Verb Phrase	互相 帮助
Expressing earliness with "jiu"	Subj. + Time + 就 + Verb + 了	我 昨晚 八 点 半 就 睡觉 了 。
Expressing "enough" with "gou"	Subj. + 够 + Predicate (+ 了)	我们 买 了 很 多 菜 ，够 吃 了 。
Expressing "even so" with "zaibu... ye..."	再不…… 也……	再不 也。
Expressing "even" with "shenzhi"	甚至	他们 贡献 出 所有 的 精力 ， 甚至 最 宝贵 的 生命 。
Expressing "feel free" with "jinguan"	尽管 + Verb	有 什么 事 ，尽管 找 我 。
Expressing "finally" with "zhongyu"	Subj. + 终于 + Predicate + 了	你 终于 到 了 。
Expressing "had better" with "haishi"	还是 + Verb	我们 还是 先 吃饭 吧。
Expressing "had better" with "zuihao"	Subj. + 最好 + Predicate	你 最好 先 休息 一下 。
Expressing "have to" with "budebu"	Subj. + 不得不 + Verb	老板 很 讨厌 应酬，但是 她 不得不 去。
Expressing "in the end" with "daodi"	到底	事情 到底 是 办 成 了 。
Expressing "in the end" with "jiujing"	究竟	你 究竟 喜 不 喜欢 我？
Expressing "in this way" with "zheyang"	Condition ，这样 + Result / Purpose	这样 做 不 对 。
Expressing "just" do it with "gancui"	Subj. + 干脆 + Verb Phrase	家里什么都没有，干脆出去吃吧。
Expressing "just" with "gang"	Subj. + 刚 + Verb	他 刚 走。
Expressing lateness with "cai"	Subj. + Time + 才 + Verb	他 二十五 岁 才 上 大学 。
Expressing "nearly" with "jihu"	Subj. + 几乎 + Verb	他 的 头发 几乎 全 白 了 。
Expressing "never again" with "zai ye bu"	Subj. + 再也 + 不 + Verb Phrase + 了	我 再也 不 想 跟 你 说话 了 。
Expressing "no exception" with "yilu"	一律 + Predicate	明天 的 部门 会议 一律 都 要 参加 。
Expressing "nothing but" with "wufei"	无非 + 是 + Verb / Noun	我 无非 是 想 要 一 台 电脑 ！
Expressing "once" with "cengjing"	Subj. + 曾经 + Verb + 过 (+ Obj.)	他 说 他 曾经 做 过 很多 傻事 。
Expressing "one by one" with "yi"	一 + Measure Word + 一 + Measure Word	宝宝 一 天 一 天 在 长大 。
Expressing "only" with "zhi"	只 + Verb	我 只 有 一个 妹妹。
Expressing "originally" with "benlai"	本来⋯⋯	搬家 本来 就 很 麻烦。
Expressing "over and over again" with "zaisan"	再三 + Verb	妈妈 再三 叮嘱 我 ， 要 注意 安全 。
Expressing "simply" with "jianzhi"	简直⋯⋯	她 简直 要 哭 出来 了 。
Expressing "since the beginning" with "yixiang"	一向 + Verb	他 做 事情 一向 踏实 。
Expressing "small quantity" with "jiu"	就 + Subject + Predicate	这 件 事 就 我 一 个 人 知道 。
Expressing "then" with "jiu"	就 + Verb Phrase	我们 现在 有 时间，就 去吧。
Expressing the unexpected with "jingran"	Subj. + 竟然 ⋯⋯	我们 要 出发 的 时候，他 竟然 说 不 去 了 。
Expressing "to make certain" with "qianwan"	千万 + Verb/Verb Phrase	千万 别 泄露 出 去。
Expressing wasted efforts with "bai"	白 + Verb	白 花 了 一 百 块 钱，这 件 衣服 不 能 穿。
Expressing "when the time comes" with "dao shihou"	A, 到时候 + B	现在 不 好好 准备 考试，到时候 又 要 后悔 了。
Expressing "while you're at it" with "shunbian"	Subj. ＋Verb Phrase 1，顺便 + Verb Phrase 2	你 出去 的 时候顺便 帮 我 买 杯 咖啡。
Expressing "why" with "hebi"	Subj. + 何必 + Predicate	都是 一家人 ，你们 何必 这么 客气 ？
Negation of "you" with "mei"	没 + 有	我 没有 钱 。
Negative commands with "bie"	别 + Verb	别走。
Repeated actions in the past with "you"	Subj. + Verb + 了 + 又 + Verb	他 找 了 又 找，还 是 没 找到 他 的 钱 包。
Rhetorical questions with "nandao"	难道⋯⋯？	这 都 是 你 引起 的 ， 难道 你 就 不 内疚 ？
Sequencing with "xian" and "zai"	先⋯⋯ ，再⋯⋯	先 洗 手 ，再 吃饭 。
Simultaneous tasks with "yibian"	一边 + Verb 1 (，) 一边 + Verb 2	不要 一边 说话 ，一边 吃 东西。
Standard negation with "bu"	不 + Verb / Adj.	他们 不 是 坏 孩子。
The "all" adverb "dou"	都 + Verb / Adj.	我们 都 住 在 上海。
The "also" adverb "ye"	也 + Verb / Adj.	昨天 很 冷，今天 也 很 冷。
The opposite of "chabuduo" is "cha hen duo"	Subj. + 差很多	中国 文化 和 西方 文化 差 很 多 。
Using "always" as a complaint with "laoshi"	Subj. + 老 (是 ) + Verb	你 怎么 老是 加班 ？
Using "cai" for small numbers	才 + Number + Measure Word + Noun	这 个 班 才 两 个 学生 。

Adverbs with Adjectives

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Adjectives with "name" and "zheme"	那么 / 这么 + Adj.	你 怎么 那么 忙 ？
Asking about degree with "duo"	Subj. + 多 + Adj. ?	他 多 高？
Basic comparisons with "yiyang"	Noun 1 + 跟 / 和 + Noun 2 + 一样 + Adj.	你 跟 他 一样 高 。
Expressing "a little too" with "you dian"	有点(儿) + Adj.	我 有点 饿 。
Expressing "both A and B" with "you"	又⋯⋯ 又⋯⋯	他 又 高 又 帅。
Expressing distance with "li"	Place 1 + 离 + Place 2 + Adv. + 近 / 远	我 家 离 大学 很 近。
Expressing "even more" with "geng"	更 + Adj.	我 想 找 一个 更 有钱 的 男朋友。
Expressing "not very" with "bu tai"	不太 + Adj.	他 不太 高兴 。我 不太 喜欢。
Expressing "quite" with "ting"	挺 + Adj. + 的	你 男朋友 挺 帅 的 。
Expressing "rather" with "bijiao"	Subj. + 比较 + Adj.	这个 问题 比较 简单 。
Expressing "really" with "zhen"	真 + Adj.	你 女朋友 真 漂亮 。
Intensifying with "duo"	Subj. + 多 + Adj.	多 好！外面 多 舒服！
Moderating positive adjectives with "hai"	还 + Adj.	还 可以。还 好。
Modifying nouns with adjective + "de"	Adj. + 的 + Noun	好喝 的 啤酒 / 可爱 的 宝宝
Modifying nouns with phrase + "de"	Phrase + 的 + Noun	去 北京 的 火车。今天 来 的 人。

Auxiliary Words

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Ending a non-exhaustive list with "shenme de"	Noun 1, Noun 2 + 什么的	明天 去 野餐 ，我们 要 不 要 买 一些 水果 ，零食 什么的 。
Expressing "stuff like that" with "zhileide"	像 ⋯⋯ 之类的 + Category	你 喜欢《星球大战》之类的 电影 吗 ？
Expressing that something has already happened with "laizhe"	Sentence + 来着	刘老师 说 课本 在 桌子 上 来着。
Listing things with "a"	⋯⋯啊，⋯⋯啊	我们 店里 有 水饺 啊，盖浇饭 啊 ⋯⋯

Conjunctions

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
A softer "but" with "buguo"	⋯⋯ ，不过 ⋯⋯	他 的 汉语 口语 不错 ，不过 不 认识 汉字 。
Expressing "and then" with "yushi"	⋯⋯ ，于是 ⋯⋯	他 实在 太 懒 了 ，于是 老板 把 他 辞 了 。
Expressing "and" with "he"	Noun 1 + 和 + Noun 2	我 和 他 都 不 去。
Expressing "and" with "he" (advanced)	Verb 1 + 和 + Verb 2	政府 每年 都 会 维护 和 修理 这些 建筑 。
Expressing "as well as" with "yiji"	Subj. + 何必 + Predicate	A ，B + 以及 + C
Expressing "how about" with "yaobu"	Reason / Situation，要不 + Suggestion + 吧	下雨 了，要不 明天 再 去 吧 。
Expressing "in addition" with "haiyou"	⋯⋯ ，还有 ，⋯⋯	你 需要 吃 药 。还有，要 多 休息 。
Expressing "in addition" with "lingwai"	⋯⋯ ，另外 ，⋯⋯	希望 你 不要 再 迟到 了。另外，你 应该 穿 得 正式 一点 。
Expressing "in addition" with "zaishuo"	⋯⋯ ，再说 ，⋯⋯	这么 晚 ，别 走 了 。再说 ，外面 还 在 下雨 。
Expressing "in short" with "zongzhi"	（⋯⋯ ，）总之 ，⋯⋯	不管 他 的 理由 是 什么 ，总之 ，我 不会 再 相信 他 了 。
Expressing "or" in statements	⋯⋯或者⋯⋯	我 想 去 青岛 或者 南京。
Expressing "then…" with "name"	那么⋯⋯	他 不 听 ，那 我 应该 怎么办 ？
Expressing "with" with "gen"	跟⋯⋯ + Verb	你 要 跟 我 一起 去 吗？
Indicating contrast with "ze"	Clause 1，+ 则 + Clause 2	南方 人 喜欢 吃 甜 的 东西，北方 人 则 喜欢 吃 咸 的 东西。
"In order to avoid" with "yimian"	以免 + Verb Phrase	这儿 有 高压电线，请 不要 靠近，以免 发生 危险。
Offering choices with "haishi"	A + 还是 + B ?	你 要 喝 茶 还是 咖啡 ?
The filler word "neige"	⋯⋯那个⋯⋯	那个⋯⋯你 可以 做 我 的 女 朋友 吗？
Two words for "but"	……，可是 / 但是……	我 喜欢 他，可是/但是 他 不 喜欢 我。
Using "er" to explain contrasting ideas	Sentence 1， + 而 + Sentence 2	以后 后悔 的 人 不 是 我，而 是 你 自己。

Measure Words

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples <ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Nouns

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
After a specific time with "yihou"	Time / Verb + 以后	10点 以后 ，我 不 在 家。
Before a specific time with "yiqian"	Time / Verb + 以前	十 点 以前，我 在 家。
Expressing "among" with "dangzhong"	当中	他们 当中 有 温州 人 ， 有 宁波 人 。
Expressing "before" and "after" with "zhiqian" and "zhihou"	Event + 之前 / 之后 ，⋯⋯	出国 之前 ，他 和 女朋友 分手了 。
Expressing "before" in general with "yiqian"	以前，⋯⋯	以前，我 不 会 说 中文。
Expressing "each other" with "bici"	彼此 + Verb	太 吵 了，我们 都 听不到 对方 在 说 什么。
Expressing "ever since" with "yilai"	Time / Event + 以来 ，⋯⋯	今年 八月 以来 ，这里 一直 没 下 过 雨 。
Expressing "just now" with "gangcai"	刚才 + Verb	你 刚才 说 什么 了？
Expressing "when" using "dang"	当……的时候，……	当 我 见到 他 的 时候 ，我 完全 忘 了 要 问 他 什么 。
Expressing "when" with "de shihou"	⋯⋯的时候	你 不在 的 时候，我 会 想 你。
Expressing "when" with "shi"	Time + 时	考试 时 不要 说话 。
Expressing "within (it/them)" with "qizhong"	其中	有 五 个 人 报名 了 ， 其中 两 个 是 女生 。
Expressing "your side" with "ben"	本 + Noun	是 本 公司 的 商业 模式。
Indicating a characteristic with "xing"	Word + 性	发生 地震 的 可能性 较 大。
In the future in general with "yihou"	以后，⋯⋯	以后，你 不要 问 我。
Name-calling with "zhege"	Noun + 这个 + Category	你 这个 坏蛋，就 没 做 过 一 件 好 事。
Sequencing past events with "houlai"	⋯⋯ ，后来 ⋯⋯	开始 他 不 同意， 但 后来 同意了。

Numbers

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Age with "sui"	Subj. + Number + 岁	我 20 岁 。
Approximating with sequential numbers	Number 1 + Number 2	三 四个 人。一 两 天。
Big numbers in Chinese	Number + 万 / 亿	五 万
Expressing fractions with "fenzhi"	Denominator + 分之 + Numerator	在 我们 班 ，外国 学生 占 三 分 之 一 。
Indicating a number in excess	Number + 多	三 十 多 岁
Measure word "ge"	Number + 个 + Noun	一 个 人 。
Structure of dates	Number + 年 + Number + 月 + Number + 日	今天 是 2011年 11月 11日/号 。
Structure of days of the week	星期 + Number	今天 星期三 。
Structure of numbers	Number + Unit	三 百 五 十 九。
Structure of times (advanced)	Number 1 + 点(钟) + Number 2 + 分	现在 十一点十八分 。

Numbers and Measure Words

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Particles

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Advanced "le" after an object	Verb + Obj. + 了	我 吃 了 早饭 。
Advanced "le" with complements	Subj. + Verb + 了 + Complement	走 了 上去 。
Advanced yes-no questions with "ma"	Confirmation + Question + 吗 ？	你 要 什么 吗 ?
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Aspect particle "zhe"	Verb + 着	我 读 ，你 听 着 。
Change of state with "le"	⋯⋯了	我 25 岁 了。
Conceding with "ba"	⋯⋯吧	那 好 吧。
Expressing "already" with just "le"	Subj. + Verb Phrase + 了	你 应该 问 老师 。我 问 了 。
Expressing close possession without "de"	Pronoun + Noun	我 女朋友
Expressing completion with "le"	Subj. + Verb + 了 + Obj.	我 吃 了 两 个 苹果。
Expressing experiences with "guo"	Verb + 过	我 去 过 中国 。
Expressing "is or is not" with "shifou"	是否 + Verb/Adjective	我 不 知道 如果 那 个 房间 是否 有 足够 空间。
Expressing "not anymore" with "le"	不 / 没(有) + Verb Phrase + 了	我 不 想 吃 了 。
Expressing "now" with "le"	New Situation + 了	吃饭 了！
Expressing possession with "de"	Noun 1 + 的 + Noun 2	我 的 老师
Expressing possession with "zhi"	Noun + 之 + Noun	这些 解决 问题 的 方式 仍然 有 不足 之 处。
Expressing the self-evident with "ma"	Statement + 嘛	大家 有 话 就 说 嘛 。
Expressing "whether or not" with "yufou"	Verb/Adjective + 与否	成功 与否，都 靠 自己。
Marking a topic with "ma"	Statement + 嘛	大家 有 话 就 说 嘛 。
Modal particle "ne"	⋯⋯呢 ?	我 不 要 回家 。还 早 呢 ！
Questions with "ne"	⋯⋯呢 ?	我 很 好。你 呢 ?
Reviewing options with "ba"	Option 1吧 ，⋯⋯ ；Option 2 吧 ，⋯⋯	不 说 吧 ，他 还 会 做 错 ；说 吧，他 肯定 不 高兴 。
Sentence-final interjection "a"	⋯⋯啊	是 啊！谁 啊？
Softening speech with "ba"	⋯⋯吧	这样 不 太 好 吧。
Softening the tone of questions with "ne"	⋯⋯呢？	他 人 在 哪 呢 ？
Structural particle "de"	的 / 得 / 地	红色的车，跑得很快，慢慢地走
Suggestions with "ba"	Command + 吧	我们 走 吧 。
Taiwanese "you"	有 + Verb + 过	我 有 去 过 中国。
Using "de" (modal particle)	⋯⋯的	我 不 会 骗 你 的。
Using "guo" with "le"	Verb + 过 + 了	她 吃 过 了 。

Prepositional Phrase

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples <ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Prepositions

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Basic comparisons with "bi"	Noun 1 + 比 + Noun 2 + Adj.	你 比 我 胖 。
Expressing "about" with "guanyu"	关于 + Obj. ，⋯⋯	关于 中国 历史 ，我 知道 的 不 多 。
Expressing "all the way until" with "zhidao"	直到 + Time / Event ，Subj. + 才 ⋯⋯	直到 十二 点 半 ，我 才 做 完 作业 。
Expressing "along with…" with "suizhe"	随着 A + 的 + Verb， Subj. + Predicate	随着 经济 的 发展，人们 的 生活 越 来 越 好。
Expressing "ever since" with "zicong"	(自)从⋯⋯	自从 来 了 上海 ， 他 就 习惯 了 繁忙 的 生活 。
Expressing "for…" with "eryan"	对 + Person / Group + 而言 ，⋯⋯	对 消费者 而言 ，促销 活动 很 有 吸引力 。
Expressing "for" with "gei"	Subj. + 给 + Recipient + Verb Phrase	妈妈 在 给 孩子 们 做饭 。
Expressing "for" with "wei"	为 + Person + Predicate	为 人民 服务 ！
Expressing "from… to…" with "cong… dao…"	从⋯⋯到⋯⋯	从1 号 到 5 号 我 在 上海。
Expressing "including" with "zainei"	(包括)⋯⋯ 在内 ，⋯⋯	包括 水 电 费 在内 ，我 每 个 月 的 房租 三千 五 。
Expressing "in light of" with "jianyu"	鉴于 + observation, conclusion/suggestion	鉴于 是 紧急 情况，我们 应该 尽快 做出 决定。
Expressing "less than" with "budao"	不到 + Number + Measure Word + Noun	我 女儿 不到 三 岁 。
Expressing "on the basis of" with "ping"	凭⋯⋯	他 凭 自己 的 努力 成功 。
Expressing passive voice with "gei"	Receiver + 给 + The Doer + 给 + Verb Phrase	事情 给 解决 了 吗？
Expressing "towards" with "xiang"	向 + Direction / Person + Verb	你 必须 向 他 道歉！
Expressing "toward" with "wang"	往 + Direction Word	往 + Direction / Place + Verb
Expressing "with regards to" with "zhiyu"	至于 + Topic， Comment	你 先 看 产品 。 至于 价格 ， 我们 再 商量 。
Idiomatic phrases with "zai"	在 + Topic + 上 ，Subj. ⋯⋯	在美国 历史 上 ，最重要 的 总统 是 谁 ？
Limiting scope with "jiu"	就⋯⋯ (来说 / 而言)	就 我 而言 ， 兴趣 最 重要 。
Opportune timing with "chen"	趁 + Situation / Opportunity……	趁 老板 不 在，我们 出去 吃饭 吧。

Sentence patterns

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Adding emphasis with "fei....buke"	Subj. + 非(要) + Verb Phrase (+ 不可)	我 非 学 好 汉语 不可 。
"Could it be that" with "qibushi"	岂不是 + rhetorical question	如果 他 要 来， 岂不是 一 件 好 事？
Expressing "at the same time" with "jian"	Subject + 兼 + Verb + A + 和 + B	这 首 歌 的 主唱 兼 词 作者 就 是 他 。
Expressing "could it be possible that" with "mofei"	Subject + 莫非 + rhetorical question	莫非 你 真的 相信 他？
Expressing "from this" with "youci"	由此 + Verb	人们 滥 用 农药 和 其他 化学 原料，由此 产生 了 一系列 严重 的 食品 安全 问题。
Expressing “must" with "feidei"	非得 + Action + 不可/不行/不成	现在 是 紧急 情况，医生 非得 马上 开 刀 不可。
Expressing "nothing is more...than" with "moguoyu"	Object 1 + 莫过于 + Object 2	美国 最 好 的 大学 莫过于 哈佛大学。
Expressing "rather than..." with "yuqi... buru"	与其 + A，宁可 / 宁愿 / 宁肯）+ B	与其 这样 等着，不如 找点 事 做做。
Expressing "similar to" with "gen... shide"	跟 + Noun/Pronoun/Adjective + 似的	他们 俩 好 得 跟 亲 姐妹 似的。
Expressing "to be worthy of" with "bukuishi"	不愧是（不愧为）+ N	他 不愧是 一名 光荣的 人民 教师。
Expressing who is in charge with "you... zuozhu"	Area of responsibility + 由 + Person(s) + 做主	作为 商店 经理，所有 的 事情 都 由 你 做主，出 了 事情 也 由 你 负责。
Stating two or more reasons with "yilai...erlai"	一来 + Reason 1 ，二来 + Reason 2	一来 是那边 的 宾馆 很 贵，二来 也那边 没有 什么 好看 的 风景。

Sentence Patterns

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Emphasizing a negation with "bing"	Subj. + 并 + 不 + Verb / Adj.	当 金融 分析 人员 并 不是 我 的 梦想。
Expressing "if it were not for" with "yaobushi"	要不是 ⋯⋯ ( 的话 )，⋯⋯	要不是 你们 迟到 的话，我们 早就 到 了。
Expressing "thanks to" with "duokui"	Good Outcome ，多亏 (了) + Lucky Incident	我 没 迟到 ，多亏了 你 开车 送 我 。
Expressing "that's all" with "eryi"	Subj. + (仅仅) + 是 + Obj. + 而已	他 只 是 开 个 玩笑 而已，不 要 当 真。

B1 Core Patterns

<ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples

Basic/Simple Sentence Patterns

<ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples

Comparison Patterns

<ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples

Complex Sentence Patterns

<ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples

Either… or

<ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples

Let alone

<ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples

Not only… but also…

<ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples

Verbs

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Appearance with "kanqilai"	看起来⋯⋯	这 家 餐厅 看起来 不错 。
Basic comparisons with "meiyou"	Noun 1 + 没(有) + Noun 2 + Adj.	你 没有 我 胖 。
Causative verbs	Subj. + 让 / 叫 / 请 / 使 + Person + Predicate	你 为什么 不 让 我 去 ？
Challenging a verb with "shenme"	Verb + 什么 + Obj.	没有 钱 看 什么 电影。
Comparing specifically with "xiang"	Noun 1 + 不像 + Noun 2 + 这么 / 那么 + Adj. / Verb	你 怎么 像 我 妈 一样 啰嗦！
Comparisons with "biqi"	比起 + B (+ 来) ，A ~	比起上海 ，我 老家 的 物价 便宜 多 了。
Comparisons with "buru"	不如⋯⋯	我的 汉语 不如 他的。
Directional verbs "lai" and "qu"	来 / 去 + Place	我 来 上海 一 年 了。
Expressing existence in a place with "zai"	在 + Place	老师 在 上海 。
Expressing existence with "you"	Place + 有 + Obj.	我们 学校 有 很 多 学生。
Expressing "I bet" using "liang"	谅 + Subject + Verb phrase	谅 他 也 不敢！
Expressing "it depends" with "kan"	这 / 那 + 要看 / 得看 + Unclear Situation	这 得 看 你 的 时间 。
Expressing "it seems" with "haoxiang"	好像⋯⋯	他 好像 是 英国 人 。
Expressing "lies in" with "zaiyu"	⋯⋯ 在于 ⋯⋯	我们 服务 的 特色 在于 个性化 。
Expressing "mistakenly think that" with "yiwei"	Subj. + 以为⋯⋯	我 以为 你 不 是 我的 朋友。
Expressing possession with "you"	Subj. + 有 + Obj.	我 有 钱。
Expressing "through" with "jingguo"	经过 + Event / Time ，⋯⋯	经过 自己 的 努力 ，她 考上 了 北京 大学 。
Expressing "through" with "tongguo"	通过 + Agent / Method ，⋯⋯	我们 是 通过 他 的 朋友 找到 他 的 。
Expressing "to come from" with "laizi"	Subj. + 来自 + Place	我 来自 美国。
Making "-ize" and "-ify" verbs with "hua"	Noun / Adj. + 化	KFC 的 中国 本土化 经营 做 得 非常 成功。
Making judgments with "suan"	Subj. + 算 + Adj. + 的	在 我们 公司 ，我 算 年轻 的 。
Polite requests with "qing"	请 + Verb	请 坐 。
Using "lai" as a dummy verb	(让 +) Subj. + 来	让 我 来 吧。
Using "nanguai" as a verb	难怪 + Specific Person / People ……	难怪 他，他还是个孩子呢，什么都不懂。
Using the verb "jiao"	叫 + Name	你 叫 什么 名字 ？
Using the verb "qu"	去 + Place	我 去 学校。
Using the verb "xing"	姓 + Surname	你 姓 什么 ？

Auxiliary verbs

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Auxiliary verb "yao" and its multiple meanings	要 + Noun / 要 + Verb	我 要 一 杯 水。
Expressing ability or possibility with "neng"	能 + Verb	中文 这么 难，你 能 学 好 吗？
Expressing a learned skill with "hui"	会 + Verb	他 会 说 中文 。
Expressing "be going to" with "yao"	Subj. + 要 + Verb (+ 了)	我 要 去 吃饭，你 去 吗？
Expressing "don't need to" with "buyong"	Subj. + 不用 + Verb Phrase	不用 担心 。
Expressing future with "jiang"	Subj. + 将 / 将要 / 将会 + Verb Phrase	比赛 结果 将 在 月底 公布 。
Expressing "must" with "dei"	得 + Verb	我们 得 走 了 。
Expressing permission with "keyi"	可以 + Verb	这里 可以 吸烟 吗?
Expressing "should" with "yinggai"	应该 / 该 + Verb	你 应该 工作。
Expressing "will" with "hui"	会 + Verb	明天 你 会 来 吗？
Expressing "would like to" with "xiang"	想 + Verb	我 想 去。
The use of Taiwanese Mandarin "hui"	Subj. + 会 + Predicate + 吗 ？	你 会 冷 吗 ？

Test

<ul><li>The symbol "[[" was used in a place where it is not useful.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smw-highlighter" data-type" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""4" data-state" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""inline" data-title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""Warning" title" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "]]" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwtticon warning">" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part ""smwttcontent">The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li> <!--br--><li>The part "" of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected." of the query was not understood.Results might not be as expected.</li></ul>

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples

Verb phrases

Grammar Point (English)	Pattern	Examples
Actions in a row	(Verb Phrase 1) + (Verb Phrase 2)	我们 去 咖啡店 喝 咖啡 吧。
Combining verbs with "bing"	Verb Phrase 1 + 并 / 并且 + Verb Phrase 2	我 同意 并且 支持 你 的 决定 。
Doing something less with "shao"	少 + Verb	请 少 放 点 盐 。
Doing something more with "duo"	多 + Verb	多 吃 点 。
Emphasizing the doer of an action with "you"	由 + Person + Verb	这个 项目 由 小李 来 完成 。
Expressing actions in progress (full form)	正在 + Verb + 着 + 呢	我 正在 吃饭 呢 。
Expressing "difficult" with "nan"	难 + Verb	难 做。难 买。
Expressing duration with "le"	Verb + 了 + Duration	他 在 北京 住 了 两 年。
Expressing "hard to avoid" with "nanmian"	(Subj. +) 难免 + Verb Phrase	第 一 次 尝试 ， 难免 失败 。
Expressing "moreover" with "bingqie"	Verb Phrase 1 + 并 / 并且 + Verb Phrase 2	我 同意 并且 支持 你 的 决定 。
Expressing "never" with "conglai"	从来 + 不 / 没(有) + Verb	她 从来 不 喝酒。我 从来 没有 去 过 美国。
Expressing "not often" with "bu zenme"	不怎么 + Verb	我 儿子 不怎么 吃 零食 。
Expressing ongoing duration with double "le"	Verb + 了 + Duration + 了	他 在 北京 住 了 两 年 了。
Expressing something is "not worth doing" with "buxie"	Subject + 不屑(于) + Verb	我 的 同事 是 一位 很 诚实 的 人 ，他 不屑 说谎。
Expressing "to be worth" doing with "zhide"	值得 + Verb	这个 想法 不错 ， 值得 考虑 。
Expressing "together" with "yiqi"	一起 + Verb	我们 一起 去 吧！要 不 要 一起 吃饭？
Expressing "until" with "dao"	Verb + 到 + Time / Event	我 昨天 晚上 工作 到 十二 点 半 。
Facilitating an outcome with "yibian"	以便 + Verb	用 普通话 说 ， 以便 我 能 听懂 。
How to do something with "zenme"	怎么 + Verb ?	怎么 走?
Inability with "mei banfa"	没办法 + Verb	我 没 办法 帮 你。
Indicating location with "zai" before verbs	Subj. + 在 + Place + Verb	我 在 上海 工作。
Indicating negative impact with "haide"	害得 + Verb Phrase	老师 给 的 作业 太 难 了 ， 害得 我 浪费 了 一 个 下午 学习 。
Measure words for verbs	Verb + Number + Measure Word	做 三 次。读 两 遍 。
Negation of past actions with "meiyou"	没有 + Verb	我 没有 去 酒吧。
Negative commands with "buyao"	不要 + Verb	不要 说 英文！
Passive verbs with "shou"	受 + Verb	他 为 人 善良 ， 很 受 尊重 。
Reduplication of verbs	Verb + Verb	你 看看。
Separable verb	Verb-Obj.	我们 见 过 面 。
Special cases of "zai" following verbs	Verb + 在 + Place	我 住 在 北京。放 在 这里。
Special verbs with "hen"	很 + Verb	我 很 喜欢 他。
Using "dao" to mean "to go to"	到 + Place	我 到 上海。
Using "hao" to mean "easy"	好 + Verb	好 做。好 买。
Using "zhe" when "verbing away"	Verb + 着 + Verb + 着 + 就 + Comment + 了	走 着 走 着 ， 他们 到 家 了 。
Verbing briefly with "yixia"	Verb + 一下	你 看 一下 。
Verbs followed by "gei"	Subj. + Verb + 给 + Recipient + Obj.	他 送给 我 一 束 花 。
Verbs preceded by "gei"	Subj. + 给 + Target + Verb + Obj.	现在 不要 给 他 打 电话 。