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== Structure ==
 
== Structure ==
  
The preposition 跟 (gēn) is commonly used to express "with".  
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The preposition 跟 (gēn) is commonly used to express "with." Just remember that the "with" phrase comes ''before the verb''.
  
 
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Using 跟 (gēn) to express "with" is so simple, after studying it briefly, it will always be with you!

Structure

The preposition 跟 (gēn) is commonly used to express "with." Just remember that the "with" phrase comes before the verb.

Subject + 跟 + Person + Verb + Object

Examples

  • 两 个 同事 去 北京。I went with two colleagues to Beijing.
  • 我 朋友 喝 啤酒。I drink beer with my friend.
  • 他 家人 一起 吃饭。I eat with your family members.
  • 不要 我 说话!Don't talk with me!
  • 你 要 我 一起 去 吗?Do you want to go with me?

As in the last sentence, 跟 is often used with 一起.

See also

Sources and further reading

Books