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- REDIRECT Expressing "as much as possible" with "jinliang"62 bytes (8 words) - 08:56, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "as long as" with "zhiyao"51 bytes (7 words) - 08:33, 3 November 2016
- Create Translation22 bytes (2 words) - 01:39, 29 March 2018
- Create Translation22 bytes (2 words) - 03:49, 8 February 2022
- The following structures that are used to ask questions in Chinese are organized according to our grammar points by level . CF Category: ...156 bytes (23 words) - 07:44, 31 May 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing permission35 bytes (3 words) - 06:58, 27 June 2013
- AKA 动作状态 (dòngzuò zhuàngtài) Chinese does not use the concept of formal tenses. Instead, it employs what is called " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki ...2 KB (226 words) - 07:09, 20 February 2020
- REDIRECT Aspectual particle32 bytes (3 words) - 17:01, 21 January 2012
- REDIRECT aspectual particle32 bytes (3 words) - 16:33, 21 January 2012
- REDIRECT Aspectual Particle Le35 bytes (4 words) - 01:57, 10 August 2011
- REDIRECT Basic sentence order34 bytes (4 words) - 04:08, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Connecting nouns with "shi"41 bytes (5 words) - 04:09, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Simple "noun + adjective" sentences49 bytes (5 words) - 04:10, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "excessively" with "tai"49 bytes (5 words) - 07:57, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Placement of question words41 bytes (5 words) - 04:11, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Offering choices with "haishi"44 bytes (5 words) - 07:59, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Yes-no questions with "ma"40 bytes (5 words) - 09:28, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Affirmative-negative questions44 bytes (3 words) - 14:41, 10 April 2017
- REDIRECT Tag questions with "ma"37 bytes (5 words) - 08:08, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Tag questions with "bu"37 bytes (5 words) - 08:05, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Structure of numbers34 bytes (4 words) - 04:17, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Comparing "er" and "liang"40 bytes (5 words) - 07:18, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Structure of dates32 bytes (4 words) - 04:20, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Structure of days of the week43 bytes (7 words) - 04:20, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Structure of times (basic)40 bytes (5 words) - 01:36, 19 January 2016
- REDIRECT Measure word "ge"31 bytes (4 words) - 06:25, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Using the verb "jiao"35 bytes (5 words) - 07:25, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Using the verb "xing"35 bytes (5 words) - 07:48, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Using the verb "qu"33 bytes (5 words) - 07:45, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Standard negation with "bu"41 bytes (5 words) - 07:54, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Negation of past actions with "meiyou"52 bytes (7 words) - 16:54, 12 February 2016
- REDIRECT Negation of "you" with "mei"42 bytes (6 words) - 08:27, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Affirmative-negative question43 bytes (3 words) - 04:15, 13 November 2014
- REDIRECT Verbing briefly with "yixia"42 bytes (5 words) - 02:06, 14 July 2014
- REDIRECT Wanting to do something with "yao"48 bytes (7 words) - 07:51, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT How to do something with "zenme"46 bytes (7 words) - 16:48, 12 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing existence with "you"45 bytes (5 words) - 04:33, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing a learned skill with "hui"51 bytes (7 words) - 06:31, 31 December 2014
- REDIRECT Expressing permission with "keyi"47 bytes (5 words) - 03:43, 5 May 2014
- REDIRECT Expressing ability or possibility with "neng"59 bytes (7 words) - 16:42, 12 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing existence in a place with "zai"56 bytes (8 words) - 06:37, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Actions in a row30 bytes (5 words) - 05:32, 15 August 2011
- REDIRECT Questions with "ne"33 bytes (4 words) - 16:53, 21 January 2012
- REDIRECT Suggestions with "ba"35 bytes (4 words) - 07:41, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing possession with "de"45 bytes (5 words) - 08:14, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing close possession without "de"54 bytes (6 words) - 08:19, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing experiences with "guo"47 bytes (5 words) - 06:47, 10 September 2012
- REDIRECT The "also" adverb "ye"36 bytes (5 words) - 08:29, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT The "all" adverb "dou"36 bytes (5 words) - 08:29, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Negative commands with "buyao"44 bytes (5 words) - 03:13, 14 July 2015
- REDIRECT Negative commands with "bie"42 bytes (5 words) - 08:55, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Reduplication of verbs36 bytes (4 words) - 02:08, 10 September 2013
- REDIRECT Verb reduplication with "yi"42 bytes (5 words) - 08:59, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "will" with "hui"42 bytes (5 words) - 03:38, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "would like to" with "xiang"53 bytes (7 words) - 03:31, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Auxiliary verb "yao" and its multiple meanings60 bytes (8 words) - 02:23, 11 August 2014
- REDIRECT Expressing "should" with "yinggai"48 bytes (5 words) - 03:33, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Verbs preceded by "gei"37 bytes (5 words) - 07:25, 12 June 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "with" with "gen"42 bytes (5 words) - 04:10, 25 October 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "together" with "yiqi"47 bytes (5 words) - 02:46, 17 August 2011
- REDIRECT Special verbs with "hen"38 bytes (5 words) - 02:48, 17 August 2011
- REDIRECT Indicating location with "zai" before verbs57 bytes (7 words) - 06:33, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Special cases of "zai" following verbs52 bytes (7 words) - 06:33, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing actions in progress with "zai"55 bytes (7 words) - 02:18, 26 May 2017
- REDIRECT Using "lai" as a dummy verb41 bytes (7 words) - 09:47, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Using "hao" to mean "easy"40 bytes (6 words) - 03:43, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Using "dao" to mean "to go to"44 bytes (8 words) - 06:30, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Verbs that take double objects44 bytes (6 words) - 03:40, 17 August 2011
- REDIRECT Inability with "mei banfa"40 bytes (5 words) - 04:22, 17 August 2011
- REDIRECT Time words and word order39 bytes (6 words) - 04:43, 17 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "from… to…" with "cong… dao…"62 bytes (7 words) - 10:14, 15 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "difficult" with "nan"47 bytes (5 words) - 03:44, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "before" in general with "yiqian"58 bytes (7 words) - 07:21, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT In the future in general with "yihou"51 bytes (8 words) - 10:10, 15 February 2016
- REDIRECT Before a specific time with "yiqian"50 bytes (7 words) - 10:09, 15 February 2016
- REDIRECT After a specific time with "yihou"48 bytes (7 words) - 10:11, 15 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "when" with "de shihou"48 bytes (6 words) - 07:24, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing duration with "le"43 bytes (5 words) - 06:26, 19 June 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing duration of inaction45 bytes (5 words) - 01:34, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Sentence-final interjection "a"45 bytes (4 words) - 02:00, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing completion with "le"45 bytes (5 words) - 08:55, 26 August 2013
- REDIRECT Softening speech with "ba"40 bytes (5 words) - 03:16, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Conceding with "ba"33 bytes (4 words) - 09:14, 16 October 2013
- REDIRECT Questions with "le ma"36 bytes (5 words) - 03:44, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Asking why with "zenme"37 bytes (5 words) - 02:49, 16 March 2012
- ... 怎么 + 这么 / 那么 + Adj. This use of 怎么 (zěnme) could be translated as either "how" or "why"; the actual meaning sort of falls in the fuzzy region between ...5 KB (792 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- REDIRECT Modifying nouns with adjective + "de"50 bytes (6 words) - 01:36, 18 November 2014
- REDIRECT Modifying nouns with phrase + "de"48 bytes (6 words) - 08:44, 6 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "both A and B" with "you"50 bytes (8 words) - 10:07, 15 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "a little too" with "you dian"55 bytes (8 words) - 06:29, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Asking about degree with "duo"44 bytes (6 words) - 06:39, 19 August 2011
- Grammar Box ''How big? How busy? How cold?'' Ask questions like these regarding the degree of an adjective with 多 (duō). This is just one of the ...3 KB (518 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- REDIRECT Intensifying with "duo"37 bytes (4 words) - 06:58, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Continuation with "hai"37 bytes (4 words) - 07:11, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Moderating positive adjectives with "hai"55 bytes (6 words) - 07:27, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Two words for "but"33 bytes (5 words) - 07:35, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "and" with "he"40 bytes (5 words) - 07:47, 19 August 2011
- 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) - 01:44, 4 March 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "or" in statements43 bytes (5 words) - 01:46, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT The filler word "neige"37 bytes (5 words) - 08:49, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Ordinal numbers with "di"39 bytes (5 words) - 08:56, 4 September 2012
- REDIRECT Counting money28 bytes (3 words) - 09:48, 19 August 2011
- REDIRECT Approximating with sequential numbers51 bytes (5 words) - 01:35, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Measure words for counting40 bytes (5 words) - 02:12, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Measure words in quantity questions49 bytes (6 words) - 02:32, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Measure words with "this" and "that"50 bytes (7 words) - 04:36, 23 May 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "every" with "mei"43 bytes (5 words) - 07:00, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "bi"41 bytes (5 words) - 03:13, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "meiyou"45 bytes (5 words) - 03:38, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "yiyang"45 bytes (5 words) - 03:53, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Adjectives with "name" and "zheme"48 bytes (6 words) - 08:05, 17 October 2011
- REDIRECT Negative adjectives with "-si le"47 bytes (6 words) - 04:20, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Adjectives with "-ji le"38 bytes (5 words) - 09:55, 2 August 2017
- REDIRECT Reduplication of adjectives41 bytes (4 words) - 04:52, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Turning adjectives into adverbs45 bytes (5 words) - 07:19, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "and also" with "hai"46 bytes (6 words) - 07:38, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing lateness with "cai"44 bytes (5 words) - 08:25, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing earliness with "jiu"45 bytes (5 words) - 09:07, 22 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "again" in the past with "you"55 bytes (8 words) - 03:55, 13 February 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "again" in the future with "zai"57 bytes (8 words) - 03:56, 13 February 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "never again" with "zai ye bu"55 bytes (8 words) - 09:20, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "had better" with "haishi"51 bytes (6 words) - 09:13, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Emphasizing quantity with "dou"45 bytes (5 words) - 08:13, 25 June 2012
- REDIRECT Superlative "zui"31 bytes (3 words) - 01:45, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "rather" with "bijiao"47 bytes (5 words) - 01:53, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "yiyang"45 bytes (5 words) - 14:38, 10 April 2017
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "yiyang"45 bytes (5 words) - 14:37, 10 April 2017
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "bu bi"44 bytes (6 words) - 03:06, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "much more" in comparisons51 bytes (6 words) - 03:16, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Simultaneous tasks with "yibian"46 bytes (5 words) - 03:44, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "must" with "dei"42 bytes (5 words) - 09:57, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "not at all" with "yidianr ye bu"58 bytes (9 words) - 09:51, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Doing something more with "duo"45 bytes (6 words) - 04:06, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Doing something less with "shao"46 bytes (6 words) - 04:26, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "mistakenly think that" with "yiwei"61 bytes (7 words) - 09:54, 30 August 2017
- REDIRECT Causative verbs29 bytes (3 words) - 06:28, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "it seems" with "haoxiang"51 bytes (6 words) - 09:44, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Appearance with "kanqilai"40 bytes (4 words) - 07:55, 24 August 2011
- REDIRECT Separable verb28 bytes (3 words) - 03:38, 18 May 2012
- REDIRECT Result complements "-dao" and "-jian"51 bytes (6 words) - 04:10, 23 May 2017
- REDIRECT Result complement "-wan" for finishing52 bytes (6 words) - 06:53, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Result complements32 bytes (3 words) - 08:16, 20 July 2017
- REDIRECT Result complement "-cuo"38 bytes (4 words) - 02:22, 26 August 2011
- REDIRECT Direction complement "-qilai"43 bytes (4 words) - 03:17, 8 November 2017
- REDIRECT Potential complement "bu xia"43 bytes (5 words) - 05:52, 26 August 2011
- REDIRECT Potential complement "bu dong"44 bytes (5 words) - 06:06, 26 August 2011
- REDIRECT Result complement "-xiaqu"40 bytes (4 words) - 07:41, 28 November 2018
- REDIRECT Potential complement34 bytes (3 words) - 00:57, 11 August 2017
- REDIRECT Descriptive complement36 bytes (3 words) - 09:25, 24 October 2016
- REDIRECT Using objects with complements44 bytes (5 words) - 08:52, 26 August 2011
- REDIRECT Direction complement34 bytes (3 words) - 09:12, 26 August 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "until" with "dao"43 bytes (5 words) - 16:13, 27 November 2018
- REDIRECT Aspect particle "zhe"35 bytes (4 words) - 09:56, 26 August 2011
- ... in practice it doesn't really work that way. It just means " Verb for fun" or " Verb as a joke." Examples of Verb + 着 + 玩 你 不要 生气 ，我 是 说 着 ...9 KB (1,348 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- REDIRECT Cause and effect with "yinwei" and "suoyi"56 bytes (8 words) - 07:50, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "even" with "lian" and "dou"53 bytes (7 words) - 07:59, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "except" and "in addition" with "chule… yiwai"73 bytes (9 words) - 06:00, 2 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "from… to…" with "cong… dao…"62 bytes (7 words) - 14:35, 10 April 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "more and more" with "yuelaiyue"57 bytes (7 words) - 01:13, 23 February 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "although" with "suiran" and "danshi"62 bytes (7 words) - 05:53, 2 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "if... then..." with "ruguo... jiu..."63 bytes (7 words) - 23:41, 4 November 2018
- REDIRECT Expressing "every" with question words52 bytes (6 words) - 14:28, 10 April 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..."72 bytes (9 words) - 08:02, 3 December 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou"55 bytes (6 words) - 01:34, 27 March 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "every time" with "mei" and "dou"58 bytes (8 words) - 08:00, 15 February 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "if" with "ruguo... dehua"51 bytes (6 words) - 08:05, 16 October 2018
- REDIRECT Sequencing with "xian" and "zai"46 bytes (6 words) - 07:21, 21 September 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "all" with "suoyou"44 bytes (5 words) - 10:03, 25 October 2017
- REDIRECT Using "er" to explain contrasting ideas53 bytes (7 words) - 02:54, 26 October 2018
- REDIRECT Topic-comment sentences37 bytes (3 words) - 06:27, 24 September 2012
- REDIRECT Using "dui" with verbs36 bytes (5 words) - 07:29, 10 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "with" with "gen"42 bytes (5 words) - 14:42, 10 April 2017
- REDIRECT Conceding a point with "shi"42 bytes (6 words) - 07:53, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing not knowing how to do something using "hao"68 bytes (10 words) - 09:07, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Using "bei" sentences35 bytes (4 words) - 05:57, 2 November 2016
- REDIRECT Using "ba" sentences34 bytes (4 words) - 05:55, 2 November 2016
- REDIRECT The "shi... de" patterns: an overview51 bytes (7 words) - 07:42, 17 October 2018
- REDIRECT Expressing "in addition" with "zaishuo"53 bytes (6 words) - 09:28, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Sequencing past events with "houlai"50 bytes (6 words) - 07:20, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "in addition" with "haiyou"52 bytes (6 words) - 06:52, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing ongoing duration with double "le"58 bytes (7 words) - 06:23, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Big numbers in Chinese36 bytes (5 words) - 01:32, 4 March 2016
- REDIRECT A softer "but" with "buguo"41 bytes (6 words) - 09:55, 30 August 2017
- REDIRECT Measure words for counting40 bytes (5 words) - 07:03, 12 October 2011
- REDIRECT Measure words in quantity questions49 bytes (6 words) - 07:07, 12 October 2011
- REDIRECT Measure words with "this" and "that"50 bytes (7 words) - 04:36, 23 May 2017
- REDIRECT Measure words for verbs37 bytes (5 words) - 09:07, 24 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "one of" with "zhiyi"46 bytes (6 words) - 08:37, 22 November 2018
- REDIRECT Expressing "some" with "yixie"44 bytes (5 words) - 06:55, 16 February 2016
- REDIRECT Indicating a number in excess43 bytes (6 words) - 07:33, 20 September 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "ever since" with "yilai"50 bytes (6 words) - 03:31, 6 November 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "towards" with "xiang"47 bytes (5 words) - 04:13, 25 October 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "then…" with "name"46 bytes (5 words) - 09:30, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "before" and "after" with "zhiqian" and "zhihou"73 bytes (9 words) - 02:16, 21 September 2018
- REDIRECT Expressing "if… then…" with "yaoshi"54 bytes (6 words) - 08:08, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "if... then..." with "ruguo... jiu..."63 bytes (7 words) - 23:41, 4 November 2018
- REDIRECT Expressing "if… then…" with "jiaru"53 bytes (6 words) - 08:05, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "even" with "shenzhi"46 bytes (5 words) - 07:28, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "if… then…" with "jiashi"54 bytes (6 words) - 08:06, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "either... or..." with "yaome"55 bytes (6 words) - 09:10, 15 August 2016
- REDIRECT Providing two options with double "huozhe"56 bytes (7 words) - 09:48, 21 October 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "not only… but also" with "bujin"60 bytes (8 words) - 08:45, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "both… and…" with "ji...you"57 bytes (7 words) - 08:38, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "over and over again" with "zaisan"60 bytes (8 words) - 09:53, 24 February 2016
- REDIRECT Emphatic adverb "ke"34 bytes (4 words) - 14:59, 2 January 2012
- REDIRECT Expressing "simply" with "jianzhi"48 bytes (5 words) - 07:31, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "since the beginning" with "yixiang"61 bytes (7 words) - 07:34, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing difficulty with "hao (bu) rongyi"58 bytes (7 words) - 09:28, 29 October 2012
- REDIRECT Adjectival complement "de hen"44 bytes (5 words) - 09:08, 29 October 2012
- REDIRECT Adjectival complement "de budeliao"49 bytes (5 words) - 09:02, 29 October 2012
- REDIRECT Comparisons with "buru"37 bytes (4 words) - 08:45, 24 October 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing "a bit too"36 bytes (5 words) - 09:19, 29 October 2012
- REDIRECT Comparing specifically with "xiang"49 bytes (5 words) - 06:52, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Challenging an adjective with "shenme"52 bytes (6 words) - 09:13, 29 October 2012
- REDIRECT Ending a non-exhaustive list with "shenme de"59 bytes (8 words) - 07:17, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Listing things with "a"37 bytes (5 words) - 07:17, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing fractions with "fenzhi"48 bytes (5 words) - 07:17, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "anyway" with "fanzheng"49 bytes (5 words) - 09:40, 26 May 2020
- REDIRECT Emphasis with "jiushi"36 bytes (4 words) - 03:49, 7 January 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "in addition" with "lingwai"53 bytes (6 words) - 07:36, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "along with…" with "suizhe"54 bytes (6 words) - 07:43, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "ever since" with "zicong"51 bytes (6 words) - 07:45, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "within (it/them)" with "qizhong"58 bytes (7 words) - 07:42, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "among" with "dangzhong"49 bytes (5 words) - 07:40, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "with regards to" with "zhiyu"55 bytes (7 words) - 07:51, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Limiting scope with "jiu"39 bytes (5 words) - 07:19, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "hard to avoid" with "nanmian"56 bytes (7 words) - 07:54, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Comparing "shihe" and "heshi"43 bytes (5 words) - 07:32, 27 June 2013
- REDIRECT Combining verbs with "bing"41 bytes (5 words) - 07:22, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Using "zhe" when "verbing away"45 bytes (6 words) - 07:59, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Emphasizing the doer of an action with "you"58 bytes (9 words) - 05:34, 6 May 2013
- REDIRECT Passive verbs with "shou"39 bytes (5 words) - 07:26, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "to be worth" doing with "zhide"57 bytes (8 words) - 07:56, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing the only two possibilities51 bytes (6 words) - 12:59, 28 October 2011
- REDIRECT Facilitating an outcome with "yibian"51 bytes (6 words) - 07:23, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing future with "jiang"44 bytes (5 words) - 06:56, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Using "lai" and "qu" when "verbing around"56 bytes (8 words) - 08:31, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Complement "-huai le"35 bytes (4 words) - 08:34, 29 August 2017
- REDIRECT Resultative complement "kai"42 bytes (4 words) - 02:03, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Advanced result complements "zhu", "kai", and "chulai"68 bytes (8 words) - 07:50, 28 November 2020
- REDIRECT Resultative complement "chu(lai)"47 bytes (5 words) - 02:03, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Marking a topic with "de hua"43 bytes (7 words) - 06:46, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "due to…" with "youyu"49 bytes (6 words) - 08:22, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "therefore" with "yinci"49 bytes (5 words) - 08:26, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Stating the effect before the cause49 bytes (7 words) - 09:09, 3 July 2013
- REDIRECT Using "because" with "er" to indicate effect58 bytes (8 words) - 08:21, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "since" with "jiran"45 bytes (5 words) - 08:25, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "for…" with "eryan"46 bytes (5 words) - 07:47, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "even if…" with "jishi"50 bytes (6 words) - 06:42, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "even if…" with "napa"49 bytes (6 words) - 06:43, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "even if…" with "jiusuan"52 bytes (6 words) - 06:43, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "even if…" with "jiushi"51 bytes (6 words) - 06:42, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing contrariness with "dao"48 bytes (5 words) - 05:21, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Challenging a verb with "shenme"46 bytes (6 words) - 07:52, 24 October 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "although" with "jinguan"50 bytes (5 words) - 08:00, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "on the contrary" with "fan'er"56 bytes (7 words) - 08:03, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "not… but…" with "er shi"54 bytes (7 words) - 13:41, 21 October 2018
- REDIRECT The "however" adverb "que"40 bytes (5 words) - 06:40, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing various aspects with "yi fangmian"59 bytes (7 words) - 02:06, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "no matter" with "wulun"49 bytes (6 words) - 08:14, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "no matter" with "buguan"50 bytes (6 words) - 08:10, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "as long as" with "zhiyao"51 bytes (7 words) - 08:34, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "only if" with "zhiyou"48 bytes (6 words) - 08:35, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "unless" with "chufei"47 bytes (5 words) - 08:37, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "let alone" with "geng buyong shuo"60 bytes (8 words) - 08:42, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "would rather" with "ningke"53 bytes (6 words) - 08:39, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Many types of "not only... but also..."53 bytes (8 words) - 02:31, 3 July 2017
- REDIRECT Expressing "let alone" with "hekuang"51 bytes (6 words) - 08:43, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT ASGN3IGH22 bytes (3 words) - 06:24, 4 November 2011
- REDIRECT Expressing simultaneous actions with "yimian"59 bytes (6 words) - 02:05, 16 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing purpose with "hao"43 bytes (5 words) - 08:30, 14 November 2017
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- REDIRECT "With regards to" as "zhiyu"42 bytes (6 words) - 07:07, 11 July 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "as a result" with "jieguo"51 bytes (7 words) - 07:56, 30 March 2017
- REDIRECT Using "always" as a complaint with "laoshi"57 bytes (8 words) - 06:56, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Using "lai" as a dummy verb41 bytes (7 words) - 09:46, 31 October 2016
- REDIRECT Using "nanguai" as a verb39 bytes (6 words) - 07:52, 3 November 2016
- ... Expressing "it seems" with "haoxiang" Similar Appearance with "kanqilai" Used for Expressing attitude POS Adverbs Translation as if2 KB (179 words) - 03:58, 4 April 2018
- Create Translation22 bytes (2 words) - 01:39, 29 March 2018
- Create Translation22 bytes (2 words) - 03:49, 8 February 2022
- REDIRECT Expressing "all" with "fanshi"44 bytes (5 words) - 03:52, 8 February 2022
- Category:Sentences22 bytes (2 words) - 08:34, 28 February 2011
- REDIRECT Basic comparisons with "yiyang"45 bytes (5 words) - 09:16, 23 November 2011
- REDIRECT Negation of "you"31 bytes (4 words) - 09:54, 19 September 2014
- Grammar Box stub Just like any other language, Chinese has many ways of expressing preference. 与其（yǔ qí)......宁可（níng kě）表示在比较之后，不选择前者，而选择后者。 ...2 KB (131 words) - 04:52, 26 November 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "contrary to expectations" with "pianpian"67 bytes (7 words) - 06:13, 1 April 2013
- REDIRECT Expressing "anyway" with "fanzheng"49 bytes (5 words) - 09:40, 26 May 2020
- stub AKA 主谓谓语句 (zhǔ-wèi wèiyǔ jù)56 bytes (8 words) - 08:40, 26 April 2014
- REDIRECT Expressing "even" with "shenzhi"46 bytes (5 words) - 07:27, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "in addition" with "lingwai"53 bytes (6 words) - 07:35, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing "among" with "dangzhong"49 bytes (5 words) - 07:39, 3 November 2016
- 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 Complement "-zhao"32 bytes (3 words) - 10:46, 28 November 2020
- Create Translation22 bytes (2 words) - 06:59, 23 June 2017
- Grammar Box 将 (jiāng) is a formal alternative for Using "ba" sentences 把 (bǎ) but marks an object in the same way, and is generally used in ...3 KB (478 words) - 09:25, 14 January 2021
- Create Translation22 bytes (2 words) - 07:30, 26 March 2018
- REDIRECT Expressing "anyway" with "fanzheng"49 bytes (5 words) - 09:40, 26 May 2020
- REDIRECT Complement "-zhao"32 bytes (3 words) - 10:45, 28 November 2020
- ... metro. 小米 手机 没有 iPhone 贵。 Xiǎomǐ shǒujī méiyǒu iPhone guì.The Xiaomi phone is not as expensive as the iPhone. 爸爸 做的 菜 没有 妈妈 做的菜 好吃。Bàba zuò de cài ...4 KB (661 words) - 09:07, 20 June 2019
- ... that one. 他 穿 得 不如 你 好看 。Tā chuān de bùrú nǐ hǎokàn.He doesn't dress as well as you do. 我 担心 我 解释 得 不如 你 清楚 。Wǒ dānxīn wǒ jiěshì de bùrú nǐ qīngchǔ ...5 KB (811 words) - 00:23, 18 January 2021
- ... + 吗 ？ Examples 他 有 我 做 得 好 吗 ？Tā yǒu wǒ zuò de hǎo ma?Can he do it as well as I do? 你 有 Bolt 跑 得 快 吗 ？Nǐ yǒu Bolt pǎo de kuài ma?Can you run ...4 KB (648 words) - 08:28, 22 April 2019
- ... 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 citizen, you can vote. Is this true? 凡是 提前 三天 报名 的 人 就 可以 ...3 KB (358 words) - 03:52, 8 February 2022
- ... a lunatic. 你 怎么 像 我 妈 一样 啰嗦 ！ Nǐ zěnme xiàng wǒ mā yīyàng luōsuo Why do you sound as nagging as my mom 我 像 你 一样 大 的时候，还 不 知道 手机 是 什么 。Wǒ xiàng nǐ ...4 KB (555 words) - 10:08, 18 January 2021
- ... other ways to form questions . In English, we use question words, commonly referred to as the "5 W's and 1 H" (what, where, who, when, why, how), to ...15 KB (2,464 words) - 16:44, 19 April 2020
- ... (新实用汉语课本2) (pp. 87 - 88) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561911297/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369 ...11 KB (1,346 words) - 09:48, 27 February 2019
- ... 语法精讲精炼) (pp, 186-187) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536&creative ...11 KB (1,569 words) - 07:22, 22 November 2018
- ... 快易通：句型结构 (pp. 1 - 27) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B004CCQVNW&camp=536&creative ...15 KB (1,942 words) - 03:56, 22 November 2020
- ... you don't have to know this, but this 地 (de) is known in Chinese as 土也地 (tǔ-yě de), as it's composed of the 土 (tǔ) component on the left with a 也 (yě ...8 KB (1,178 words) - 07:26, 10 April 2019
- ... get off work? 妈妈 一 到 家 就 去 做饭 了 。Māma yī dào jiā jiù qù zuòfàn le.As soon as mom arrived home, she went off to cook. 老师 一 来 大家 就 不 说话 了。Lǎoshī yī ...5 KB (681 words) - 04:53, 9 March 2019
- ... 的 手机 没有 他 的 手机 贵。Wǒ de shǒujī méiyǒu tā de shǒujī guì.My cell phone isn't as expensive as his. 我们 都 不 有 老板 忙。 Wǒmen dōu bù yǒu lǎobǎn máng. 我们 都 没有 老板 ...17 KB (2,625 words) - 02:55, 31 December 2021
- ... be used in quite different ways, such as 想 (xiǎng) also meaning "to miss" ... Tone of voice plays a big role here as well, though, so don't be afraid of ...10 KB (1,565 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... modifier 那样Nǐ shénme shíhou cái kěyǐ xiàng tā nàyàng lěngjìng hé lǐxìng?When will you be as calm and rational as he is? 她 那么 单纯 和 天真，你 怎么 可以 这样 对 她 ...9 KB (1,273 words) - 02:48, 18 December 2020
- ... 语法精讲精练 (HSK Grammar) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B002ZNK7JE&camp=536&creative ...10 KB (1,344 words) - 09:03, 29 July 2014
- ... is 忽然 and 突然. Both mean "suddenly." But 突然 can also act as an adjective ("sudden."). A simple "meaning check" would be misleading for these two words ...7 KB (1,166 words) - 03:42, 29 November 2013
- ... to the appropriate <li> elements. You can add multiple classes to one element, as long as you put a space in between the names (example: <li class="x ...14 KB (2,278 words) - 03:18, 8 July 2021
- ... 的 头发 和 我的 头发 一样 长。Nǐ de tóufa hé wǒ de tóufa yīyàng cháng.You hair is as long as mine. 这里 的 天气跟 我 老家 一样 舒服。Zhèlǐ de tiānqì gēn wǒ lǎojiā yīyàng shūfu ...4 KB (612 words) - 08:10, 4 March 2019
- ... the something happens in a very short time or is unexpected. Both can be translated as "suddenly." However, 突然 is a bit harsher in tone while 忽然 is a ...8 KB (1,152 words) - 10:13, 23 December 2020
- ... 把) 不已 meaning "continuosly," Adjective/verb + 不已，例子：高兴不已 如⋯⋯般 - same as, 跟⋯⋯样 尚未/尚 Group 7 不禁 - can't help but Group 8 由⋯⋯组合而成 Group 9 乃至 以致/以 ...9 KB (703 words) - 06:31, 26 November 2020
- ... and modify" method is with the Chinese textbook grammar index . When adding a book as a source, you can go to its edit page and copy and paste into ...14 KB (2,421 words) - 01:27, 22 July 2015
- ... 十二 bāshí-èr 97 九十七 jiǔshí-qī And one hundred is simply 一百 (yībǎi), as in English. So you now know how to count to one hundred in Chinese. After One ...10 KB (1,641 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... 聊天 (liáotiān) to chat; to talk (about things in general).''' 聊 is the verb; 天 acts as the object. 他 很 喜欢 聊天 女生 。Tā hěn xǐhuan liáotiān nǚshēng. 他 很 喜欢 ...16 KB (2,510 words) - 02:18, 14 March 2019
- ... going to try to avoid that as much as possible Special verb 在 Like ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933330899/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset- ...6 KB (835 words) - 07:15, 15 June 2017
- ... jiā li de hěn duō xiǎo dōngxi dàng zuò wánjù.Kids can take small things in the house and treat them as as toys. 很 多 子女 把 父母 的 理想 当作了 自己 的 理想。Hěn duō ...12 KB (1,686 words) - 04:01, 18 January 2021
- ... ask. 关于 这个 问题，你们 还是 问 他 吧。Guānyú zhège wèntí, nǐmen háishì wèn tā ba.As for this question, you'd better ask him. 关于 你 的 建议，老板 还 在 考虑 。Guānyú nǐ de ...4 KB (665 words) - 08:30, 4 March 2019
- ... AB + 一下 In the pattern above there's no verb because when an adjective serves as the predicate, it does the job of a verb. Notice also that there's no ...8 KB (1,168 words) - 07:40, 13 November 2020
- ... definitely smarter than you; we're not equal in smarts.Nǐ méiyǒu wǒ cōngming.You're not as smart as me. 你 不 比 我 聪明 。You're no smarter than I am, but ...4 KB (635 words) - 08:25, 17 December 2020
- ... Level 2, Part 2 (p. 54-55) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276881/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957 ...2 KB (328 words) - 08:27, 29 June 2019
- ... 速度 比 我们 快 两 倍 。Nǐ de sùdù bǐ wǒmen kuài liǎng bèi.Your speed is three times as fast as our speed. 他 现在 的 工资 比 两 年 前 多 了 三 倍 。Tā xiànzài de gōngzī bǐ ...5 KB (717 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... 语法(中英文对照) (pp. 16 - 26) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933330899/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373 ...3 KB (412 words) - 09:20, 22 January 2017
- ... Parts of speech as subject Parts of speech as predicate Parts of speech as object Parts of speech as adverbial Parts of ...1 KB (132 words) - 06:21, 29 July 2011
- ... 2 (新实用汉语课本2) (pp. 15-6) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561911297/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369 ...6 KB (754 words) - 08:58, 21 April 2021
- ... 用汉语中级教程上) (p.40) http://www.amazon.cn/gp/product/B003AKZFFC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B003AKZFFC&linkCode=as2&tag ...5 KB (793 words) - 04:52, 9 March 2019
- ... （不）一样 + Adj. 我 现在 跟 我 爸 一样 高。Wǒ xiànzài gēn wǒ bà yīyàng gāo.Now I'm as tall as my dad. 你 跟 你 妈 一样 喜欢 买 衣服。Nǐ gēn nǐ mā yīyàng xǐhuan mǎi yīfu.You ...7 KB (1,000 words) - 07:34, 19 January 2021
- ... posted there, and you will see what you need to read in advance as well as what material your teacher will cover with you during the lesson. In each ...6 KB (920 words) - 15:47, 15 October 2018
- ... (简明汉语语法学习手册) link=http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B0041UGAJU&camp=536&creative=3132 ...14 KB (1,912 words) - 07:24, 14 November 2019
- ... to note that 把 is a word with other uses. The most common is as a measure word for things with handles, or things that you hold. Examples include ...15 KB (2,034 words) - 02:55, 31 December 2021
- ... was a huge help, sending in feedback and corrections for B1 and B2 grammar points as he found them. He saved our editors a lot of time, and we are ...5 KB (672 words) - 09:37, 20 June 2019
- ... zuìjìn de nǔlì.The boss approved of my recent hard work. 肯定 and 一定 as Adverbs 肯定 and 一定 can both be adverbs, and the grammar structures for both ...9 KB (1,327 words) - 02:48, 18 December 2020
- ... to support this project.'' http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957 ...11 KB (1,477 words) - 03:22, 29 October 2014
- ... to support this project.'' http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957 ...12 KB (1,626 words) - 09:06, 20 October 2016
- ... to support this project.'' http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957 ...12 KB (1,626 words) - 09:09, 20 October 2016
- ... to support this project.'' http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957 ...12 KB (1,626 words) - 09:09, 20 October 2016
- ... hard, they're just different (If Chinese word order were really the same as English word order, that would be just a little too convenient, wouldn't ...6 KB (1,007 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... ，没有 限制 。Wǒ hěn xǐhuan dúshū, zhìyú shénme shū, méiyǒu xiànzhì.I like reading very much. As for what books, there are no limits. 我 已经 和 你 说 很 多 了 ，至于 ...5 KB (693 words) - 09:54, 17 December 2020
- ... must be noted that if 受 is explained as a passive marker, then in the above ... 批评 and 尊重 must all be treated as verbs rather than nouns, despite many of ...5 KB (783 words) - 06:16, 29 December 2020
- ... 来 (yuánlái) means "originally" (similar to 本来 ) as an adverb , or "original" or "former" as an adjective . As an adverb it can also mean "all ...4 KB (567 words) - 04:52, 9 March 2019
- ... diànyǐng ma? Do you want to go see a movie together this weekend? 要 (yào) as "Need to" If you crank the urgency of "to want" up a few notches ...7 KB (1,096 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... . 对(于) 这 种 事情，你 有 什么 看法？Duì(yú) zhè zhǒng shìqing, nǐ yǒu shénme kànfǎ?As for this kind of thing, what's your perspective? 我 对(于) 上海 从来 没 喜欢 过 也 没 ...6 KB (958 words) - 07:36, 19 January 2021
- ... 他 就是 那个 骗子！Tā jiùshì nàge piànzi That con man is him Used as "Only Because" 就是 can be used to intensify the predicate to mean "only (because of ...5 KB (686 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... 汉语常用格式330例) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN ...10 KB (1,326 words) - 09:10, 20 October 2016
- ... is used in modern times to mean "you and me". Basic Usage as Subject or Object Structure As a personal pronoun, 彼此 (bǐcǐ) is often used ...5 KB (704 words) - 09:38, 14 January 2021
- ... to note that 把 is a word with other uses. The most common is as a measure word for things with handles, or things that you hold. Examples include ...12 KB (1,773 words) - 03:08, 29 December 2021
- ... 实用汉语语法 (p. 55 - 56) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536&creative ...3 KB (376 words) - 07:59, 17 May 2016
- ... 语法精讲精炼) (pp. 95-120) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536&creative ...3 KB (402 words) - 03:23, 30 May 2016
- ... ; click again to turn off. It's as simple as that Also, if you ever mouse ... for Firefox is now just as easy as installing a browser extension. https ...3 KB (427 words) - 02:41, 16 July 2021
- ... note that it ''is'' possible to just use "个" but that comes off as not as accurate. The indefinite measure words "点" and "些" are more vague, meaning ...1 KB (198 words) - 07:10, 22 November 2018
- ... ) at the beginning of the sentence (as "all" often appears there in English). ... does. It just uses 都 (dōu) as if it were any other number greater than ...4 KB (598 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... the Past) Structure This use of 就 might be translated "as early as," but usually the earliness is not specifically marked in English. Subj ...6 KB (930 words) - 08:58, 21 April 2021
- ... jǐ diǎn kāishǐ gōngzuò?What time will you start working? It can also used as a way to encourage people to start doing something immediately: 大家 唱 起 ...7 KB (977 words) - 04:04, 21 February 2020
- ... lèi le.The kids are all tired. 妈妈 老 了 。We aren't used to thinking of her as old, but she is now.Māma lǎo le.Mom has gotten old. 你 胖 了 。You used to ...6 KB (967 words) - 04:08, 12 March 2019
- ... In English this is a bit like "of," as in, "''of'' all of my friends, you are ... a little like "Within (it/them)" as "qizhong" 其中 (qízhōng) . However, ...4 KB (586 words) - 07:03, 11 December 2020
- ... gè yǒu gè de kànfǎ.As for China's One Child Policy ... 言，大部分 的 人 都 认为 那 是 一 场 灾难。As for the Cultural Revolution, most of the people think it was a ...5 KB (729 words) - 07:39, 19 January 2021
- ... now. This grammar point focuses on 住, 开, and 出(来) acting as result complements. 住 as a Result Complement 住 can be used after a verb to express a ...7 KB (1,104 words) - 03:29, 29 December 2020
- ... 不 能 加班 ？Perhaps a manager asking a subordinate. This is not super direct, as 能 has been added.Nǐ zhōumò néng bu néng jiābān?Can you come into work on ...6 KB (848 words) - 09:47, 18 January 2021
- ... (新实用汉语课本1) (pp. 199-200) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561910401/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369 ...10 KB (1,220 words) - 06:13, 5 June 2023
- ... Thank you. Pattern with 多亏 and 才 When the good outcome comes before 多亏 (as in the pattern above), there is no need to add in 才. But if the good ...5 KB (784 words) - 03:18, 4 January 2021
- ... eat, eat. Don't just snack. It's possible to modify the second verb a little bit as well, as long as it's short. 要 去 就 快 点 去 。Yào qù jiù kuài diǎn qù ...3 KB (554 words) - 06:38, 27 December 2021
- ... in an instant. For example, "when you see her." This means, "as soon as you see her," as there is only one point where you first see a person. In this ...5 KB (783 words) - 09:26, 9 November 2020
- ... yǒu hěn duō rén.There are many people in the middle of the lobby. 中间 as "Among" 中间 is used when referring to one (or more) "among many." A few ...6 KB (947 words) - 03:10, 13 August 2019
- ... de gǎnshòu.He often ignores others' feelings when he talks to people. 对方 used as "the other side" 对方 can also mean "the other side," whereas 彼此 ...6 KB (884 words) - 03:23, 17 December 2020
- ... also use 对于. Structure As an adverb or adverbial clause, you ... .We're going to start this project, but as for when to start, we still haven't ...5 KB (710 words) - 09:33, 14 January 2021
- ... a preposition to describe what experiences or times one went "through." Used as a Verb As a verb, 经过 means "to pass by" or "to pass through ...3 KB (500 words) - 07:24, 22 April 2019
- ... without stating the condition as explicitly as in the Expressing " ... future or for hypothetical situations. 才 as "Not Until" This use of ...5 KB (757 words) - 04:25, 26 November 2020
- ... (e.g. 好看的画). If both have two characters, the 的 is optional just as it is with single character adjectives. These rules also apply to 地 when modifying ...4 KB (492 words) - 04:05, 25 April 2017
- ... or in ''asking'' how well an action is done, which are sometimes also classified as descriptive complement s and state complement s. 你们 觉得 我 画 ...12 KB (1,800 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... and not 是 (shì) to link adjectives to nouns, as shown below: 他 是 高。Tā shì gāo. 他 ... think of this usage of 很 (hěn) as an exception. It's just part of the ...5 KB (780 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... bǐ tā yīyàng gāo. 我 跟 他 一样 高 。Wǒ gēn tā yīyàng gāo.I'm as tall as him. Pattern Using 比 (bǐ) and 更 (gèng) This is a slight upgrade of the basic ...7 KB (1,076 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561911297/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20 ... ://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag= ...4 KB (584 words) - 09:21, 15 August 2017
- ... in practice it doesn't really work that way. It just means " Verb for fun" or " Verb as a joke." Examples of Verb + 着 + 玩 你 不要 生气 ，我 是 说 着 ...9 KB (1,348 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... more about particle s, but don't try to learn them all at once. Learn them as you need them. How do I use 了 (le)? That, my friend, is the ...7 KB (1,084 words) - 09:05, 26 November 2013
- ... a conversation. It is for introducing new information as an afterthought. Structure It's as simple as using 还有 before the new clause or sentence ...4 KB (634 words) - 02:37, 17 December 2020
- ... you're saying "''one of'' the best," which can make a big difference (and is not nearly as complimentary). 她 是 我 最 好 的 朋友 …… 之一 。Tā shì wǒ zuì hǎo ...4 KB (595 words) - 08:01, 22 April 2019
- ... lǎobǎn huìbào yīxià.You should report this matter to the boss Used as "From" Whereas in English we would say "learn from someone," in Chinese ...3 KB (515 words) - 07:35, 19 April 2019
- ... 的话 ，我 就 不知道 了。Wǒ kěndìng néng qù. Tā dehuà, wǒ jiù bù zhīdào le.I can definitely go. As for him, I don't know. 回 老家 的话，还是 坐 高铁 比较 方便。Huí lǎojiā dehuà ...4 KB (570 words) - 03:48, 29 December 2020
- ... "how hard you try" or "wherever you go," and thus will normally include interrogative pronouns such as 怎么, 多(么), 什么, 谁, etc. Examples 无论 多么 成功，他 ...4 KB (659 words) - 08:13, 17 December 2020
- ... this pattern has many uses, one of the most common (and most childish) is as a not-so-witty comeback, in the form of, "no, ''YOU'' are " Structure ...5 KB (844 words) - 03:02, 29 December 2020
- ... to the basic English usage of "otherwise," as in: "Pay me. Otherwise, I won't ... be more helpful to think of 除非 here as meaning "only if." 除非 x，才 y So ...6 KB (1,000 words) - 07:37, 19 January 2021
- ... on the one hand… on the other hand) Lesson 5 "一 + 动词"(as soon as + verb) "果然"(as expected) "哪儿"(everywhere) "哪儿知道"(didn’t realize) "像…这么（那 ...3 KB (259 words) - 06:33, 7 November 2011
- ... 里有一座城堡。 以前／之前 以前／之前 can be alo used as a definition of a time in a future as well as in a present. 从前 does not have this usage. For Example: 对 － 我想明天两 ...1 KB (107 words) - 08:41, 13 June 2012
- ... work late from now on. 从 as "From" (a Place, Somebody, or ... 远 。Wǒ jiā cóng gōngsī hěn yuǎn. 离 as "From" (a Time or Event) Structure ...6 KB (825 words) - 04:36, 30 November 2018
- ... shú.The beef just got cooked. 刚才 as "Just Now" 刚才 is a time noun ... 刚 看到 了 。了 is not needed here as 看到 includes the result of "looking at."Wǒ ...11 KB (1,707 words) - 00:21, 14 April 2023
- ... at something, or doing something very well. It can be translated as "really know how to," as in "you really know how to speak Chinese " Another way to ...11 KB (1,719 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... "just" or "only," but there are some nuances to how it is used. Used as "Only" 就 can also be used to express one person or thing, similar to how ...5 KB (805 words) - 08:14, 26 November 2018
- ... more than one, and probably less than five, but definitely less than ten. 几 (jǐ) as "a Few" The simplest way to use 几 (jǐ) to mean "a few" is to ...6 KB (1,035 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... theme is that 算 indicates some kind of judgment and may be thought of as "counts as" or "is considered to be." Used with a Noun This essentially ...5 KB (796 words) - 07:27, 22 April 2019
- ... particle "zhe" Again in the future with "zai" "As long as" with "zhiyao" Direction complement Expressing earliness with "jiu ...4 KB (442 words) - 04:04, 25 April 2017
- ... ," which means someone goes through effort in order to reach acknowledgment or agreement. Used as a Verb Examples 从 我 家 到 那儿 要 通过 两 座 ...4 KB (565 words) - 07:39, 13 March 2019
- ... 个 坏 消息，就 给 你 打 电话 了。Wǒ tīngdào zhège huài xiāoxi, jiù gěi nǐ dǎ diànhuà le.As soon as I heard this bad news, I called you. 你 现在 身体 不 好，就 不 要 喝酒 了。Nǐ ...3 KB (489 words) - 09:08, 8 June 2021
- ... Wiki BOOK (print edition) uses a "structure" icon from '''Pixeden.com''', as well as several icons from '''Icomoon.io'''. The HSK Grammar series uses ...4 KB (519 words) - 02:37, 24 June 2019
- ... was a ''huge'' help, sending in feedback and corrections for B2 grammar points as he found them. He saved our editors a lot of time. Also thanks ...3 KB (377 words) - 08:13, 18 January 2021
- ... 2 (新实用汉语课本2) (pp. 154) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561911297/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369 ...2 KB (322 words) - 07:41, 22 November 2018
- ... 语法(中英文对照) (pp. 41 - 47) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933330899/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373 ...2 KB (346 words) - 06:30, 22 November 2020
- ... 法学习手册) (pp. 198-208) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B0041UGAJU&camp=536&creative ...5 KB (643 words) - 04:51, 9 March 2019
- ... I am also his friend. Other Uses of 是 (shì) Be careful and take note. As you can see above, 是 (shì) is only used to link two nouns. It cannot be ...5 KB (823 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... used with Auxiliary verbs modal verbs (e.g. 会 (huì), 能 (néng)) as well as psychological verbs (e.g. 喜欢 (xǐhuan), 想 (xiǎng), 爱 (ài)) to intensify ...4 KB (606 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... all evening. 他 做 了 八 年 经理 。Tā zuò le bā nián jīnglǐ.He worked as a manager for eight years. Also note that 的 can be used in this pattern, which must ...5 KB (692 words) - 08:00, 4 March 2019
- ... 把. This is because 把 sentences and result complements work particularly well together, as they both deal with the result of an action or the "disposal ...10 KB (1,437 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... all prepositions, you've got to watch out when using this word, as usage of 对 in Chinese doesn't always totally "make sense" or correspond to English ...5 KB (736 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... Don't drink too much. 你 可 别 走！ I'm blocking your way, almost pleading with you, as I believe you are going to leaveNǐ kě bié zǒu Don't go 话 可 不 能 ...4 KB (612 words) - 09:45, 14 January 2021
- ... to express “with great difficulty”. At the end of the sentence particles such as 啊 or 哦 will also often be used to add emotion. Examples 要 ...5 KB (717 words) - 02:18, 29 December 2020
- ... is often followed by 还 (hái) or 也 (yě). Using as a Conjunction As a conjunction , 另外 can link two sentences. Structure ⋯⋯ ，另 ...5 KB (717 words) - 08:45, 3 November 2020
- ... jìnkuài gōutōng bìng jiějué zhè jiàn shì.We will work with the partner company to resolve this matter as soon as possible. 产品 经理 负责 和 工程师 合作 并 制定 产品 ...5 KB (706 words) - 07:39, 8 December 2020
- ... the time. 我 听着 听着 歌，就 唱 起来 了 。Wǒ tīngzhe tīngzhe gē, jiù chàng qǐlái le.As I listened and listened to the songs, I began to sing. 两 个 人 吃着 吃着 饭，就 ...5 KB (764 words) - 06:38, 17 December 2020
- ... 你 到底 吃 了 没有 ？Nǐ dàodǐ chī le méiyǒu?Have you eaten or not? 到底 as 终于 or "Finally" 到底 can be used to mean "finally." In this sense, 到底 is similar ...5 KB (717 words) - 09:17, 18 January 2021
- ... 好 。Wǒ yě hěn hǎo. Examples More 呢 (ne) examples (each of these can be translated as a "what about" question): 这 个 很 好 ， 那 个 呢 ？Zhège hěn hǎo ...5 KB (746 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... 实用汉语课本1) (pp. 199 - 200) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561910401/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369 ...2 KB (238 words) - 04:06, 20 November 2018
- ... aspect , which is not the same as tense. Tense is about ''when an ... appear in sentences about the future as well as the past. What's important is ...8 KB (1,185 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... less," and is useful for expressing rough approximations. 差不多 (chàbuduō) as a Predicate As a predicate , 差不多 can be used pretty much all by ...7 KB (1,047 words) - 08:09, 20 July 2021
- ... that is often translated to English as "always." It is placed before ... to add a modifier in the middle, such as 很 (hěn), 特别 (tèbié), Adjectives with ...3 KB (500 words) - 09:31, 2 April 2019
- ... shìqing méi nàme zāo.Now it looks like things aren't that bad. 看来 as "From X's Perspective" 看来 can also be used to highlight a specific person's ...5 KB (743 words) - 06:27, 8 April 2022
- ... 夏天 太 热，冬天 太 冷。Shànghǎi zhège chéngshì, xiàtiān tài rè, dōngtiān tài lěng.As for Shanghai, its summers are too hot and its winters are too cold. 你 这个 ...4 KB (549 words) - 09:41, 18 January 2021
- ... Possibility 2 The structure for 或者 and 还是 is the same, but the meaning, as well as the context in which 或者 is needed, is different. 或者 drops the "A or ...6 KB (863 words) - 03:33, 8 October 2019
- ... mǎi shēchǐpǐn.She usually doesn't buy luxury goods. 平常 as an Adjective When 平常 is used as an adjective, it expresses the meaning of "common." 平时 ...3 KB (491 words) - 02:19, 18 January 2021
- ... yet another 后 word confuse you 然后 as "And Then" 然后 is a conjunction, ... India. Usage of 以后 以后 as "In the Future" 以后 is a time noun ...8 KB (1,192 words) - 07:39, 19 January 2021
- ... 相反 normally starts a sentence, and when used should be followed with a comma. As an adverb, 反而 is not so set apart from the rest of the sentence, and ...5 KB (700 words) - 07:01, 11 December 2020
- ... For these additional uses of 人家, it would be incorrect to use 别人. 人家 as "I" or "me" 人家 can be used to refer to yourself, and it is often used ...4 KB (505 words) - 08:50, 24 April 2019
- ... express "no matter what." It is often paired with other words to form set phrases such as 总会, 总归, 总得, 总要, 总能, etc. It can also be structured together ...5 KB (696 words) - 03:00, 27 January 2022
- ... 到底 implies some kind of inquiry, and actually it can be thought of as "on earth," as in "what on earth are you doing?" It always includes some kind of ...5 KB (557 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... with negation (sentences with 不 or 没）. Structure 向来 is used the same structure as 从来.You can use an optional 都 after the 向来.The basic meaning of ...2 KB (225 words) - 09:14, 26 November 2013
- ... get a green card, I will break up with him. 想 vs. 想到 If you think of 想 as "looking for ideas," then 想 and 想到 are very similar to 找 and 找到. One ...9 KB (1,342 words) - 07:27, 17 December 2020
- ... 2 (新实用汉语课本2) (pp. 217-8) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561911297/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369 ...6 KB (800 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... that something is about to happen again, you can also use 又. It's almost as if it has already happened in your mind. In these cases, it's quite common ...5 KB (771 words) - 01:53, 10 November 2020
- ... 往往 differs from 常常. For the most part, you can translate 常常 as "often," where as you can translate 往往 as "usually." Also, 常常 can omit a 常, but you 往往 ...5 KB (558 words) - 07:35, 9 July 2021
- ... phrase. 我 已经 下班 了。I‘m off work now. 我 下 了 班 就 去 见 你。I‘ll see you as soon as I get off work. 他 去年 离婚了 。He got a divorce last year. 他 去年 离 了 婚 以后 ...6 KB (698 words) - 04:10, 25 April 2017
- ... all at once. 她 下楼 的时候 一下子 摔倒 了 。Tā xiàlóu de shíhou yīxiàzi shuāidǎo le.As she went down the stairs, she suddenly fell. 我们 说话 的 时候 ，她 一下子 哭 了 。Wǒmen ...4 KB (629 words) - 08:36, 24 April 2019
- ... word 零 (líng) is often used after 点 (diǎn). For example, 2:07 would be said as “两点零七分” (liǎng diǎn líng qī fēn). However, note that when speaking, it ...6 KB (955 words) - 09:24, 20 April 2021
- ... 外 的 货物 yùn wǎng guówài de huòwùcargo that is shipped overseas 往下 as "Keep Going" 往下 (wǎng xià) expresses "keep going," implying that the process ...4 KB (591 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... Box 格外 (géwài) is an adverb that has the same meaning as "especially" or "particularly" in English. You might be wondering what the difference ...3 KB (527 words) - 01:11, 3 March 2021
- ... 所谓 永远 的 爱，是 不 存在 的。Suǒwèi yǒngyuǎn de ài, shì bù cúnzài de.There is no such thing as "eternal love." 为了 所谓 的 权力，去 放弃 家人，是 不 聪明 的 做法。Wèile suǒwèi de ...4 KB (578 words) - 07:02, 11 December 2020
- ... 实用汉语语法 (p. 56 - 57) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536&creative ...2 KB (329 words) - 07:49, 22 November 2018
- ... Level 2, Part 2 (pp. 86-9) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276881/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957 ...1 KB (142 words) - 07:43, 29 April 2016
- ... www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415372615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset ... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset- ...2 KB (287 words) - 04:03, 25 April 2017
- ... Skype 开 的 会 。Wǒmen shì yòng Skype kāi de huì.We had a meeting by Skype. As you can see, when the verb is followed by an object, 的 can go before ''or'' ...16 KB (2,467 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... words are also known as ''wh-words'', as the majority of them begin ... question form has the same word order as the statement form. Expressing "What" ...19 KB (3,096 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... of confirmation word and 吗 (ma) on the end of the sentence. Structure As you can see below, the pattern typically involves words like 好 (hǎo), 对 ...3 KB (490 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... 一千零一 ("one thousand zero one"). Zeros on the end of numbers are not read out, as in English. 1100 is 一千一百. Unlike ''and'' in English, if there is more ...1 KB (175 words) - 04:07, 20 November 2018
- ... a verb in the present or future, or to talk about what you do not do, as a habit. So expressing things like "I don't want to go" or "I'm not going ...4 KB (672 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... be tricky to know how to say "me too" when you first study 也 (yě), as you can't say "wǒ yě" all by itself. That's not a complete sentence; you can't ...10 KB (1,502 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... + 到 + Place Examples For these examples, it's straightforward to think of 到 (dào) as simply meaning "to arrive." 他们 已经 到 酒吧 了。 Tāmen yǐjīng ...5 KB (882 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... sentence. The verb has to be Negation of past actions negated with 没 , as the action ''hasn't'' happened. Note that 已经 can be omitted. Examples ...5 KB (737 words) - 08:24, 17 April 2019
- ... the already useful 的 (de) even more useful. With a Noun As well as Modifying nouns with adjective + de attaching adjectives to nouns , 的 (de ...5 KB (734 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... an exclamation. To do this, you can use 多 (duō). Structure As well as Asking about degree with "duo" asking about degree , you can also use 多 ...4 KB (518 words) - 09:41, 2 April 2019
- ... This is how you should use it ''exclusively'' as you get used to it. Don't try ... with "haiyou" "In addition" as "lingwai" Expressing "not only ...4 KB (644 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... Grammar, Second Edition (p. 19) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415372615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative ...4 KB (574 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... Just to be completely clear, the following uses of 多 are not as natural as the ones above. They'll be understood, and they might not be technically ...4 KB (611 words) - 17:24, 6 December 2018
- ... to talk about things ''continuing'' or ''carrying on''. Think of it as a figurative way of "keeping the ball rolling" (downhill). Affirmative Form ...5 KB (747 words) - 07:56, 22 April 2019
- ... we have lots of work. Using 所以 (suǒyǐ) by Itself to Explain Results Just as 因为 (yīnwèi) can be used to explain causes, 所以 (suǒyǐ) can be used to ...7 KB (1,024 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... object moves to the front of the sentence instead of coming after the verb as it normally does. After you move the object to the front of the sentence ...6 KB (990 words) - 08:38, 11 November 2020
- Grammar Box 再说 (zàishuō) is used in a similar way as "in addition" or "moreover" in that it adds supporting information or reasons to the topic at ...5 KB (690 words) - 01:35, 12 July 2021
- ... is used to express "hundred million." A number like 1,101,110,000 would be written out as "十一亿一百一十一万 (shíyī yì yībǎi yīshí-yī wàn)." Again, an easier ...7 KB (1,089 words) - 06:47, 10 April 2019
- ... friends. Pattern with 来 Using 来 to mean "ever since" is basically the same as 以来. However, there is one key difference: you can only use 来 after ...5 KB (791 words) - 09:42, 12 April 2019
- ... 得 不得了。Zhè jiàn yīfu, wǒ xǐhuan de bùdéliǎo.I absolutely love these clothes. As with many other grammar patterns, -得不得了 works with both adjectives and ...4 KB (644 words) - 07:35, 17 December 2020
- ... a certain monetary value. For that 值 must be used on its own. 值得 as an Adverb Structure 值得 + Verb / Verb Phrase Examples 巴金 的 散文 很 ...3 KB (436 words) - 09:39, 14 January 2021
- ... (dào) can be used to express something is contrary to expectations, acting as a turning point in the sentence. It is generally followed by a positive ...5 KB (701 words) - 06:44, 17 December 2020
- ... " with "wulun" 无论 , but it is used in more or less the same way. As with other constructions, 都 and 也 can be used in the second part of the sentence ...6 KB (863 words) - 07:36, 19 January 2021
- ... "either... or..." with "yaome" 要么 (yàome). Here are a few examples of 要不 used as "otherwise": 你 先 吃 吧 ，要 不然 饭 就 凉 了 。Nǐ xiān chī ba, yàobùrán ...4 KB (637 words) - 09:40, 12 April 2019
- ... : Level 1, Part 1 180-181) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369 ...3 KB (509 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... Expressing Fractions with "fenzhi" "Within (it/them)" as "qizhong" "Among" as "dangzhong" Limiting Scope with "jiu" "With ...3 KB (330 words) - 04:11, 25 April 2017
- ... weird one. In the following usages, 差点 and 差点没 are ''equivalent''. It's almost as if the 没 is meaningless. You can literally drop it with no change in ...4 KB (660 words) - 06:56, 11 December 2020
- ... "to blame." In this case, the meaning is totally different. Although it's not as common, and you shouldn't need to worry about it too much, we include ...5 KB (799 words) - 03:27, 22 November 2020
- ... just happened to be leaving the house while I was knocking at the door. Used as "just right" You can also use 正好 by itself to mean "just right ...3 KB (524 words) - 04:46, 9 March 2019
- ... huài le, gāncuì bié xiū le, mǎi tái xīn de ba.This crappy old computer broke again. Might as well not fix it and just buy a new one. 苹果 很 贵，我 干脆 没 买 ...3 KB (511 words) - 09:51, 14 January 2021
- ... learned to Expressing "as one likes" with "jiu" express "as one likes" with 就 ... and "jiu" Similar Expressing "as one likes" with "jiu" Used ...4 KB (667 words) - 02:46, 17 December 2020
- ... 完 书 又 睡觉。'"又"can not be used as the action"go to bed" haven't occured yet.Wǒ yào ... Both 再 and 又 Have Other Uses as Well The comparisons above are the ...10 KB (1,603 words) - 07:24, 19 January 2021
- ... wán Come hang out often 常 联系 ！Cháng liánxì Let's keep in touch Used as an Adjective Although not so commonly used in this way, 经常 can also be ...3 KB (517 words) - 07:34, 9 July 2021
- ... . It can also be used as a potential complement, meaning "able ... When used with 得 or 不, 着 functions as a potential complement , and denotes that one's ...4 KB (624 words) - 02:50, 29 December 2020
- ... the person or object. 对于 那 个 人 我 并 不 了解。Duìyú nàge rén wǒ bìng bù liǎojiě.As for that person, I just don't know him very well at all. 对于 我们 的 工作 表现 ...6 KB (881 words) - 02:44, 17 December 2020
- ... 330 (汉语常用格式330例) (p. 292) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373 ...2 KB (270 words) - 04:09, 15 May 2018
- ... one was expecting. 居然 is not as intense as 反而. What's more, 居然 not ... http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23 ...3 KB (344 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset- ...4 KB (463 words) - 06:28, 8 April 2018
- ... 竟然 (jìngrán) after the subject. 竟然 has the same meaning as 居然, but is not as intense. Structure Like many other adverbs, 竟然 is placed after the ...2 KB (280 words) - 04:52, 9 March 2019
- ... 有些 人 一旦 有 了 钱，就 变了。Yǒuxiē rén yīdàn yǒu le qián, jiù biàn le.Some people change as soon as they have money. 一旦 你 的 公司 上市，你 就 可以 变成 有钱人。Yīdàn nǐ de ...4 KB (677 words) - 04:35, 18 December 2020
- ... so it won't be too difficult. Used with 上 This construction can be translated as "on the topic of" or "in regards to." It can be used to comment ...6 KB (832 words) - 09:47, 9 November 2020
- ... (you might think of it as a special class of adjectives, ... express affirmation, 会, 能, and 可以 are often used as well. Again, the 是 is optional. 这个 东 ...10 KB (1,582 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... more versatile and can be placed both before the verb as an adverb, or after the verb as something that is somewhat like a complement. Either way, it ...4 KB (649 words) - 10:18, 14 January 2021
- ... purpose with "weile" Expressing "as one likes" with "jiu" ... "duo" Chapter 8 "As long as" with "zhiyao" Expressing duration ...5 KB (618 words) - 08:58, 13 October 2017
- ... zaishuo" Chapter 6 Expressing purpose with "weile" "As long as" with "zhiyao" Adding emphasis with "jiushi" Continuation ...3 KB (389 words) - 04:02, 25 April 2017
- ... will learn. Colloquial Saying 这样的话 This use of 这样 corresponds to "this way," as in "if we do it this way." Adding 的话 gives the pattern more of a ...4 KB (659 words) - 03:14, 17 December 2020
- ... "until" with "dao" Expressing "almost" using "chadian" "As long as" with "zhiyao" Chapter 6 "Just" with "jiu" Conceding ...4 KB (479 words) - 03:37, 14 March 2019
- ... 门 的 时候 都 会 顺便 扔 垃圾。Wǒ chūmén de shíhou dōu huì shùnbiàn rēng lājī.I take the trash out as I leave the house. 你 见 他 的 时候 顺便 问 一下 他 周末 来 不 来。Nǐ jiàn tā ...4 KB (576 words) - 09:38, 18 January 2021
- ... and single, the beautiful Ān Mò (Emma Woodhouse) is focused on her career as fashion designer in the glamor of 21st-century Shanghai. She sees no need ...3 KB (400 words) - 09:50, 30 November 2017
- ... gè yī gè ná.Don't carry so much. Carry them one at a time. Used as "Little by Little" Aside from just meaning "one by one," when 一 (yī) is used ...4 KB (709 words) - 08:08, 26 November 2018
- ... 和 他 女儿 一样 大 。Tā nǚpéngyou hé tā nǚ'ér yīyàng dà.His girlfriend is about the same age as his daughter. 我 爸爸 和 妈妈 差不多 大 。Wǒ bàba hé māma chàbuduō dà.My ...4 KB (678 words) - 07:14, 16 October 2018
- ... gave this book away without even reading it first. 连 as "Not Even One" Here 连 serves as an adverb to add emphasis. It Expressing "not even one ...4 KB (606 words) - 03:54, 18 January 2021
- ... do not use 请 (qǐng) nearly as much as we use the word "please" in ... to a meal)," and can even be used as a Causative verbs causative verb . None of ...4 KB (567 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... lots of examples help The Core Meaning of 给 As you know, 给 is also a verb meaning "to give." As such, 给 is often used with verbs to express an ...6 KB (893 words) - 09:33, 15 December 2020
- ... 说 的 做 并且 也 要 做 好。Nǐ yào ànzhào wǒ shuō de zuò bìngqiě yě yào zuò hǎo.I need you to do as I say and also do it well. 我们 需要 的 是 有 丰富 的 工作 经验 并且 也 懂 得 ...5 KB (769 words) - 09:45, 17 December 2020
- ... , it feels to native English speakers as very much a language of words, ... -focused than for other languages such as Spanish. In Spanish, you obsess over ...746 bytes (118 words) - 07:05, 28 February 2011
- ... 使 (shǐ) and 让 (ràng), when used as causative verbs, basically mean the same thing ("to ... and is often translated into English as either "make" or "let ...5 KB (721 words) - 03:19, 11 March 2019
- ... , Second Edition (pp. 104-105) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415372615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative ...3 KB (376 words) - 03:18, 30 March 2017
- ... 下去 进去 出去 回去 过去 These compounds can then be used in much the same way as 来 and 去. Attach them to verbs to give detail about the direction of the action ...14 KB (2,058 words) - 03:11, 29 December 2020
- ... terms are reduplicated (and can't appear as single characters) Compounds ... difficult to define in Mandarin as lack of clear distinction between ...2 KB (222 words) - 08:37, 26 November 2013
- ... Sources and further reading http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933330899/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative ...817 bytes (82 words) - 06:24, 29 July 2011
- ... 1, Part 2 (1st ed) 85-86 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369 ...3 KB (491 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... think of a more precise measure word. (Although you might not sound quite as smart, you'll still get your point across). Also, for many nouns, 个 (gè ...4 KB (576 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... verb 要 (yào) can be used as an auxiliary verb to indicate ... take action on''. You can think of it as meaning "would like to." Examples ...4 KB (575 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... to not get it confused with other words, it's best to think of it as "may" to emphasize the ''permission'' aspect. Basic Usage Just put 可以 (kěyǐ ...3 KB (492 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... Chinese. You should still learn 星期 (xīngqī) first, and that's really all you need as a beginner. The other words for "week" are 礼拜 (lǐbài) and 周 (zhōu ...4 KB (668 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... can also be formed with 别 (bié). You could think of 别 (bié) as a contraction of 不要 (bùyào), as the structure is the same for both: 别 + Verb (+ Obj ...3 KB (396 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... grammar books frequently refer to the reduplication of a single-character word as a "AA" pattern. Note that for this pattern, the second verb's tone ...5 KB (743 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... an action happening in the future. Basic Usage Structure As well as Expressing a learned skill with "hui" expressing a learned skill ...3 KB (500 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... coming after the verb, rather than before. It's best to think of these as exceptions to the rule above, and you can learn more about these exceptions ...4 KB (615 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... this only applies to psychological verbs, such as: 想 (xiǎng) to think; to ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561910401/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset- ...4 KB (564 words) - 03:53, 16 April 2019
- ... number of these, but some of them are super common, so just memorize them as exceptions: 好吃 hǎochīgood to taste, good to eat, delicious 好喝 hǎohēgood ...4 KB (719 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... When something is "hard to do" (as in difficult), the word 难 (nán) can ... 难 (nán) with General Verbs Just as 好 (hǎo) can be used to indicate that ...3 KB (515 words) - 07:59, 10 April 2019
- ... what direct and indirect objects are, don't worry; the terms can be thought of as "object 1" and "object 2." The main point is that there are two of ...4 KB (627 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- 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
- ... 五十 块 五 毛 wǔshí kuài wǔ máofifty kuai five mao (50.5) Note that "2.5 RMB" reads as 两块五 (liǎng kuài wǔ). 二 块 五 èr kuài wǔ 两 块 五 liǎng kuài wǔ two kuai ...5 KB (788 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... 课下册） (p. 459) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FTL8D8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001FTL8D8&linkCode=as2&tag ...4 KB (544 words) - 08:13, 4 March 2019
- ... of the adjective. Subj. + 那么 / 这么 + Adj. Examples You could think of 这么 as "this" or "so," and 那么 as "that" or "so." 他 说得 这么 快 ，你们 听 得 懂 吗 ？Tā ...4 KB (608 words) - 07:55, 14 May 2019
- ... expected, you can use 才 (cái). In English, this might be expressed with "as late as" or "not until." This form is often used with a time of some sort ...4 KB (636 words) - 08:16, 4 March 2019
- ... "再见 " In this case, it literally means "see you again." Used as "Another" or "Some More" The English word "another" is often avoided altogether ...5 KB (699 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... 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 míngtiān qù ...4 KB (539 words) - 07:55, 26 November 2018
- ... know there are actually three different ways to do it? Structure As well as expressing that two things differ, you might want to go further and ...4 KB (648 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... while we talk. 请 你 一边 读 一边 写 。Qǐng nǐ yībiān dú yībiān xiě.Please write as you read. 不要 一边 开车， 一边 打电话 。Bùyào yībiān kāichē, yībiān dǎ diànhuà.Don't ...4 KB (669 words) - 08:20, 4 March 2019
- ... "few," but when placed before a verb, it takes on the meaning of "less" as in "to do less (of something)." It is often heard when scolding or giving ...4 KB (606 words) - 07:31, 10 May 2021
- ... Appearance with "kanqilai" Expressing "as if" with "sihu" Sources and ... with "kanqilai" Similar Expressing "as if" with "sihu" Used ...3 KB (425 words) - 03:48, 11 November 2020
- ... Result complement "-qilai" "It seems" with "haoxiang" Expressing "as if" with "sihu" Sources and further reading Books ...4 KB (548 words) - 09:59, 10 November 2020
- ... idea of doing some action to completion. Basic Usage Structure As well as with Result complements "dao" and "jian" 到 (dào) and 见 (jiàn ...5 KB (737 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... the other two. Well, read on Used as "Except" 除了⋯⋯ (以外), 都⋯⋯ ... types of news except for political news. Used as "in Addition" 除了⋯⋯ (以外), 也 ...5 KB (704 words) - 08:23, 4 March 2019
- ... Zhèxiē shì miǎnfèi de, wǒmen ná duōshao dōu méi wèntí.These are all free. We can take as much as we want. 我 跟 他 说 多少 遍 都 没有 用 。Wǒ gēn tā shuō duōshao ...6 KB (862 words) - 04:53, 9 March 2019
- ... Rel char 不 Rel char 但 Rel char 还 Similar "In Addition" as "lingwai" Similar "Not only… but also" with "bujin" Similar Many types ...5 KB (785 words) - 08:01, 3 December 2020
- ... 但是, the second clause can express positive experiences or something good, as well as negative perspectives. However, when leading with 就是, the second ...4 KB (617 words) - 01:10, 3 March 2021
- ... requires a measure word to accompany it. This way the measure word is acting as a way to count the frequency or re-occurrence of an action. The most ...3 KB (548 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... that the subject can also be placed before 要是. In this case, 要是 can be shortened as 要. Examples 你 要是 真 想 我 ，就 给 我 打 电话 。Nǐ yàoshi zhēn xiǎng ...6 KB (818 words) - 08:07, 17 December 2020
- ... 她 简直 漂亮 极 了 Tā jiǎnzhí piàoliang jíle She is just so pretty Used as "Basically" When followed immediately by 是, the word 简直 takes on a meaning ...5 KB (804 words) - 09:21, 18 January 2021
- ... 的 增加，他 变得 更加 成熟 了。Suízhe niánlíng de zēngjiā, tā biàn de gèngjiā chéngshú le.As he has gotten older, he has become even more mature. 随着 中国 国际 地位 的 提 ...5 KB (632 words) - 08:59, 17 December 2020
- ... 报名 了 ， 其中 两 个 是 女生 。 grammar point ASGD1LNT Similar "Among" as "dangzhong" Similar "One of" with "…zhi yi" POS Nouns Translation among ...4 KB (645 words) - 07:21, 29 December 2020
- ... qǔqián.The Greek government decided to end the use of automated teller machines. As a result, there were lots of people outside lined up to withdraw ...4 KB (614 words) - 09:46, 14 January 2021
- ... Grammar Box 之所以⋯⋯是因为⋯⋯ (zhī suǒyǐ... shì yīnwèi...) can be translated as “the reason why... is because...” and can be used if the speaker wishes to ...5 KB (682 words) - 07:02, 17 December 2020
- ... scope with "jiu" "With regards to" as "zhiyu" Category: B2 grammar points ... Similar "With Regards to" as "zhiyu" Similar Giving ...4 KB (543 words) - 09:36, 14 January 2021
- ... A Note on Pronunciation You may hear the word 尽管 pronounced as both "jǐnguǎn" and "jìnguǎn." Although "jǐnguǎn" is technically correct and "jìnguǎn ...4 KB (544 words) - 03:10, 17 December 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "as long as" with "zhiyao"51 bytes (7 words) - 08:34, 3 November 2016
- ... 他 不只 会 唱歌，也 会 跳舞。Tā bùzhǐ huì chànggē, yě huì tiàowǔ.He can not only sing, but dance as well. 我们 不仅 完成 了 任务， 而且 比 规定 日期 提前 了 十天。Wǒmen bùjǐn wánchéng ...5 KB (759 words) - 01:18, 18 January 2021
- ... one that easy. In the above sentences, as A is so easy, then B must be ... 都⋯⋯ structure, and can be used as a simple statement instead of a rhetorical ...5 KB (788 words) - 02:07, 7 April 2021
- ... enjoy the full moon and eat moon cakes together as a family. 你 会 一面 拍头 一面 ... simultaneously. This is the same as the structure Expressing various ...4 KB (656 words) - 07:37, 17 December 2020
- ... after 虽然 (suīrán) and 毕竟 are reasons or characteristics, and the part after (as a result) is a result or conclusion. It's a bit more complex, so pay ...5 KB (764 words) - 09:17, 14 January 2021
- ... 简明汉语语法学习手册) (pp. 208) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B0041UGAJU&camp=536&creative ...2 KB (199 words) - 06:52, 6 February 2018
- ... 实用汉语语法(中英文对照) (pp. 131 - 150) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536 ...1 KB (136 words) - 07:16, 22 November 2018
- ... 实用汉语语法(中英文对照) (pp. 131 - 150) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B0041UGAJU&camp=536 ...1 KB (176 words) - 02:50, 5 June 2017
- ... 实用汉语语法(中英文对照) (pp. 131 - 150) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536 ...2 KB (275 words) - 03:38, 30 May 2016
- ... have a question word and 吗 (ma). If a sentence contains verbs of understanding such as 知道 (zhīdào),了解 (liǎojiě), 明白 (míngbai), 认识 (rènshi), etc., then ...9 KB (1,438 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... Subj. ⋯⋯ Note also that 为了 is a single word; the 了 here is not serving its role as a particle in this case. Examples 为了 钱 ，他 什么 都 愿意 做 。Wèile ...5 KB (714 words) - 09:30, 17 December 2020
- ... 从 Rel char 来 Similar "Never" with "conglai" Similar "Always" as a complaint with "laoshi" Similar "Always" with "zongshi" Similar ...3 KB (486 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... 每 , 所有 , or 全 . It can also be used with words that mean "none" such as 没有 . Structure 几乎 + Noun Phrase + 都 …… 几乎 + 没有 + Noun Phrase ...4 KB (538 words) - 07:48, 19 January 2021
- ... . In each case, you're adding "even more" to an existing considerable amount, as in, "I'm already rich, but I want to be even richer." Examples ...5 KB (691 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... Time Period This more complicated use of 刚 (gāng) is not nearly as essential as the one above, but you may find it useful to specify just ''when'' ...4 KB (572 words) - 04:45, 9 March 2019
- ... Grammar Box 之类的 (zhī lèi de) can be translated as "and so on" or "and stuff like that." As in English, this grammar point is used to continue a list ...4 KB (599 words) - 09:30, 24 June 2019
- ... She can read English, but she can't even hold a simple conversation 白 as "For Free" There are a group of mono-syllabic verbs that combine with ...5 KB (791 words) - 09:31, 18 January 2021
- REDIRECT Expressing "as much as possible" with "jinliang"62 bytes (8 words) - 09:00, 31 October 2016
- ... , it can express the idea of "only," as in, "it's only 9 o'clock," expressing the ... Emphasis with "jiu" Expressing "as one likes" with "jiu" ...9 KB (1,300 words) - 09:28, 17 December 2020
- ... of that " already ," flavor, but with some of " since " added in as well. Structure "Since ..., in that case...“ can also be conveyed with ...5 KB (679 words) - 09:08, 18 January 2021
- ... a Verb Phrase 凭 can also be used with a verb phrase or subject-predicate phrase as follows: 凭 + Verb Phrase …… Examples 凭 我 学 中文 的 时间 比 你 ...5 KB (849 words) - 08:02, 18 December 2020
- ... 送 她 玫瑰花 。My girlfriend made me give her roses on Valentine's Day. Used as "Must" It can be also used to emphasize something must be done or must ...4 KB (515 words) - 10:58, 25 May 2018
- ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276881/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset- ... http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset ...5 KB (679 words) - 09:22, 18 January 2021
- ... 330 (汉语常用格式330例) (p. 62) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373 ...2 KB (326 words) - 04:05, 25 April 2017
- ... 。 Comparing meanings 不得不 has a stronger tone than 只好. It is the same as 不得已 or 无可奈何, meaning "someone cannot help but do something." Examples ...3 KB (328 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... view of," "seeing that," etc. Structure 鉴于 is used the same way as "in regards to." Just put it in the beginning of your sentence. This grammar ...1 KB (131 words) - 04:03, 25 April 2017
- ... "hardness." It is also the equivalent of adding "-ic" to words, such as turing "history" to "historic." Structure Since this is a suffix, it can ...1 KB (173 words) - 04:06, 25 April 2017
- ... 330 (汉语常用格式330例) (p.82) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373 ...2 KB (258 words) - 02:56, 25 May 2016
- ... between two parts of the sentence. Used in this way, it can be translated as "but rather." 而 is often used in more formal or literary language, but is ...6 KB (837 words) - 03:46, 18 January 2022
- ... shì), and usually 的 (de) as well. Common words include the Chinese words ... that actually evolved from nouns. As such, they are more rigidly ...3 KB (337 words) - 09:25, 28 November 2018
- ... diàochá de.We're not going for fun. We're going to do research. A Thing as Subject Structure If the subject is a thing, 用来 is often used ...4 KB (621 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... 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 the amount or ...3 KB (542 words) - 09:47, 14 January 2021
- ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GCGFEUM/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789& ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GCGFEUM/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789& ...5 KB (619 words) - 04:09, 25 April 2017
- ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMMU2S0/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789& ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMMU2S0/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789& ...5 KB (616 words) - 07:33, 22 November 2018
- ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H3KL5AO/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789& ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H3KL5AO/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789& ...5 KB (660 words) - 06:38, 8 January 2014
- ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HFXR6W0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789& ... ://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HFXR6W0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789& ...5 KB (600 words) - 06:41, 8 January 2014
- ... verbs are verbs used to express the speaker’s judgment. This can be as simple as the verb "to be," but also covers a wide range of other verbs ...424 bytes (59 words) - 07:33, 22 November 2018
- ... yī gè bàn xiǎoshían hour and a half The order is actually basically the same as what we do in English (we just don't have so many pesky measure words ...5 KB (832 words) - 09:08, 10 April 2019
- ... (dòngcí-xìng duǎnyǔ) verbal phrase A verb phrase is a phrase with a verb as a head word that has any sort of modifier. It commonly includes modal ...760 bytes (127 words) - 08:04, 22 November 2018
- ... so far. 又 may be used for future events if they are definitely going to occur, such as days of the week: 明天又是星期三了. 刚 and 刚才 Sources http ...919 bytes (122 words) - 07:12, 15 June 2017
- ... , "everything I do, I do it ''for'' you." You can also think of it as meaning "give," like to give a service or to give something to someone. In this ...4 KB (596 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... English equivalent, it is best translated as "it goes without saying." It can ... in a situation. It's similar to "as it turns out..." or "...all along." ...9 KB (1,434 words) - 05:02, 16 August 2022
- ... Examples Involving Result Complements When the object has modifiers, such as an Expressing completion with "le" indication of quantity or an ...12 KB (1,968 words) - 09:45, 18 January 2021
- ... Use "you" instead of "one" as the subject. Use precise terms when ... ), with the "structure" and "examples" as sub-sections (using the " " H3 tag). ...3 KB (553 words) - 04:06, 25 April 2017
- ... like "twice a week." But in Chinese, the frequency is fixed at "once" as part of the question. That actually won't stop people from answering "twice a ...6 KB (962 words) - 08:47, 24 April 2019
- ... and to design personalized grammar practice where it was most needed. But as the lists continued to grow and evolve, it quickly became apparent that ...2 KB (353 words) - 01:25, 3 May 2017
- ... the folks at AllSet Learning, is in accordance with the new “learning grammar as you go” principle of Chinese study in the digital age. Learners can ...4 KB (701 words) - 09:03, 22 November 2018
- ... be used to thinking of 差不多 (chàbuduō) as a single word, and that's totally OK. ... equivalency, then you need to think of it as a phrase and use 差很多 (chà ...4 KB (631 words) - 08:51, 13 November 2020
- Grammar Box As well as talking about the "before" and "after" "Before" or "in the future" in general in general , you can use 以前 (yǐqián) and 以 ...6 KB (866 words) - 03:52, 24 May 2017
- ... usually expressing doubt. This usage of 会 can confuse native Chinese speakers as well as Chinese learners. Some could think that the 会 is referring to ...3 KB (451 words) - 02:48, 18 December 2020
- ... of; it may be that you're just trying to soften the blow of some bad news, as in, "I'm afraid that I'm too busy washing my hair tomorrow night to come ...4 KB (661 words) - 08:57, 17 December 2020
- ... s, but there are a limited number of verbs that it can follow as well. Affirmative Form Structure 够 + Verb / Adj. + 了 The 了 is not ...5 KB (700 words) - 04:50, 9 March 2019
- ... , the more I like it. Sometimes this pattern is best translated into English as "more and more," which is similar to Expressing "more and more" with ...5 KB (839 words) - 08:55, 2 December 2020
- ... A Note on Pronunciation You may hear the word 尽管 pronounced as both "jǐnguǎn" and "jìnguǎn." Although "jǐnguǎn" is technically correct and "jìnguǎn ...3 KB (504 words) - 09:26, 14 January 2021
- ... a sentence. Examples This use of 万一 has the same basic meaning as in a statement, but because it's a question, there's no solution offered. 万 ...4 KB (675 words) - 03:12, 17 December 2020
- ... " with "you dian" Adjectives with "name" and "zheme" Expressing "as one likes" with "jiu" Expressing "the more... the more..." with ...4 KB (527 words) - 04:13, 23 March 2017
- ... be combined in the pattern 都已经⋯⋯了. Here the meaning is the same as 都⋯⋯了. Used Before a Time Structure When 都⋯⋯了 (dōu... le) is used at ...4 KB (634 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... that appears in complex sentences, with 等到 acting as a conjunction and appearing in the first part as the first word in the sentence. Used for ...5 KB (705 words) - 02:53, 11 November 2020
- ... some." The "some" we refer to is the vague, undefined "some," as in "somewhere," "someone," "something," or "sometime." "Somewhere" with 哪儿 This ...4 KB (571 words) - 08:23, 4 March 2019
- ... Word + Noun 另 can be used instead of 另外 when the following noun is singular (frequently as part of the phrase "另一个"). Examples 我 有 两 个 手机 ，一 个 ...4 KB (632 words) - 08:02, 22 April 2019
- ... in Spanish. In reality, though, it's much easier to learn to use 了 as a group of patterns. If you learn all of these patterns progressively, you will ...1,019 bytes (153 words) - 02:53, 21 February 2020
- ... " having happened (the "once upon a time" meaning of "once"), sometimes translated as "ever." It frequently pairs with 过. Used with 过 When used ...7 KB (972 words) - 07:39, 17 December 2020
- REDIRECT Expressing "as well as" with "yiji"48 bytes (7 words) - 01:33, 29 March 2018
- ... 多 贵重 。. 东西 不 在于 外表 好不好看 ，在于 实用 不 实用 。. Used as "Depend on" Structure ⋯⋯ 在于 + Person / Party Examples 去 不去 在于 你自己 。. 学 什么 专业 在 ...2 KB (139 words) - 07:53, 13 March 2019
- ... ；数 持续—继续 Lesson 12: 海外用户玩儿微信 Overseas Users of WeChat Expressing "as well as" with "yiji" 以及 ; 程度 发达—发展 Lesson 13: 锯掉生活的"筐底" Cutting Off ...4 KB (444 words) - 03:58, 21 May 2019
- ... may seem very similar, 因此 is not quite the same as 于是. When using 因此, it acts as a conjunction that expresses the cause and effect. Because of the ...6 KB (917 words) - 07:46, 14 January 2021
- ... 你 去 了 ，就 等于 我 去 了。Nǐ qù le, jiù děngyú wǒ qù le.If you go, it's the same as if I went. 金钱 不 等于 幸福 ，你 自己 要 好好 想想。Jīnqián bù děngyú xìngfú, nǐ zìjǐ yào ...3 KB (511 words) - 06:57, 11 December 2020
- ... to cause and effect but can be thought of more specifically as "by doing this..., it causes this..." As a result, the first scenario after 通过 (tōngguò ...1,004 bytes (127 words) - 09:49, 13 March 2019
- ... when a complement comes after the verb? Does that count as part of the verb or not? The answer, as it often is with 了, is "it's complicated." Two ...5 KB (783 words) - 04:02, 18 January 2021
- ... and to design personalized grammar practice where it was most needed. But as the lists continued to grow and evolve, it quickly became apparent that ...2 KB (414 words) - 08:52, 18 January 2021
- REDIRECT Expressing "as early as" using "zaozai……"58 bytes (7 words) - 07:41, 9 June 2021
- ... , Second Edition (pp. 28-35) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415372615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative ...2 KB (303 words) - 04:18, 30 May 2016
- ... , Second Edition (pp. 201-2) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415372615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative ...725 bytes (90 words) - 07:40, 22 November 2018
- The following structures are used in Chinese to put events in order as they happened through time. They are organized according to our grammar ...193 bytes (30 words) - 09:25, 31 May 2013
- ... 课上册） (p. 111) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FTL8D8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001FTL8D8&linkCode=as2&tag ...415 bytes (60 words) - 05:49, 8 July 2013
- ... by a function word Stress on the object Can function as subject, object, attributive, adverbial adjunct, or degree complement Combination with ...496 bytes (59 words) - 09:53, 25 July 2011
- ... ，也要 Sources and further reading http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI ...1 KB (75 words) - 01:19, 1 August 2011
- ... / 没有 Sources and further reading http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI ...1 KB (58 words) - 01:19, 1 August 2011
- ... 给 ... Sources and further reading http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B002ZNK7JE ...339 bytes (35 words) - 01:53, 1 August 2011
- ... , but 着 (zhe) and 是 (shì) are also ways to make everyday statements such as, "There is a book lying on the desk." Pattern with 着 Verbs that are ...5 KB (748 words) - 07:50, 4 March 2019
- ... to sentences in which the "recipient" of an action (often referred to as the "direct object" or simply "object") becomes the subject of the sentence ...1 KB (158 words) - 07:42, 22 November 2018
- ... , Second Edition (pp. 31-2) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415372615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative ...677 bytes (78 words) - 03:15, 3 February 2012
- ... 是, e.g. 今天晴天. Types of nouns Could explain these as different rules can apply Proper Animate Personal Inanimate Abstract See Also ...1 KB (161 words) - 09:23, 22 January 2017
- ... with 哪儿 or 哪里 Structure "哪儿" or "哪里" here doesn't act as a question word "where." It's used to express the negation. "啊"可以省略. Subj ...6 KB (926 words) - 03:06, 17 December 2020
- ... most important and commonly used potential complements are derived from other complements such as the following: Verb + 见 e.g. 看见, 听见 ( result ...7 KB (977 words) - 04:50, 9 March 2019
- ... Sources and further reading http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536 ...338 bytes (45 words) - 01:18, 1 August 2011
- ... your 被 sentence? Where should those go? They go in the same place as the ''negative'' adverb 没有, above. class="wikitable" style="width:45em" +Some ...11 KB (1,638 words) - 08:58, 18 January 2021
- ... =https://amzn.to/36aB0iT '''"B1" (Intermediate)''' is the third level as defined by the European Common Framework. It is B1 grammar points with ...1 KB (178 words) - 02:35, 18 November 2021
- ... ://amzn.to/3ctR1SR '''"B2" (Upper Intermediate)''' is the fourth level, as defined by the European Common Framework, which is used on this Chinese ...1 KB (187 words) - 02:36, 18 November 2021
- ... 今天 下午 四 点 半jīntiān xiàwǔ sì diǎn bàn4:30 p.m. this afternoon. As a beginner, that should be all you need. If you've mastered all of these structures ...4 KB (681 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- ... ) is negated differently from ordinary verbs. Rather than placing 不 (bù) before it as with other verbs, you must use 没 (méi) to negate the verb 有 (yǒu ...5 KB (791 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... to give properties to some text. It does not break lines. Div is the same as span, but div breaks lines. This text has been broken up with a div. So ...690 bytes (115 words) - 03:54, 22 November 2018
- ... all kinds of skills, from languages, to sports, to skills in daily life such as cooking and driving. Examples 他 会 说 中文。Tā huì shuō Zhōngwén ...4 KB (520 words) - 09:21, 20 April 2021
- ... Box 能 (néng) is one of several Chinese words that is normally translated as "can" in English. However, 能 (néng) is used to emphasize one's ability ...5 KB (804 words) - 09:24, 20 April 2021
- ... need another verb in this construction. It can be tempting to try use 是 (shì), as English uses "to be," but this is not correct. 在 (zài) is the only ...3 KB (474 words) - 09:24, 20 April 2021
- ... involved (school, work) In these cases 的 (de) '''should be''' omitted. It doesn't sound as natural if you leave it in. Examples 我 家 很 大。Wǒ jiā ...3 KB (468 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- ... ("do not" or "don't") are formed with 不要. Usually the subject is omitted, as in English. 不要 + Verb Examples 不要 走。 Bùyào zǒu.Don't leave. 不 ...3 KB (386 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... 见面 (jiànmiàn), "to meet." It might help to think of 见面 (jiànmiàn) as "to meet ''with'' (somebody)," the "with" cluing you into the fact that you need ...8 KB (1,216 words) - 09:52, 2 April 2019
- ... use 在 (zài). Just pay close attention to Basic sentence order word order , as this is one case in which Chinese word order is quite different from ...4 KB (694 words) - 09:22, 20 April 2021
- Grammar Box 在 (zài) and 正在 (zhèngzài) can be used as auxiliary verb auxiliary verbs to express that an action is ''ongoing'' or ''in ...4 KB (591 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- REDIRECT Using "lai" as a dummy verb41 bytes (7 words) - 09:47, 31 October 2016
- Grammar Box Remembering where to put the time words, such as "yesterday," "tomorrow," "this week," etc. in a sentence is really important in order ...4 KB (607 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- Grammar Box Just as Before a specific time with "yiqian" 以前 (yǐqián) can be used to describe the events ''before'' a specific time, 以后 (yǐhòu) ...4 KB (623 words) - 09:20, 20 April 2021
- ... to the word or phrase indicating the time: (Subj.) + Verb / Adj. + 的 时候, .... As time words can appear Time words and word order before or after the ...4 KB (581 words) - 08:58, 21 April 2021
- ... To understand what someone is conceding to, it's best to present this usage as a number of super short dialogs which provide a little context. In this ...4 KB (661 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... 怎么 + 这么 / 那么 + Adj. This use of 怎么 (zěnme) could be translated as either "how" or "why"; the actual meaning sort of falls in the fuzzy region between ...5 KB (792 words) - 08:53, 21 April 2021
- ... Often the auxiliary verb 在 (zài) will appear with 还 (hái), as it is natural to talk about ''continuous'' actions that are ''still'' happening ...5 KB (814 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... " or "all right" or "decent" (but also kind of ''meh''... not ''great''). As in English, intonation and facial expressions help convey the meaning. If ...4 KB (558 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... considering choices ("do you want chicken or beef?"). It can also be used as an "or" ''statement'' ("it doesn't matter if we eat chicken or beef"), in ...4 KB (637 words) - 09:51, 2 April 2019
- ... used.) Structure In English, words like "ummm" and "uh" are used as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filler_(linguistics) filler words when you're ...4 KB (568 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... ''all'' nouns are ''mass nouns'' so they all need measure words. Just as in English, different nouns are associated with different measure words (e.g ...5 KB (781 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- ... : In this usage, the tone of 个 (gè) tends to soften, so it's represented below as a neutral tone. 那 个 人 nàge rénthat person 这 本 书 zhè běn shūthis ...3 KB (446 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... English; the translations above took a number of different angles to create the same impact as -死了 (sǐ le) does in Chinese. You might say that -死了 (sǐ ...5 KB (743 words) - 08:59, 28 November 2020
- Grammar Box Just as Negative adjectives with "-si le" 死了 (sǐle) can be used to intensify negative adjectives , 极了 (jíle) is a somewhat less ...4 KB (523 words) - 08:24, 4 March 2019
- ... , we place the structural particle 地 (de) after the adjective to make it function as an adverb. Subj. + Adj. + 地 + Verb Examples 你 要 努力 地 学习 ...3 KB (462 words) - 09:27, 15 April 2019
- ... Continuation with "hai" "In addition" with "zaishuo" "In addition" as "lingwai" Expressing "in addition" with "haiyou" Sources and ...6 KB (902 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... use 都 (dōu) is when you're talking about something that happens really often, such as "every day": 每天 (měi tiān). Use 都 (dōu) here in Chinese, even if ...7 KB (1,077 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... de nánrén le.She most hates men that smoke. Although you could translate it as "like the best," pairing 最 (zuì) with the psychological verb 喜欢 (xǐhuan ...6 KB (866 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... This joke isn't funny at all. Used with Verbs This describes the subject as being "not at all ''adjective''" or "not even slightly ''adjective'' ...4 KB (653 words) - 07:13, 29 November 2018
- ... quality or state is increasing with time and is often translated into English as "more and more." This is the simple form of this pattern, which uses ...4 KB (602 words) - 07:54, 4 March 2019
- ... patterns in Chinese, especially in written Chinese. You can think of it as meaning " although ," but unlike in English, you still need to follow it ...5 KB (709 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... which means " and then ." Alternatively, you can use 接着 (jīezhe), as a conjunction that means "next," or "afterwards." A longer example to ...5 KB (834 words) - 04:48, 9 March 2019
- ... has not concluded and is ongoing. You can think of the second 了 (le) as communicating the meaning of "up until now." Examples 你 睡 了 一 天 了 ...5 KB (734 words) - 08:01, 4 March 2019
- ... give a series of alternatives by using 要么 (yàome). The structure is pretty versatile, as you can put a wide variety of things after each 要么. It can be ...4 KB (621 words) - 07:00, 11 December 2020
- ... duō) to the end of a number. This is usually translated as "more than..." in English. Structure Number + 多 + Measure word (+ Noun) Examples ...4 KB (578 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- ... xiǎng le liǎng gè jìhuà, wǒmen huòzhě qù Shānxī huòzhě qù Yúnnán, nǐ juéde ne?As for travel, I have two plans in mind. We can either go to Shanxi or ...4 KB (637 words) - 13:39, 2 December 2020
- ... qù shàng gāngqín kè.She needs to go to piano lessons every day after school. Used as a Time Word In this pattern, 之前 and 之后 usually come at the ...5 KB (716 words) - 08:40, 24 April 2019
- ... .I haven't seen him for a few years and he's gotten much fatter. I, as an old friend, couldn't even recognize him. See also Advanced uses of ...5 KB (727 words) - 07:21, 29 December 2020
- ... is used to express "on the contrary" or "in contrast," with 反而 appearing as part of the second part of the sentence. Note that the meaning of 反而 goes ...6 KB (900 words) - 06:46, 11 December 2020
- ... so wonderful If the adjective or psychological verb is repeated after the 什么 as in some of the examples above, it acts to give further emphasis. It ...4 KB (665 words) - 10:13, 23 December 2020
- ... de" 什么的 , but is not generally followed by Non-exhaustive lists with "dengdeng" 等等 as this feels too formal. Examples 我们 什么 零食 都 有，花生 啊，瓜 ...4 KB (668 words) - 02:37, 29 December 2020
- ... would say 百分之五十 (bǎi fēn zhī wǔshí), which is literally the same as how you would pronounce the equivalent fraction "50 hundredths." Basic Pattern ...4 KB (650 words) - 08:40, 24 April 2019
- ... disregard a previous statement, particularly those involving options or choices. 反正 as "No Matter What" Structure You can put 反正 in the ...4 KB (636 words) - 04:05, 29 December 2020
- ... most commonly placed before a verb phrase, often including an auxiliary verb such as 会 or 要. It is normally used to introduce an inevitable situation ...4 KB (565 words) - 09:50, 14 January 2021
- ... meaning "suitable" or "appropriate," and is used in the same way as other adjectives. Structure Subj. + Adv. + 合适 Examples 在 办公 ...4 KB (653 words) - 09:48, 14 January 2021
- ... Topic + 由 + Person + Verb This use of 由 is common in formal contexts such as business communications. Examples 这 件 事 由 我 说了算。Zhè jiàn shì yóu ...3 KB (519 words) - 05:46, 6 December 2020
- ... 将会 Similar Auxiliary verb "hui" for "will" Similar Using "jiang" as a formal "ba" Similar Wanting to do something with yao Similar In ...4 KB (535 words) - 09:37, 17 December 2020
- Grammar Box To describe a situation as being one of only two possibilities, you can use the structure "不是⋯⋯就是⋯⋯" (bù shì... jiùshì...), which ...4 KB (653 words) - 06:59, 11 December 2020
- ... hé kèhù gèng hǎo de gōutōng.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 ...4 KB (599 words) - 10:06, 23 December 2020
- ... a a positive and a negative sense. Structure Adj. + 坏了 As with many other grammar patterns, both adjectives and psychological verb s work in ...4 KB (597 words) - 02:48, 29 December 2020
- ... Similar Cause and effect with "yinwei" and "suoyi" Similar Expressing "as a result" with "jieguo" Similar "Since" with "jiran" Used for ...4 KB (565 words) - 10:10, 23 December 2020
- ... first clause (after 即使) is a supposition, which is then struck down as impossible by the second clause (after 也) of the statement. Structure 即使 ...4 KB (647 words) - 07:35, 17 December 2020
- ... compare two unfavorable options, and choose one over the other. We usually express this as "would rather... than..." in English. Using 宁可 with 也不 ...4 KB (635 words) - 02:45, 18 January 2021
- ... a verb phrase, and therefore expresses the purpose. You might think of it as a more advanced version of the Easy to do something "easy to verb ...4 KB (611 words) - 08:39, 16 December 2020
- ... you?" or "just how stupid are you?" In Chinese, 难道 (nándào) is used as a marker to form this kind of question. Since we don't "mark" our rhetorical ...4 KB (648 words) - 09:04, 17 December 2020
- ... questions are aimed at finding out a specific piece of info, such as a name or time. Structure 究竟 + Question Word Examples 这 个 ...5 KB (760 words) - 03:22, 18 August 2021
- ... 汉语常用格式330例) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN ...6 KB (774 words) - 05:56, 27 January 2014
- ... .Bié dānxīn, yībiān gōngzuò yībiān xué ma.Don't worry. You can learn as you work. See also Marking a topic with "ma" Sources and further ...3 KB (526 words) - 03:23, 16 December 2020
- ... of my time was spent working on the grammar wiki but I also served as a test subject for AllSet teachers and learning tools. I studied Chinese for ...362 bytes (64 words) - 09:50, 18 January 2012
- ... 实用汉语语法(中英文对照) (pp. 131 - 150) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536 ...1 KB (137 words) - 09:21, 22 January 2017
- ... see 过 (guo) used together with 了 (le). This can be a little confusing, as it doesn't seem to be following the rules laid out above. For more on this ...5 KB (706 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- ... the Chinese preposition 为 (wèi). This character is often translated into English as "for," but is sometimes unnatural or unnecessary, depending on the ...4 KB (571 words) - 03:08, 9 January 2020
- ... that for all of those cases, we're talking about something that happened ''just now'', as in, within the past 5 minutes or so. If you're talking about ...3 KB (519 words) - 10:00, 2 April 2019
- ... 等 (děng) or 等等 (děng děng) to the end of the list. It's the same as in English when we use "etc." at the end of a list, except in Chinese you don't ...4 KB (690 words) - 08:41, 17 April 2019
- REDIRECT Using "always" as a complaint with "laoshi"57 bytes (8 words) - 06:59, 31 October 2016
- ... It is most common in formally written Chinese, though it can be spoken as well. 进一步: Core Structure Structure It is simply placed before ...4 KB (628 words) - 02:47, 18 December 2020
- Grammar Box 一直 (yīzhí) literally means "straight." Used as an adverb , 一直 (yīzhí) can also be used to express that you have been doing ...4 KB (543 words) - 09:20, 2 April 2019
- ... s is 总算 (zǒngsuàn) and 终于 (zhōngyú) both can be translated as "finally" or "in the end," but they subtly different in tone. Same Grammatical ...4 KB (539 words) - 03:21, 4 January 2021
- ... him, but he wasn't happy. Special structures Both of these often appear in set structures, as seen below: 不但没⋯⋯，反而 不但没⋯⋯，反而⋯⋯ 我 帮 了 他 ...6 KB (656 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... 了 Note that occasionally you'll see adjective s (instead of verbs) in this pattern as well. Examples 我 要 生气 了！Wǒ yào shēngqì le I'm going ...5 KB (842 words) - 08:56, 21 April 2021
- REDIRECT Using "nanguai" as a verb39 bytes (6 words) - 07:53, 3 November 2016
- REDIRECT Expressing_"as_one_likes"_with_"jiu"50 bytes (7 words) - 04:02, 7 February 2013
- ... verb will do. Oft-used verbs are 开, 飞, 发, 运, 送, 寄, 带, 驶 etc. As you can see, these are words that imply some sort of motion. In addition, compared to ...8 KB (1,228 words) - 09:41, 14 January 2021
- ... 330 (汉语常用格式330例) (p. 171) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373 ...2 KB (244 words) - 09:00, 10 November 2020
- " C1 " (Advanced) is the fifth level, as defined by the European Common Framework, which is used on this Chinese Grammar Wiki. It is roughly ...922 bytes (140 words) - 08:20, 11 August 2019
- ... someone or something has "no shame in being." It has the same meaning as 名副其实 (míngfùqíshí), which means "live up to one's reputation." It carries ...2 KB (193 words) - 08:55, 31 May 2016
- ... same "destroyed" connotation of 恢复. Grammar pattern-wise, it's pretty much used the same way as 恢复. 还原 + Noun Phrase Examples 还原 历史 的 真相。 他 ...2 KB (218 words) - 01:34, 4 March 2021
- ... 330 (汉语常用格式330例) (p. 292) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373 ...5 KB (654 words) - 09:42, 2 December 2020
- ... we look at at a grammar 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 ...1 KB (148 words) - 05:49, 26 November 2013
- ... stub The simplest way to understand 岂不是 is to think of it as "isn't it," and it is always used in a rhetorical question. Structure Just insert ...1 KB (112 words) - 09:00, 10 November 2020
- ... the 不 or 没. Note that when used with 不, you can negate an adjective as well. Subj. + 并 + 不 + Verb / Adj. Subj. + 并 + 没（有) + Verb Examples 在 中国 ...5 KB (694 words) - 09:15, 17 December 2020
- Grammar Box stub In spoken Chinese, the equivalent of "I bet," as in "I bet he won't come," is 谅. Structure Using 谅 this way is a little ...1 KB (125 words) - 07:11, 20 May 2016
- Grammar Box Stub In formal written Chinese, 本 can mean "this side," as in "this company" or "this country." It always refers to the side that ...1 KB (191 words) - 03:48, 24 May 2017
- ... noun or an adjective into a verb does not mean that verb can't also be used as a noun So keep in mind that -化 can be not only "-ize" and "-ify," but ...5 KB (830 words) - 09:33, 17 December 2020
- Grammar Box Stub 莫过于 can be easily understood as "cannot surpass." It is usually used in literary and formal Chinese to give emphasis to ...2 KB (232 words) - 04:08, 25 April 2017
- ... contrasting characteristic. In this instance, 则 has the same meaning as The "However" Adverb "que" 却 . Subject + Predicate, 则 + Subject + Predicate ...2 KB (217 words) - 07:21, 15 May 2018
- Grammar Box Stub The simplest way to understand 是否 is to think of it as a formal written version of 是不是. Structure 是否 is used together ...1 KB (128 words) - 09:28, 6 March 2019
- ... Structure 在 + Place Examples For example, these phrases are fine just as they are: 在 中国 zàiZhōngguóin China 在 美国 zài Měiguóin the USA ...7 KB (1,067 words) - 04:54, 9 March 2019
- ... two verb phrases, relating the actions to each other. It can be translated as "in order to" or "so that," and it can help in explaining reasoning ...4 KB (620 words) - 04:55, 9 March 2019
- ... used to emphasize that a number is small, or less than expected. Used as a Verb Structure In this case, 才 means "is only" or "only have ...3 KB (516 words) - 08:29, 17 April 2019
- ... is compiled by a group of experienced teachers who teach Chinese as second language. It is divided into four levels: elementary, pre-intermediate ...2 KB (244 words) - 04:09, 25 April 2017
- ... is compiled by a group of experienced teachers who teach Chinese as second language. It is divided into four levels: elementary, pre-intermediate ...2 KB (252 words) - 04:12, 25 April 2017
- ... is compiled by a group of experienced teachers who teach Chinese as second language. It is divided into four levels: elementary, pre-intermediate ...2 KB (227 words) - 08:53, 26 November 2013
- ... things. However, 一向 also can’t affect words that indicate some change (as this wouldn’t be a habit), nor can it talk about constant future actions ...4 KB (706 words) - 10:05, 23 December 2020
- ... of group, you can use 有的 (yǒude). This usage is normally translated as " some " in English. It is often used multiple times in one sentence to ...4 KB (694 words) - 03:56, 16 April 2019
- Grammar Box 从⋯⋯ 到⋯⋯(cóng... dào...) is used in the same way as "from... to..." is used in English, and can be used both for times and places. ...4 KB (675 words) - 08:55, 21 April 2021
- ... Examples Generally this negative 已经 (yǐjīng) structure is translated into English as "not... anymore" rather than using the word "already." 我 已经 ...7 KB (1,043 words) - 08:54, 21 April 2021
- stub AKA 基数词 (jīshùcí) Cardinal numbers are numbers such as 1, 2, or 3 used to indicate quantity. They contrast with ordinal number s. ...338 bytes (40 words) - 06:02, 15 June 2017
- ... actions, concepts, and even emotions, which exist in some real way as more than just grammatical tools. Words that serve purely grammatical roles are ...541 bytes (75 words) - 13:25, 20 March 2016
- ... grammar, direct objects are often simply referred to as "objects." Characteristics Notes Types Grammar Patterns for Adjectives ...367 bytes (48 words) - 06:27, 15 June 2017
- ... . In Chinese grammar, indirect objects are often referred to as second objects. Characteristics Notes Types Grammar Patterns for ...467 bytes (66 words) - 06:32, 15 June 2017
- ... that modifies the subject, allowing it to stand alone as a sentence. Characteristics Notes Types Grammar Patterns for Adjectives ...362 bytes (47 words) - 07:38, 6 May 2014
- ... 实用汉语语法(中英文对照) (pp. 105 - 116) http://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B0041UGAJU&camp=536 ...1 KB (136 words) - 06:37, 15 June 2017
- ... -xìng duǎnyǔ) A noun phrase is a phrase with a noun or pronoun as a head word that has any sort of modifier. Characteristics Notes ...349 bytes (47 words) - 08:05, 22 November 2018
- ... predicate sentences are sentences with a noun phrase that functions as the main predicate of the sentence. Characteristics Notes Types ...358 bytes (43 words) - 07:42, 6 May 2014
- ... 你用我这种方法，你今天晚上一定睡得着。 他的工作压力很大，晚上常常睡不着。 （结果） 睡醒 他睡了这么久，还没睡醒吗？ "zhao" as complement 睡着 他太兴奋了，很久才睡着。 坐 （趋向） 坐下 狗狗，坐下，坐下。 坐起来 你别总是睡在床上，坐起来。 （可能 ...6 KB (170 words) - 04:09, 25 April 2017
- "C2" (Upper Advanced) is the sixth level, as defined by the European Common Framework, which is used on this Chinese Grammar Wiki. It is roughly ...486 bytes (81 words) - 02:19, 1 July 2015
- ... tried Japanese? There is no D1, because C2 is the highest level as defined by the European Common Framework, which is used on this Chinese Grammar ...325 bytes (56 words) - 02:11, 12 February 2014
- ... red one" in English. In Chinese the 的 (de) serves the same purpose as the English word "one." By using this pattern, you can avoid repeating the same ...5 KB (713 words) - 09:49, 2 April 2019
- ... the word for "now." Structure This pattern is actually the same as change of state with "le" , but the examples below are somewhat idiomatic ...3 KB (412 words) - 09:23, 20 April 2021
- stub AKA 语气副词 (yǔqì fùcí) tone adverb Modal adverbs express likelihood with adverbs such as probably, possibly, evidently, certainly, etc.159 bytes (21 words) - 07:40, 6 May 2014
- ... condition/state. Stative verbs in Mandarin are usually translated as adjective s in English. Notes Generally two characters; hence ...860 bytes (96 words) - 07:12, 15 June 2017
- ... The subject-predicate construction consists of a subject and a predicate, and may be part of a larger sentence, or may serve as a sentence on its own.202 bytes (35 words) - 12:19, 20 March 2016
- stub AKA 动词谓语句 (dòngcí wèiyǔ jù) A sentence with a verb as the main element of its predicate is called a sentence with a verbal predicate. ...538 bytes (93 words) - 07:04, 15 June 2017
- ... subject . Aside from verbs, adjective s and sometimes even noun s can be predicates as well. See basic sentence order for more examples.282 bytes (43 words) - 06:48, 5 May 2022
- ... a concept. It can be focused on fleshing out a particular word, as in a noun phrase or verb phrase . See also clause , which expresses ...265 bytes (44 words) - 06:44, 15 June 2017
- ... .) A characteristic of Taiwanese Mandarin is the extensive usage of 有 as in the examples that follow. NOTE: we're talking about ''regional usage'' ...7 KB (987 words) - 02:07, 18 December 2020
- ... "Confirmation" part include typically contains some kind of "verb of understanding" such as 知道 (zhīdào),了解 (liǎojiě), 明白 (míngbai), 认识 (rènshi), etc ...6 KB (888 words) - 09:15, 2 August 2021
- ... the speaker is debating. It gives the sentence an indecisive feel, as though the speaker doesn't know which one to choose. This construction often ...4 KB (706 words) - 17:21, 6 December 2018
- ... simply use 时 (shí) all by itself. (No 的 ) Structure Time + 时 ，Subj. ⋯⋯ As time word s can appear Time words and word order before or after ...4 KB (541 words) - 13:21, 22 March 2021
- ... 得看 (děi kàn). Both mean "(it) depends (on)." Literally, they would translate as "have to look at," so the logic is not hard to understand. Basic ...4 KB (654 words) - 07:56, 14 May 2019
- ... be used before an adjective to mean "quite," "rather," or "pretty," as in "pretty good." This pattern is quite common in spoken Chinese. Used ...4 KB (530 words) - 01:13, 30 March 2020
- Grammar Box As an adverb , the word 真 (zhēn) means "really" or "truly." 真 (zhēn) Before an Adjective Structure 真 (zhēn) is used ...3 KB (438 words) - 08:57, 21 April 2021
- Grammar Box 要不是 (yàobushì) is almost the same as "如果不是⋯⋯ "， and it may followed by "的话," meaning "if it were not for..." or "without...." ...3 KB (514 words) - 09:22, 14 January 2021
- ... "mutual" feels formal in English, but in Chinese, even everyday phrases such as "learn from each other" use the word 互相, which expresses this "each ...3 KB (470 words) - 09:21, 12 April 2019
- ... . http://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=2206 Suicided: the adversative passive as a form of active resistance (Victor Mair on Language Log) http ...4 KB (475 words) - 10:11, 21 November 2016
