Grammar Point Actions with 著着 zhe 著 zhe着 zhe shows a continuing state or a background action. In this lesson, it helps describe how someone does something, one thing leading into another, and doing something just for fun. 一 V1 + 著着 + V2 Verb1 + 著着 + Verb2 Two actions happen at the same…
Author: tiffany
When A happens, then B – 等 děng A… 就 jiù B
Grammar Point When A Happens, Then B: 等 děng A … 就 jiù B 等 děng literally means “to wait.” In 等 děng A… 就 jiù B, it means “once A happens, then B”: you’re waiting for A, and as soon as it’s done, B follows. It’s usually about the future and plans. 一 等…
“By” in Chinese – 由 yóu 1
Grammar Point:In Chinese, 由 yóu is often used to indicate “by” in the sense of agency, responsibility, or cause. It is commonly seen in formal writing or official contexts rather than casual speech. Structure 由 yóu + Starting Point/Route/Method + V 由 yóu is a more formal alternative to 從 cóng when indicating route, means, or direction. It’s commonly used in instructions, signs, and formal descriptions to…
“Unavoidable” in Chinese 2 – 难免 nánmiǎn
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 難难免 nánmiǎn means “unavoidable” or “hard to avoid.” It is used when something is likely to happen due to natural circumstances, even if people try to prevent it. It often carries a neutral or slightly apologetic tone. Structure 難难免 nánmiǎn + V or Adj 人rén與yǔ人rén相處xiāngchǔ， 難免nánmiǎn會huì有yǒu誤會wùhuì人rén与yǔ人rén相处xiāngchǔ， 难免nánmiǎn会huì有yǒu误会wùhuìIn human relationships, misunderstandings are inevitable. 在zài大dà城市chéngshì生活shēnghuó， 難免nánmiǎn有yǒu壓力yālì在zài大dà城市chéngshì生活shēnghuó，…
“Unavoidably” in Chinese 1 – 不免 bùmiǎn
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 不免 bùmiǎn means “inevitably” or “unavoidably.” It is used to indicate that something is difficult to avoid or is bound to happen. Structure 不免 bùmiǎn + V or Verb Phrase It expresses an expected or natural consequence, often with a slightly negative tone. 這麼zhème冷lěng的de天氣tiānqì， 不免bùmiǎn容易róngyì感冒gǎnmào这么zhème冷lěng的de天气tiānqì， 不免bùmiǎn容易róngyì感冒gǎnmàoIn such cold weather, catching a cold is inevitable. 他tā剛gāng到dào新xīn公司gōngsī， 不免bùmiǎn會huì有些yǒuxiē緊張jǐnzhāng他tā刚gāng到dào新xīn公司gōngsī， 不免bùmiǎn会huì有些yǒuxiē紧张jǐnzhāngSince he just joined…
Multiple Verbs Phrases in a Sentence
Grammar Point Multiple Verb Phrases in a Sentence In Chinese, you can put two or more verb phrases one after another, with no word for “and” or “to” in between: “go to the supermarket buy fruit.” The verbs simply follow the order the actions happen, and often the second one is the purpose of the…
Chinese Preposition – 给 gěi
Grammar Point Chinese Preposition: 給给 gěi As a verb, 給 gěi给 gěi means “to give.” As a preposition, it marks the person who receives or benefits from an action, like “to” or “for” in English. 一 給给 + Person + Verb Subject + 給给 + Person + Verb Phrase The most common pattern puts 給…
Chinese Preposition – 對 / 对 duì
Grammar Point Chinese Preposition: 對对 duì 對 duì对 duì points to the target of a feeling, attitude, or action. Depending on the sentence, it can mean “to,” “toward,” “at,” or “about / regarding.” 一 對对 + B + Adjective A + 對对 + B + Adjective (attitude / feeling) Use 對 duì对 duì to show…
“So that” in Chinese – 以便 yǐbiàn
OneDotDot Chinese Grammar · HSK 6 Grammar Point · HSK 6 “So That” — 以便以便 yǐbiàn 以便以便 yǐbiàn is a formal conjunction meaning “so that,” “in order to,” or “for the purpose of.” It’s mostly used in writing and formal contexts. 以便以便 yǐbiàn literally means “in order to make it 便便 biàn (convenient / easy).”…
“In order to” in Chinese 2 – wèideshì & wèi… ér
OneDotDot Chinese Grammar · HSK 5 Grammar Point · HSK 5 為的是为的是 wèideshì — “In Order To” 2 為的是为的是 wèideshì and 為为 wèi…而 ér… both mean “in order to,” but they differ in usage. 為的是为的是 wèideshì directly explains purpose and is common in speech. 為为 wèi…而 ér… is more formal, linking cause and effect. Two…