tiffany，作者 OneDotDot Chinese

Express opinions with 来说 láishuō

Posted on July 31, 2023January 22, 2025 by tiffany

Grammar Point:The phrase “對对 duì…來說来说 láishuō ” is a structure in Chinese that allows speakers to express their opinions or judgments about various topics, highlighting their subjective perspective on the matter at hand. Structure 對对 duì + S + 來說来说 láishuō 對duì台灣人Táiwānrén來說láishuō，英文yīngwén發音fāyīn真的zhēnde很hěn難nán对duì台湾人Táiwānrén来说láishuō，英文yīngwén发音fāyīn真的zhēnde很hěn难nánFor Taiwanese people, English pronunciation is really difficult. 對duì我wǒ來說láishuō，教jiào中文zhōngwén是shì一件yíjiàn有yǒu趣qù的de事shì对duì我wǒ来说láishuō，教jiào中文zhōngwén是shì一件yíjiàn有yǒu趣qù的de事儿shìrFrom my…

由 yóu, 朝 cháo, and 向 xiàng in Chinese

Posted on July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 by tiffany

Grammar Point:All three of these, 向 xiàng, 朝 cháo, and 由 yóu can be used to indicate direction or position in Chinese. However, they have slightly different nuances and usages: 向 xiàng It is used to indicate a specific direction or the target of an action. It can also be used to express “towards” or…

向 xiàng, 往 wǎng, and 從/从 cóng in Chinese

Posted on July 28, 2023November 26, 2024 by tiffany

Grammar Point:All three of these, 向 xiàng, 往 wǎng, and 從从 cóng can be used to indicate direction or position in Chinese. However, they have slightly different nuances and usages: 向 xiàng It is used to indicate a specific direction or the target of an action. It can also be used to express “towards” or…

Basic Duì and Gěi in Chinese

Posted on July 27, 2023February 24, 2025 by tiffany

Grammar Point:The common function between the Chinese words 對对 duì and 給给 gěi is that they can both be used as prepositions to introduce the target object. 對对 duì In Chinese, 對对 duì can have various meanings and functions depending on the context, but when using it as a preposition, it means “to” or “towards”…

“More than” in Chinese – duō

Posted on July 26, 2023July 27, 2023 by tiffany

Grammar Point:In Chinese grammar, 多 duō can be used to express a number in excess of a certain amount by adding it to the end of the number. It is translated as “more than…” in English. Structure Number + 多 + Measure word + N We place 多 duō before the measure words when 多…

Reduplication of Adjectives in Chinese

Posted on July 25, 2023December 11, 2024 by tiffany

Grammar Point:Reduplication of adjectives intensify the tone of a statement, similar to the way 很 hěn functions as an intensifier. It reflects the speaker’s subjective feelings rather than objective, factual observation. Structure This structure is commonly used in spoken and written Chinese to emphasize a quality or add a sense of lightness, casualness, or emphasis…

“Seems” in Chinese – 好像 hǎoxiàng

Posted on July 24, 2023April 29, 2025 by tiffany

Grammar Point:The Chinese word 好像 hǎoxiàng is used to express the English phrase “seems” or “seems like.” It is commonly used to indicate that something appears or gives the impression of being a certain way, but it does not necessarily imply certainty. Structure S + 好像 + Comment/Description 好像 hǎoxiàng with a subject means “seems.”…

Reduplication of Verbs in Chinese 1

Posted on July 23, 2023February 7, 2025 by tiffany

Grammar Point:Chinese reduplication of verbs is a linguistic feature in which a verb is repeated to indicate the softening, tentativeness, or brevity of an action. It is commonly used in spoken Mandarin Chinese and some other Chinese dialects. Structure V (一) V It will make your tones more casual and friendly especially when it is…

差不多 Chàbuduō Grammar

Posted on July 21, 2023May 12, 2025 by tiffany

Grammar Point:差不多 chābùduōchàbuduō expresses the idea of “not much difference” or “almost the same.” It is often used to describe a situation where two things or situations are very similar or nearly identical. Structure S1 + (and + S2) + 差不多 Verb – It general means “about the same” in English. 我們wǒmen的de年紀niánjì差不多chābùduō我们wǒmen的de年纪niánjì差不多chàbuduōOur ages are about…

“Furthermore” in Chinese – érqiě

Posted on July 19, 2023April 6, 2025 by tiffany

Grammar Point:In Chinese, “furthermore” can be expressed using the word 而且 érqiě. It’s a conjunction used to connect related information, often adding emphasis. Structure S + V/Adj +，而且 érqiě + V/Adj 台灣Táiwān的de水果shuǐguǒ甜tián而且érqiě便宜piányí台湾Táiwān的de水果shuǐguǒ甜tián而且érqiě便宜piányiTaiwanese fruits are sweet and inexpensive. 我wǒ每天měitiān都dōu有yǒu中文zhōngwén課kè，而且érqiě我wǒ週末zhōumò的時候deshíhòu還hái做zuò語言yǔyán交換jiāohuàn我wǒ每天měitiān都dōu有yǒu中文zhōngwén课kè，而且érqiě我wǒ周末zhōumò的时候deshíhòu还hái做zuò语言yǔyán交换jiāohuànI have Chinese classes every day, and during weekends, I also engage in language exchange. 我wǒ這幾天zhèjǐtiān一直yìzhí覺得juéde沒méi胃口wèikǒu，…