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Grammar Point:The word “also” in Chinese can be translated as 還还 hái or 也 yě. Both are commonly used to indicate inclusion or addition in a sentence. It is important to note that they are always placed before the verb or adjective in Chinese sentences. Structure S + 也 yě + V 也 yě generally…
Grammar Point:In Chinese, numbers beyond 10,000 follow a different naming pattern compared to English. Understanding how to express bigger numbers in Chinese is essential for effective communication. Let’s explore the structure and naming conventions of Chinese bigger numbers. Thousands: To express numbers in the thousands (e.g., 1000, 2000, 3000), the basic numerals are combined with…
Grammar Point:In Chinese grammar, the word 别 bié is often used to express the concept of “don’t” or “stop.” It is commonly used to give commands, suggestions, or advice to someone. Structure 别 bié + V or SV 別bié跑pǎo别bié跑pǎoDon’t run. 別bié吃chī太tài多duō别bié吃chī太tài多duōDon’t eat too much. 別bié緊張jǐnzhāng别bié紧张jǐnzhāngDon’t be nervous. 上shàng中文zhōngwén課kè別bié說shuō英文yīngwén上shàng中文zhōngwén课kè别bié说shuō英文yīngwénDon’t speak English in Chinese class….
Grammar Point:In Mandarin Chinese, dates are expressed in the order of year, month, and day, from big to small. This is the opposite order to how dates are expressed in English. Year In Mandarin Chinese, years are typically read as a series of individual digits. However, when referring to a year period, we would read…
Grammar Point:In Chinese, numbers are typically structured in a straightforward and consistent manner. Here are the basic elements and rules for constructing Chinese numbers: Basic numerals: Chinese has a set of basic numerals that are used to represent the digits from 0 to 9. They are: 0️⃣ 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ 4️⃣ 零líng零líng 🔊 一yī一yī 🔊…
Grammar Point:Mandarin Chinese has a relatively small number of pronouns, and unlike many European languages, there is no need to worry about subject-verb agreement. It 牠tā它tāit (for animal) 牠的tāde它的tādeits (for animal) 牠tā它tāit (for animal) 祂tā祂tāit (for God) 祂的tāde祂的tādeits (for God) 祂tā祂tāit (for God) 它們tāmen它们tāmenthey 它們的tāmende它们的tāmendetheir 它們tāmen它们tāmenthem 我wǒ家jiā有yǒu貓māo有yǒu狗gǒu， 牠們tuómen都dōu是shì我的wǒde好hǎo朋友péngyǒu我wǒ家jiā有yǒu猫māo有yǒu狗gǒu， 它们tāmen都dōu是shì我的wǒde好hǎo朋友péngyouI have both cats and dogs at…
Grammar Point:Mandarin Chinese has a relatively small number of pronouns, and unlike many European languages, there is no need to worry about subject-verb agreement. I and You 我wǒ我wǒI 我的wǒde我的wǒdemy 我wǒ我wǒme 你nǐ你nǐyou 你的nǐde你的nǐdeyour 你nǐ你nǐyou 我wǒ愛ài你nǐ我wǒ爱ài你nǐI love you. 我的wǒde狗gǒu我的wǒde狗gǒuMy dog. 我wǒ喜歡xǐhuān你的nǐde錢qián我wǒ喜欢xǐhuan你的nǐde钱qiánI like your money. Note: You may have noticed that there are two ways to say “you”…
Grammar Point:There are six different ways to ask yes-no questions in Chinese, and the choice of which one to use can depend on factors such as location, occasion, and the people being spoken to. Structure S + V + O + 嗎/吗 ma This is the most simple and common yes-no question asking whether the…
Grammar Point:The adverb 都 dōu in Chinese is typically used to indicate “all” or “both” and can be placed before the verb or before the subject. It is commonly used in sentences to indicate that multiple things or people are involved in an action or state. Structure S + 都 dōu + V or SV…
TouchHover over the end of the sentences to see the answers. Think about whether the following sentences need to use the word ‘把’ Rob, Sam, and Jonathan are all good friends of Tiffany. Today, Tiffany invited them to her house to experience making dumplings together. Rob said, “I brought some fruits!” 我wǒ帶dài了le一些yìxiē水果shuǐguǒ！ 我wǒ带dài了le一些yìxiē水果shuǐguǒ！ O我wǒ把bǎ一些yìxiē水果shuǐguǒ帶了dàile！ 我wǒ把bǎ一些yìxiē水果shuǐguǒ带了dàile！…