Grammar Point:Chinese indicates the existence of something in a particular place by adding the verb 在 zài. In this function, 在 zài can be translated as ‘be in’ or ‘be at’ in English. Structure S + 在 zài + location 我wǒ在zài家jiā我wǒ在zài家jiāI am at home. 老師lǎoshī在zài美國měiguó老师lǎoshī在zài美国měiguóThe teacher is in the U.S. 圖書館túshūguǎn在zài學校xuéxiào的de3 樓lóu图书馆túshūguǎn在zài学校xuéxiào的de3 楼lóuThe library is…
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Making Conclusion in Chinese
In this article, we are going to talk about some phases to make a good conclusion in Chinese. A clear conclusion can change a reader’s or listener’s mind when they reach the end of your speech. Especially in Chinese, we tend to save the most important information in our last sentence. Now let’s learn some…
東/东 V 西 V Grammar
The grammar of 東/东 V 西 V has 3 different meanings, depending on whether the order and two verbs you use are the same or not. And notice that all the verbs must be one-syllable verbs. Structure 東/东 + V + 西 + V This structure can be used if want to say you are…
Using píng to express on the basis
Grammar Point:The word 憑凭 píng in Chinese is a preposition or verb used to indicate “relying on,” “based on,” or “depending on.” It can also express “by means of” or “according to.” It’s versatile and commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Structure 憑凭 píng + N / Noun Phrase + V It indicates using something as…
More and More 2
Grammar Point:In Chinese, the phrase 越 yuè…越 yuè… is commonly used to express that the degree of something increases with another situation. Structure – 越 + Adj. + 越 S + 越 yuè + Adj + 越 yuè + Adj or V It is important to note that 越 yuè…越 yuè… should not be followed…
The functions of 把 bǎ 5 (Advanced)
Grammar Point:There are 3 functions of 把 bǎ in Chinese. Determination, command, and doing a movement on something that makes a change to it. If you’re not familiar with the basic foundation of 把 structure, I suggest reading the following articles first. Structure (S) + 把 + O + Verb + 了 This structure may…
Chinese Verbs
In this article, we will discuss the features of Chinese verbs. Verbs in Chinese, like in English, can be divided into three major categories: the verb 是 shì meaning “to be,” the verb 有 yǒu meaning “to have,” and a broad set of verbs that can be loosely referred to as action verbs. * Some…
The Passive Sentence 4 (Advanced)
If you are not familiar with how to use passive sentences in Chinese, I suggest you read the following articles first. This will help you understand the usage of advanced passive sentences. Structure S + 被 + O + 所 + V Phrase This is a highly formal expression of the passive voice, typically used…
就 vs 才
就 jiù and 才 cái have many similar functions, but not the same, which confuses many Chinese learners. In this article, we are going to talk about 7 common comparisons of 就 jiù and 才 cái. 1. Time + 就/才 就 jiù 才 cái Earlier than expectedIf the action happened, you need to put 了…
The functions of 把 bǎ 3
Grammar Point:There are 3 functions of 把 bǎ in Chinese. Determination, command, and doing a movement on something that makes a change to it. If you’re not familiar with the basic foundation of 把 structure, I suggest reading the following articles first. Structure 1 The following structures are all about doing a movement on something…