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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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Grammar Point:A “程度補語补语 chéngdù bǔyǔ” or “degree complement” is used to intensify or modify the degree of an action, the nature of a thing, or the degree reached in a state. Why do we need it Structure Adj. or Mental verbs + Degree Complements It is used to suggest that a situation is serious or…
What is Stative Verb? Stative verbs (also known as Chinese adjectives) are used to describe the mood, weather, appearance, or characteristics of a person or an object. For example: 累lèi累lèi tired 漂亮piàoliàng漂亮piàoliang pretty 熱rè热rè hot 開心kāixīn开心kāixīn happy 難過nánguò难过nánguò sad 興奮xīngfèn兴奋xīngfèn excited The Difference Between Chinese and English In English, we describe people or things using…
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 Things + 把 + O + Verb + Something 這zhè雙shuāng鞋xié把bǎ我的wǒde腳jiǎo磨mó破pò了le这zhè双shuāng鞋xié把bǎ我的wǒde脚jiǎo磨mó破pò了leThese shoes have…
Grammar Point:To express the order of several actions can involve many different options in Chinese, but the basic structure is 先 xiān… 再 zài…, which can translate into first… and then… in English. Basic Structure S1 + 先… + S2 + 再… When both subjects are the same, it is ok to drop the S2….
Grammar Point:The “you sentence” is known as 有字句 yǒuzìjù in Chinese. The word 有 yǒu serves multiple functions, including expressing estimates and constructing comparative sentences, which will be the focus of this article. you sentence Structure S + 有 yǒu + Number When you are trying to express an approximation or rough estimate of a…