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Grammar Point:In Chinese, sentences often contain multiple verb phrases that express sequences of actions. When two or more verbs describe actions happening in order, they are typically placed one after the other. Structure S + V1 + (O) + V2 + (O) 我wǒ去qù超市chāoshì買mǎi水果shuǐguǒ我wǒ去qù超市chāoshì买mǎi水果shuǐguǒI go to the supermarket to buy fruit. 他tā回家huíjiā看書kànshū他tā回家huíjiā看书kànshūHe goes home and reads…
Grammar Point:The Chinese preposition 給给 gěi is often used to indicate the recipient of an action, similar to “for” or “to” in English. Structure In Chinese, 給给 gěi also have various meanings and functions depending on the context, but when using it as a preposition, it means “to” or “for” an object or target. S + 給给 gěi…
Grammar Point:對对 duì is a versatile Chinese preposition used to indicate direction, target, or relation. It can mean “towards,” or “regarding,” “for.” Structure 對对 duì + Topic + Adj. (Comment/Opinion) It is used to indicate that an action is directed at someone or something or to express “regarding” or “concerning” a topic or subject. 男朋友nánpéngyǒu對duì我wǒ很hěn好hǎo男朋友nánpéngyou对duì我wǒ很hěn好hǎoMy boyfriend…
Grammar Point:Chinese word 以便 yǐbiàn is a formal conjunction used to indicate purpose or intended convenience. It means “in order to”, “so that”, or “for the purpose of” and is often used in written or formal contexts. Structure Action + 以便 yǐbiàn + Result 以便 yǐbiàn is a formal way to express “in order to,” emphasizing the facilitation of a purpose. It…
Grammar Point:為为的是 wèideshì and 為为 wèi…而 ér… both mean “in order to” but differ in usage. 為为的是 wèideshì directly explains purpose and is common in speech. 為为 wèi…而 ér… is more formal, linking cause and effect. Structure Statement + 為为的是 wèideshì + Purpose Used in both spoken and written Chinese, 為的是 wèideshì directly explains the purpose of an action and often appears at…
Grammar Point除了 chúle is a commonly used conjunction in Chinese that means “besides” or “in addition to.” It is often used to introduce additional information. And it can take a noun phrase or a verb phrase as its object. Structure S + 除了⋯ (+ 以外) + 也 ⋯ Besides The subject can be placed either…
Grammar Point:因而 yīn’ér is a conjunctive adverb that means “thus,” “therefore,” or “as a result.” It indicates a causal relationship between two clauses, where the second clause is the logical consequence of the first. Structure Clause A + 因而 yīn’ér + Result of A 因而 yīn’ér is a formal, written-language equivalent of “thus” or “as a result,” used to…
Grammar Point:The Chinese grammar structure “怎麼么 zěnme + 都 dōu / 也 yě + negation” is used to express “no matter how…” or “no matter what…”, emphasizing that a certain action or situation remains unchanged despite different efforts or conditions. Structure 怎麼么 zěnme + V + 都 dōu / 也 yě + Negation This pattern is often used to express…
Grammar Point:(再)加上 (zài) jiāshàang is used to introduce additional information, often emphasizing an extra reason, condition, or factor that strengthens a previous statement. It is similar to “moreover,” “besides,” “in addition,” or “on top of that” in English. Structure Statement A，(再)加上 + Statement B + Result It is used to introduce an additional reason or factor that reinforces a statement….
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 跟 gēn has several functions depending on the context. As a preposition, it is often used to mean “with”, “and”, “from” or “to.” Structure With (Doing something together) When 跟 gēn is used to mean “with” in the sense of accompanying someone or being together, it is often paired with 一起 yìqǐ, which means “together.” If…