Category: HSK 4

Decimal, fraction, percentage, and multiple in Chinese

Decimal, fraction, percentage, and multiple in Chinese

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Here’s how Chinese expresses decimal, fraction, percentage, and multiple: Decimal 小數数 xiǎoshù: In Chinese, decimals are expressed using the same format as in English, with a decimal point. If the digits after the decimal point exceed two, we read them individually. 0.5: 零líng點diǎn五wǔ零líng点diǎn五wǔ 12.25: 十二shíèr點diǎn二èr五wǔ十二shíèr点diǎn二èr五wǔ 3.724: 三sān點diǎn七qī二èr四sì三sān点diǎn七qī二èr四sì 72.0029: 七十二qīshíèr點diǎn零líng零líng二èr九jiǔ七十二qīshíèr点diǎn零líng零líng二èr九jiǔ Fraction 分數数 fēnshù: To express fractions…

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instead of tì dàitì 代替

“Instead of” in Chinese – tì and dàitì

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Grammar Point:In Chinese grammar, 替 tì and 代替 dàitì are prepositions used to indicate substitution or acting on behalf of someone or something. Structure Noun/Pronoun + 替 tì + Noun/Pronoun + V The nouns and pronouns here usually are human not objects. 他tā替tì我wǒ做zuò了le很hěn多duō工作gōngzuò他tā替tì我wǒ做zuò了le很hěn多duō工作gōngzuòHe did a lot of work for me. (substitution) 我wǒ替tì老闆lǎobǎn接jiē了le電話diànhuà我wǒ替tì老板lǎobǎn接jiē了le电话diànhuàI answered the phone…

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Regarding Chinese guānyú duìyú

“Regarding” in Chinese 1 – guānyú and duìyú

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Grammar Point:In Chinese, guānyú 關於关于 and duìyú 對於对于 are both prepositions that can be translated as “about” or “regarding” in English, but they are used slightly differently. Structure Guānyú + N or N Phrase It names a topic and often emphasizes a range, then introduces a comment related to it. 關於guānyú這個zhège提案tíàn， 你nǐ有yǒu什麼shénme想法xiǎngfǎ嗎ma？ 关于guānyú这个zhège提案tíàn， 你nǐ有yǒu什么shénme想法xiǎngfǎ吗ma？ Regarding…

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According to in Chinese gēnjù 根据

“According to” in Chinese 2 – gēnjù

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Grammar Point:The Chinese word 根據据 gēnjù means making decisions or taking actions based on reasons or evidence, similar to “according to” or “based on” in English. It’s used when referring to using evidence, following instructions, or making decisions based on specific information. Structure 根據据 gēnjù + N 根據gēnjù今天jīntiān的de天氣tiānqì預報yùbào， 明天míngtiān可能kěnéng會huì下雨xiàyǔ根据gēnjù今天jīntiān的de天气tiānqì预报yùbào， 明天míngtiān可能kěnéng会huì下雨xiàyǔAccording to today’s weather forecast, it…

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hurry Chinese jímáng 急忙

“In a hurry” in Chinese – jímáng

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Grammar Point:In Chinese, 急忙 jímáng is an adverb that means “hurriedly” or “in a hurry.” It is often used to describe actions that are done quickly or urgently. Structure 急忙 jímáng + V 他tā急忙jímáng走zǒu了le過去guòqù他tā急忙jímáng走zǒu了le过去guòqùHe hurried over. 我wǒ急忙jímáng給gěi他tā倒dào了le杯bēi水shuǐ我wǒ急忙jímáng给gěi他tā倒dào了le杯bēi水shuǐI hurriedly poured him a glass of water. 你nǐ急急忙忙jíjímángmáng地de是shì要yào去qù哪裡nǎlǐ？ 你nǐ急急忙忙jíjímángmáng地de是shì要yào去qù哪儿nǎr？ Where are you rushing off to in such a…

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“About to” in Chinese – jíjiāng

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Grammar Point:The Chinese word 即將将 jíjiāng means “soon” or “about to.” It indicates that an event or action is imminent or approaching in the near future. It conveys the sense of something happening shortly or being on the verge of occurring. Structure jíjiāng + Verb 即將将 jíjiāng is generally considered a formal term in Chinese….

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On time ASAP Chinese

On time and ASAP in Chinese

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Grammar Point:The Chinese words 按時时 ànshí and 儘尽快 jǐnkuài are employed to convey various aspects of time management. 按時时 ànshí means “on time” in English, while 儘尽快 jǐnkuà translates to “as soon as possible” in English. Structure On Time – ànshí It is an adverb used to indicate punctuality or performing tasks according to a…

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Gradually Chinese jiànjiàn 渐渐

“Gradually” in Chinese – jiànjiàn

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Grammar Point:The Chinese word 漸漸渐渐 jiànjiàn means “gradually” or “little by little” in English. It is often used to describe a process or development that happens gradually, step by step, without sudden or abrupt changes. Structure Jiànjiàn + V or Adj 4 月yuè開始kāishǐ天氣tiānqì會huì漸漸jiànjiàn暖和nuǎnhuo起來qǐlái4 月yuè开始kāishǐ天气tiānqì会huì渐渐jiànjiàn暖和nuǎnhuo起来qǐláiThe weather will gradually become warmer starting from April. 孩子háizi們men都dōu漸漸jiànjiàn長大zhǎngdà了le， 父母fùmǔ卻què漸漸jiànjiàn老lǎo了le孩子háizi们men都dōu渐渐jiànjiàn长大zhǎngdà了le， 父母fùmǔ却què渐渐jiànjiàn老lǎo了leThe…

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Chinese seems sìhū 似乎

“Seems” in Chinese – 似乎 sìhū

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Grammar Point:The Chinese word 似乎 sìhū is similar to saying “seems like” or “seems” in English. It helps describe when something appears a certain way based on what you see or feel, but it’s not confirmed or certain. Structure S + 似乎 sìhū + Description/Action/Verb Phrase 似乎 sìhū is actually the formal term for 好像…

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