Grammar materials for Chinese (Mandarin).
Here’s a detailed explanation of the common Chinese grammar pattern 一边……一边 (yībiān…yībiān) to indicate two actions occurring at the same time, along with examples: 一边……一边 (yībiān…yībiān) to indicate two actions occurring at the same time: Structure: This pattern is used…
Here’s a detailed explanation of the usage of “最” (zuì) meaning ‘most’ or ‘the highest degree’ in Chinese, along with examples: 最 (zuì) meaning ‘most’ or ‘the highest degree’: Usage: “最” (zuì) is an adverb used in Chinese to indicate…
Here’s a detailed explanation of the usage of “更” (gèng) meaning ‘more’ or ‘even more’ in Chinese, along with examples: 1. 更 (gèng) meaning ‘more, even more’: – Usage: “更” (gèng) is an adverb used in Chinese to indicate…
Here’s a detailed explanation of the usage of “就” (jiù) meaning ‘just’ in Chinese, along with examples: 1. 就 (jiù) meaning ‘just’: Usage: “就” (jiù) is an adverb used in Chinese to indicate the meaning of ‘just’ in various contexts.…
Here’s a detailed explanation of the usage of “半” (bàn) meaning ‘half’ in Chinese, along with examples: 半 (bàn) meaning ‘half’: Usage: “半” (bàn) is a quantifier used in Chinese to indicate half of a whole or a specific portion.…
In Mandarin Chinese, tones play a vital role in distinguishing words and conveying meaning. The change of tones in Mandarin Chinese is influenced by specific conditions, and there are both general rules and irregular occurrences where these rules are broken.…
In Mandarin Chinese, negation is expressed using different negation words and structures. Here are the common negation rules. 1. Negation with “不” (bù): 2. Negation with “没有” (méiyǒu): 3. Negation with “不是” (bù shì): 4. Negation with “别” (bié): 5.…
Measure words, also known as classifier words, are an integral part of the Chinese language. They are used to count or quantify nouns and indicate the relationship between the noun and the number or quantity being referred to. Each noun…
Here’s a detailed explanation of intensifiers in Chinese, along with examples: Intensifiers These intensifiers are commonly used in Chinese to add emphasis, intensify the meaning, and convey a strong or extreme degree of the adjective or verb. They enhance the…
1. Subject + Verb + Object (SVO): In Chinese, the basic sentence structure follows the pattern of subject + verb + object. Example: 我喜欢吃水果。 (Wǒ xǐhuān chī shuǐguǒ.) – I like to eat fruits. 2. Adjective + 的…