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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Measure words for verbs
When a verb is done more than once, it also requires a measure word to accompany it. This way the measure word is acting as a way to count the frequency or re-occurrence of an action.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Indicating a number in excess
A number in excess of a certain amount is expressed by adding "多" (duō) to the end of a number. This is usually translated as "more than" in English.
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Chinese grammar: "Some" using 一些yixie
In order to express "some", you can use "一些" (yìxiē). It is mostly used to modify an object, but it can also be used to modify subjects as well.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: "One of" with "…zhi yi之一"
之一 is one of those grammar that really gives your Chinese some polish. Using with confidence makes your Chinese sound great! Learn how to use it properly in this article.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Using objects with complements
Using complements is one of the cool features of Chinese. Since they may be entirely new for Chinese learners, using them can be confusing.
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 打头阵 (dǎ tóu zhèn) to do something first or to take the lead
The original meaning of “打头阵” is to fight in the van.
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Chinese grammar: Result complements 到dao and 见jian
Two of the most common result complements in Chinese are 到 (dào) and 见 (jiàn). Both can be used in similar statements in Chinese grammar.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Result complement 下去xiaqu
下去 (xiàqù) is one of the most often heard result complements. Master how to use it with this article!
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Using objects with complements
Using complements is one of the cool features of Chinese. Since they may be entirely new for Chinese learners, using them can be confusing.
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 打哑谜 (dǎ yǎmí) make puzzling remarks
“打哑谜” means to tell something indirectly and it is not easy to be understood.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Result complements 到dao and 见jian
Two of the most common result complements in Chinese are 到 (dào) and 见 (jiàn). Both can be used in similar statements.
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 出洋相 (Chū yángxiàng) make an exhibition of oneself
“出洋相”means doing something which is out of normal, which seems ridiculous. We can say “出了个(大)洋相”.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Result complement 起来-qilai
起来 (qǐlái) comes up very frequently in Chinese and can be used both literally and figuratively. This is a little like the usage of "up" in English which can be used literally, as in "stand up
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Chinese phrase translation: 开门红 (kāi mén hóng) a good beginning
“开门红”is originated in ancient times.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Result complement 好-hao
One of the most often used result complements is 好 (hǎo). It implies that something is complete or done well.
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 捧场 (pěngchǎng) to roll logs for sb.
“捧场” originally means to cheer an actor’s performance in theater.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Result complement 错-cuo
Everyone makes mistakes, especially when you start learning Chinese. Learn how to use the result complement 错 (cuò) to express making mistakes!
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 兜风 (dōufēng) go for a drive
The original meaning of “兜风” is to catch the wind by sails or hoods.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Potential complement 不下bu xia
To talk about whether or not something can happen or is possible, potential complements are used. One of the most common is 不下.
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 孔雀女 (kǒngquènǚ) peacock woman
“孔雀女” is a term for girls who live in cities, have been loved by their parents from the day they were born, and have led lives of luxury.