"越 … 越…" (yuè… yuè…) is used frequently in Chinese to express that some quality or state is increasing with time, or in tune with another factor. There are two forms of this pattern, the "simple" one (using 来), and the more complex one (which uses two different adjectives/verbs) in Chinese grammar.
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Chinese grammar: Cause and effect with 因为yinwei and 所以suoyi
In Chinese grammar, you will often come across “因为 (yīnwèi)… 所以 (suǒyǐ)…" in written Chinese as well as spoken Chinese. Better get used to it!
Chinese grammar: How to use 被bei Sentence
被 sentences (被字句 in Chinese) are simply sentences which use a passive verb and the preposition 被. 被 sentences are not the only way to create the passive verb form in Chinese, but they are the most common, and definitely the type to tackle first.
Chinese grammar: What is a 被bei Sentence?
Bei Sentences, which are called 被字句 (bèizìjù) in Chinese, are a key way to express the passive in modern Mandarin Chinese. In passive sentences, the object of an action becomes the subject of the sentence, and what would have been the subject of the normal (active voice) sentence, the "doer" of the action, becomes secondary, and may or may not be included in the passive sentence.
Chinese Grammar-Verb 汉语语法-动词
Contrary to English, Chinese has no verb conjugation, which doesn’t imply that they can not express issues that occurred in the past or future.
Chinese grammar: How to form a 把 sentence
Basic 把 sentences A basic sentence in Mandarin is formed with a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order, as in English:
Chinese grammar: When to use a 把 sentence
The conditions for using a 把 sentence were briefly mentioned above. These are: The object is known. (It's already been mentioned or discussed previously.)
The sentence describes what happened to the object in some detail (it's not just a "bare" verb; there's "more stuff" after the verb).
Chinese grammar: What is a 把 sentence?
The 把 (bǎ) sentence is a useful structure for focusing on the result or influence of an action. It's really common in Mandarin, but can feel a bit strange for English speakers at first.
Chinese grammar: Shi… de是……的 construction
The 是… 的 construction is used to draw particular attention to certain information in a sentence. It's often used to ask questions that seek specific information, or to explain a situation by emphasising a particular detail.
Chinese grammar: Except and in addition with 除了……以外chule… yiwai
Using 除了 (chúle)…… 以外 (yǐwài) will help you spruce up your sentences when you want to express "except", "besides", and "in addition".
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