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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The Subject and Adverbial Adjuncts 主语和状语
The Subject
In Chinese the most common form of composing a sentence is using subject and predicate sentence elements. Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, numerals, duplicated measure words, and phrases can all act as subjects. For instance,
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.
Chinese grammar: Separable verb
"Separable verbs," called 离合词 (líhécí) in Chinese, get their name from their ability to "separate" into two parts (a verb part and an object part), with other words in between. Separable verbs are an important concept to master in Chinese, and are also the source of many beginner mistakes. Mastering separable verbs is an essential objective of the intermediate (B1) level learner of Chinese.
The usage of Chinese measure word: 个ge
The measure word 个 (ge) is the most common Chinese measure word. It can be used in a pinch for any noun if you can't think of a more precise measure word. Also, for many nouns, 个 is the only correct measure word.
Difference between “Er” and “liang” in Chinese
This is an introduction to the different uses of "2" in Chinese, namely 二 (èr) and 两 (liǎng).
Chinese lucky numbers 中国的幸运数字
First we must know how to say NUMBER in Chinese:
1 = 一 (yī)
2 = 二 (èr)
3 = 三 (sān)
4 = 四 (sì)
5 = 五 (wŭ)
6 = 六 (lìu)
7 = 七 (qī)
8 = 八 (bā)
9 = 九 (jĭu)
10 = 十 (shí)
What is Measure Words in Chinese?
It looks complicated at first, as there are millions of them. Fortunately, you do not need to remember millions. Although, you may not always have an equivalent in English, you can use some tips to get the concept in several minutes.
(1) běn is generally used as a counter for book-like objects, such as books, dictionaries, pictorials (bound stuff)
(2) zhī : long round objects use zhī-such as pens and pencils
(3) zhāng: large flat objects are counted with zhāng-such as tables
(4) liàng: for Vehicles etc
(5) jià: for airplanes etc
(6) sōu: related with -ship, such as: boats, spaceships and ships etc
Basically, the most commonly used measure word is 个(gè).If you do not know the proper meausre word for some items, it is time to try 个(gè) instead. Native Mandarin speakers do understand what you are talking about. Just remember to ask your Chinese friends what the correct measure word should be after that.
Benefits of Studying Chinese 学中文的好处
Many students do not realize the benefits of studying Chinese and what makes it easy. There are many benefits to
Basic Rules to Use "二" and "两"
In Chinese, there are two words for“two”: 二（èr) and 两(liǎng), and Chinese learners are often confused about when each of
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