[Study/Chinese Grammar] [都…了]

Structure: 都 + Verb/Adjective/Quantity + 了 Meaning: “都……了” (dōu… le) is used to express that something has already happened, similar to “已经……了”. However it is used more emphatically, implying that the speaker holds some Read More


[Study/Chinese Grammar] [老是]

Structure: 老是 + (Adverb +) Adjective Meaning: When it is used together with an adjective, it usually has an adverb before it, such as “很, 非常, 这么, 那么” etc. Examples: 1. 你 怎么 老是 Read More


[Study/Chinese Grammar] [再说]

Structure: Clause 1 , 再说 + Clause 2 Meaning: Just add 再说 to the beginning of the second clause of your sentence. Remember that both statements should be related to each other! When expressing Read More


[Study/Chinese Grammar] [那么]

Structure: Sentense part1 + 那么 + Result Meaning: When expressing “Then…”, you can use “那么” (nàme) in order to begin a judgment or result from previous context. An example of this in English would Read More


[Study/Chinese Grammar] [但是]

Structure: sentense part1+但是;虽然。。。但是;要。。。但是 Meaning: 但是 (dàn shì) = but , is used to question or negative meaning or to explain some reason in Chinese. such as, Example 虽然他做错了,但是他没有觉得难过. sūi rán tā zùo cùo le Read More


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