Structure: Number + 多 + Measure word + (noun) Meaning: 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. Examples: Continue Reading

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 sort of attitude in relation to Continue Reading

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 “Then…”, you can use “那么” (nàme) Continue Reading

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 be “Then, what should we do?” Continue Reading

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 ( liǎo ) , dàn shì Continue Reading