Structure: Subject + 从来 + 都 + Verb phrase Meaning: Without the negative adverbs 不 and 没, 从来 takes on the meaning of “always.” (Literally, 从来 means something like “from the beginning,” although no one is really thinking that phrase Continue Reading
Structure: Subject + 才 + Number + Measure Word + Noun Meaning: It is used for Expressing quantity, Emphasizing. Examples: 这个 办公室 才 有 五个 人。 Zhèɡe bànɡōnɡshì cái yǒu wǔ ɡè rén This office only has Continue Reading
Structure: Subject + 再 + Verb + Object Meaning: In fact, this structure is present in one of the most common Chinese phrases: “再见!” In this case, it literally means “See you again!” Examples: 我 下 次 再 来。 Continue Reading
Structure: Subject + 又 + Verb + 了 Meaning: There are two words for “again” in Chinese. This depends on whether the repetition has happened, or whether it’s going to happen. If the repetition has happened, i.e. it’s a repetition in Continue Reading
Structure: subject + 都 + Verb + Object Meaning: You can use 都 (dōu) to emphasis the large quantity of something, particularly a group of people. The subject should be some sort of large group (like a majority of people Continue Reading
Using 正好 with a nou Structure: Noun + 正好 ( as a adjective ) Meaning: When used with a noun, use 正好 right after it, followed by an adjective Examples: 这 件 衣服 的 号码 正好。 Zhè jiàn Continue Reading
Structure: 就 + Verb Meaning: It’s as simple as putting 就 in front of a verb Examples: 我就是不让你去。 Wǒ jiùshì bú rànɡ nǐ qù I’m just not going to let you go.
Structure: 又 + Negative words Meaning: In this structure, we emphasive what comes after the 又. Afterward, we add a negative verb or adjective. This grammar structure is often used in an accusatory context Examples: 我 又 不吃，你 随便。 Continue Reading
Structure: 尽量 + Verb Meaning: 尽量 (jǐnliàng) is an adverb meaning “as much as possible” or “to the greatest extent”. In this article, we will do our best to explain how to use it in Chinese grammar! Examples: 我 Continue Reading
Structure: Subject + 几乎 + Adjective / Verb [Verb Phrase] Meaning: 几乎 means ‘nearly’, ‘almost’ or ‘practically’, and is used to emphasize that someone or something ‘almost’ meets a certain standard or is close to doing something in Chinese grammar. Continue Reading
