Used with 像 Structure: 像 + [ items ] + 之类的 Meaning: 之类的 can be translated as “and so on” or “and stuff like that.” As in English, this grammar point is used to Read More

Structure: Subject + 比较 + Adjective Meaning: The adverb 比较 (bǐjiào) can be used to express “quite”, “rather”, or “relatively”. It’s a way of comparing one thing with a general idea instead of comparing Read More

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 Read More

Structure: Subject + Time + 才 + Verb + Object Meaning: In English this might be expressed with “as late as” or “not until”. This form is often used with a time number of Read More

Meaning: 打头阵 (dǎ tóu zhèn) to do something first or to take the lead Usage: “打头阵”的本义是指打仗时做先锋在前面进攻。引申为第一个或带头去做事。 The original meaning of “打头阵” is to fight in the van. It metaphorically means to do something first Read More

Structure: Adjective + Noun + 之一 Meaning: In order to express “one of the…” in Chinese, “之一” (zhī yī) can be used at the end of the sentence. Examples:    她 是 我 的 Read More

Meaning: In order to express “some”, you can use “一些” (yìxiē). It is mostly used to modify an object, but it can also be used to modify subjects as well. Examples: 1. 她 的 Read More

Structure: Number + 多 + Measure + (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 Read More

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