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 sort of attitude in relation to Continue Reading
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 这么 高兴？ Nǐ zěnme lǎoshì zhème Continue Reading
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 “Then…”, you can use “那么” (nàme) Continue Reading
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 be “Then, what should we do?” Continue Reading
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 ( liǎo ) , dàn shì Continue Reading
