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2011 July 8

Chinese Grammar 6 Phrases to Remember

by Alena

CHINESE GRAMMAR

Mandarin grammar can be challenging for anyone learning the language. In some ways it is simpler than the grammar of European languages because there is no subject / verb agreements to worry about. However, it is significantly different from
what most Westerners are used to. Hills Learning offers our students a multi-part series on Chinese grammar patterns. Regular practice will ingrain these patterns and help you master Mandarin grammar and correctly express your thoughts.
1)

.. (yi3wei2li4)

Meaning: to take something/someone as an example

Example:

Meaning: Being a member of WTO does not lead to elimination of corruption; one can take South American countries as an example, where the level of corruption remains the same.
2)

..(wei2ci3)

Meaning: for this reason; because of this

Example:

Meaning: He failed to carry out his responsibilities; that is why he was fired.
3)

..(jian3yan2zhi1)

Meaning: in short; briefly (usually used in the beginning of a sentence)

Example:

Meaning: In short, the ideals of the United Nations are openness, equality and transparency.
4)

..(dui4le0)

Meaning: by the way, besides (if used in the beginning of sentence; means that something has suddenly occurred to the speaker)
Example:

Meaning: By the way, there is a bottle of beer in the fridge.

Example:

Meaning: Besides, I have to go to see the doctor today.

5)

.. (fei1.bu4ke3)

Meaning:

a) cannot help but do something; must do something

b)

definitely, certainly, without any doubts

Example:

Meaning: Learning Chinese inevitably involves learning Chinese characters.

Example:

Meaning: The doctor says that I must go to the hospital.

Example:

Meaning: If you dont put the warm clothes on and go outside, you will definitely catch cold.
6)

..(cong2er2)

Meaning: therefore; thus; as result

Example:

Meaning: As a result of mass production the products have become less expensive.
Related posts:

Chinese Grammar Patterns and Explanations

Chinese Grammar Part 3

Business Chinese Phrases and Explanations

Learning Chinese Necessary Phrases to Learn for any Beginner

Business Chinese Phrases and Explanations Part 2
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