Mandarin Action Words
Mandarin Action Words: a reference table of 10 words, with Chinese characters, dictionary pinyin and selected English meanings.
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The Mandarin 把 Construction
把 places an affected object before a verb phrase.
Using 被 in a Mandarin Sentence
被 can mark a passive sentence.
Mandarin Body Vocabulary
Mandarin Body Vocabulary: a reference table of 8 words, with Chinese characters, dictionary pinyin and selected English meanings.
Mandarin Building Vocabulary
Mandarin Building Vocabulary: a reference table of 8 words, with Chinese characters, dictionary pinyin and selected English meanings.
Reason and Result with 因为 and 所以
因为……所以…… connects a reason and a result.
Mandarin Causative Sentences with 使 and 让
使 and 让 can introduce a caused action or state.
Mandarin City Vocabulary
Mandarin City Vocabulary: a reference table of 8 words, with Chinese characters, dictionary pinyin and selected English meanings.
Mandarin Color Words
Mandarin Color Words: a reference table of 8 words, with Chinese characters, dictionary pinyin and selected English meanings.
Comparing Two Things with 比
比 introduces a standard of comparison.
Expressing a Contrast with 虽然 and 但是
虽然……但是…… introduces a concession and contrast.
Conditional Sentences with 如果 and 就
如果……就…… links a condition with a consequence.