Learn Chinese Grammar - How to use 哪里是为了?

他哪里是为了你好，他明明是害了你。

What is  哪里 here means?

Answer:

哪里 here is used for a rhetorical question to express negation, it means "不".

Example 1:

Does he do this for your good? (Rhetorical question) He obviously hurts you.

他哪里是为了你好？他明明是害了你。

He doesn't do this for your good, He obviously hurts you.

他不是为了你好，他明明是害了你。

Example 2:

Do I do this because the job? (Rhetorical question) Today the special purpose I come here is to visit you.           

我哪里是为了工作？我今天是特地来看你的。

I don't do this because the job, today the special purpose I come here is to visit you.   

我不是为了工作，我今天是特地来看你的。

Example 3:

Is this for the kids? (Rhetorical question) It's obviously for yourself.

这哪里是为了孩子？明明是为了自己。

This is not for the kids, it's obviously for yourself.

这不是为了孩子，明明是为了自己。

Now, the other grammar form : 哪里是为了+ Verb + 才 + ......

Example 1:

Does he just come here to find you because the job? (Rhetorical question) He definitely has another reason.

他哪里是为了工作才来找你的？他肯定有其他理由。

He doesn't just come here to find you because the job. He definitely has another reason.

他不是为了工作才来找你的。他肯定有其他理由。

Learn Chinese Grammar - How to use该?

What is  该 here means?

该全能员在医务室看见小谢正在打掉针。

I don't think that it means "should".

Answer:

该  here means 'that' (那 in formal sentence).

Grammar form : 该/那+ noun

Example 1:

In the infirmary that versatile employee saw Xiao Xie was in the process of pulling the infusion needle out.

a.该全能员在医务室看见小谢正在打掉针。

b.那全能员在医务室看见小谢正在打掉针。

Example 2:

Since that service also will not analyze and store their information – this is very rare in the internet era.

a.该服务既(jì)不会分析(fēn​xī=to analyze)也不会储存(chǔ​cún= to store)他们的讯息(xùn​xī= information)——这在互联网(Hù​lián​wǎng)时代很少见(shǎo​jiàn=rare)。

b.那服务既(jì)不会分析(fēn​xī=to analyze)也不会储存(chǔ​cún= to store)他们的讯息(xùn​xī= information)——这在互联网(Hù​lián​wǎng)时代很少见(shǎo​jiàn=rare)。

Example 3:

That breed cat motion is nimble, its character is independence of action, it doesn't like people comfort, carry with their arms.

a.该品种猫动作敏捷(mǐnjié= nimble)，性格(xìnggé= character)特立独行(tèlìdúxíng= independence of action)，不喜欢人抚(fǔ=to comfort)、抱(bào= to carry (in one's arms))。

b.那品种猫动作敏捷(mǐnjié= nimble)，性格(xìnggé= character)特立独行(tèlìdúxíng= independence of action)，不喜欢人抚(fǔ=to comfort)、抱(bào= to carry (in one's arms))。

Now, comparing with该 (should):

Grammar form : 该/应该+ verb

Example 1:

Andy realized that he should starts to uplift and restore his normal life.

a.安迪(āndí)意识(yìshí)到该振作(zhènzuò=to uplift)起来恢复(huīfù= to restore)正常生活。

b.安迪(āndí)意识(yìshí)到应该振作(zhènzuò=to uplift)起来恢复(huīfù= to restore)正常生活。

Learn Chinese Grammar - How to use便?

How to use便?

Answer:

便  is equivalent to 就. 便 is used in writing but 就 is more used in speaking.

Example 1:

Xiao Xie got off work at 07:10 in the early morning, then queued up to receive the construction bank card, and just received the bank card at about 10 o'clock.

a.小谢早晨07：10下班，便排队领取建设银行卡，大约10：00才领取到银行卡。

b.小谢早晨07：10下班，就排队领取建设银行卡，大约10：00才领取到银行卡。

Example 2:

After the gunpowder has been shown up, then people didn't burn bamboo anymore.

a.火药(huǒ​yào= gunpowder)出现后，人们便(biàn)不再烧(shāo= to burn)竹子(zhú​zi= bamboo)。

b.火药(huǒ​yào= gunpowder)出现后，人们就不再烧(shāo= to burn)竹子(zhú​zi= bamboo)。

Example 3:

70% office workers, if a beggar passes by at their sides and they don't give money, then they will feel guilty conscience

a. 70%的上班族(shàng​bān​zú)如果乞丐(qǐ​gài)从身边(shēn​biān=on hand, at one's side)走过(to pass by)而不给钱便(biàn)会感觉内疚(nèi​jiù= guilty conscience)。

b. 70%的上班族(shàngbānzú)如果乞丐(qǐgài)从身边(shēnbiān=on hand, at one's side)走过(to pass by)而不给钱就会感觉内疚(nèijiù= guilty conscience)。

Learn Chinese Grammar - The Difference between将 and 把:

How to know 将 when the meaning is 'will' and when is used in the same way as 把?

Answer:

A. 将 is used to introduce object of main verb when it used in the same way as 把. 将 is often used in written scripts and 把 is more informal.

The grammar form is the same with 把:

将/把 + noun + .....

Example 1:

Because of his carelessness the leaking operation machine was flown to LQC

他由于粗心将漏作业机台流到了LQC处。

他由于粗心把漏作业机台流到了LQC处。

Example 2:

He personally repaired the bad machine to OK

私自将不良机台维修OK。

私自把不良机台维修OK。

Example 3:

He notified the department to send the employee's shoes.

他通知部门将员工的鞋子送过来。

他通知部门把员工的鞋子送过来。

Example 4:

When he fainted next to the card machine, he was seen by three employees of the material group, and they sent him to the infirmary

他晕倒在刷卡机旁边，被物料组三名员工看见，将其送至医务室。

他晕倒在刷卡机旁边，被物料组三名员工看见，把他送至医务室。

B. 将 = will. The grammar form is将 + verb + ...

Example 1:

With the diploma, it will be good for your future development.

有了毕业证对你将来的发展有好处。

Example 2:

The Soccer Europe Cup will begin.

足球欧洲杯将开始了。

Learn Chinese Grammar - Why 了 is put after the verb?

Why 了 is put after the verb? Can I put it after the object?

Examples

1. 我洗了澡之后

2. 你吃了饭

Answer:

I. Verb 了 object (之后)就 Verb 2 – it's usually used if there are two activities in the sentence (the second activity is directly continued after the first).

Example:

1. After I read the book, then I go to my friend's house to play.

我看了书就去朋友家玩。

2. After I learnt Chinese, then I go to the mall to stroll

我学了中文就去商场逛逛。

3. After I bought the things then I go home.

我买了东西就回家。

II. 了 can be put after the object/verb – usually if there is only one activity in the past tense sentence.

1. Yesterday I read an interesting book.

昨天我看了一本很有趣的书。(More used in Mainland China)

昨天我看一本很有趣的书了。(More used in Taiwan)

Both have the same meaning.

2. I have learned Chinese for 3 years.

我学了中文3年。(More used in Mainland China)

我学中文3年了。(More used in Taiwan)

Both have the same meaning.

3. I bought things.

我买了东西。(More used in Mainland China)

我买东西了。(More used in Taiwan)

Both have the same meaning.

The Use of Same Radical on the Right, Top and Base Structured in Chinese Characters

As may you know, Chinese characters are formed in seven ways, such as single structured, left and right structured, left, middle and right structured, top and base structured, etc. For example, 忌【jì= envy, fear】which is formed by the character己【jǐ= oneself】and the radical on the base part心【xīn= heart】.

Here, you learn the same right, top and base structured.

I. The Same Radical on the Base Part

I. As the radical on the base part, 心【xīn= heart】is often used to describe anything that related to the heart.

For examples:

·         忌【jì= envy, fear】

·         忘【wàng=forget, neglect】

·         忍【rěn= have the heart to, tolerate】

·         患【huàn= anxiety, worry】

2. As the radical on the base part, 灬is often used to describe anything that related to fire. For examples:

• 煮【zhǔ= boil, cook】
• 煎【jiān= fry in shallow oil】
• 烹【pēng=cook, cuisine】

II. The Same Radical on the Top Part

1. As the radical on the top,  艹【cǎo】is often used to describe anything that related to grass or plants. For examples:

·         草【cǎo= grass, straw,】

·         茶【chá= tea】

·         苹【píng= apple】

2. As the radical on the top,  雨 【yŭ】is often used to describe anything that related to rain. For examples:

·         雪【xuě= snow】

·         雷【léi= thunder】

·         霉【méi= mildew】

III. The Same Radical on the Right Part

1. As the radical on the right, 力【lì】is often used to describe anything that related to the power or do all one can.

For examples:

·         功【gōng= achievement, skill, work】

·         动【dòng=move, act】

·         助【zhù=help, assist】

2. As the radical on the right, 阝is often used to describe anything that related to city. For examples:

邯【hán= name of a district in Hebei】

邡【fāng= name of a district in Sichuan】

郛【fú= suburbs】

3. As the radical on the right, 又【yòu】 is often used to describe anything that related to repeated things. For examples:

·         双【shuāng=twin, double】

·         收【shōu=collect, money received, accept】

4. As the radical on the right, 叉【chǎ】is often used to describe anything that related to separate or part things.

For examples:

• 汊【chà= branch of a river】
• 杈【chà= branch】
• 衩【chà= vent in the sides of a garment】

5. As the radical on the right,鸟【niǎo】is often used to describe anything that related to bird. For examples:

• 鸡【jī= chicken】
• 鸠【jiū= turtledove】
• 鸣【míng= the cry of birds】

Learn Mandarin Grammar and Vocabulary Quiz

In learning Mandarin, you will learn about Chinese word order, the use of 的 and same left radical, etc. Here you will do some quiz. As guidance, read first:

· Learn Mandarin Grammar: Chinese Word Order

· Learning Mandarin Vocabulary: The Use of the Same Radical on the Left in Chinese Characters.

· Learn Mandarin Grammar: The Use of 'De' and the Corresponding Chinese Character

I. Choose the WRONG Chinese word order in the following sentences
1. I don't have any bread.
a.我没有面包。
b.我面包没有。
c.我没面包。

Answer: b

2. When does he go to Canada?
a. 什么时候他去加拿大？
b. 他什么时候去加拿大？
c. 什么时候去他加拿大？

Answer: c

3. Does he want go to library?
a. 他要不去图书馆？
b. 他要去图书馆吗？
c. 他要不要去图书馆？

Answer: a

4. She buys vegetables in the supermarket.
a.她买菜在超市。
b.买菜在超市她。
c. 她在超市买菜。

Answer: b

5. Yesterday I went to restaurant
a.昨天我去餐馆。
b.我昨天去餐馆。
c.去餐馆我昨天。

Answer: c

II. Choose the right answer in the following sentences
1. Chinese characters that often their meanings are related to female.

a.她

b.他

c.孩

Answer: a

2. Chinese characters that their meanings are not related to heart.
a. 福
b. 快
c. 怪

Answer: a

3. Chinese characters that often their meanings are related to water.
a. 烤
b. 祝
c. 汤

Answer: c

4. The meaning of 吃is related to......
a. ice
b. mouth
c. spirit

Answer: b

5. The meaning of饼is related to......
a. food
b. mouth
c. fire
Answer: a

III. Choose the right answer in the following sentences
1．In this following sentence, 的 means possession.
a. 他们的学校。
b. 他们买贵的。
c. 他们肯定要来的。

Answer: a

2. In this following sentence, 的 is used to assert the sentence.
a. 他们的学校。
b. 他们买贵的。
c. 他们肯定要来的。

Answer: c

3. In this following sentence, 的 doesn't act as a linking word.
a.夏天的时候
b.小的时候
c.用手机的人

Answer: c

4. In this following sentence, 的 doesn't mean that or who
a. 有钱的国家
b. 他们买贵的
c. 用手机的人

Answer: b

5．In this following sentence, 的 doesn't mean possession.
a. 他们的学校
b. 他们买贵的
c. 我的书

Answer: b