Grammar

Question 1

Create a 把 sentence - and what is the formal version

Answer 1

吧 sentence emphasises the impact of an action on an object. The object is moved to between the subject and verb. The verb requires a complement. E.g.

她把我的手机放在包里了
subject + 把 + things + verb + complement

N.B. Negative phrases and adverbs come before the 把 (unless they are modifying the object in which case they come directly after the object).

Formal version = 将 (with exactly the same grammar)

Question 2

Create a 被 sentence

Answer 2

A 被 sentence is in the passive voice. The object comes at the start of the sentence, followed by 被. A simple verb needs a qualifier to work in this type of sentence (e.g. 吃了not just 吃)

热狗被男孩吃了

Negative adverbs and modal verbs should precede 被： 病人还没被送到医院呢。

N.B. Any time clause relating to the object comes before the 被 but after the object

Question 3

又 vs 再

Answer 3

又 refers to actions taking place in the past, 再 to actions taking place in the future (both mean again)

Question 4

Make a comparative sentence using 不如 (and where does a verb come if used in this sentence)

Answer 4

不如means “not as good as”. It is used similarly to 比。It does not require an adjective or verb (I.e . A sentence can be as simple as X 不如 Y) but these can be added for more complex sentences. E.g.:

那个说法不如这个说法实用 (that saying isn’t as practical as this one). Or:

我担心我解释得不如你清楚 （I’m afraid I can’t explain it as clearly as you)

N.B. If adding a verb it comes before the 不如 and requires the addition of 得 immediately afterwards.

You can also do a sentence of 不如 B 【那么】adjective.

Do not confuse with 不比 which is a comparative word (and so doesn’t carry its own meaning)

Question 5

Create a comparison with 比 (somebody’s something is much more something that someone else’s)

Answer 5

X 比 Y adjective (the first noun - X - is more the adjective than Y).
很 should never be used with comparisons. Often 一点儿is a suitable replacement.
Adding 更 before the adjective implies “even” (as in even taller etc.). So while Y is tall, X is even taller.

Question 6

地

What is the character and what does it do. Make a sentence.

Answer 6

Essentially turns adjectives into adverbs like “-ly” in English.
老师生气地看看我们 (teacher looked at us angrily)
The 地always comes after adjective and before verb or adjective.
In some cases where both adj and verb are single syllable characters the 地 might be omitted.
地 cannot be used when indicating time or place, degree or scope.

Question 7

Two different words for “or”

Answer 7

还是is for two possibilities, normally a question

或者is closer to “and”, meaning either is fine. It can’t be used to create a question.

Question 8

How do you make a sentence to describe an action that has been experienced in the past (I have eaten Japanese food).

Also, negate that sentence (I have never…)

Answer 8

Use 过 between the verb and the object
你学过中文吗？ (have you ever studied Chinese?)

To negate place 没before the verb (I.e. between verb and object)
我没想过这个问题 （I’ve never thought about this question before)

Question 9

Write a sentence indicating the location where something happened

Answer 9

Character 在 is required. This is placed before the location, in between the subject and the verb.
我在上海上大学
他喜欢在公园运动

Question 10

Talk about having done something/never having done something in the past.

Answer 10

Use the experience marker 过 after the verb.
我去过英国和法国，没有去过意大利。
verb + 过 + object, or for the negative 没 （有）verb +过 + object。
你去过日本吗？
我没有吃过中国菜

Question 11

Use complements with 得 and 不。 E.g. verb + 得/不 + complement

Answer 11

This structure is used to indicate that something is or isn’t possible.
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Question 12

Use 得 as a conjunction

Answer 12

If you are using an adjective after a verb you require the conjunction 得。
For example 说得好，吃得多，听得多，跑得快

Question 13

Make a colloquial sentence in the passive voice

Answer 13

Use 让，叫 and/or 给 instead of 被 (which is formal).
蛋糕被弟弟吃了 becomes:
蛋糕叫弟弟（给）吃了
蛋糕让弟弟 （给）吃了
蛋糕给弟弟吃了
-N.B. when using rang or jiao the gei is optional, but does require the inclusion of the subject (which is sandwiched between). The meaning of all three is exactly the same.

Question 14

Using 也/都 to create a negative

Answer 14

一 + measure word 。。。 也 / 都 。。。不/ 没 。。。
This structure indicates something akin to “not at all”

他一杯茶也没喝
今天我一点儿咖啡都没喝

Question 15

Make a rhetorical question using 能

Answer 15

能。。。吗？
This construct is used for rhetorical questions. The positive form means the negative and the negative form means the positive (as in English).

你不做作业，也不练习，能学好吗？（You don’t do homework, don’t practice, you’re able to learn well? - Implied not at all!)
。。。能不胖吗？(Implying that it’s not possible to not get fat)

Question 16

How do you express fractions (分数)?

Answer 16

denominator + 分之 + numerator (i.e. the opposite to the English way)
1/2 = 二分之一
2/3 = 三分之二
1/10 = 十分之一

Question 17

How do you express a percentage?

Answer 17

Percentage = 百分比
Expressed in the same way as fractions - with 100 as the numerator (i.e. first number). No need to type the “yi” ahead of the “bai”.
64%: 百分之六十四
101%: 百分之一百零一

Question 18

How do you write decimals

Answer 18

Decimals = 小数
The main number can be written either in full or as each of its individual components. This is always followed by 点 (dot) and the numbers after the point.
1038.94 can be written two ways:
一千零三十八点九四
一零三八点九四

Question 19

Describe the location of a place

Answer 19

A + 在 + B + de + location
家在银行的对面
银行在公司的后面 （bank is behind the company)
体育馆在图书馆的右面

Or

A 的 location word 是 / 有 B (You is generally for things that are always there, shi can be more transient)
我家的外边是很多人
我公司的旁边有医院

Question 20

Two ways to use 着

Answer 20

1) To indicate that something is somewhere (Location word + [没 for negative] V + 着 + Numeral + MW + Noun(normally indefinite) )
桌子上放着一杯咖啡

2) To indicate the ongoing context of an action
他们站着聊天儿

Question 21

Uses of 了

Answer 21

1）To indicate a changed state - 我现在没钱了 (as in, used to have money, not don’t)

Question 22

刚 versus 刚才

Answer 22

刚 = just, i.e a short time ago from the speakers perspective (so could be weeks, months or even years ago)
刚才 = just now, i.e. literally a short time, probably only minutes, ago.
(N.B. 刚 is only used right before the verb, where 刚才 can also come at the beginning of a sentence)

Question 23

Where does an adverb go in a Chinese sentence?

Answer 23

Always before the verb or adjective it is modifying
我们都跑不
(although there are four different types of Chinese adverbs and adverbs of time can go before the subject too, presumably because the subject is also being modified)
4 types of adverb are: adverbs of frequency, adverbs of time, adverbs of place and adverbs of manner

Question 24

How to say temperatures

Answer 24

Negative temperatures: 零下一度

Average temperature of 20 degrees: 温度平均二十度

Question 25

就 （and higher level version) and 才

Answer 25

就： (便） Time - earlier than expected Quantity - more than expected 才: Time - later/took longer than expected Quantity - less than expected 八点上课，他九点才到。太晚了 图书馆早上八点就开门了 这么好喝的咖啡才需要30元，太便宜了。 现在的酒店怎么这么贵，光是住一个晚上，就需要500元。

Question 26

How to use 一点儿

Answer 26

一点儿 is a quantifier, used in different ways depending on whether quantifying an adjective or noun. It can also be used for complete negation. 1) 一点儿 + noun = a small quantity 我喝了一点儿水 2) adjective + (一）点儿 = modified adjective 这个能便宜（一）点儿吗？ 3) 一点儿也不 (adjective) / 一点儿也没 (verb) = complete negation， comes before an adjective or verb or in the structure verb+得+一点儿也不+adjective 我一点儿也不高兴 (not at all happy) 你说得一点儿也不对 (you are not right at all) 这个电影我一点儿也没看 (haven't watched this movie at all)

Question 27

How to use 有点儿 （有一点儿）

Answer 27

有点儿 is an adverbial phrase used to modify an adjective (to express a sense of dissatisfaction) or a verb (normally a psychological verb). 1) 有点儿 + adjective 他有点儿慢 2） 有点儿 + verb 我有点儿想你

Question 28

熟悉 Vs 陌生 (and sentence structure)

Answer 28

(shu xi Vs mo sheng) 对 Something/Someone 很熟悉 / 陌生 你对乌干达很熟悉 我对乌干达很陌生，因为我没去过。

Question 29

从来 Vs 总是

Answer 29

从来 = all along (and is more often used with the negative) 总是 = always 我总是看他喝咖啡，从来没看过他喝茶。 我从来都是喜欢喝咖啡的。

Question 30

接受 Vs 接收

Answer 30

``` 接受 = jie shou(4) to accept/receive (non physical, e.g. honour, criticism, a situation) 接收 = jie shou(1) to accept/receive (physical things) ```

Question 31

终于 Vs 最终 Vs 可

Answer 31

``` 终于 = zhongyu In the end, finally (e.g. the end point after a struggle) 最终 = zuizhong At the end, in the end (more factual) 可 = can be similar to zhongyu, if the context is right (你可来了! = you finally arrived!) ```

Question 32

原来 Vs 本来

Answer 32

Both take the meaning of "originally": 我本来/原来住在南京。 本来 can also mean "obviously" or "in common sense"/it should have been the case etc. The translation "should" is key - it implies an original thing that should still have been the case and the change is out of your control: 本来要是一个人生病了，就应该戴口罩，为什么他不戴呢？ 本来就 can also mean 'in the first place', when combined with 就: 学生本来就不应该上课迟到 (students shouldn't be late in the first place) 原来 can also mean "it turns out": 我现在明白你为什么不吃这道菜了，原来你不爱吃辣的菜。

Question 33

对 Vs 对于 Vs 关于

Answer 33

对： In three ways only 对 is used 1) To express an interpersonal relationship (我的男朋友对我很好) 2) To introduce the object of an action (看到我来了，她对我点点头) 3) To follow an adverb or an auxiliary verb like 应该，必须，能or 会 etc. (人人都会对英国的老房子感兴趣) 对于： Generally completely interchangeable with 对，although more formal. When related to a particular matter this indicate a very specific, as opposed to general, thing. When the structure 对/对于+sth./sb. Is used, the following clause expresses a feeling, an attitude or a comment such as有兴趣，很高兴，etc 对于春游，我一点儿兴趣都没有 关于： Used to express "relating to", in relation to general subjects (not a very specific thing). This can only be used at the beginning of a sentence where 对于 can also be used in the middle (it is otherwise similar).

Question 34

紧张 Vs 着急

Answer 34

紧张: Nervous/intense/fast paced/stressed (implies a high level of intensity and movement) 着急: Anxious/worried (calmer)

Question 35

How to deal with the English "what", as in 'what I want is a Christmas tree'

Answer 35

Essentially, this does not translate into Chinese. To use 什么 as a statement the what needs to be abstract (not a choice from a number of things. In Chinese this what translates as 的东西。 So a literal translation of this sentence is: 我想要的东西是一棵圣诞树 The 东西is optional but the 的 is not, so you can also translate as 我想要的是一棵圣诞树。

Question 36

Where does an imperative go in the sentence (and list some)

Answer 36

不得不，需要，别 | Should come before any other verbs, towards the start of the sentence.

Question 37

特别 Vs 尤其

Answer 37

Both mean particularly, especially. 特别 is used in more circumstances. 尤其 is only ever an adverb (to modify verb or noun). 1) When used before a noun to modify (e.g. particularly old people), 特别 requires the addition of a 是，but with 尤其 the 是 is optional: 尤其【是】老人/特别是老人。 2) 特别 can mean very/extremely, whereas 尤其 is rarely used for this function. 3) 特别 can also be used as a adjective meaning unique or special: 英国女王是很特别。

Question 38

How do you use 得 to emphasize something?

Answer 38

Adjective + 得 。。。 This construct explains to what extent the adjective is true - normally highlighting it's strength. For further emphasis pair with lian....dou 他高兴得跳了起来 (he was so happy he jumped up)

Question 39

How do you use the verb 满？

Answer 39

满 = full/to fill. It applies to the thing that is filling something, not the vessel. 水满了 - full of water 瓶子里的水满了 (as if the water belongs to the bottle) 电影远的人满了

Question 40

How do you talk about increasing an adjective using jia?

Answer 40

加+深=加深感情【deepen】 加+大=加大房间【enlarge】 加+高=加高房子【heighten/height increased】 加+重=加重压力【loaded with more pressure/add up pressure】

Question 41

前一天 v 一天前

Answer 41

前一天 is a noun, meaning an earlier day v 一天前 is a duration, meaning before the day A further example: 前一条新闻【这一条新闻and后一条新闻】vs一条新闻前

Question 42

明明 Vs 当然

Answer 42

明明: Means of course but with a suggest of offering an opinion, trying to convince someone, a bit more subjective 当然: Also of course, but in a statement as a fact.

Question 43

What are the four formal pronouns and what do they mean?

Answer 43

本ben:oneself, like我本人、本报纸、本国 此ci :this，like此次、此人、此新闻 该gai:that, like 该次、该人、该新闻 其qi：its，theirs like其子女、其公司

Question 44

猜想 Vs 猜测

Answer 44

猜想（cai xiang）: to guess, in the sense of the speculate, perhaps wildly 猜测 （cai ce）: to guess, or predict, in the sense of a reasonable, thought through conclusion

Question 45

How do you express "every" without using "mei"

Answer 45

Reduplicate the measure word (so long as it is specific enough or context is clear enough for it to have meaning). You can add dou immediately after for further emphasis. Every household 家家【都】 Everyone 人人【都】 Every year 年年【都】

Question 46

What is the role of 为 when used as a preposition?

Answer 46

Generally used in written Chinese. It means "for" and is used to introduce the indirect object for which an action occurred (normally a person). E.g. He did a lot for his friends: 他为朋友做了很多事

Question 47

不过 Vs 但是

Answer 47

Both are used to convey a transition in meaning in the second half of a sentence 不过 is used more in spoken Chinese for a gentle/polite tone, whereas 但是 has a stronger emphasis 不过 is also an adverb (但是 is only a conjunction) so can be used to mean 'only, merely'

Question 48

How do you use 所　and 的　to add emphasis (formal)?

Answer 48

所【verb】的【noun】 | 老师上课所说的我都听懂了 (I understood everything the teacher said in class)

Question 49

闭 Vs 关

Answer 49

闭 (bì): close; block or obstruct; conclude or end 关 (ɡuān): close down; lockup; turn off "关" can be either a verb or a noun; while "闭" can only act as a verb.

Question 50

How do you refer to the 1970s?

Answer 50

70年代

Question 51

adjective + 得很

Answer 51

Emphasises the degree that the adjective is true. It must be positive and cannot be modified. For example: 他的房间大得很，两个人著淡然没有问题 (his room is very bog, two people can live there no problem)

Question 52

Five different adverbs that mean "but"

Answer 52

Adverbs：就jiu4、可ke3、倒dao4、却que4、则ze2

Question 53

一定 Vs 肯定

Answer 53

Both can have the meaning "certainly/for sure" but 一定 can also mean "a certain" (amount of, etc). 取得了一定的成绩 obtain a certain[degree, amount of] achievement 取得的成绩是肯定/一定的 the achievement was certainly there.

Question 54

因。。。而。+verb。。 Vs 为。。。而。+verb。。

Answer 54

因。。。而。+verb。。： The REASON for the action 在英国2021年圣诞节前后由于奥米克戎的传染性非常大，很多人因得了新冠病毒而不得不留在家中隔离。 Vs 为。。。而。+verb。。 : The OBJECTIVE of the action 在英国2021年12月，政府决定一方面为控制奥米克戎的快速传染而选择进行B计划。另一方面，为控制得病人数而快速进行接种第三针zhen疫苗计划

Question 55

竟然 Vs 居然

Answer 55

Both are adverbs used to indicate something is unexpected, abnormal or irregular, can be used to indicate that something good or bad is unexpected 她竟然/居然当上了校长。 我的好朋友竟然/居然骗了我。 竟然can also be replaced by 竟。竟然 is usually used in spoken Chinese, whereas 竟 can be used either for spoken or written. 竟然 and 居然 can carry the same meaning, but 居然 is more emphatic. But 居然 cannot be replaced by 居 这么大的声音，你居然没听见？ ``` We can used either of the following speech patterns for 居然; however, this does not apply to 竟然 (which needs to come immediately before the verb) Sb/sth +居然+…… or 居然+sb/sth+…… For example 你居然也没做作业。Or 居然你也没做作业。 ```

Question 56

Two different uses for 将

Answer 56

1. Future tense | 2. As a replacement for 把 in 把 structure sentences

Question 57

引起 Vs 造成

Answer 57

Both refer to one thing causing/leading to another. 引起 = lead to something (either good or bad outcome) 造成 = cause something (always negative in the speaker's mind)

Question 58

How do you say someone is "one of" something (e.g. she is one of my daughter's friends)

Answer 58

。。。之一 那个孩子是我女儿的朋友之一

Question 59

到底 Vs 究竟

Answer 59

到底 - Means finally, or at the end of the day, or is used in a question to push hard for an answer. It can be used in statements, but not if those statements are in reply to a "daodi" question. In a statement it is a verb meaning 'til the end' or 'in the end'. 究竟 - Can be used interchangeably with daodi in questions (it is a bit more formal). It is only used in statements to mean "after all".

Question 60

普通 Vs 普遍

Answer 60

普通 - Means normal, common, standard 普遍 - Means widespread, everywhere

Question 61

理由 Vs 原因

Answer 61

理由 is the reason someone does something (only applies to people, and implies a degree of subjectivity) 原因 is the reason for/root cause of something, more objective

Question 62

利用 Vs 使用

Answer 62

利用 means to take advantage of something - can be either positive or negative (often if you're talking about people) 使用 means to use, make us of, in a fairly objective sense (often if you're talking about things)

Question 63

答案 Vs 回答

Answer 63

答案 implies that you have the answer/solution to a question 回答 is verb or noun, meaning the actual act of answering or the answer itself

Question 64

替 Vs 给 Vs 为

Answer 64

替：for as is 'on one's behalf', when the person doing something is doing it instead of the other person 给：for in a physical sense (transitive verb and all that....) 为：for as in 'in order to'

Question 65

坚决 Vs 坚持

Answer 65

Meaning to persist or maintain 坚决 implies resolution, i.e. having a steadfast view on something and being immoveable 坚持 implies continuity, maintaining the same view or actions over a period of time.

Question 66

看法 Vs 意见

Answer 66

看法 is an opinion 意见 is a suggestion

Question 67

How to use 于 (5 ways)

Answer 67

于 is a preposition mainly used in written Chinese. It has 5 uses: 1) To indicate location: It’s often presented in the form of ‘verb+于+地点’ to indicate place or location. (这种葡萄酒产于法国南部 / 他毕业于英国剑桥大学牛津) 2) To indicate a time, in the form of ‘verb+于+time word (英国外交发展部成立于2020年 / 这座大桥建于2000年 / 杰克逊死于2009年) 3) To indicate a reason or cause in the form of ‘verb+于+cause/reason’ (E.g he died by X - the by becomes the 于）出于健康的考虑，我们不应该饭后就做剧烈的运动 杰克逊【jie ke xun】死于心脏病 4) To indicate ‘in the aspect of’/in relation to, used after the verb and before the thing which it is introducing (e.g. busy in relation to/with regard to work) (他善于演讲 / 最近他忙于工作，竟然把女朋友的生日给忘了。 这类药物将用于治疗癌症。 5) To indicate a comparison (这篇文章不能少于一千字 / 现在伦敦的租金远远高于其他地区) the form ‘于/将于+时间+verb’ is used to express a past or future event, often the verb is a disyllabic verb 伦敦环线地铁定于2018通车【但是到今天还没有开通】 这部电影于去年上映

Question 68

Using 以

Answer 68

Literally "so as to"

Question 69

差不多 to: 1) Say two things are similar 2) Modify an adjective 3) Modify a verb 4) Modify a number

Answer 69

1) A and B 差不多 这辆车的颜色和那辆车的颜色差不多一样 (This car and that car are about the same colour - it should really have the adjective after: the same, etc.) 2) 差不多 + adjective 女儿个子跟我差不多一样高 (My daughter is about the same height as me) 3) 差不多 + verb 工作差不多干完了 (work is about finished) 4) 差不多 + # 这台电脑差不多5000快 (This computer is about 5000 yuan) 【N。B。The opposite of 差不多，although not used as much or as flexibly, is 差很多】

Question 70

How do you use almost in a sentence (jihu), with numbers or without

Answer 70

Use it before what is being modified (number, adjective or verb) 这台电脑几乎5000快 这件事我几乎忘了告诉你了 几乎 每 个 人 都 有 手机 。 爸爸 的 头发 几乎 白 了

Question 71

How do you emphasise a negative statement (by adding one word)

Answer 71

+ 并 大家说外面很冷，但我并不觉得冷。

Question 72

How do you use the preposition 由

Answer 72

由。。。verb 由 means 'by', i.e. provided BY the company, looked after BY me. It is used for much the same purpose as 被, but does not indicate passive voice. Unlike with bei, the verb should not have a complement. 男人领了工资常常全部叫给太太，由她处理 (Men often turn their entire paychecks over to their wives, and let them deal with the finances)

Question 73

Over （as in, over 100 years)

Answer 73

上 + number 这个城市的地铁已经有上百年的历史了 (the city's subway has been around for over 100 years - literally, has over 100 years of history)

Question 74

What word do you use for multiples, and where does it go in a sentence (e.g. a hundred times as much)

Answer 74

倍 Always goes after the number it is modifying - so 一杯半（one and a half times as much), 一百倍 (one hundred times as much), 二倍 (twice as much) If using with a verb, such as to increase, or in a comparison, it also comes after. So: 今年公司的收入比去年增加了一倍。

Question 75

Say something is 'not at all' (e.g. not at all tasty)

Answer 75

一点也不 + adjective 那个饭馆的菜一点儿也不好吃

Question 76

虽然 Vs 尽管

Answer 76

虽然 requires the 但是 in the following clause. It is slightly stronger in meaning. 尽管 also means 'although', but is perhaps closer to the English 'despite' (i.e. softer). It can be followed up with a 'but' for emphasis, but it is not required

Question 77

How do you use 另 and 另外 and 另外的？（4 uses）

Answer 77

1）Another + number of things (e.g. another two books). - 另 and 另外 and 另外的 all work here. 3) Verb + another (he gave me another 30 pounds) = 另 or 另外. 2) Other + noun (e.g. please read other books) = 另外的 (or you can use 别的 or 其他的 ). 4) In addition = 另外 （as a conjunction)

Question 78

How to you indicate a period of time continuing until now? (e.g. for the past 1000 years)

Answer 78

来 一千年来。。。。 三天来。。。。

Question 79

满足 v 满意

Answer 79

Both mean satisfied, please. 满足: Is always a verb. Tends to emphasise that all requirements are met (with a more permanent implication). Tends to be used more to describe, e.g. satisfying requirements etc. 满意: Can be either a verb or an adjective, and can also be used as an adverb. Does not suggest that satisfaction is complete. More personal/emotional.

Question 80

效果 结果 后果

Answer 80

效果: Effect, Always positive 结果: As a result, Neutral, Can also be a standalone clause - as a result (others need more) 后果: Consequence, negative

Question 81

Indicating a necessary condition (with one character)

Answer 81

才 有教书经验的人才能这份工作 (only those with teaching experience can handle this job)

Question 82

为 （fourth tone) Vs 为 （second tone)

Answer 82

Fourth tone = for the purpose of, often as 为了 ``` Second tone = as (e.g. to act as, serve as, take something as) 作为+（role） 作为外交官，我。。。 以A为B 以中国为例:take China as an example ```

Question 83

美丽 Vs 优美

Answer 83

美丽 translates as beautiful. It can be applied to scenery or people, with a focus on physical appearance. It can also mean noble. 优美 is normally translated as graceful, but can also be applied to scenery etc. The focus here is on the movement or feeling of a thing, rather than physical appearance.

Question 84

打听 Vs 询问

Answer 84

Both are verbs meaning "ask" 打听: More frequently used in spoken Chinese. Is used to find out relevant information, often followed by complement 到. Cannot be used as a noun. 询问: More frequently used in written Chinese. Is used to find opinions as well as information, and generally cannot be followed by 到 complement. Can also be used as a noun.

Question 85

忽然 Vs 突然

Answer 85

忽然 - Adverb only 突然 - Adverb or adjective

Question 86

Using 所 to add emphasis

Answer 86

Subject + 所 + verb 的 noun This essentially highlights the sections of the sentence that comes immediately after the 所. So, for example 'please pass me the book that Geraldine wrote yesterday' - the that emphasises the 'Geraldine wrote' section and 所 has a similar impact. For the purposes of translation the sentence retains the same meaning with suo completely removed. 你所说的每一句话我都记下来了。

Question 87

A gentle expression of "a bit too...."

Answer 87

Adjective + 了一点儿 那个 地方 离 我 家 远 了 一点儿。 现在 说 “对不起” 是 不 是 晚 了 点儿 ？

Question 88

After all (as in, he is, after all, only a child）- including fuller form sentence pattern

Answer 88

毕竟 别 骂 他 了 ，他 毕竟 是 孩子 。（Stop yelling at him. He's only a kid, after all.） or 虽然 ⋯⋯ ，但 + 毕竟 ⋯⋯ ，(as a result) ⋯⋯ 虽然 我 穿 了 不 少 衣服，但 毕竟 是 北方 的 冬天，所以 我 还是 觉得 挺 冷 的。(Although I'm dressed really warmly, it is, after all, winter in the north. I still feel quite cold.)

Question 89

Ho do you say 'never again' (both in reference to past 'was never again able to....' and future 'will never again do....')

Answer 89

再也不 + 了 and 再也没 + 过 再也不 + 了 = future tense, indicated that something never will happen again (the 了 is needed because it indicates a determination, decision or change): 我 再也不 想 看到 你 了 ！; 医生 说 她 再也不 能 跳舞 了 再也没 = past tense, as in after something happened, it never happened again (yet): 出国 以后 ，我 再也没 吃 过 地道 的 中国 菜 。； 从 那 以后 ，我 再也没 去 过 酒吧

Question 90

一向 Vs 一直

Answer 90

一向：to express that something has always been the case (a habit or characteristic). Cannot refer to the future. 妈妈 一向 支持 我 的 决定 (Mom has always supported my decisions.) 我 一向 都 是 这样 做，没 问题 的 (I always do it like this. It's no problem.) 一直： to express that something is continuously the case (in whatever timeframe is being discussed, including future) 他 一直 都 在 学 汉语 (He's been studying Mandarin all this time - i.e. has not always been the way) 你 打算 一直 在 上海 工作 吗 ？(Do you plan to work in Shanghai indefinitely?)

Question 91

What character is used after nouns in a non-exhaustive list?

Answer 91

啊 我们 什么 零食 都 有，花生 啊，瓜子 啊，薯片 啊，你 随便 吃 吧。

Question 92

Advanced uses of 了

Answer 92

When to put 了 directly after a verb versus (in normal sentences or, e.g. when included in a directional completement) after the object or complement (normally when object is longer in length) See wikigrammar B2 particles

Question 93

Use of 嘛 as a marker

Answer 93

This is used directly after a topic that is being introduced to indicate that that's the topic on which the speaker's next statement is about (and to give speaker time to collect thoughts). Topic + 嘛 ，Statement 比赛 嘛 ，不 紧张 是 不 可能 的。 大 熊猫 嘛 ，大家 都 喜欢 。

Question 94

Define upper and lower limits | Two versions... one for above/below and one for within/outside

Answer 94

1） 以上 and 以下 Amount / Level + 以上 / 以下 十 岁 以下 的 孩子 不用 买 票 。 我们 需要 有 两 年 以上 工作 经验 的 人 。 2）以内 and 以外 [Amount / Time / Place / Scope] + 以内 / 以外 两 天 以内 必须 完成 。 请 你 站 在 两 米 以外 的 地方 。

Question 95

Limit the scope of something using 就

Answer 95

Subj. + 就 + Scope + Verb + Obj. 两 国 领导人 就 环保 问题 交换 了 意见。The two leaders exchanged views on environmental issues. 就 + Topic + [来说 / 而言] + Comment 就 文化大革命 而言，大部分 的 人 都 认为 那 是 一 场 灾难。As for the Cultural Revolution, most of the people think it was a disaster. These formulations both indicate that the speaker is focussing only on the topic/scope and not on wider issues.

Question 96

多亏 Vs 幸亏

Answer 96

多亏 (duōkuī) is similar to 幸亏 (xìngkuī) in meaning, the major grammatical similarity being that both can be used with 不然 or 才. But there are a few difference between them: Meaning: 多亏 emphasizes a feeling of gratitude towards a specific person for the outcome, rather than attributing it purely to fortune as 幸亏 does. Collocations: 多亏 can combine with just a noun phrase, but 幸亏 can't. Patterns: 多亏 can be placed in the beginning or the middle of a sentence, while 幸亏 can be only placed in the beginning of the sentence.

Question 97

What suffix replaces the English '-ise' and '-ify'

Answer 97

-化 中国化、美国化、个性化、数字化、城市化、两极化、边缘化

Question 98

Points to note about using 将 to express future

Answer 98

1) It is often more formal than 会 2) It is often combined with an auxiliary verb, which doesn't change the meaning: 将会，将要 他 将 成为 一个 好 爸爸。 如果 政府 不 批准 ，我们 将 会 举行 抗议 。

Question 99

部 - 司/署 - 处 - 局 - 科 - 组

Answer 99

Government structure - big to small (署 is for an agency separated from a department)