When a measure word is reduplicated, it means “every/each”, emphasizing that a specific feature is shared by every member in a certain group, usually followed by “都”. For example:
The two conjunctions are used to connect two clauses in a causative relation, the first clause being the cause and the second being the effect. One can use both or either of them in a sentence. For example:
The modal verb “能” is usually used before a verb to form the predicate indicating an ability or a possibility.
The interrogative sentence structure “能……吗?” is often used to indicate a request or hope for permission. For
example:
(1)明天下午我能去商店。
(2)你能在这儿写你的名字吗?
(3)我能坐这儿吗?
Imperative Sentences with “请”
4用“请”的祈使句 Imperative Sentences with “请”
动词“请”后加其他动词可以构成一种祈使句,委婉地表示建议、希望对方做某事。例如:
When the verb “请” is used before another verb, an imperative sentence is formed, indicating a polite suggestion or hope. For example:
The interrogative pronoun “多少” is used to ask about numbers larger than 10. The measure word following it can be omitted. “多少” can also be used to inquire about prices, usually in the sentence pattern “……多少钱?”. For example:
(1)你们学校有多少(个)学生?
(2)你有多少(个)汉语老师?
(3)这个杯子多少钱?
3 量词 “个”、“口” The Measure Words “个” and “口”
“个” 是汉语中最常见的一个量词,一般用于没有专用量词的名词前。例如:
“个” is the most common measure word in Chinese, usually used before a noun without a specific measure word of its own. For example:
(1)三个老师
(2)五个学生
(3)一个杯子
“口” 也是一个量词,一般用于描述家庭成员的人数(见第5课)。例如:
“口” is a measure word, too, usually used for members of a family(see Lesson 5). For example:
(1)李老师家有六口人。
(2)你家有几口人?
(3)我家有三口人。
钱数的表达
4 钱数的表达 Expression of the Amount of Money
人民币的基本单位是 “元”,口语中读作 “块”。例如:
The basic unit of Renminbi (Chinese currency) is “元”, usually replaced by “块” in spoken Chinese. For example: