Learn Chinese Chinese Grammar and Sentence Structure 2

Question 1

Which word is used in Mandarin to show possession (like 's in English)?

Accepted Answer

的 (de)

Answer

的 (de) indicates possession in Mandarin, e.g., 我的书 (wǒ de shū) means 'my book'.

Question 2

How do you negate a verb in Mandarin Chinese?

Accepted Answer

Place 不 (bù) before the verb

Answer

不 (bù) is placed directly before a verb or adjective to negate it in Mandarin.

Question 3

What is a 'measure word' (量词, liàngcí) in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

A classifier required between a number and a noun

Answer

Measure words (classifiers) are required between numbers/demonstratives and nouns, e.g., 一本书 (one-[volume]-book).

Question 4

What is the most common general-purpose measure word in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

个 (gè)

Answer

个 (gè) is the most versatile and commonly used measure word, usable with most people and objects.

Question 5

How do you form a negative sentence with 有 (yǒu, to have) in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

没有 (méi yǒu)

Answer

没有 (méi yǒu) is the correct negation of 有; 不有 is grammatically incorrect in Mandarin.

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