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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Questions and Negations''' in Yue Chinese! This topic is vital for any language learner, as it allows you to engage in conversations, clarify information, and express your thoughts more effectively. Whether you're asking for directions, ordering food, or simply making small talk, understanding how to form questions and negations will enhance your communication skills immensely.
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== Introduction ==
=== Understanding Questions ===


Welcome to the lesson on forming questions and negations in Yue Chinese! This topic is an essential part of understanding basic sentence structure and will provide you with the necessary tools to ask questions and express negations in conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently create yes-no questions and wh-questions. Let's dive in!
Before we jump into specific types of questions, let's first understand what makes a question in Yue Chinese. Questions can be broadly categorized into two types:


== Yes-No Questions ==
1. '''Yes-No Questions''': These are questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no."


In Yue Chinese, yes-no questions are formed by placing a question particle at the end of a sentence. This question particle changes the sentence from a statement to a question. The most common question particle used in Yue Chinese is "嗎" (ma). Let's look at some examples:
2. '''Wh-Questions''': These questions seek specific information and usually begin with words like "what," "where," "who," "when," "why," and "how."


=== Example 1 ===
=== Yes-No Questions ===
 
In Yue Chinese, forming a yes-no question is quite straightforward. You generally take a declarative sentence and add the particle '''"吗" (ma)''' at the end. This particle indicates that you are asking a question.
 
==== Example Structure ====
 
* '''Statement''': 你去吗？ (Néih heui ma?) - "You are going?"
 
* '''Question''': 你去吗？ (Néih heui ma?) - "Are you going?"
 
Let's delve into some examples:


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! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 你食饭吗？ || Néih sihk faahn ma? || Are you eating?
 
|-
 
| 她来吗？ || Tā loi ma? || Is she coming?
 
|-
 
| 他喜欢这个吗？ || Tā hei fong jige ma? || Does he like this?
 
|-
 
| 你明白吗？ || Néih mìhng baak ma? || Do you understand?
 
|-
 
| 我可以去吗？ || Ngóh hó yíh heui ma? || Can I go?
 
|-
|-
| 你好。 || nei5 hou2 || Hello.
 
| 你想喝水吗？ || Néih séung hot séui ma? || Do you want to drink water?
 
|-
|-
| 你好嗎？ || nei5 hou2 maa1? || How are you?
 
| 他们在家吗？ || Tāmen zoi gā ma? || Are they at home?
 
|-
 
| 你会说粤语吗？ || Néih wuih syut Yuht yú ma? || Can you speak Cantonese?
 
|-
 
| 今天天气好不好吗？ || Gāmyaht tīn hei hóu bōu hóu ma? || Is the weather good today?
 
|-
 
| 你喜欢这个电影吗？ || Néih hei fong jige din yíng ma? || Do you like this movie?
 
|}
|}


In the example above, the sentence "你好" (nei5 hou2) means "hello" or "good day." By adding the question particle "嗎" (maa1) at the end of the sentence, it becomes a question asking "How are you?"
=== Wh-Questions ===
 
Wh-questions require a bit more construction. In Yue Chinese, you use specific question words to begin your queries. Here are some common question words:
 
* '''什么 (sāmō)''' - "what"
 
* '''哪里 (nāleih)''' - "where"
 
* '''谁 (sui)''' - "who"
 
* '''什么时候 (sāmō sìh?)''' - "when"
 
* '''为什么 (wéi sāmō)''' - "why"
 
* '''怎样 (zéung yéung)''' - "how"
 
==== Example Structure ====
 
* '''Question''': 你想吃什么？ (Néih séung sihk sāmō?) - "What do you want to eat?"


=== Example 2 ===
Let's look at some examples of wh-questions:


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| 你喜歡這本書。 || nei5 hei2 fun1 ze5 bun2 syu1 || You like this book.
 
| 你想做什么？ || Néih séung joih sāmō? || What do you want to do?
 
|-
|-
| 你喜歡這本書嗎？ || nei5 hei2 fun1 ze5 bun2 syu1 maa1? || Do you like this book?
|}


In this example, the original sentence "你喜歡這本書" (nei5 hei2 fun1 ze5 bun2 syu1) means "You like this book." By adding the question particle "嗎" (maa1) at the end of the sentence, it becomes a question asking "Do you like this book?"
| 她在哪里？ || Tā zoi nāleih? || Where is she?
 
|-
 
| 谁是你的朋友？ || Sui si néih dī pàhngyáuh? || Who is your friend?
 
|-
 
| 你什么时候来？ || Néih sāmō sìh heui? || When are you coming?
 
|-
 
| 你为什么不来？ || Néih wéi sāmō m̀h loi? || Why didn't you come?
 
|-
 
| 他怎样去学校？ || Tā zéung yéung heui hohk haau? || How does he go to school?
 
|-
 
| 你要喝什么？ || Néih yiu hot sāmō? || What do you want to drink?
 
|-


=== Example 3 ===
| 她什么时候生日？ || Tā sāmō sìh sāangyaht? || When is her birthday?


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|-
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| 他去了。 || taa1 heoi3 liu5 || He went.
 
| 你觉得这个怎么样？ || Néih gohk dī jige zéung yéung? || What do you think about this?
 
|-
|-
| 他去了嗎？ || taa1 heoi3 liu5 maa1? || Did he go?
 
| 他们在哪里工作？ || Tāmen zoi nāleih gūngzò? || Where do they work?
 
|}
|}


In this example, the original sentence "他去了" (taa1 heoi3 liu5) means "He went." By adding the question particle "嗎" (maa1) at the end of the sentence, it becomes a question asking "Did he go?"
=== Forming Negations ===


Keep in mind that the question particle "嗎" (maa1) is a versatile particle that can be used in various sentence structures to form questions.
Negations are just as important as questions in any language. In Yue Chinese, negating a verb is typically done using the words '''"唔" (m̀h)''' or '''"冇" (móuh)'''.  


== Wh-Questions ==
* '''"唔" (m̀h)''' is used to negate verbs.


Wh-questions in Yue Chinese are used to ask for specific information. These questions typically begin with a question word such as "誰" (seoi4) for "who," "什麼" (se2 maa1) for "what," "哪裡" (naa5 lei5) for "where," and so on. Let's explore some examples:
* '''"冇" (móuh)''' is used to indicate the absence of something.


=== Example 1 ===
==== Example Structure ====
 
* '''Statement''': 我去。 (Ngóh heui.) - "I am going."
 
* '''Negation''': 我唔去。 (Ngóh m̀h heui.) - "I am not going."
 
Here are some examples of negations:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 我唔知。 || Ngóh m̀h jī. || I don't know.
 
|-
 
| 你唔好。 || Néih m̀h hóu. || You are not good.
 
|-
|-
| 你叫什麼名字？ || nei5 giu3 se2 maa1 meng2 zi6? || What is your name?
 
| 他冇钱。 || Tā móuh chín. || He has no money.
 
|-
|-
| 我叫李小龍。 || ngo5 giu3 lei5 siu2 lung4 || My name is Bruce Lee.
|}


In this example, the wh-question "你叫什麼名字" (nei5 giu3 se2 maa1 meng2 zi6) means "What is your name?" The question word "什麼" (se2 maa1) is used to ask for the specific information of someone's name.
| 她唔在这里。 || Tā m̀h zoi jīlèih. || She is not here.
 
|-


=== Example 2 ===
| 我唔想去。 || Ngóh m̀h séung heui. || I don’t want to go.


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|-
|-
| 你住哪裡？ || nei5 zyu6 naa5 lei5? || Where do you live?
 
| 你唔需要担心。 || Néih m̀h sēoi yiu dāmsām. || You don't need to worry.
 
|-
|-
| 我住在香港。 || ngo5 zyu6 zoi6 hoeng1 gong2 || I live in Hong Kong.
|}


In this example, the wh-question "你住哪裡" (nei5 zyu6 naa5 lei5) means "Where do you live?" The question word "哪裡" (naa5 lei5) is used to ask for the specific information of someone's place of residence.
| 我冇时间。 || Ngóh móuh sìhgāan. || I have no time.
 
|-


=== Example 3 ===
| 她唔喜欢这个。 || Tā m̀h hei fong jige. || She does not like this.


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|-
|-
| 你想吃什麼？ || nei5 soeng2 heoi3 se2 maa1? || What do you want to eat?
 
| 他们冇来。 || Tāmen móuh loi. || They didn't come.
 
|-
|-
| 我想吃雲吞麵。 || ngo5 soeng2 heoi3 wan4 tan1 min6 || I want to eat wonton noodles.
 
| 你唔可以这样做。 || Néih m̀h hó yíh jéung joih. || You can't do it like this.
 
|}
|}


In this example, the wh-question "你想吃什麼" (nei5 soeng2 heoi3 se2 maa1) means "What do you want to eat?" The question word "什麼" (se2 maa1) is used to ask for the specific information of someone's food preference.
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that you've learned how to form questions and negations in Yue Chinese, it's time to put that knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises that will help you solidify your understanding.
 
=== Exercise 1: Yes-No Questions ===
 
Transform the following statements into yes-no questions by adding the particle "吗" (ma).
 
1. 你喜欢这个。
 
2. 他来了。
 
3. 我有时间。
 
4. 她认识他。
 
5. 他们去旅行。
 
=== Exercise 2: Wh-Questions ===
 
Change the following statements into wh-questions by using the appropriate question words.
 
1. 你吃饭。
 
2. 他在家。
 
3. 她是老师。
 
4. 你要喝水。
 
5. 他去哪里？
 
=== Exercise 3: Negations ===
 
Negate the following statements using "唔" (m̀h) or "冇" (móuh).
 
1. 我会说粤语。
 
2. 她有钱。
 
3. 他喜欢这个电影。
 
4. 你要去。
 
5. 我认识她。
 
=== Exercise 4: Mixed Questions ===
 
Create a yes-no question and a wh-question for the following statements.
 
1. 你工作。


== Cultural Insight ==
2. 她喜欢这个。


Yue Chinese, also known as Cantonese, is primarily spoken in the Guangdong province of China and in Hong Kong. It is one of the major Chinese dialects and has a rich cultural heritage. In Yue Chinese-speaking regions, asking questions and expressing negations is an integral part of daily communication.
3. 他们来。


It's important to note that while the basic sentence structure and question formation may be similar across different Chinese dialects, there are regional variations in vocabulary and pronunciation. For example, in some parts of Guangdong, the question particle "嗎" (maa1) may be pronounced as "嘛" (maa5). These regional differences add depth and diversity to the Yue Chinese language.
4. 你明白这个。


Yue Chinese is also influenced by the Cantonese culture, which is known for its vibrant food scene, traditional festivals, and unique customs. For example, during the Lunar New Year, it is customary to greet others with "恭喜發財" (gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4), which means "May you have a prosperous new year." Learning the language provides insights into the rich cultural traditions of the Yue Chinese-speaking communities.
5. 他去学校。


== Exercise ==
=== Exercise 5: Conversation Practice ===


Now, let's practice what we've learned! Translate the following sentences into Yue Chinese:
Imagine you are at a market. Write down a short dialogue using at least five questions (both yes-no and wh-questions) and three negations.


1. What time is it?
=== Exercise 6: Role Play ===
2. Are you going to the market?
3. Who is your best friend?
4. Where did you go yesterday?
5. Do you like to eat spicy food?


=== Solution ===
Pair up with a classmate and role-play a scenario where one of you asks questions about plans for the weekend. Use at least five yes-no questions and two wh-questions.


1. 你幾點？ (nei5 gei2 dim2)
=== Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks ===
2. 你去市場嗎？ (nei5 heoi3 si5 coeng4 maa1)
3. 你個好朋友係邊個？ (nei5 go3 hou2 pang4 jau5 hai6 bin1 go3)
4. 你昨日去咗邊度？ (nei5 zok3 jat6 heoi3 zo2 bin1 dou6)
5. 你鍾唔鍾意食辣嘢？ (nei5 zung1 m4 zung1 ji3 sik6 laat6 je5)


== Conclusion ==
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of negation.


Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form questions and negations in Yue Chinese. You now have the tools to ask yes-no questions and wh-questions, allowing you to engage in conversations and gather specific information. Keep practicing and exploring the fascinating world of Yue Chinese grammar. Happy learning!
1. 我____去。 (m̀h)


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2. 她____在这里。 (móuh)
 
3. 你____喜欢这个。 (m̀h)
 
4. 他们____来。 (móuh)
 
5. 我____时间。 (móuh)
 
=== Exercise 8: Question Formation ===
 
Using the vocabulary from previous lessons, form your own yes-no and wh-questions.
 
1. _______________________________ (yes-no)
 
2. _______________________________ (wh)
 
3. _______________________________ (yes-no)
 
4. _______________________________ (wh)
 
5. _______________________________ (yes-no)
 
=== Exercise 9: Group Discussion ===
 
In small groups, discuss a topic of your choice. Each member must ask at least three questions, alternating between yes-no and wh-questions.
 
=== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ===
 
Create a quiz with five yes-no questions and five wh-questions for a friend to answer.
 
== Solutions ==
 
Here are the answers to the exercises above:
 
=== Exercise 1: Yes-No Questions ===
 
1. 你喜欢这个吗？
 
2. 他来了吗？
 
3. 我有时间吗？
 
4. 她认识他吗？
 
5. 他们去旅行吗？
 
=== Exercise 2: Wh-Questions ===
 
1. 你吃什么饭？
 
2. 他在哪里？
 
3. 她是谁？
 
4. 你要喝什么水？
 
5. 他去哪里？
 
=== Exercise 3: Negations ===
 
1. 我唔会说粤语。
 
2. 她冇钱。
 
3. 他唔喜欢这个电影。
 
4. 你唔要去。
 
5. 我唔认识她。
 
=== Exercise 4: Mixed Questions ===
 
1. 你工作吗？你做什么工作？
 
2. 她喜欢这个吗？她喜欢什么？
 
3. 他们来了吗？他们从哪里来？
 
4. 你明白这个吗？你觉得这个怎样？
 
5. 他去学校吗？他去哪里？
 
=== Exercise 5: Conversation Practice ===
 
[Sample dialogue based on your responses]
 
=== Exercise 6: Role Play ===
 
[Sample role play based on your responses]
 
=== Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
1. 我唔去。
 
2. 她冇在这里。
 
3. 你唔喜欢这个。
 
4. 他们冇来。
 
5. 我冇时间。
 
=== Exercise 8: Question Formation ===
 
1. _______________________________ (yes-no)
 
2. _______________________________ (wh)
 
3. _______________________________ (yes-no)
 
4. _______________________________ (wh)
 
5. _______________________________ (yes-no)
 
=== Exercise 9: Group Discussion ===
 
[Notes and feedback on group discussion]
 
=== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ===
 
[Your friend’s answers]
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on '''Questions and Negations''' in Yue Chinese! Practice these structures regularly, and soon you'll find yourself more comfortable navigating conversations in Yue Chinese. Keep asking questions and exploring the language!
 
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Yue Chinese → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Questions and Negations

Welcome to this exciting lesson on Questions and Negations in Yue Chinese! This topic is vital for any language learner, as it allows you to engage in conversations, clarify information, and express your thoughts more effectively. Whether you're asking for directions, ordering food, or simply making small talk, understanding how to form questions and negations will enhance your communication skills immensely.

In this lesson, we will explore how to construct yes-no questions and wh-questions in Yue Chinese. Additionally, we'll look at negations to express the opposite of statements. By the end of this lesson, you'll feel confident in asking questions and forming negations, paving the way for more interactive conversations in Yue Chinese.

Understanding Questions[edit | edit source]

Before we jump into specific types of questions, let's first understand what makes a question in Yue Chinese. Questions can be broadly categorized into two types:

1. Yes-No Questions: These are questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no."

2. Wh-Questions: These questions seek specific information and usually begin with words like "what," "where," "who," "when," "why," and "how."

Yes-No Questions[edit | edit source]

In Yue Chinese, forming a yes-no question is quite straightforward. You generally take a declarative sentence and add the particle "吗" (ma) at the end. This particle indicates that you are asking a question.

Example Structure[edit | edit source]

  • Statement: 你去吗？ (Néih heui ma?) - "You are going?"
  • Question: 你去吗？ (Néih heui ma?) - "Are you going?"

Let's delve into some examples:

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
你食饭吗？ Néih sihk faahn ma? Are you eating?
她来吗？ Tā loi ma? Is she coming?
他喜欢这个吗？ Tā hei fong jige ma? Does he like this?
你明白吗？ Néih mìhng baak ma? Do you understand?
我可以去吗？ Ngóh hó yíh heui ma? Can I go?
你想喝水吗？ Néih séung hot séui ma? Do you want to drink water?
他们在家吗？ Tāmen zoi gā ma? Are they at home?
你会说粤语吗？ Néih wuih syut Yuht yú ma? Can you speak Cantonese?
今天天气好不好吗？ Gāmyaht tīn hei hóu bōu hóu ma? Is the weather good today?
你喜欢这个电影吗？ Néih hei fong jige din yíng ma? Do you like this movie?

Wh-Questions[edit | edit source]

Wh-questions require a bit more construction. In Yue Chinese, you use specific question words to begin your queries. Here are some common question words:

  • 什么 (sāmō) - "what"
  • 哪里 (nāleih) - "where"
  • 谁 (sui) - "who"
  • 什么时候 (sāmō sìh?) - "when"
  • 为什么 (wéi sāmō) - "why"
  • 怎样 (zéung yéung) - "how"

Example Structure[edit | edit source]

  • Question: 你想吃什么？ (Néih séung sihk sāmō?) - "What do you want to eat?"

Let's look at some examples of wh-questions:

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
你想做什么？ Néih séung joih sāmō? What do you want to do?
她在哪里？ Tā zoi nāleih? Where is she?
谁是你的朋友？ Sui si néih dī pàhngyáuh? Who is your friend?
你什么时候来？ Néih sāmō sìh heui? When are you coming?
你为什么不来？ Néih wéi sāmō m̀h loi? Why didn't you come?
他怎样去学校？ Tā zéung yéung heui hohk haau? How does he go to school?
你要喝什么？ Néih yiu hot sāmō? What do you want to drink?
她什么时候生日？ Tā sāmō sìh sāangyaht? When is her birthday?
你觉得这个怎么样？ Néih gohk dī jige zéung yéung? What do you think about this?
他们在哪里工作？ Tāmen zoi nāleih gūngzò? Where do they work?

Forming Negations[edit | edit source]

Negations are just as important as questions in any language. In Yue Chinese, negating a verb is typically done using the words "唔" (m̀h) or "冇" (móuh).

  • "唔" (m̀h) is used to negate verbs.
  • "冇" (móuh) is used to indicate the absence of something.

Example Structure[edit | edit source]

  • Statement: 我去。 (Ngóh heui.) - "I am going."
  • Negation: 我唔去。 (Ngóh m̀h heui.) - "I am not going."

Here are some examples of negations:

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
我唔知。 Ngóh m̀h jī. I don't know.
你唔好。 Néih m̀h hóu. You are not good.
他冇钱。 Tā móuh chín. He has no money.
她唔在这里。 Tā m̀h zoi jīlèih. She is not here.
我唔想去。 Ngóh m̀h séung heui. I don’t want to go.
你唔需要担心。 Néih m̀h sēoi yiu dāmsām. You don't need to worry.
我冇时间。 Ngóh móuh sìhgāan. I have no time.
她唔喜欢这个。 Tā m̀h hei fong jige. She does not like this.
他们冇来。 Tāmen móuh loi. They didn't come.
你唔可以这样做。 Néih m̀h hó yíh jéung joih. You can't do it like this.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned how to form questions and negations in Yue Chinese, it's time to put that knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises that will help you solidify your understanding.

Exercise 1: Yes-No Questions[edit | edit source]

Transform the following statements into yes-no questions by adding the particle "吗" (ma).

1. 你喜欢这个。

2. 他来了。

3. 我有时间。

4. 她认识他。

5. 他们去旅行。

Exercise 2: Wh-Questions[edit | edit source]

Change the following statements into wh-questions by using the appropriate question words.

1. 你吃饭。

2. 他在家。

3. 她是老师。

4. 你要喝水。

5. 他去哪里？

Exercise 3: Negations[edit | edit source]

Negate the following statements using "唔" (m̀h) or "冇" (móuh).

1. 我会说粤语。

2. 她有钱。

3. 他喜欢这个电影。

4. 你要去。

5. 我认识她。

Exercise 4: Mixed Questions[edit | edit source]

Create a yes-no question and a wh-question for the following statements.

1. 你工作。

2. 她喜欢这个。

3. 他们来。

4. 你明白这个。

5. 他去学校。

Exercise 5: Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]

Imagine you are at a market. Write down a short dialogue using at least five questions (both yes-no and wh-questions) and three negations.

Exercise 6: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a classmate and role-play a scenario where one of you asks questions about plans for the weekend. Use at least five yes-no questions and two wh-questions.

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of negation.

1. 我____去。 (m̀h)

2. 她____在这里。 (móuh)

3. 你____喜欢这个。 (m̀h)

4. 他们____来。 (móuh)

5. 我____时间。 (móuh)

Exercise 8: Question Formation[edit | edit source]

Using the vocabulary from previous lessons, form your own yes-no and wh-questions.

1. _______________________________ (yes-no)

2. _______________________________ (wh)

3. _______________________________ (yes-no)

4. _______________________________ (wh)

5. _______________________________ (yes-no)

Exercise 9: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

In small groups, discuss a topic of your choice. Each member must ask at least three questions, alternating between yes-no and wh-questions.

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

Create a quiz with five yes-no questions and five wh-questions for a friend to answer.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Here are the answers to the exercises above:

Exercise 1: Yes-No Questions[edit | edit source]

1. 你喜欢这个吗？

2. 他来了吗？

3. 我有时间吗？

4. 她认识他吗？

5. 他们去旅行吗？

Exercise 2: Wh-Questions[edit | edit source]

1. 你吃什么饭？

2. 他在哪里？

3. 她是谁？

4. 你要喝什么水？

5. 他去哪里？

Exercise 3: Negations[edit | edit source]

1. 我唔会说粤语。

2. 她冇钱。

3. 他唔喜欢这个电影。

4. 你唔要去。

5. 我唔认识她。

Exercise 4: Mixed Questions[edit | edit source]

1. 你工作吗？你做什么工作？

2. 她喜欢这个吗？她喜欢什么？

3. 他们来了吗？他们从哪里来？

4. 你明白这个吗？你觉得这个怎样？

5. 他去学校吗？他去哪里？

Exercise 5: Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]

[Sample dialogue based on your responses]

Exercise 6: Role Play[edit | edit source]

[Sample role play based on your responses]

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. 我唔去。

2. 她冇在这里。

3. 你唔喜欢这个。

4. 他们冇来。

5. 我冇时间。

Exercise 8: Question Formation[edit | edit source]

1. _______________________________ (yes-no)

2. _______________________________ (wh)

3. _______________________________ (yes-no)

4. _______________________________ (wh)

5. _______________________________ (yes-no)

Exercise 9: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

[Notes and feedback on group discussion]

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

[Your friend’s answers]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Questions and Negations in Yue Chinese! Practice these structures regularly, and soon you'll find yourself more comfortable navigating conversations in Yue Chinese. Keep asking questions and exploring the language!

Table of Contents - Yue Chinese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Pronouns and Possessives


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Verb Tenses and Aspects


Yue Chinese Customs and Traditions


Shopping and Services


Comparatives and Superlatives


Yue Chinese Art and Literature


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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