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* 能 (néng) - can, be able to | * 能 (néng) - can, be able to | ||
* 要 (yào) - will, want to | * 要 (yào) - will, want to | ||
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==== Tense and Aspect ==== | ==== Tense and Aspect ==== | ||
* 我是学生。 | * 我是学生。 (Wǒ shì xué shēng.) - I am a student. | ||
* 他有一个好工作。 (Tā yǒu yī gè hǎo gōng zuò.) - He has a good job. | |||
* 这本书被他读了。 (Zhè běn shū bèi tā dú le.) - This book was read by him. | |||
* 他有一个好工作。 | * 我在吃饭。 (Wǒ zài chī fàn.) - I am eating. | ||
* 他正在工作。 (Tā zhèng zài gōng zuò.) - He is working. | |||
* 这本书被他读了。 | |||
* 我在吃饭。 | |||
* 他正在工作。 | |||
==== Voice ==== | ==== Voice ==== | ||
* 这个问题会被解决的。 | * 这个问题会被解决的。 (Zhè gè wèn tí huì bèi jiě jué de.) - This problem will be solved. | ||
* 这个房子能被租吗? (Zhè gè fáng zi néng bèi zū ma?) - Can this house be rented? | |||
* 这个任务要被你完成。 (Zhè gè rèn wu yào bèi nǐ wán chéng.) - This task needs to be completed by you. | |||
* 这个房子能被租吗? | |||
* 这个任务要被你完成。 | |||
=== Additional Notes === | === Additional Notes === |
Revision as of 22:59, 11 November 2023
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- 能 (néng) - can, be able to
- 要 (yào) - will, want to
Usage of Auxiliary Verbs
Auxiliary verbs are used in combination with the main verb to express different aspects of the action. They can indicate tense, aspect, voice, or other grammatical features.
Let's take a look at some examples to understand their usage:
Tense and Aspect
- 我是学生。 (Wǒ shì xué shēng.) - I am a student.
- 他有一个好工作。 (Tā yǒu yī gè hǎo gōng zuò.) - He has a good job.
- 这本书被他读了。 (Zhè běn shū bèi tā dú le.) - This book was read by him.
- 我在吃饭。 (Wǒ zài chī fàn.) - I am eating.
- 他正在工作。 (Tā zhèng zài gōng zuò.) - He is working.
Voice
- 这个问题会被解决的。 (Zhè gè wèn tí huì bèi jiě jué de.) - This problem will be solved.
- 这个房子能被租吗? (Zhè gè fáng zi néng bèi zū ma?) - Can this house be rented?
- 这个任务要被你完成。 (Zhè gè rèn wu yào bèi nǐ wán chéng.) - This task needs to be completed by you.
Additional Notes
Here are a few additional notes about using auxiliary verbs in Mandarin Chinese:
- Auxiliary verbs are often used with the main verb to indicate tense, aspect, or voice.
- Auxiliary verbs can be combined with modal verbs to express more complex meanings.
- Auxiliary verbs can be repeated for emphasis or to convey a stronger meaning.
- Auxiliary verbs can be used to form questions or negative sentences.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have now learned about modal verbs and auxiliary verbs in Mandarin Chinese. Modal verbs and auxiliary verbs play important roles in expressing mood, attitude, tense, aspect, and voice in sentences. By understanding their functions and usage, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Mandarin Chinese. Keep practicing and exploring the fascinating world of Mandarin Chinese grammar. 加油! (Jiā yóu!) Keep up the good work!
Other Lessons
- Pinyin Introduction
- Common and Proper Nouns
- Use the verb 去 (qù)
- Future Tense
- Express "excessively" with 太 (tài)
- Tones Introduction
- Ask for directions in Chinese
- Negation Use 不 (bù) or 没 (mei)
- 不 (bù)
- 了 le
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