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HSK 4: Explore More Topics, Share Your Views
Grammar
HSK 4: Explore More Topics, Share Your Views
Grammar
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Zài... fāngmiàn: in terms of...
在 + 名词 + 方面，分句
This point explains zài... fāngmiàn, which specifies the field to which an evaluation, ability, or change applies.
Comparing with bùrú and gēn... xiāngbǐ
A 不如 B + 形容词 / 跟/与 A 相比，B + 判断
This point explains comparison with bùrú and gēn... xiāngbǐ. Bùrú directly states that A is inferior to B in some respect; gēn... xiāngbǐ first names the comparison target and then states the difference.
Bùjǐn/bùguāng..., hái/érqiě...: not only..., but also...
不仅/不光 + A，还/而且 + B
This point explains bùjǐn/bùguāng..., hái/érqiě.... The structure expresses progression: B adds more important or further information to A.
Introducing a role or basis with zuòwéi, àn, and ànzhào
作为 + 身份/角度，分句 / 按/按照 + 依据 + 动词
This point explains how zuòwéi introduces a role or perspective, while àn and ànzhào introduce a rule, plan, or standard.
Yàoshi..., jiù... / ..., fǒuzé...: if... then... / otherwise...
要是 + 条件，就 + 结果 / 要求/建议，否则 + 不良结果
This point explains yàoshi..., jiù... and ..., fǒuzé.... Yàoshi..., jiù... presents a hypothetical condition; fǒuzé states the result if the preceding requirement is not met.
Shǒuxiān..., qícì/ránhòu...: first..., next/then...
首先 + 第一步，其次/然后 + 后续步骤
This point explains shǒuxiān..., qícì/ránhòu.... Shǒuxiān, qícì, and ránhòu organize steps, reasons, or viewpoints in sequence.
Interjections a and ǹg
啊！ / 嗯，+ 分句
This point explains the interjections a and ǹg. A often expresses surprise, admiration, or a reminder; ǹg can signal agreement, thought, or confirmation.
Jǐnguǎn..., dànshì/kěshì...: although..., nevertheless...
尽管 + 事实，但是/可是 + 相反结果
This point explains jǐnguǎn..., dànshì/kěshì.... The pattern first acknowledges a fact and then states that the result did not follow the usual expectation.
Jìrán..., jiù...: since..., then...
既然 + 已知事实，就 + 合理决定/结论
This point explains jìrán..., jiù.... The pattern takes a fact known to both parties or already established as its premise and derives a decision or conclusion.
Ná... lái shuō: taking... as an example
拿 + 对象 + 来说，分句
This point explains ná... lái shuō, which selects one item from a broader range as an example or angle of discussion.
Yì fāngmiàn..., lìng yì fāngmiàn...: on one hand..., on the other...
一方面 + A，另一方面 + B
This point explains yì fāngmiàn..., lìng yì fāngmiàn.... The pattern analyzes one issue from two angles, which may be parallel or contrasting.
Jíshǐ/jiùshì..., yě...: even if..., still...
即使/就是 + 假设条件，也 + 不变结果
This point explains jíshǐ/jiùshì..., yě.... The pattern concedes a hypothetical extreme condition and states that the result remains unchanged even then.
Verbal classifiers chǎng, dùn, and tàng
动词 + 数词 + 场/顿/趟 / 数词 + 场/顿/趟 + 名词
This point explains the verbal classifiers chǎng, dùn, and tàng. Chǎng counts complete activities or events, dùn counts meals or brief actions such as a scolding, and tàng counts trips with a starting point and destination, whether one-way or round-trip.
Degree adverbs: shífēn, gèngjiā, shāo, shāowēi, yóuqí, and duōme
程度副词 + 形容词/心理动词 / 多么 + 形容词 + 啊
This point explains degree adverbs. Shífēn, gèngjiā, and yóuqí express a stronger degree or emphasis; shāo and shāowēi express a weaker degree; duōme adds an exclamatory tone.
Time adverbs: ànshí, cónglái, gǎnjǐn, gǎnkuài, yǐ, hūrán, jiāng, jiāngyào, cóng, and běnlái
时间副词 + 谓语 / 主语 + 将/将要 + 动词
This point explains time adverbs, which indicate when an action occurs, its sequence, suddenness, future occurrence, or an original state.
Verb + de/bu + liǎo
动词 + 得了 / 动词 + 不了
This point explains verb + de/bu + liǎo. The potential complements de liǎo and bu liǎo indicate whether an action can objectively be completed, endured, or handled.
Expressing cause and result with yóuyú..., yīncǐ...
由于 + 原因，因此 + 结果 / 由于 + 原因，结果分句
This point explains how yóuyú introduces a cause and yīncǐ introduces the resulting outcome, a pattern often used in relatively formal explanations.
Scope adverbs: gòng, quán, guāng, jǐn, jǐnjǐn, and zhìshǎo
共/全/光/仅/仅仅/至少 + 谓语或数量
This point explains scope adverbs, which set the boundaries of participants, things, or quantities and can express totality, exclusivity, or a minimum.
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