A colon usually indicates a pause after a cue or suggestion, or indicates a hint for the following context or summarizes the anterior context. Continue reading “How to use the colon 怎用使用冒号？”
Formation of set phrases in Chinese
There are plenty of set phrases in Chinese. Set phrases are idiomatic expressions usually made up of four characters, and contain within one sentence, a single and complete meaning. Having a close study on the formation of set phrases helps substantially the learning. Continue reading “Formation of set phrases in Chinese”
How to use the comma 怎样使用逗号？
The comma in Chinese is the most frequently used punctuation mark. Furthermore, it’s also the most difficult to use among all the punctuation marks in Chinese. Continue reading “How to use the comma 怎样使用逗号？”
Types of auxiliary words in Chinese
Chinese auxiliary words, refers to the words that can be attached to the other words, phrases, or sentences, as grammatical components to highlight the structure, perform a particular function, or express certain mood in a sentence. There are the following types of auxiliary words: Continue reading “Types of auxiliary words in Chinese”
How to use the period 句号的用法
The punctuation mark 句号 “。” a full stop or a period is adopted at the end of a sentence. So, in which cases we use a period in Chinese? Continue reading “How to use the period 句号的用法”