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Entry #24 : Particle (2)


时间 :09:38 p.m.
日期 :二0一八年五月二十一 星期一

晚上好!今天 将写作 about particles part 2. The first part can be viewed here .

1 . shi 是
This is commonly used in even the simplest basic sentences.Basically 是 is used to connect two nouns. It can be translated as am/is/are/was/were . In Chinese grammar, the word '是' can be used for singular or plural.

Example :
  • 她是中国人。She is Chinese.
  • 我是学生。I am a student.
  • 我的妈妈是老师。 My mother is a teacher.
2 .hen 很
This particle means 'very' and usually is used before adjective to emphasize on the adjective itself.

Example :
  • 我也很好。I am also glad to meet you.
  • 明天,他们很忙。Tomorrow, they will be very busy.
  • 你很可爱。 You are very cute.
3 .you 有
Basically , this particle meant have/has/had. It indicate possessiveness.

Example :
  • 我有四个家人。I have 4 family members.
  • 她有一个狗。She has a dog.
That's it for now.再见!



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