Mandarin Particles
Mandarin particles are used for a variety of grammatical functions including showing aspect, time indications, and completion of actions.
Final Particle Ba
The final particle ba is used to soften statements which might otherwise sound harsh. It is also used when question tags would be used in English.
The final particle ba is used to soften statements which might otherwise sound harsh. It is also used when question tags would be used in English.
Using the Particle Ba
The ba particle is used in Mandarin Chinese to bring the object of the sentence before the verb. This sentence structure can be used to emphasize the direct object.
The ba particle is used in Mandarin Chinese to bring the object of the sentence before the verb. This sentence structure can be used to emphasize the direct object.
The Verb-Suffix Guo
The verb-suffix guo is used to indicate an action which was performed in the past, and is not being done now. The verb-suffix guo can only be used with actions that can be repeated.
The verb-suffix guo is used to indicate an action which was performed in the past, and is not being done now. The verb-suffix guo can only be used with actions that can be repeated.
Using the Zai Particle
The zai particle has several functions in Mandarin Chinese. It is most commonly used as a location word, but it can also be used as a preposition and to show continuing action.
The zai particle has several functions in Mandarin Chinese. It is most commonly used as a location word, but it can also be used as a preposition and to show continuing action.
The "Le" Particle
Mandarin verbs do not conjugate depending on tense, but there are other ways to express time in Mandarin. The le particle is used to indicate actions which have been completed.
Mandarin verbs do not conjugate depending on tense, but there are other ways to express time in Mandarin. The le particle is used to indicate actions which have been completed.
The Mandarin DE Particle
The DE particle is most often used as a possessive modifier, but it can also be used with adjectives and for emphasis.
The DE particle is most often used as a possessive modifier, but it can also be used with adjectives and for emphasis.
The Adverbial DE Particle
The Mandarin Chinese DE particle is used as an adverbial marker which converts stative verbs into adverbs.
The Mandarin Chinese DE particle is used as an adverbial marker which converts stative verbs into adverbs.
The Potential Complement DE
The potential complement DE is used in Mandarin Chinese to show the outcome of actions. Learn how to use the potential complement DE with this lesson and examples.
The potential complement DE is used in Mandarin Chinese to show the outcome of actions. Learn how to use the potential complement DE with this lesson and examples.