Dao Mandarin

Common Usages of 了le | A Completed Action The particle 了le is one of the most common and often one of the trickiest words for new Chinese learners to master. That’s because it has several distinct uses. The two main ones are to indicate a change of state or to indicate the completion of an action.Let’s explore the most common usages of 了le together! Understanding ‘了’ (le) in Chinese Learn more in the following DAO MANDARIN lessons: 1. Indicating a Completed Action This is probably the most well-known use of 了. It’s placed directly after a verb to show that an action has been completed. While this is often described as a “past tense” usage, a more accurate way to think about it is as a “perfect tense”  — the action is finished, regardless of when it happened. Structure & Examples Subject + Verb + 了 + Object 我吃饭了。 Wǒ chī fàn le. I ate a meal. (The action of eating is complete.) 她看了一部电影。 Tā kànle yī bù diànyǐng. She watched a movie. (The action of watching is complete.) 他买了...

 Learn 8 Common Usages of 要 | Going to, Must The Chinese character 要 /yào/ is a very common and versatile word with several key meanings and uses. Its core sense often relates to desire, necessity, or future action . Let`s Learn the 8 most common usages of 要 yào. The Chinese character “要” (yào) is incredibly versatile and can be used in many different contexts. Here’s a breakdown of its most common meanings and uses.” 1. To Want / To Desire (Verb) This is one of the most basic usages of 要yào. Structure: Subject + 要 + Object (Noun) 我要一瓶水。 Wǒ yào yī píng shuǐ.  — I want a bottle of water. 你要什么？ Nǐ yào shén me? - What do you want? 她不要这个。 Tā bù yào zhè ge. - She doesn’t want this. 2. To Be Going To / Will (Auxiliary Verb / Future Intention) “要” is used to indicate a future action or intention, similar to “to be going to” or “will” in English. Structure: Subject + 要 + Verb Phrase 我们明天要去北京。...