Complete Chinese Grammar Course - from HSK 1 ~ 6 |16.5 hours

Explore the word duō, its use as an interactive pronoun to ask about age, distance, or degree, as an adjective for quantity, and as an approximate particle in numeral-classifier structures.

Learn how the Chinese adverb 都 (dōu) marks all or every before a noun and can stress the following element.

The adverb hái marks the continuation of action or state. It also indicates repetition of inaction and can add further detail to prior statements.

The lecture explains how the adverb 就 signals a short time, a completed action, or something about to happen, and how to emphasize affirmative meaning with examples.

Learn how the Chinese particle ba is used after a sentence to express guesses about uncertain things, to give suggestions or requests, and to indicate agreement or permission.

Explore the 着(zhe) continuous aspect in Chinese, mastering subject–verb–zhe–object patterns to express ongoing states and continuity of inaction, plus a verb–zhe–object form where the object may be present or omitted.

Explore Chinese verb reduplication and its grammar meaning. Learn three patterns: type 1 for monosyllabic verbs, type 2 A B A B, and type 3 for separable words.

Explore how adjective reduplication expresses emphasis and affection in Chinese. Learn two patterns: type 1 for monosyllabic adjectives (a pattern) and type 2 for disyllabic adjectives (a b b pattern).

Explore how Tom marks the starting point of position or time in Chinese, and how Li marks distance in space or time, with example structures and a usage comparison.

Compare 一点儿 and 有点儿, both express a small quantity or slight degree, and note that 有点儿 is not a verb and is used with adjectives to indicate a subtle degree.

This lecture introduces two Chinese adverbs, hěn and zhēn, showing that hěn marks high degree before adjectives or verbs, while zhēn signals a subjective 'really' emphasis.

explains how 过 marks past experiences and contrasts it with 了 for completed actions, then covers negation and interactive yes-no and affirmative/negative question forms, and compares 过 with 了.

Learn how 别 and 不要 express persuasion and prohibition in Mandarin, especially in imperative sentences. See how they decorate verb phrases and adjectives, and practice softening tone in real examples.

Learn the pivotal Chinese ba sentence structure with two phrases—the object phrase and the subject predicate phrase—through examples like mom asks me to go home earlier.

this lecture explains Chinese comparative sentences with 比, outlining four core structures and how to use time as the comparison, plus negation forms.

Explore yes-no questions and affirmative-negative questions in Chinese, learn patterns with ma, hao ma, and related structures for adjectives and verbs, and practice forming natural responses.

Learn to express upcoming actions in Chinese with 要, 快, 快要, and 就要, including four structures and time-front rules.

Master the Chinese progressive tense using 在/正在/正…呢 to express actions in progress, and learn four sentence patterns with examples like 'having a meal' and 'listening to music'.

Explore the Chinese result complement (结果补语). It is a structure where the subject and a verb or adjective pair expresses a completed outcome, with affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms.

Explore the Chinese potential complement (可能补语), its predicate plus complement plus object structure, negation and interrogative forms, and practice with examples to express possible results.

Explore the Chinese degree complement, its structure after verbs or adjectives, two kinds of degree complements, and its negation and yes-no question forms.

explains the quantitative complement in Chinese, covering time complements for duration and momentum complements for frequency, with example structures verb plus duration or plus number of times, object optional.

Discover directional complements in Chinese, including simple and compound forms, their structure (word plus direction plus object), and extended usages with examples like come up, go inside, and come here.

Learn how yīnggāi expresses should or ought to and indicates something is about to be, with affirmative and negative question forms and practice exercises.

Explore separable words in Chinese grammar, including when to keep or split the verb, object placement, and the radio application form for separable words that repeats the first character.

Explore the extended usages of interrogative pronouns, including referring to everyone in a group within a scope, and replacing unmentioned or unclear people or things, with guided practice.

Explore using 一下(yīxià) and 一会儿(yīhuǐ’er) after verbs to indicate a short time, compare similarities in verb-complement placement, and note object-position rules.

Learn how 才 (cái) marks late actions and small quantities in Chinese, using time–才–verb structures for lateness and 才 before numbers or times to express early timing.

Explore the difference between 才 cai and 就 jiu, using time words plus verbs to express late versus early actions, with examples and final le.

Learn how háishì and huòzhě function in Chinese: háishì as a conjunction for interrogative choices and huòzhě as a declarative or, with háishì’s adverbial sense.

This lecture explains 的, 得, and 地 in chinese grammar, focusing on pronunciation, parts of speech, and their functions in linking attributes, verbs, and modifiers.

Explore using yòu, zài, and hái to express 'again' in Chinese, distinguishing past repetition, future repetition, and the speaker's desire or intention to repeat.

Learn how to express 'except' and 'besides' in Chinese using 除了 (chúle) with practical examples. The lesson uses color and subject examples and includes practice translations to reinforce the structure.

Discover how the dynamic word zhe marks ongoing action, manner, existence in place, and simultaneous actions through patterns like verb/adjective plus zhe and place plus verb plus zhe.

Master the Chinese ba sentence: subject-ba-object-verb-result, covering position moves, ownership changes, form or shape changes, and state changes, plus accomplishment complements and negation forms.

Master the ba sentence structure in Chinese: subject, ba, object, verb, and result, plus adjective predicates with degree complements; learn which verbs cannot appear in pass sentences.

Learn the Chinese passive with 被, forming a subject plus 被 plus agent pattern, and when to include or omit the object and place elements after the verb.

Learn how to express similarity in Chinese with 跟…一样(gēn…yīyàng) and 像…一样(xiàng…yīyàng). Explore patterns using A and B with nouns, adjectives, and verbs to compare similar objects or actions.

Learn how to express 'more and more' in Chinese with 越(yuè)…越(yuè)… patterns, including single- and two-subject constructions, and note that degree adverbs should not precede the verb.

Discover how to use rhetorical questions in Chinese grammar to convey emotion and tone, with two types: reminders expressed as statements and interrogative pronoun questions that emphasize, not seek answers.

Explore Chinese directional complements to indicate movement direction, covering simple and compound structures, plus extended usages and practice examples.

Explore how the Chinese structure 一就 connects two actions that happen immediately after each other and how it expresses condition and result, with subject variations.

Master the 不但…而且… structure to connect two clauses and express a further meaning, with emphasis on whether the subject remains the same or changes across clauses.

Learn the Chinese particle 就 (jiù) and how to use it alone to express a mild tone, plus a pattern that links two clauses to show A or B choices.

Learn how to use the Chinese conditional structure 如果...就... to connect clauses and express consequences. The lesson covers same-subject and different-subject cases with clear examples and practice exercises.

Learn the Chinese structure 只有...才… to link two clauses and express the only condition. See examples like you can watch a movie only after finishing your homework.

Master the yī… yě dū plus bùméi negation pattern to convey a strong tone in Chinese, with clear examples and practice.

Master the Chinese 又…又 structure to express two qualities or conditions. Apply patterns: subject 又 adjective 又 adjective, or subject 又 verb or verbal phrase 又 verb or verbal phrase.

Learn the yībiān pattern to express two actions at the same time in Chinese, with examples like Linda playing on the phone while watching TV.

Learn how 并 (bìnɡ) functions as a conjunction to link two parts with added meaning, and as an adverb to stress negative mood, often with double-syllable words, with drills.

Learn three structures of 却 (què) to connect two parts and indicate a slight turn in a sentence, with examples and practice to use it correctly in Chinese.

Explore tong guo as a preposition and verb meaning through or by way of, usable with nouns, verbs, or phrases, and its expanded use for passing motions or bills.

Explore the four uses of yo (由) in Chinese grammar: introduce reason or source, indicate starting point, show the person in charge, and express yields, through practical examples.

Learn the Chinese conjunction ér, linking parts for juxtaposition or complement and connecting sentence elements to express reasons or objectives, with examples and practice exercises.

Explore the Chinese pivotal sentence (兼语句) using 使 to link a verb‑object phrase with a following subject predicate phrase, with multiple examples and guided practice.

this lecture explains differences among measure words 次, 遍, 趟, and 场, showing how each modifies repeated actions, stresses the whole process, or marks journeys and sports events.

Compare yǐwéi (以为) and rènwéi (认为) to understand their distinct uses. The lesson shows yǐwéi for a reasoned positive opinion based on facts, while rènwéi conveys a lighter judgment.

Compare ling and ling wai in Chinese usage: ling as a demonstrative meaning another, ling wai as another or other; adverb roles and ling yi as conjunction.

Learn the difference between 及时 and 按时 in Chinese, with examples showing 及时 as timely and 按时 as on time, plus practice to distinguish their usage.

Explore the difference between 本来 (běnlái) and 原来 (yuánlái) and how they mark original or regional states with shifts to the present.

Learn the difference between 全 quán meaning whole and 全部 quán bù meaning all, with patterns: scope plus 全 for the whole, and 全部 before a noun for all items.

Compare 对于 (duì yú) and 关于 (guān yú) in Chinese grammar, showing how each marks the object of attitude or situation and denotes scope or aspect.

The lesson contrasts 往往 and 常常. 往往 generally denotes objective normality, 常常 marks frequent actions with subjective nuance; 往往 covers past-to-present use, 常常 covers past or future behavior.

Explore the Chinese grammar pattern 既…又/也…, which links two qualities to express dual attributes, with examples showing its use to describe health benefits, mood, and preferences.

Learn the Chinese sentence structure 不是…而是… (bú shì……ér shì……), a pattern that negates one idea and affirms another to clarify two aspects of a single thing.

Learn how to use the Chinese grammar pattern 连…，更不用/更不要说… to stress a point, with end-of-sentence emphasis, examples, and guided practice.

Master the sentence structure 尽管……，可是/仍然/还是…… to express contrast and 'even though' in Chinese, with example sentences and guided practice to apply the pattern.

This lecture explains 否则 fǒuzé as an adverb meaning otherwise in Chinese. It covers three structures: 否则 with a result, 否则 followed by a rhetorical question, and practice with examples.

Learn how to use the sentence structure 不管/无论…也/都… to express a conclusion that never changes, using a two-clause pattern, with example sentences and practice exercises.

Learn the Chinese sentence structure 只要…就/便…, where 只要 marks the prerequisite and 就/便 expresses the result, with examples showing subject and verb placement and practice exercises.

Learn to use the Chinese sentence pattern 既然…，就/也/还… to connect two clauses, establish facts in the first, and draw a conclusion in the second, with optional rhetorical questions.

Master the Chinese sentence structure 即使……，也…… (jíshǐ … yě …), meaning even if plus a hypothesis or compromise, something still happens; explore examples and practice clause order.

Learn the 再……，也…… pattern to express concession in hypothetical sentences, showing that no matter how the situation changes, the result stays the same; practice with examples.

The lecture introduces the Chinese character 所 (suǒ) and explains its two uses: before a verb to form a noun phrase, and to relate to nouns like places or objects.

Master Chinese pivotal sentences using the ling b structure, where the first part is a verb-object phrase and the second part is a subject-predicate phrase.

Learn the pivotal sentence structure: use pi b plus a verb or verbal phrase, where pi b is the verb object phrase and b becomes the subject; pi means dispatch.

Learn to form Chinese comparison sentences using 不如/没有 这么/那么 + adj to compare A and B. Practice with examples like schools, prices, and leadership changes to reinforce the structure.

Explore how you function as a Chinese preposition in five usages: with time, with location, with an object after a verb, with starting point or reason, and for comparison.

Master the Mandarin preposition chow ( cháo ) and its two usages—chow plus direction plus verb to show direction, and chow plus object plus verb to mark the action’s object—with clear examples.

this lecture compares the chinese prepositions 朝, 向, 往, showing how they express direction with movement verbs, and how they indicate no direction or function before or after verbs.

Compare 突然 and 忽然 in practice, highlight their similarities and differences, and explain how they function as adverbs that modify verbs to express sudden events.

Explore yǐ jí and hé as Chinese conjunctions that link phrases in parallel, and learn their differences in emphasis, order, and pausing through practical examples.

Explore biàn and jiù as verbs indicating the second action after the first. Learn how they emphasize what follows and form structures with other words to indicate scope or results.

Explore the similarity and differences between yìzhí and shǐzhōng, two adverbs meaning from beginning to end, placed before the verb, and used with time words and future contexts.

This lecture compares similarity and difference between duō kuī and xìng kuī, showing they express outcomes or avoided bad outcomes due to help, then contrasts usage as verb versus adverb.

Learn how 连忙, 急忙, and 匆忙 function as adverbs to express acting quickly and urgency in Chinese, with notes on sentence usage and the role of degree adverbs.

Explore the 不但不/不但没有…，反而… pattern to express a progressive relationship and an outcome unexpected by the speaker, with practical examples.

In this complete chinese grammar course (HSK 1–6), learn the sentence structure 宁可…，也不/也要… to connect two options and express the speaker’s willingness to pay a price.

Explore the Chinese grammar pattern 与其…，不如…, connecting two options to express preference. Practice using the structure to show 'would rather' and its similarity to the English 'prefer' structure.

Explains the Chinese sentence structure 万一……，就…… to express a bad event and its outcome. The two-part pattern presents a situation in the first clause and the result in the second.

Explores the Chinese sentence pattern 幸亏……，不然…… to express favorable conditions and the consequences if they hadn't occurred, with examples and practice to understand usage.

Explore the Chinese sentence pattern 除非……，不然…… meaning 'unless..., otherwise...' and how to connect two clauses by presenting a condition in the first part and the result in the second.

explains the Chinese sentence pattern 哪怕……，也/还……, which uses a first clause to pose a hypothesis and a second clause to express the result, while previous conditions remain unchanged.

This lecture introduces the Chinese grammar structure 为……所……, shows how to use it with a transitive verb to express passivity, and explains how the following verb functions within the construction.

Examine the Chinese concept of 上下 (up and down) by analyzing the relationship between upper and lower elements in sentences. Learn how context and word order influence meaning in dialogue.

Explore Chinese personal pronouns and how to refer to someone mentioned before. Build practical understanding through examples and usage across dialogues.

Delve into 番 (fān) and the distinction between verbal and nominal classifiers, plus how verbal possessive style movements modify inaction, with attention to time and energy costs.

Explore the usage of 不妨 (bùfáng) to suggest harmless actions in Mandarin, with emphasis on verb phrases and practical examples for everyday communication.

Master the Chinese grammar concept mingming, learning how to use it to express clearly and emphasize contrasts, with practical examples of rhetorical questions and sentence transitions.

Explore pimpin (偏偏) in Mandarin, its adverb meaning of only or alone, and how it follows the subject to express deliberate actions and contrasting outcomes.

Explore the structure of liántóng, showing how 连同 connects parts A and B, expresses related meanings, and indicates belonging to the whole, with emphasis on conjunction use in sentences.

Explore the structure of 而已 within Mandarin grammar, its role in declarative sentences, and typical usages across everyday dialogs in the complete Chinese grammar course.

Learn the pivotal sentence 嫌 xián in Chinese grammar: use the object of the first part as the subject of the second part, with verbs, adjectives, or predicates.

Learn to use 不免 and 未免 to express inevitability in Mandarin, with comparisons, example sentences, and practice on following verbs and adjectives for clear communication.

Master the distinction between 时而 and 不时, using them to express occasional versus irregular repetition in Chinese sentences.

Explore the Mandarin distinctions among 特意, 故意, and 特别, highlighting that 特意 is used for something done for a specific purpose, while the others convey intention or emphasis.

Compare two Chinese words 以致 and 以至, which share pronunciation but use different characters, and explain their pattern where the first clause gives a reason and the second a result.

This lecture contrasts the Chinese conjunctions suīrán (although) and gùrán (certainly), showing how to use concession clauses and handle non-contradictory versus contradictory statements in practice.

Learn how to use the '固然…，但是/也…' sentence pattern to present contradictory ideas, present advantages and disadvantages, and connect a first clause to a second with further explanation.

Explore the sentence structure and how to express opposite meanings using conjunctions like fǎnzhī, with examples that illustrate contrasting clauses and the impact of teacher demeanor on classroom atmosphere.

Explore the Chinese grammar pattern 凡是……，…… and how adverbs like sure precede the subject, shaping sentences with modifiers plus nouns and other elements.

Master Chinese sentence structure with 鉴于……，…… and other clause forms; learn to express reasons, references, and results using prepositional and nominal phrases in context.

Master Chinese sentence structure and conjunction usage to express purpose and avoidance with 以免, illustrating how to prevent negative outcomes.

Master the Chinese sentence structure 到……为止 and learn to express limits clearly. Explore how progress and everyday topics like wages, work, and relationships convey meaning in Mandarin.