Q: What is the sentence structure of reduplication with 一 (yī)?

So, using this kind of structure has a similar function to the AA pattern . It can lighten the mood and seriousness of the question. It also adds variety to sentence structure. So trying to use this structure can make your expression more flexible. So, the sentence structure is: Verb + “一” +Verb Example: 我想闻一闻这朵花。| wǒ xiǎng wén yī wén zhè duǒ huā | I want to smell this flower.

Q: Can all verbs be used for the reduplication in Chinese?

No, not all verbs can be repeated. Only most action verbs and a few psych verbs can be repeated. There is no set rule to which verbs can be reduplicated. With practice and exposure, you will learn which ones are often used.

Q: What is the sentence structure of AA pattern in Chinese?

The sentence structure is: Subject + Verb + Verb Example: 周末我们一起去公园走走吧! | zhōu mò wǒ men yī qǐ qù gōng yuán zǒu zǒu ba | Let’s go for a walk in the park this weekend!

Question 1

What is the use of the reduplication of verbs in Chinese?

Accepted Answer

The use of the reduplication of verbs in Chinese is to alter the tone or express an attitude in Mandarin.

You can use it in everyday conversation or colloquial style writings.

Question 2

What is the use of the AA pattern in Chinese?

Accepted Answer

The AA pattern used for daily speaking or writing, this can help you express a quick and brief action and softer the tone.

Question 3

What is the sentence structure of reduplication with 一 (yī)?

Accepted Answer

So, using this kind of structure has a similar function to the AA pattern.

It can lighten the mood and seriousness of the question.

It also adds variety to sentence structure.

So trying to use this structure can make your expression more flexible.

So, the sentence structure is: Verb + “一” +Verb

Example:

我想闻一闻这朵花。| wǒ xiǎng wén yī wén zhè duǒ huā | I want to smell this flower.

Question 4

Can all verbs be used for the reduplication in Chinese?

Accepted Answer

No, not all verbs can be repeated.

Only most action verbs and a few psych verbs can be repeated.

There is no set rule to which verbs can be reduplicated.

With practice and exposure, you will learn which ones are often used.

Question 5

What is the sentence structure of AA pattern in Chinese?

Accepted Answer

The sentence structure is: Subject + Verb + Verb

Example:

周末我们一起去公园走走吧! | zhōu mò wǒ men yī qǐ qù gōng yuán zǒu zǒu ba | Let’s go for a walk in the park this weekend!

Question 6

What is the sentences structure of ABAB pattern in Chinese?

Accepted Answer

In the cases before, we double the one syllable verbs, and thus turn into a AA structure.

Occasionally, though, two-syllable verbs get reduplicated as well.

This is called the ABAB pattern.

The sentence structure is: Subject + ABAB verbs + Object

Example:

请让我仔细考虑考虑。| qǐng ràng wǒ zǎi xì kǎo lǜ kǎo lǜ | Please let me think about it carefully.

Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
Reduplication of verbs in Chinese	Subject + Verb + Verb	尝尝我做的菜！
How to use 几	几 + Measure Word	她几岁？
How to use 就	…, 就 + Verb Phrase	看完电影我就睡觉了。
How to use 正在	Subject + 正在 + Verb + Object	老板正在开会。
How to use 更	更 + Adjective	我喜欢网购，因为更方便。
How to use 一边	Subj. + 一边 + Verb (，) + 一边 + Verb	我一边吃饭，一边写作业。
How to use 又	Subj.+ 又 + Adj. 1 + 又 + Adj. 2	他又高又壮
Chinese superlative with 最	最 + Adj.	午后的阳光是最刺眼的。
How to use 了	Subject + Verb + 了	我们都去了。
Expressing "Everything" with 什么 + 都/也	Topic (+ Subj.) + 什么都 / 也 + Verb / Adj.	她什么都相信。
Differences between 可是 and 但是	Statement + 可是 / 但是 + Contrary Statement	虽然我很想参加，可是我太忙了。
"A little bit" with 有点儿 and 一点儿	Subj. + 有点儿 + Adj.	我有点儿累。

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