"比" comparison in Chinese 中文的比较 - Chinese Grammar Simplified 201

Summary

This video tutorial explains how to make comparisons in Chinese, focusing on the word 'B' used for comparison. The script highlights various structures, such as A B B (A is bigger than B), and demonstrates the use of modifiers like 'gon' for emphasis, or 'doula' for indicating a large difference. It also introduces the structure for expressing equality, like 'A is as big as B.' Through fun examples like comparing animals at a zoo, the video aims to teach viewers essential Chinese grammar for making comparisons, helping them to understand the language's patterns and nuances.

Takeaways

• 😀 Chinese grammar for comparisons involves using the word 'B', which literally means 'to compare'.
• 😀 The basic pattern for comparisons is: A B B + adjective, meaning A is more adjective than B.
• 😀 Example: 'The mouse is bigger than a sheep' in Chinese is 'lao xu bi yang zhi da'.
• 😀 To emphasize the comparison even further, use the word 'gong' before the adjective (e.g., 'gong da' for 'even bigger').
• 😀 If you want to exaggerate the difference, add the word 'doula' or 'tulou' after the adjective (e.g., 'doula' means 'much').
• 😀 In Chinese, you can either use 'gong' or 'doula/tulou' for emphasis, but not both in the same sentence.
• 😀 To express equivalence, the pattern is 'A bi B young' (e.g., 'zebra bi dog young small').
• 😀 In Chinese, 'young' translates to 'as' in comparisons, and this indicates similarity rather than difference.
• 😀 The script provides examples where you compare animals, like a mouse being bigger than a sheep or a tiger smaller than a cat.
• 😀 The video uses humor by showcasing animals in a zoo to demonstrate the application of these comparison patterns.
• 😀 Viewers are encouraged to try out their own comparisons in Chinese and share them in the comments section for engagement.

Q & A

What does the word 'B' mean in Chinese grammar?

'B' in Chinese grammar means 'to compare.' It is used to make comparisons between two things, where 'A' is compared with 'B'.

What is the general sentence structure for making comparisons in Chinese?

The general sentence structure for making comparisons in Chinese is: A + B + 'B' + additive. This pattern helps compare two things where 'A' is being compared to 'B' and describes the differences.

How do you say 'A is bigger than B' in Chinese?

To say 'A is bigger than B' in Chinese, you use the pattern: A + B + B + big. For example, 'The mouse is bigger than a sheep' would be: 'Lao Xu Baa Yang Gao'.

What word is used in Chinese to add emphasis to a comparison?

The word used for emphasis in Chinese is 'gon' (更), which is placed before the adjective or additive to emphasize the degree of comparison.

How would you say 'The mouse is even bigger than a sheep' in Chinese?

To say 'The mouse is even bigger than a sheep' in Chinese, you would say: 'Lao Xu Baa Yang Gon Gao'.

What does 'tool' or 'doula' mean in Chinese grammar when making comparisons?

'Tool' (太) or 'doula' (多了) are used in Chinese to express that the difference in comparison is very large, or 'by a lot'. For instance, 'The mouse is much bigger than a sheep' would be: 'Lao Xu Baa Yang Gao Tool'.

Can 'gon' and 'tool' be used in the same sentence when making comparisons?

No, 'gon' and 'tool' cannot be used in the same sentence in Chinese grammar. You can only use one of them to express the degree of comparison.

What is the structure for saying 'A is as big as B' in Chinese?

The structure for saying 'A is as big as B' in Chinese is: A + can + B + no + additive. For example, 'The zebra is as big as the dog' would be: 'Ma Ma Kin Gong Yang Zao'.

How would you say 'The tiger is smaller than the cat' in Chinese?

To say 'The tiger is smaller than the cat' in Chinese, you would say: 'Lao Hu Baa Mao Xiao'.

How would you warn tourists about the unusual sizes of the animals in the zoo?

To warn tourists about the unusual sizes, you could say: 'Waal Shul Yang Baa Wolf, Ma Ma Kin Gong Yang Seon Low Fool, Shall To Allah'. This would alert them to the strange sizes of the animals.