This book is intended to help you understand the fundamentals of Chinese grammar. It is a study aid that can complement your other work in language learning. The charts deal with the
use of compound sentences in Chinese. Each chart contains the Chinese characters as well as PinYin. There is a blank version of each chart provided that can be used as a quiz or self-assessment tool.
This study aid is designed for HSK level 2-3 students, but can help anyone looking for additional grammar help, from parents teaching Chinese to their children to new teachers of
Chinese in need of visual aids to students looking for additional support. Whatever your level or goals, this book will be a great tool in your language learning journey.
Grammar Book 7: Compound Sentences
Table of Contents 1
About Me: 3
About the Book: 4
Chart 1: If… 4
(If it rains then we will stay home.) 5
Chart 2: Since… 7
(Since we are already late, let’s cancel the morning meeting.) 7
Chart 3: As long as … 8
(You can buy anything you want as long as you have a credit card.) 9
Chart 4: As soon as … 11
(The dog came running at me as soon as I got home.) 11
Chart 5: Even if … 13
(You will not be able to arrive on time even if you drive.) 13
Chart 6: Even though … 15
( Even though he speaks multiple languages, we did not hire him.) 15
Chart 7: Although … 16
(Although there are many restaurants in this area, it’s very noisy at night.) 17
Chart 8: Besides … 19
(Besides Toronto, we also had oces in Vancouver and Los Angeles.) 19
Chart 9: Other than … 21
(No one speaks Mandarin here except for my manager.) 21
Chart 10: Not only … 23
(This hotel not only has excellent restaurants, it also has the largest casino in the world.) 23
Chart 11: No matter … 25
(No matter how tired you are right now, you have to get up at six in the morning to take me to the airport.)