基本句型
jī běn jù xíng
Basic sentences
基本句型 (jīběn jùxíng) refers to the fundamental sentence structures in Chinese. These are the building blocks for creating simple, grammatically correct sentences and are essential for beginners to master.
When to use it
Neutral and commonly used in language learning contexts. While 句子 (jùzi) simply means "sentence," 句型 specifically emphasizes the structure or pattern. For very simple, short sentences, you might also hear 简单句 (jiǎndān jù).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "jee-BEN joo-SHING." The tones are first tone, third tone, fourth tone, second tone.
Other ways to say it
- 基础句子jī chǔ jù zifoundational sentences
- 简单句jiǎn dān jùsimple sentences
Examples
学习中文要从基本句型开始。
xué xí zhōng wén yào cóng jī běn jù xíng kāi shǐ 。
Learning Chinese should start with basic sentence patterns.
掌握这些基本句型对初学者很有帮助。
zhǎng wò zhè xiē jī běn jù xíng duì chū xué zhě hěn yǒu bāng zhù 。
Mastering these basic sentence patterns is very helpful for beginners.
老师今天教了我们几个基本句型。
lǎo shī jīn tiān jiào le wǒ men jǐ gè jī běn jù xíng 。
The teacher taught us a few basic sentence patterns today.
Pro tip: Unlike English, Chinese word order is relatively fixed and crucial. Understanding the basic Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure and common modifiers is key to forming correct 基本句型.
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