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简单句子
jiǎn dān jù zi
Sentences for beginners · trad. 簡單句子

简单句子 (jiǎndān jùzi) refers to basic, easy-to-understand sentences, often used by learners to build foundational language skills. They typically follow simple grammatical structures and use common vocabulary.

When to use it

Neutral. These sentences are the building blocks for all communication. They are appropriate in any context where clear, direct expression is needed, especially when learning or teaching. When someone asks you to "say a simple sentence," this is what they mean.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like "jee-AHN-dahn joo-DZUH." 简 (jiǎn) is a third tone, 单 (dān) is a first tone. 句 (jù) is a fourth tone, 子 (zi) is a neutral tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 初级句子chū jí jù zibeginner sentences
  • 常用句子cháng yòng jù zicommon sentences
  • 基本句型jī běn jù xíngbasic sentence patterns

Examples

我爱学中文。
wǒ ài xué zhōng wén 。
I love learning Chinese.
你叫什么名字？
nǐ jiào shén me míng zì ？
What is your name?
这是我的书。
zhè shì wǒ de shū 。
This is my book.
Pro tip: When constructing simple sentences, remember that Chinese often follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order, similar to English. Start with this basic structure and gradually add details like time and place.

Related phrases

常用语 · Basic phrases常用短语 · Common phrases重要短语 · Important phrases
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