Hanzi Posted November 27, 2004 at 12:47 PM Report Posted November 27, 2004 at 12:47 PM Hello i would like someone tell me the difference between these three particules. Thank you because it's not very clear in my mind Quote
xiaoxiajenny Posted December 3, 2004 at 08:21 AM Report Posted December 3, 2004 at 08:21 AM 了end;finish;knowclearly;oversee;settle;understand... 着 a move in chess;apply;burn;device;send;touch;trick; usefeel;wear;whereabouts... 过 across;cross;excessive;over;pass;spend;through... Is this what you mean or you got confused with the meaning of these characters in sentence? Quote
HashiriKata Posted December 3, 2004 at 06:21 PM Report Posted December 3, 2004 at 06:21 PM Xiaoxiajenny, I think Hanzi means the 3 grammatical particles, and not the full words. Hanzi, to put it simply: 1. You use了 in the sentense to indicate the completeness of an action or a change of state: 他来了吗?(Has he come yet?) 他不学中文了。(He doesn't learn Chinese anymore.) 我吃饭了。(I've eaten.) 2. You use 着 to indicate a continuous state or an on-going action: 外头下着雪呢 (It's snowing outside) 他在沙发上座着呢。(He's sitting on the sofa) 3. You use 过 to talk about experiences (been there, done that, etc): 我看过那个电影。(I've seen that film) 你吃过中国饭没有?(Have you ever tried Chinese food) Quote
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