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Additional examples of verb tense in Chinese can be found [https://www.thoughtco.com/mandarin-timeframes-2279615 here]. <br> | Additional examples of verb tense in Chinese can be found [https://www.thoughtco.com/mandarin-timeframes-2279615 here]. <br> | ||
== Affirmative/Negative == | |||
Chinese doesn't have any universal word for "yes" and "no."<ref>How to Say "Yes" and "No" in Chinese, https://www.omeidachinese.com/yes-no-chinese/</ref> Instead, answering in the affirmative or negative is usually done by repeating the verb used by the asker: | |||
Repeating the verb indicates “yes.” | |||
Using 不 + the verb indicates “no.” | |||
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| class="xl25" | '''Chinese Phrase''' | |||
| class="xl25" | '''Pinyin''' | |||
| class="xl25" | '''English (literal)''' | |||
| class="xl25" | '''English Meaning''' | |||
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| class="xl24" | Q：你喜欢苹果吗？ | |||
A：喜欢 | |||
| class="xl24" | Q: Nǐ xǐ huan píng guǒ ma? | |||
A: xǐ huan 。 | |||
| class="xl24" | Q: You like apples? | |||
A: Like | |||
| class="xl24" | Q: Do you like apples? | |||
A: Yes | |||
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| class="xl24" | Q: 你要这个吗？ | |||
A: 不要 | |||
| class="xl24" | Q: Nǐ yào zhè ge ma？ | |||
A: Bú yào。 | |||
| class="xl24" | Q: You want this? | |||
A: Not want | |||
| class="xl24" | Q: Do you want this? | |||
A: No | |||
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More information on using the affirmative and negative (yes/no) in Mandarin can be found [https://www.omeidachinese.com/yes-no-chinese/ here] . | |||
==Additional Resources== | ==Additional Resources== | ||