句子
The English phrase 'sentences' is translated into Chinese as 句子.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 句子 does not change its form to indicate plurality, unlike English. Instead, you must rely on the context or a number and measure word to show if there are multiple sentences. To indicate possession, such as 'of sentences', you can use the possessive form 句子的 by adding the particle 的.
Did you know?
- While 句子 is the standard term for a sentence, in legal contexts, the word 句 is not used for a prison 'sentence'. Chinese uses 判刑 to describe the act of sentencing a criminal.
- The character 句 contains the radical for 'mouth' 口, reflecting that a 'sentence' was historically viewed as something spoken aloud rather than just written text.
- In Chinese, the word 句 (jù) is itself a measure word used to count the number of sentences, such as in the phrase 一句话 meaning 'one sentence'.
Examples in context
- 他的句子超級長。His sentences are extremely long.This sentence is useful for describing the length of the 句子.Tatoeba #13972721 by LeviHighway, translation #13966816 by maaster
- 兩個句子是一致的。The two sentences are both coherent.This sentence shows how to state that two 句子 are consistent.Tatoeba #3477042 by egg0073, translation #5057632 by konkorde
- 编写高质量的句子。Write high-quality sentences.This sentence is a command to write high-quality 句子.Tatoeba #8463587 by gumblex, translation #8395065 by AlanF_US
- 老师，您好。我想问一个问题。Hello, teacher. I have a question.
- 嗨，你好吗？有什么问题要问我吗？Hi, how are you? Do you have any questions to ask me?
- 我喜欢你。I like you.
- 这个电影很有趣。This movie is very interesting.
- 49 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a Chinese writing assignment in a library.
- 伟 Wei这些句子很难写。Zhèxiē jùzi hěn nán xiě.These sentences are hard to write.
- 雨婷 Yuting你可以先写简单的句子。Nǐ kěyǐ xiān xiě jiǎndān de jùzi.You can write simple sentences first.
- 伟 Wei雨婷，你会帮我检查这些句子吗？Yǔtíng, nǐ huì bāng wǒ jiǎnchá zhèxiē jùzi ma?Yuting, will you help me check these sentences?
- 雨婷 Yuting没问题，我可以帮你。Méi wèntí, wǒ kěyǐ bāng nǐ.No problem, I can help you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
