How to say “go to do something” in Chinese with 去
(V. Phrase 1) + (V. Phrase 2)
Actions in a row
(V. Phrase 1) + (V. Phrase 2)
HSK 2Verb phrasesActions in a row
Rule structure
To express that actions happen in a sequence, verbs or verb phrases can be listed one after another. The structure is Subject + Verb 1 + (Object 1) + Verb 2 + (Object 2) …. This is a common way to describe consecutive actions.
Rule structure
To express that actions happen in a sequence, verbs or verb phrases can be listed one after another. The structure is Subject + Verb 1 + (Object 1) + Verb 2 + (Object 2) …. This is a common way to describe consecutive actions.
Examples
我去书店买书。
Wǒ qù shūdiàn mǎi shū.
I go to the bookstore to buy books.
Examples
我去书店买书。
Wǒ qù shūdiàn mǎi shū.
I go to the bookstore to buy books.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Actions in a row” in Chinese?
Use the structure: (Verb Phrase 1) + (Verb Phrase 2). For example: 我去书店买书。 — “I go to the bookstore to buy books.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我去书店买书。 — “I go to the bookstore to buy books.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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Verbs preceded by "给 (gěi)"
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