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How to use 了 (le) with complements to show completed actions

Verb + Complement + 了 (le) + (Obj.)

Advanced "了 (le)" with complements

HSK 5Particles

Rule structure

When a resultative complement is present, 了 (le) follows the complement, not the verb. This marks the achievement of the result.

Examples

他写完了作业。

Tā xiě wán le zuòyè.

He finished writing the homework.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Advanced "了 (le)" with complements” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Verb + Complement + 了 (le) + (Obj.). For example: 他写完了作业。 — “He finished writing the homework.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他写完了作业。 — “He finished writing the homework.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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