How to form a basic Chinese sentence with 我 (wǒ)
Subj. + V. (+ Obj.)
Basic sentence order
Subj. + V. (+ Obj.)
HSK 1BasicsBasic sentence order
Rule structure
The standard word order in Chinese is: Subject + Verb + Object. This order is fixed for simple sentences. Modifiers always precede the word they modify.
Rule structure
The standard word order in Chinese is: Subject + Verb + Object. This order is fixed for simple sentences. Modifiers always precede the word they modify.
Examples
我喝茶。
Wǒ hē chá.
I drink tea.
Examples
我喝茶。
Wǒ hē chá.
I drink tea.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Basic sentence order” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + Verb (+ Obj.). For example: 我喝茶。 — “I drink tea.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我喝茶。 — “I drink tea.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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