How to combine verbs with 并 (bìng) in Chinese
Verb 1 + 并 (bìng) + Verb 2
并 (bìng) — combining verbs with “and”
Verb 1 + 并 (bìng) + Verb 2
HSK 4Verb phrases并 (bìng) — combining verbs with “and”
Rule structure
并 (bìng) (bìng) is a formal conjunction connecting two verbs, meaning "and" (simultaneously). It often indicates the second action is more important.
Rule structure
并 (bìng) (bìng) is a formal conjunction connecting two verbs, meaning "and" (simultaneously). It often indicates the second action is more important.
Examples
我们讨论并通过了这项计划。
Wǒmen tǎolùn bìng tōngguò le zhè xiàng jìhuà.
We discussed and approved this plan.
Examples
我们讨论并通过了这项计划。
Wǒmen tǎolùn bìng tōngguò le zhè xiàng jìhuà.
We discussed and approved this plan.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “combining verbs with “and”” in Chinese with 并?
Use the structure: Verb 1 + 并 (bìng) + Verb 2. For example: 我们讨论并通过了这项计划。 — “We discussed and approved this plan.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们讨论并通过了这项计划。 — “We discussed and approved this plan.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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