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How to combine verbs with 并 (bìng) in Chinese

Verb 1 + 并 (bìng) + Verb 2

Combining verbs with "并 (bìng) (bìng)"

HSK 4Verb phrases

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Combining verbs with "并 (bìng)"” in Chinese?

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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