How to say “as for” in Chinese: 对于 vs 至于
对于 (duìyú) + Topic (focus) / 至于 (zhìyú) + Topic (transition)
Comparing "对于 (duìyú)" and "至于 (zhìyú)"
对于 (duìyú) + Topic (focus) / 至于 (zhìyú) + Topic (transition)
HSK 5PrepositionsComparing "对于 (duìyú)" and "至于 (zhìyú)"
Rule structure
对于 (duìyú) emphasizes the speaker’s view on a topic. 至于 (zhìyú) shifts the topic to a new but related aspect, often implying "as for (something else)".
Rule structure
对于 (duìyú) emphasizes the speaker’s view on a topic. 至于 (zhìyú) shifts the topic to a new but related aspect, often implying "as for (something else)".
Examples
对于这个方案，我同意。 / 至于费用，以后再谈。
Duìyú zhège fāng'àn, wǒ tóngyì. / Zhìyú fèiyòng, yǐhòu zài tán.
Regarding this plan, I agree. / As for the expenses, we’ll discuss later.
Examples
对于这个方案，我同意。 / 至于费用，以后再谈。
Duìyú zhège fāng'àn, wǒ tóngyì. / Zhìyú fèiyòng, yǐhòu zài tán.
Regarding this plan, I agree. / As for the expenses, we’ll discuss later.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Comparing "对于 (duìyú)" and "至于 (zhìyú)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 对于 (duìyú) + Topic (focus) / 至于 (zhìyú) + Topic (transition). For example: 对于这个方案，我同意。 / 至于费用，以后再谈。 — “Regarding this plan, I agree. / As for the expenses, we’ll discuss later.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
对于这个方案，我同意。 / 至于费用，以后再谈。 — “Regarding this plan, I agree. / As for the expenses, we’ll discuss later.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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