对
duì
Correct; pair (measure word); towards
How to use 对 (duì) vs 对于 (duìyú) in Chinese
对 (duì) + Person + Verb / 对于 (duìyú) + Topic + Verb
对 (duì) vs 对于 (duì yú) — to, regarding
HSK 5Prepositions
对 (duì) + Person + Verb / 对于 (duìyú) + Topic + Verb
HSK 5Prepositions对 (duì) vs 对于 (duì yú) — to, regarding
Rule structure
对 (duì) targets a person or object directly. 对于 (duìyú) introduces a topic, issue, or abstract concept. 对于 (duìyú) is more formal and rarely used with persons.
Rule structure
对 (duì) targets a person or object directly. 对于 (duìyú) introduces a topic, issue, or abstract concept. 对于 (duìyú) is more formal and rarely used with persons.
Examples
他对我说谎。 / 对于这个问题，我不清楚。
Tā duì wǒ shuōhuǎng. / Duìyú zhège wèntí, wǒ bù qīngchǔ.
He lied to me. / Regarding this issue, I’m not clear.
Examples
他对我说谎。 / 对于这个问题，我不清楚。
Tā duì wǒ shuōhuǎng. / Duìyú zhège wèntí, wǒ bù qīngchǔ.
He lied to me. / Regarding this issue, I’m not clear.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to, regarding” in Chinese with 对 vs 对于?
Use the structure: 对 (duì) + Person + Verb / 对于 (duìyú) + Topic + Verb. For example: 他对我说谎。 / 对于这个问题，我不清楚。 — “He lied to me. / Regarding this issue, I’m not clear”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他对我说谎。 / 对于这个问题，我不清楚。 — “He lied to me. / Regarding this issue, I’m not clear”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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朝 vs 向 vs 往 — direction prepositions
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对于 vs 至于 — as for, regarding
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凭 — on the basis of
凭 (píng) + Noun + Verb
给 vs 为 — for someone's benefit
给 (gěi) + Recipient + Verb (transfer) / 为 (wèi) + Beneficiary + Verb (for the sake of)
自从 — ever since
自从 (zìcóng) + Event, Subj. + 就 (jiù) / 一直 (yìzhí) + Verb
对 — for… with 而言
对 (duì) / 对于 (duìyú) + Topic + 而言 (ér yán)