How to say “for” in Chinese with 给 (gěi)
Subj. + 给 (gěi) + Recipient + Verb Phrase
Expressing "for" with "给 (gěi)"
Subj. + 给 (gěi) + Recipient + Verb Phrase
HSK 2PrepositionsExpressing "for" with "给 (gěi)"
Rule structure
给 (gěi) before the recipient indicates for whom or for whose benefit an action is done. In Subject + 给 (gěi) + Recipient + Verb Phrase, the focus is on the beneficiary of the action.
Rule structure
给 (gěi) before the recipient indicates for whom or for whose benefit an action is done. In Subject + 给 (gěi) + Recipient + Verb Phrase, the focus is on the beneficiary of the action.
Examples
我给你做饭。
Wǒ gěi nǐ zuòfàn.
I cook for you.
Examples
我给你做饭。
Wǒ gěi nǐ zuòfàn.
I cook for you.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "for" with "给 (gěi)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + 给 (gěi) + Recipient + Verb Phrase. For example: 我给你做饭。 — “I cook for you.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我给你做饭。 — “I cook for you.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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