How to say “with” in Chinese using 跟 (gēn)
跟 (gēn)⋯⋯ + Verb
跟 (gēn) — with, together with
跟 (gēn)⋯⋯ + Verb
HSK 3Conjunctions跟 (gēn) — with, together with
Rule structure
跟 (gēn) means "with" and indicates doing an activity together with another person. It is placed before the verb.
Rule structure
跟 (gēn) means "with" and indicates doing an activity together with another person. It is placed before the verb.
Examples
我想跟你谈谈。
Wǒ xiǎng gēn nǐ tán tan.
I want to talk with you.
Examples
我想跟你谈谈。
Wǒ xiǎng gēn nǐ tán tan.
I want to talk with you.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “with, together with” in Chinese with 跟?
Use the structure: 跟 (gēn)⋯⋯ + Verb. For example: 我想跟你谈谈。 — “I want to talk with you.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我想跟你谈谈。 — “I want to talk with you.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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