How to say “whereas” in Chinese with 则 (zé)
Topic A + 则 (zé) + Comment / Verb
Indicating contrast with "则 (zé)"
Topic A + 则 (zé) + Comment / Verb
HSK 6ConjunctionsIndicating contrast with "则 (zé)"
Rule structure
则 (zé) is a formal conjunction meaning "while, whereas". It indicates contrast between two parallel statements. Literary/written.
Rule structure
则 (zé) is a formal conjunction meaning "while, whereas". It indicates contrast between two parallel statements. Literary/written.
Examples
北方干燥，南方则湿润。
Běifāng gānzào, nánfāng zé shīrùn.
The north is dry, whereas the south is humid.
Examples
北方干燥，南方则湿润。
Běifāng gānzào, nánfāng zé shīrùn.
The north is dry, whereas the south is humid.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Indicating contrast with "则 (zé)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Topic A + 则 (zé) + Comment / Verb. For example: 北方干燥，南方则湿润。 — “The north is dry, whereas the south is humid.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
北方干燥，南方则湿润。 — “The north is dry, whereas the south is humid.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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