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How to say “caused me to” with 害得 (hàide)

害得 (hàide) + Person + Verb Phrase

Indicating negative impact with "害得 (hàide)"

HSK 4Verb phrases

Rule structure

害得 (hàide) indicates that something has caused a negative consequence or trouble for someone. It implies blame or regret.

Examples

下雨害得我们没去成公园。

Xià yǔ hàide wǒmen méi qù chéng gōngyuán.

The rain caused us not to be able to go to the park.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Indicating negative impact with "害得 (hàide)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 害得 (hàide) + Person + Verb Phrase. For example: 下雨害得我们没去成公园。 — “The rain caused us not to be able to go to the park.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

下雨害得我们没去成公园。 — “The rain caused us not to be able to go to the park.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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