How to express attitudes with 对 (duì)
Subj. + 对 (duì) + Object / Topic + Verb / Evaluative Phrase
对 (duì) — attitude toward something
Subj. + 对 (duì) + Object / Topic + Verb / Evaluative Phrase
HSK 2Prepositions对 (duì) — attitude toward something
Rule structure
对 (duì) as a preposition means “toward” or “concerning” and introduces the object, topic, or addressee of an attitude/action. It can be followed by a person, thing, field, or topic: 对 (duì)…感兴趣 (gǎn xīng qù) (gǎn xìngqù), 对 (duì)…有兴趣 (yǒu xīng qù) (yǒu xìngqù), 对 (duì)…说 (shuō).
Rule structure
对 (duì) as a preposition means “toward” or “concerning” and introduces the object, topic, or addressee of an attitude/action. It can be followed by a person, thing, field, or topic: 对 (duì)…感兴趣 (gǎn xīng qù) (gǎn xìngqù), 对 (duì)…有兴趣 (yǒu xīng qù) (yǒu xìngqù), 对 (duì)…说 (shuō).
Examples
我对中文有兴趣。
Wǒ duì Zhōngwén yǒu xìngqù.
I am interested in Chinese.
Examples
我对中文有兴趣。
Wǒ duì Zhōngwén yǒu xìngqù.
I am interested in Chinese.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “attitude toward something” in Chinese with 对?
Use the structure: Subj. + 对 (duì) + Object / Topic + Verb / Evaluative Phrase. For example: 我对中文有兴趣。 — “I am interested in Chinese.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我对中文有兴趣。 — “I am interested in Chinese.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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