How to use 了 (le) with complements to show completed actions
Verb + Complement + 了 (le) + (Obj.)
了 (le) — completed action with complement
Verb + Complement + 了 (le) + (Obj.)
HSK 5Particles了 (le) — completed action with complement
Rule structure
When a resultative complement is present, 了 (le) follows the complement, not the verb. This marks the achievement of the result.
Rule structure
When a resultative complement is present, 了 (le) follows the complement, not the verb. This marks the achievement of the result.
Examples
他写完了作业。
Tā xiě wán le zuòyè.
He finished writing the homework.
Examples
他写完了作业。
Tā xiě wán le zuòyè.
He finished writing the homework.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “completed action with complement” in Chinese with 了?
Use the structure: Verb + Complement + 了 (le) + (Obj.). For example: 他写完了作业。 — “He finished writing the homework.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他写完了作业。 — “He finished writing the homework.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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