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How to express attitudes with 对 (duì)

Subj. + 对 (duì) + Object / Topic + Verb / Evaluative Phrase

Using "对 (duì)" with verbs

HSK 2Prepositions

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Using "对 (duì)" with verbs” in Chinese?

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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