How to link a method to a purpose with 来 (lái)
(用 (yòng) / 通过 (tōngguò)) + Method + 来 (lái) + Purpose
Using "来 (lái)" to connect two verb phrases
(用 (yòng) / 通过 (tōngguò)) + Method + 来 (lái) + Purpose
HSK 4ConjunctionsUsing "来 (lái)" to connect two verb phrases
Rule structure
来 (lái) is placed between two verb phrases to indicate the purpose or the means to achieve the action. It is a dummy verb meaning "in order to".
Rule structure
来 (lái) is placed between two verb phrases to indicate the purpose or the means to achieve the action. It is a dummy verb meaning "in order to".
Examples
我们用这种方法来解决问题。
Wǒmen yòng zhè zhǒng fāngfǎ lái jiějué wèntí.
We use this method to solve the problem.
Examples
我们用这种方法来解决问题。
Wǒmen yòng zhè zhǒng fāngfǎ lái jiějué wèntí.
We use this method to solve the problem.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Using "来 (lái)" to connect two verb phrases” in Chinese?
Use the structure: (用 (yòng) / 通过 (tōngguò)) + Method + 来 (lái) + Purpose. For example: 我们用这种方法来解决问题。 — “We use this method to solve the problem.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们用这种方法来解决问题。 — “We use this method to solve the problem.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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