How to say “go to a place” in Chinese with 去 (qù)
去 (qù) + Place
Using the verb "去 (qù)"
去 (qù) + Place
HSK 1VerbsUsing the verb "去 (qù)"
Rule structure
The verb 去 (qù) indicates the direction of movement and is translated as "to go". It is a transitive verb and doesn't require additional prepositions after it; the place is stated directly after 去 (qù). Instead of or after stating a place, can be introduced another verb: [Subject + 去 (qù) + (Place) + Verb]. This structure translates as "someone goes (somewhere) to do something".
Rule structure
The verb 去 (qù) indicates the direction of movement and is translated as "to go". It is a transitive verb and doesn't require additional prepositions after it; the place is stated directly after 去 (qù). Instead of or after stating a place, can be introduced another verb: [Subject + 去 (qù) + (Place) + Verb]. This structure translates as "someone goes (somewhere) to do something".
Examples
我想去北京。
Wǒ xiǎng qù Běijīng.
I want to go to Beijing.
Examples
我想去北京。
Wǒ xiǎng qù Běijīng.
I want to go to Beijing.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Using the verb "去 (qù)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 去 (qù) + Place. For example: 我想去北京。 — “I want to go to Beijing.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我想去北京。 — “I want to go to Beijing.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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