How to say “the more… the more…” in Chinese with 越 (yuè)
Subj.＋越 (yuè)＋Verb＋越 (yuè) + Adj. / Verb
越 (yuè) — the more… the more…
Subj.＋越 (yuè)＋Verb＋越 (yuè) + Adj. / Verb
HSK 3Sentence Patterns越 (yuè) — the more… the more…
Rule structure
越 (yuè)… 越 (yuè)… expresses a parallel increase or decrease, meaning "the more… the more…" or "the more… the less…".
Rule structure
越 (yuè)… 越 (yuè)… expresses a parallel increase or decrease, meaning "the more… the more…" or "the more… the less…".
Examples
你越说，我越不明白。
Nǐ yuè shuō, wǒ yuè bù míngbai.
The more you talk, the less I understand.
Examples
你越说，我越不明白。
Nǐ yuè shuō, wǒ yuè bù míngbai.
The more you talk, the less I understand.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “the more… the more…” in Chinese with 越?
Use the structure: Subj.＋越 (yuè)＋Verb＋越 (yuè) + Adj. / Verb. For example: 你越说，我越不明白。 — “The more you talk, the less I understand.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你越说，我越不明白。 — “The more you talk, the less I understand.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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