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Chinese (mandarin) beginner question.

Postby Njdolby » Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:09 am

Hi, just want to confirm the structure of (in pinyin):

Na liang ge wo dou bu yao
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I dont want either of them

Thanks, noah

Edit:
Another one;

Does this make sense?

Ni yao zhege haishi nage?
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Do you want this one or that one?

Thanks again, noah
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Chinese (mandarin) would love some help!

Postby Njdolby » Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:44 pm

Hi all,
Figured posting this would help others as well as myself

When giving reasons for actions and emotions what key words are implemented? And in what order?

Thanks, noah
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Chinese (mandarin) would love some help!

Postby Njdolby » Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:45 pm

Hi all,
Figured posting this would help others as well as myself

When giving reasons for actions and emotions what key words are implemented? And in what order?

Thanks, noah
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Re: Chinese (mandarin) would love some help!

Postby reineke » Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:55 pm

Aiyaa... My Chinese ends there. You might want to delete the duplicate posts.
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Postby snowflake » Sat Aug 19, 2017 4:39 pm

I would use 因为....所以.
There's an explanation for this structure at https://app.ninchanese.com/stage/grammar-lesson/25/50
Also look at the Chinese grammar wiki at https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/
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Postby leosmith » Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:03 pm

Njdolby wrote:When giving reasons for actions and emotions what key words are implemented? And in what order?

I recommend giving examples, preferably in Chinese. Don't worry if they aren't perfect. If that's not possible yet, in English. This is the best way to find out about the exact situations you're interested in.
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Postby tarvos » Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:06 pm

In questions, you use 还是,but in declarative sentences, make sure to use 或者。

By the way, this is the type of question you should normally ask your Chinese tutor to confirm, or at least a native speaker if a tutor is not at hand.
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Postby tarvos » Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:19 pm

LesRonces wrote:Listen to Tarvos, he really knows what he's talking about. :)


I am no man.
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Postby tarvos » Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:48 pm

LesRonces wrote:
tarvos wrote:
LesRonces wrote:Listen to Tarvos, he really knows what he's talking about. :)


I am no man.

That's subjective. Whatever YOU feel about yourself, i will continue to adhere to science and call you what you are. I'm a white man. If i tell you lot i want to be called a black African woman, because that's how i FEEL, well that's bullshit and nonsense. I'm not. Just because i want to be called something doesn't mean i can force others to call me that, because others will probably see me for what i am.

Unlucky.


1) That's not how science works. You have an outdated view of biology.

2) That's not how respect works.

3) Plenty of people see me for the woman I am. It's just you being obstinate.
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Postby tarvos » Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:51 pm

LesRonces wrote:
tarvos wrote:
LesRonces wrote:
tarvos wrote:
LesRonces wrote:Listen to Tarvos, he really knows what he's talking about. :)


I am no man.

That's subjective. Whatever YOU feel about yourself, i will continue to adhere to science and call you what you are. I'm a white man. If i tell you lot i want to be called a black African woman, because that's how i FEEL, well that's bullshit and nonsense. I'm not. Just because i want to be called something doesn't mean i can force others to call me that, because others will probably see me for what i am.

Unlucky.


1) That's not how science works. You have an outdated view of biology.

2) That's not how respect works.

3) Plenty of people see me for the woman I am. It's just you being obstinate.


For someone so into science you don't seem to realise that you can never be a woman you freak. You have a dick. If you chop it off you're still not a woman.


Have you even seen my genitals? Have you ever opened a textbook and read the word intersex? Really? You want to go and debate the biology of transgender and intersex people? Do you have any idea of how rude you are being?
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