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HSK 1

疑问句

Questions in Chinese

Explanation

There are several types of questions in Chinese. Yes-no questions (是非问句) usually use the word '吗' at the end of the sentence, for example 'He is a teacher, isn't he?'. Special (wh-) questions (特指问句) use question words such as '谁' (who), '什么' (what), for example 'Who is going to the bookstore with you?'.

Examples

（1）是非问句
（1）shìfēiwènjù
他是老师吗？
tāshìlǎoshīma？
那儿现在热吗？
nàérxiànzàirèma？
（2）特指问句
（2）tèzhǐwènjù
谁跟你一起去书店？
shuígēnnǐyìqǐqùshūdiàn？
你想买什么？
nǐxiǎngmǎishénme？
（3）选择问句
（3）xuǎnzéwènjù
你爸爸是老师还是医生？
nǐbàbashìlǎoshīháishìyīshēng？
你们坐火车去还是坐飞机去？
nǐmenzuòhuǒchēqùháishìzuòfēijīqù？
（4）正反问句
（4）zhèngfǎnwènjù
你喝不喝牛奶？
nǐhēbuhēniúnǎi？
你吃没吃早饭？
nǐchīméichīzǎofàn？
你吃早饭了没有？
nǐchīzǎofànleméiyǒu？
今天冷不冷？
jīntiānlěngbulěng？
这个房间干净不干净？
zhègefángjiāngānjìngbùgānjìng？

Learn “疑问句” effectively

The grammar point “疑问句” (Questions in Chinese) is one of the key structures at HSK 1. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

Study tip: read the examples aloud many times to build a natural reflex. Then try making your own sentences for your own situations. Use the audio button to hear and practice accurate pronunciation.

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