HSK 1
跟、和
The words '跟' and '和' (and/with)
Explanation
'跟' and '和' can both be used as prepositions meaning 'and' or 'with', used to connect two people or things. '跟' is usually used in spoken language and emphasizes the interaction between two parties, as in '他跟老师请假了' (He asked the teacher for leave). '和' is more common in written language and is used to list things, as in '我没和姐姐一起去中国' (I did not go to China with my older sister). The two are interchangeable in many cases, but pay attention to context to use them naturally.
Examples
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The grammar point “跟、和” (The words '跟' and '和' (and/with)) 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.
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