HSK 3

对⋯⋯来说

The structure '对⋯⋯来说' (As for...)

Explanation

The structure '对⋯⋯来说' is used to present the viewpoint or perspective of a specific person or group of people on a particular matter. This structure usually stands at the beginning of the sentence, followed by an assessment or judgment. For example: '对日本留学生来说,汉字不太难' (For Japanese international students, Chinese characters aren't too hard). The part '来说' emphasizes that this is the subjective opinion or feeling of the party mentioned.

Examples

对日本留学生来说,汉字不太难。
duìběnliúxuéshēngláishuōhàntàinán
对专家来说,这个问题很容易解决。
duìzhuānjiāláishuōzhègewènhěnróngjiějué

Learn “对⋯⋯来说” effectively

The grammar point “对⋯⋯来说” (The structure '对⋯⋯来说' (As for...)) is one of the key structures at HSK 3. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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