HSK 3
动词或动词性短语、形容词或形容词性短语作主语
Verbs, verb phrases, adjectives, or adjective phrases as the subject
Explanation
In Chinese, a verb (such as '哭' - to cry), a verb phrase, an adjective (such as '早一点儿' - a little earlier), or an adjective phrase can serve as the subject of a sentence. This subject is usually a general concept, action, or state, used to talk about that thing abstractly. The example sentence '哭对身体有好处' means 'Crying is good for your health', in which '哭' (crying) is the subject. It must be distinguished from using a noun as the subject.
Examples
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The grammar point “动词或动词性短语、形容词或形容词性短语作主语” (Verbs, verb phrases, adjectives, or adjective phrases as the subject) 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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