HSK 3
用疑问语调表示疑问
Using questioning intonation to ask a question
Explanation
In Chinese, you can turn a declarative sentence into a question by using rising intonation at the end of the sentence. The sentence structure does not change; you just need to read it with a higher pitch at the end. For example: 'Today is Saturday' (今天是星期六) becomes 'Today is Saturday?' (今天是星期六？) when the intonation rises. This is usually used to confirm information or express surprise.
Examples
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The grammar point “用疑问语调表示疑问” (Using questioning intonation to ask a question) 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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