HSK 4
兼语句2
Pivotal sentence 2 (Expressing like/dislike and naming/addressing)
Explanation
This is a special sentence structure in which one word serves both as the object of the preceding verb and as the subject of the following verb. Part 1 is used with verbs expressing feelings of like or dislike such as '表扬' (to praise) or '批评' (to criticize), e.g. '老师表扬他帮助同学' (The teacher praised him for helping his classmates). Part 2 is used with verbs of addressing or recognizing such as '称' (to call) or '选' (to elect), often accompanied by '为/做/当', e.g. '大家都称他为先生' (Everyone calls him Mister).
Examples
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The grammar point “兼语句2” (Pivotal sentence 2 (Expressing like/dislike and naming/addressing)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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