HSK 5
拿⋯⋯来说
ná ⋯ ⋯ lái shuō
拿⋯⋯来说 (Take... for example)
Explanation
'拿⋯⋯来说' (ná... lái shuō) is a fixed structure (固定格式 gùdìng géshì — a set sentence pattern used as is, unchanged) used to bring up a specific example/aspect as evidence for what is being discussed, meaning something like 'take... as an example' or 'for instance...' in English.
拿 ná + noun / matter + 来说 lái shuō, usually at the head of the sentence, followed by the main statement.
When you want to pick a typical example to illustrate, clarify, or prove a general point; commonly found in argumentation and explanation.
Vietnamese learners often drop the 来说 at the end (saying only 拿... is wrong), or insert it in the wrong position. You need to place the complete frame 拿...来说 wrapping around the object and at the head of the sentence.
Examples
Take his results as an example, he is definitely number one.
Take this matter as an example, you did nothing wrong.
Take this exam as an example, as long as you work hard day to day you can pass.
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The grammar point “拿⋯⋯来说” (拿⋯⋯来说 (Take... for example)) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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