HSK 5
用代词复指
Using pronouns for reference (anaphora)
Explanation
This refers to using pronouns like 他、它、这 to replace and refer back to a noun previously mentioned in a sentence, helping the text flow smoothly and avoid repetition. In example (1), personal pronouns like 他 are used to refer back to 小伙子 and 生活, making the text more fluid. In example (2), demonstrative pronouns like 这 are used to refer back to 酒, clarifying the relationship between clauses. This usage is very common in Chinese to enhance textual cohesion.
Examples
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The grammar point “用代词复指” (Using pronouns for reference (anaphora)) 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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