HSK 7

连A带B

连A带B – Both A and B (expressing two simultaneous actions)

Explanation

The structure '连A带B' is used to express two actions occurring simultaneously or in succession, often with an exaggerating or intensifying effect. 'A' and 'B' are usually two verbs or nouns denoting action. For example '连哭带叫' means crying and screaming at once, '连蹦带跳' is jumping and skipping about. This structure makes a sentence more vivid and imagery-rich.

Examples

几个小孩儿吓得连哭带叫。
xiǎoháiérxiàliándàijiào
信是男朋友写的,她高兴得连蹦带跳。
xìnshìnánpéngyǒuxiědegāoxìngliánbèngdàitiào

Learn “连A带B” effectively

The grammar point “连A带B” (连A带B – Both A and B (expressing two simultaneous actions)) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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