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HSK 7

带关联词语

Using connectives (to link clauses in a complex sentence)

Explanation

In Chinese, to link the clauses in a complex sentence and express the logical relationship among them (such as cause, result, condition, contrast...), connectives are commonly used. For example, '因为' is used to indicate cause, '因此' to indicate result, '假如' to put forth a hypothesis, and '然而' to express contrast. Understanding and using these words correctly makes the writing more coherent and logical.

Examples

除了记忆能力差之外，我还有其他的缺点，这些缺点在很大程度上使我变得无知。
chúlejìyìnénglìchàzhīwài，wǒháiyǒuqítādequēdiǎn，zhèxiēquēdiǎnzàihěndàchéngdùshàngshǐwǒbiàndewúzhī。
因为我脑子慢、糊涂，周围环境稍有变化就会看不清楚。因此，即使是十分容易解开的谜，我也从不要求自己去解。
yīnwèiwǒnǎozǐmàn、hútú，zhōuwéihuánjìngshāoyǒubiànhuàjiùhuìkànbùqīngchǔ。yīncǐ，jíshǐshìshífēnróngyìjiěkāidemí，wǒyěcóngbúyāoqiúzìjǐqùjiě。
您花上几天时间，到处寻找，也可能没有一点儿收获。假如一个上午能找到两三片化石，那么这个上午就可以说是终生难忘的时刻了。然而，上个月我们竟然有过三次“终生难忘的时刻”。
nínhuāshàngjǐtiānshíjiān，dàochùxúnzhǎo，yěkěnéngméiyǒuyìdiǎnérshōuhuò。jiǎrúyīgèshàngwǔnéngzhǎodàoliǎngsānpiànhuàshí，nàmezhègeshàngwǔjiùkěyǐshuōshìzhōngshēngnánwàngdeshíkèle。ránér，shànggèyuèwǒmenjìngrányǒuguòsāncì“zhōngshēngnánwàngdeshíkè”。

Learn “带关联词语” effectively

The grammar point “带关联词语” (Using connectives (to link clauses in a complex sentence)) 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.

Study tip: read the examples aloud many times to build a natural reflex. Then try making your own sentences for your own situations. Use the audio button to hear and practice accurate pronunciation.

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