Level 3 (HSK 3+): Intermediate Chinese II

Level 3 Lesson 1.1 – 跟 一样 习惯 方便 洗手间
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Level 3 Practice 1.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 1.1
Level 3 Lesson 1.2 – 我的习惯跟他不一样。
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Level 3 Practice 1.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 1.2
Level 3 Lesson 1.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 1.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 2.1 – 越 生活 活 胖 瘦 爷爷 奶奶
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Level 3 Practice 2.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 2.1
Level 3 Lesson 2.2 – 汉语难是难，但你学得越来越好了。
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Level 3 Practice 2.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 2.2
Level 3 Lesson 2.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 2.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 3.1 – 帽子 顶 眼镜 副 戴 手套 双 套 鞋 鞋子 裤子 衬衫 裙子
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Level 3 Practice 3.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 3.1
Level 3 Lesson 3.2 – 我穿过几次裙子，但我更喜欢穿裤子。
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Level 3 Practice 3.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 3.2
Level 3 Lesson 3.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 3.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 4.1 – 不但 而且 拿 换 脏 年轻 没事
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Level 3 Practice 4.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 4.1
Level 3 Lesson 4.2 – HSK不但考了，而且成绩是班里最好的。
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Level 3 Practice 4.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 4.2
Level 3 Lesson 4.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 4.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 5.1 – 种 行李 箱 行李箱 护照 清楚 结果 睡着
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Level 3 Practice 5.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 5.1
Level 3 Lesson 5.2 – 我昨天晚上没有睡着。
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Level 3 Practice 5.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 5.2
Level 3 Lesson 5.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 5.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 6.1 – 可爱 努力 辛苦 熊猫 这么 那么 这样 那样
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Level 3 Practice 6.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 6.1
Level 3 Lesson 6.2 – 儿子已经有爸爸这么高了。
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Level 3 Practice 6.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 6.2
Level 3 Lesson 6.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 6.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 7.1 – 难过 生气 相信 信 主要 父亲 母亲 父母 比如 比如说 例如
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Level 3 Practice 7.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 7.1
Level 3 Lesson 7.2 – 他是难过，不是生气。
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Level 3 Practice 7.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 7.2
Level 3 Lesson 7.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 7.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 8.1 – 读 读书 上 年级 大学 中学 小学 初中 高中 ~生
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Level 3 Practice 8.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 8.1
Level 3 Lesson 8.2 – 学生们在这样的中学读书，考大学不难。
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Level 3 Practice 8.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 8.2
Level 3 Lesson 8.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 8.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 9.1 – 糖 甜 盐 冰 放 应该 该 关系 请慢用
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Level 3 Practice 9.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 9.1
Level 3 Lesson 9.2 – 这件事跟你有关系吗？
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Level 3 Practice 9.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 9.2
Level 3 Lesson 9.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 9.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 10.1 – 月亮 太阳 云 朵 声音 钥匙 饱 好久不见
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Level 3 Practice 10.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 10.1
Level 3 Lesson 10.2 – 我又找不到钥匙了。
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Level 3 Practice 10.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 10.2
Level 3 Lesson 10.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 10.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 11.1 – 爱好 花 束 记得 忘记 忘 味道 永远
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Level 3 Practice 11.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 11.1
Level 3 Lesson 11.2 – 认识的人那么多，有几个是真朋友？
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Level 3 Practice 11.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 11.2
Level 3 Lesson 11.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 11.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 12.1 – 点 蛋糕 面包 差 数学 体育 出问题
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Level 3 Practice 12.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 12.1
Level 3 Lesson 12.2 – 我头有点疼，吃了点药。
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Level 3 Practice 12.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 12.2
Level 3 Lesson 12.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 12.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 13.1 – 得 讲 故事 饿 带 聊天 聊 爬 山 座
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Level 3 Practice 13.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 13.1
Level 3 Lesson 13.2 – 哪天我带你去爬山吧。
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Level 3 Practice 13.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 13.2
Level 3 Lesson 13.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 13.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 14.1 – 阵 刮风 风 见面 毕业 吵架 经常 常常
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Level 3 Practice 14.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 14.1
Level 3 Lesson 14.2 – 离合词总结
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Level 3 Practice 14.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 14.2 (1)
Level 3 Quiz 14.2 (2)
Level 3 Lesson 14.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 14.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 15.1 – 把 牙 颗 刷 干净 打扫 灯 盏 冰箱 打开
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Level 3 Practice 15.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 15.1
Level 3 Lesson 15.2 – 我把房间打扫了。
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Level 3 Practice 15.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 15.2 (1)
Level 3 Quiz 15.2 (2)
Level 3 Lesson 15.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 15.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 16.1 – 厘米 分 短 矮 低 轻 重
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Level 3 Practice 16.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 16.1
Level 3 Lesson 16.2 – 这个行李箱比那个行李箱重五公斤。
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Level 3 Practice 16.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 16.2
Level 3 Lesson 16.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 16.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 17.1 – 葡萄 串 颗 瓶 果汁 其他 别的 放 明白 理解
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Level 3 Practice 17.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 17.1
Level 3 Lesson 17.2 – 这件事其他人理解得了理解不了？
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Level 3 Practice 17.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 17.2
Level 3 Lesson 17.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 17.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 18.1 – 只 一共 墙 堵 挂 站 中间 中 阿姨 叔叔
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Level 3 Practice 18.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 18.1
Level 3 Lesson 18.2 – 墙上一共只挂着一副画。
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Level 3 Practice 18.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 18.2
Level 3 Lesson 18.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 18.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 19.1 – 东 南 西 北 地址 街 栋 层 楼 室 号 小区 寄
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Level 3 Practice 19.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 19.1
Level 3 Lesson 19.2 – 我家住在东阳小区12栋26楼2014号。
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Level 3 Practice 19.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 19.2
Level 3 Lesson 19.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 19.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 20.1 – 节日 节 河 过 电梯 上 下 群 鸟 飞
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Level 3 Practice 20.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 20.1
Level 3 Lesson 20.2 – 下大雨了，我们都跑上了车。
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Level 3 Practice 20.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 20.2
Level 3 Lesson 20.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 20.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 21.1 – 照相机 相机 相片 照片 视频 拍 拍照 借 还 园
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Level 3 Practice 21.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 21.1
Level 3 Lesson 21.2 – 你怎么把别人也拍进这张相片里了。
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Level 3 Practice 21.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 21.2 (1)
Level 3 Quiz 21.2 (2)
Level 3 Lesson 21.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 21.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 22.1 -马上 动物 发生 出现 变化 变 搬 使 叫 让
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Level 3 Practice 22.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 22.1 
Level 3 Lesson 22.2 – 这所中学发生了不少变化。
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Level 3 Practice 22.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 22.2
Level 3 Lesson 22.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 22.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 23.1 – 就 决定 啤酒 醉 口 渴 口渴 另外 说不定
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Level 3 Practice 23.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 23.1  
Level 3 Lesson 23.2 – 他喝了一瓶啤酒就醉了。
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Level 3 Practice 23.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 23.2
Level 3 Lesson 23.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 23.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 24.1 – 黄 蓝 绿 泡 段 对话 先 再 然后 最后
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Level 3 Practice 24.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 24.1  
Level 3 Lesson 24.2 – 我先吃晚饭，再做运动，然后洗澡，最后睡觉。
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Level 3 Practice 24.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 24.2
Level 3 Lesson 24.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 24.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 25.1 – 啊 马 匹 发烧 感冒 多么 多 新鲜 空气 认真
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Level 3 Practice 25.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 25.1
Level 3 Lesson 25.2 – 山上的空气多新鲜啊！
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Level 3 Practice 25.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 25.2
Level 3 Lesson 25.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 25.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 26.1 –  被 包 银行 卡 现金 偷 小偷 警察 警官 发现
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Level 3 Practice 26.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 26.1 
Level 3 Lesson 26.2 – 他偷东西的时候被警察发现了。
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Level 3 Practice 26.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 26.2 (1)
Level 3 Quiz 26.2 (2)
Level 3 Lesson 26.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 26.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 27.1 – 差 差不多 半 刻 办法 ~法 怎么办
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Level 3 Practice 27.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 27.1
Level 3 Lesson 27.2 – 差一刻两点了，怎么办？
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Level 3 Practice 27.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 27.2
Level 3 Lesson 27.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 27.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 28.1 – 一边 打工 总是 同时 钢琴 吉他/吉它 弹 新闻
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Level 3 Practice 28.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 28.1
Level 3 Lesson 28.2 – 我总是一边打扫房间一边听新闻。
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Level 3 Practice 28.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 28.2
Level 3 Lesson 28.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 28.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 29.1 – 心 司机 着急 城市 环境 安静 赚 还 挺
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Level 3 Practice 29.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 29.1
Level 3 Lesson 29.2 – 我现在身体不太行了，越老问题越多啊！
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Level 3 Practice 29.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 29.2
Level 3 Lesson 29.3 – Conversation & Story
1 Practice
Level 3 Practice 29.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 30.1 – 像 极 游戏 局 讨厌 害怕 怕 星星 毛
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Level 3 Practice 30.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 30.1
Level 3 Lesson 30.2 – 这位司机和我爸爸像极了。
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Level 3 Practice 30.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 30.2
Level 3 Lesson 30.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 30.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 31.1 – 任何 面试 一定 简历 迟 迟到 地方 满意 聪明 国家
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Level 3 Practice 31.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 31.1
Level 3 Lesson 31.2 – 他对谁都不满意。
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Level 3 Practice 31.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 31.2
Level 3 Lesson 31.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 31.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 32.1 – 左右 季节 春夏秋冬 春天 夏天 秋天 冬天 春季 夏季 秋季 冬季 春节 度 存 取 上 下
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Level 3 Practice 32.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 32.1
Level 3 Lesson 32.2 – 天气不热也不冷，二十度左右。
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Level 3 Practice 32.2 – Grammar
Level 3 Quiz 32.2
Level 3 Lesson 32.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 32.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 33.1 – 机会 遇到 出差 订 宾馆 旅馆 酒店 如果 的话 只要
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Level 3 Practice 33.1 – Vocabulary
Level 3 Quiz 33.1
Level 3 Lesson 33.2 – 如果明天下雨的话，我们就不去游泳。
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Level 3 Quiz 33.2
Level 3 Lesson 33.3 – Conversation & Story
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Level 3 Practice 33.3 – Speaking
Level 3 Lesson 34.1 – 就 例子 例句 同意 选择 选 为了 那 那么 这样 那样 不好意思
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Level 3 Practice 34.1 – Vocabulary
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Level 3 (HSK 3+): Intermediate Chinese II Level 3 Lesson 13.2 – 哪天我带你去爬山吧。

GRAMMAR: The Flexible Use Of Question Pronouns (Part 1): Fuzzy Reference.

In this HSK 3 video lesson we'll learn about 疑问代词的活用（一）: 虚指 (Yíwèn Dàicí De Huóyòng: Xūzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use Of Question Pronouns - Part 1: Fuzzy Reference). We'll be using these 疑问代词 (Yíwèn Dàicí ▸ Question Pronouns)

  • 谁
  • 什么
  • 哪
  • 什么时候
  • 哪里 / 哪儿 / 什么地方
  • 怎么
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GRAMMAR

SUMMARY. 疑问代词的活用: 虚指

Yíwèn Dàicí De Huóyòng: Xūzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use Of Question Pronouns: Fuzzy Reference

 ☑ See also 反问句 (Fǎnwènjù ▸ Wh- Rhetorical Questions) with 疑问代词 (Yíwèn dàicí ▸ Question Pronouns).
 ☑ See also 疑问代词的活用（二）：任指/泛指 (Yíwèn Dàicí De Huóyòng: Rènzhǐ / Fànzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use of the Question Pronouns - Part 2: Indefinite Reference/General Reference).

Fuzzy Reference

"Fuzzy Reference" is when these Question Pronouns are used as a reference that is unidentified. It is unidentified because it

  1. cannot be specifically identified, and/or
  2. is not necessary to be specifically identified.

We will be practicing "Fuzzy Reference" with the following Question Pronouns:

  • 谁 someone
  • 什么 something
  • 哪 some one (of)
  • 什么时候 sometime
  • 哪里 / 哪儿 / 什么地方 somewhere
  • 怎么 somehow

 

Grammar 1. 疑问代词"谁"的活用: 虚指

Yíwèn Dàicí "Shéi" De Huóyòng: Xūzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use - Fuzzy Reference - Of Question Pronoun "谁"

 

谁 Fuzzy Reference Meaning Original Meaning
  • an unidentified person
  • "someone", "somebody"
  • who(?)
  • who(?)

 

Example sentences:

  • Wǒ jìde yǐqián shéi gěi wǒ jiǎng guo zhè ge gùshi.
    我记得以前谁给我讲过这个故事。
    I remember (in the) past someone (has) told this “ge” (of) story to me.
  • Tīng shuō nǐmen bān shang yǒu shéi kǎo shàng le Běijīng Dàxué.
    听说你们班上有谁考上了北京大学。
    (I) heard (that) in you guys’ class “there is” someone (who) took-test-(with the result of)-getting-into Beijing University.
  • Duìbuqǐ, wǒmen zhǎo bu dào xiàozhǎng bàngōngshì, qǐngwèn shéi néng dài wǒmen qù yíxià ma?
    对不起，我们找不到校长办公室，请问谁能带我们去一下吗？
    Excuse me, we are not able to find (the) principal(’s) office, please-(allow-me-to)-ask (that) can someone take us to go (there) “really quick”?

 

Grammar 2. 疑问代词"什么"的活用: 虚指

Yíwèn Dàicí "Shénme" De Huóyòng: Xūzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use - Fuzzy Reference - Of Question Pronoun "什么"

 

什么 Fuzzy Reference Meaning Original Meaning
  • an unidentified thing/item
  • "something"
  • what(?)
  • what(?)

 

Example sentences:

  • Tā yòu qù chāoshì le, kěnéng wàng le mǎi shénme ba?
    他又去超市了，可能忘了买什么吧？
    He went to (the) supermarket, probably forgot to buy something(, right)?
  • Wǒ kàn dào jīnglǐ gēn tā shuō le shénme yǐhòu, tā kū le.
    我看到经理跟他说了什么以后，他哭了。
    I saw (that) (in the) time (that is) after (the) manager said something to him, he cried.
  • Zhè suǒ gāozhōng chū le diǎn shénme wèntí.
    这所高中出了点什么问题。
    This “suo” high school appeared “(a) little bit” (of) some(/unidentified) problem.

 

Grammar 3. 疑问代词"哪"的活用: 虚指

Yíwèn Dàicí "Nǎ" De Huóyòng: Xūzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use - Fuzzy Reference - Of Question Pronoun "哪"

 

哪 Fuzzy Reference Meaning Original Meaning
  • an unidentified one (of)
  • "some (one of...)"
  • which (one ?)
  • which (one ?)

 

Example sentences:

  • Nā tiān wǒ dài nǐ qù pá shān ba.
    哪天我带你去爬山吧。
    some(/unidentified) day (let) me take you to go to climb (the) mountain.
  • Wǒ xiǎng qǐng nǎ wèi tóngxué jiǎng yíxià zhè ge gùshì, dànshì děi yòng Zhōngwén jiǎng.
    我想请哪位同学讲一下这个故事，但是得用中文讲。
    I want to invite some(/unidentified) classmate to tell this “ge” story “really quick”, but (they) need to use Chinese to tell (it).
  • Wǒmen jiù zài zhèlǐ zhǎo nǎ jiā fànguǎn chī fàn ba!
    我们就在这里找哪家饭馆吃饭吧！
    (Let) us exactly in here look for some(/unidentified) “jia” (of) restaurant to eat meal!

 

Grammar 4. 疑问代词"什么时候"的活用: 虚指

Yíwèn Dàicí "Shénme Shíhou" De Huóyòng: Xūzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use - Fuzzy Reference - Of Question Pronoun "什么时候"

 

什么时候 Fuzzy Reference Meaning Original Meaning
  • an unidentified time
  • "sometime"
  • what time(?)
  • when(?)

Example sentences:

  • Nǐ shénme shíhou jiāo wǒ zuò dàngāo ba!
    你什么时候教我做蛋糕吧！
    You teach me make cakes (at) some(/unidentified) time!
  • Zhè ge gùshì wǒ jìde nǐ shénme shíhou gěi wǒ jiǎng guo, nǐ wàng le?
    这个故事我记得你什么时候给我讲过，你忘了？
    This “ge” (of) story (-) I remember you (have) told to me some(/unidentified) time, you (have) forgotten?
  • Yéye shēngbìng le, wǒmen shénme shíhou děi qù yīyuàn kànkan tā.
    爷爷生病了，我们什么时候得去医院看看他。
    Grandpa (has) got sick (already), we need to go to (the) hospital to see him “really quick” some(/unidentified) time.

 

Grammar 5. 疑问代词"哪里 / 哪儿 / 什么地方"的活用: 虚指

Yíwèn Dàicí "Nǎlǐ / Nǎr / Shénme Dìfang" De Huóyòng: Xūzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use - Fuzzy Reference - Of Question Pronouns "哪里 / 哪儿 / 什么地方"

 

哪里 /
哪儿 /
什么地方		 Fuzzy Reference Meaning Original Meaning
  • an unidentified place
  • "somewhere"
  • where / where / what place(?)
  • where(?)

 

Example sentences:

  • Wǒmen yǐqián shì bu shì zài nǎlǐ/nǎr/shénme dìfang jiàn guo?
    我们以前是不是在哪里见过？
    我们以前是不是在哪儿见过？
    我们以前是不是在什么地方见过？
    Is (it or) not is (it that) we (have) meet before in somewhere?
  • Wǒ de xínglixiāng zhǎo bu dào le, yīnggāi shì wàng zài nǎlǐ/nǎr/shénme dìfang le.
    我的行李箱找不到了，应该是忘在哪里了。
    我的行李箱找不到了，应该是忘在哪儿了。
    我的行李箱找不到了，应该是忘在什么地方了。
    My suitcase (-) is not able (to be) found, probably (it) “is because” (that it was) forgotten in somewhere.

 

Grammar 6. 疑问代词"怎么"的活用: 虚指

Yíwèn Dàicí "Zěnme" De Huóyòng: Xūzhǐ ▸ The Flexible Use - Fuzzy Reference - Of Question Pronoun "怎么"

 

怎么 Fuzzy Reference Meaning Original Meaning
  • in an unidentified way, method, manner…
  • "somehow"
  • in what way, method, manner...(?)
  • how(?)

 

Example sentences:

  • Wǒ bù zhīdào zěnme yòu ’è le.
    我不知道怎么又饿了。
    I (do) not know (why that) somehow(I was) hungry again.
  • Wǒ de hùzhào bù zhīdào zěnme yòu chū wèntí le.
    我的护照不知道怎么又出问题了。
    My passport (-) (it is) not known (why that) somehow (the passport) again appeared problems.
  • Yàoshi bù zhīdào zěnme yòu wàngjì dài le.
    钥匙不知道怎么又忘记带了。
    (The) key (-) (it is) not known (why that) somehow (the key was) again forgotten (to be) brought along.

 

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