{"id":8219,"date":"2017-01-09T02:36:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T02:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=8219"},"modified":"2023-05-22T02:20:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T02:20:21","slug":"existential-sentences-mandarin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/existential-sentences-mandarin.html","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Existential Sentences(\u5b58\u73b0\u53e5) in Mandarin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever wondered how the Chinese language captures the essence of existence, appearance, and disappearance with remarkable precision? Welcome to the world of Mandarin Existential Sentences, a unique structure that allows speakers to convey the presence or absence of someone or something. It is similar to the English “there is” construction but with its own distinct characteristics. Existential Sentences, also known as \u5b58\u73b0\u53e5 (C\u00fanxi\u00e0n J\u00f9), are an invaluable tool in Mandarin communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will dissect the essential components of Existential Sentences in detail. Along the way, we’ll share practical examples and insights to improve your understanding of these structures. You’ll learn how to construct sentences that express existence, appearance, or disappearance with finesse, using descriptive and numerical phrases to add depth and context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Existential Sentences have a systematic structure. They consist of three main parts: the Front Part indicates a place; the Middle Part uses verbs to express existence, appearance, or disappearance; and the Final Part indicates someone or something. To simplify, the syntax can be expressed as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place+ Verb* + Object**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*(Verb: for existence, appearance, or disappearance)<\/em>
**(Object: Something or Somebody)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at some specific examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(1) \u4e66\u5305\u91cc\u6709\u4e00\u672c\u4e66\u3002\uff08Sh\u016bb\u0101o l\u01d0 y\u01d2u y\u00ec b\u011bn sh\u016b.\uff09
There is a book in the schoolbag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2) \u5899\u4e0a\u6302\u7740\u4e00\u4ef6\u8863\u670d\u3002\uff08Qi\u00e1n\u0261sh\u00e0n\u0261 \u0261u\u00e0zhe y\u00ed ji\u00e0n y\u012bfu.\uff09
There is a piece of clothing hanging on the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(3) \u5c0f\u6cb3\u65c1\u8fb9\u662f\u4e00\u6761\u5927\u9a6c\u8def\u3002\uff08Xi\u01ceoh\u00e9 p\u00e1n\u0261bi\u0101n sh\u00ec y\u00ec ti\u00e1o d\u00e0m\u01cel\u00f9.
Beside the creek, there is a road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(4) \u5bb6\u91cc\u6765\u4e86\u51e0\u4f4d\u5ba2\u4eba\u3002\uff08Ji\u0101l\u01d0 l\u00e1ile j\u01d0 w\u00e8i k\u00e8r\u00e9n.\uff09
Several guests came to my house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(5) \u9c7c\u7f38\u91cc\u6b7b\u4e86\u4e00\u6761\u91d1\u9c7c\u3002\uff08Y\u00fa\u0261\u0101n\u0261 l\u01d0 s\u01d0le y\u00ec ti\u00e1o j\u012bny\u00fa.\uff09
A goldfish has died in the fish tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples 1, 2, and 3 all express existence, while example 4 shows appearance and example 5 indicates disappearance. Let\u2019s break them down even further:<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"existential-sentences\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

1. Location: The front part<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The front part of this sentence structure indicates a place using nouns and prepositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • \u684c\u5b50\u4e0a\uff08zhu\u014dzi sh\u00e0n\u0261\uff09on the table<\/li>
  • \u676f\u5b50\u5de6\u8fb9\uff08b\u0113izi zu\u01d2bi\u0251n\uff09the left of the cup<\/li>
  • \u623f\u95f4\u91cc\uff08f\u00e1n\u0261ji\u0101n l\u01d0\uff09inside the room<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2. Verb: The middle part<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To indicate existence, state, or mode, we connect the Front Part and Final Part of the sentence using \u6709(y\u01d2u), Verb+\u7740(zhe), or \u662f(sh\u00ec). On the other hand, the combination Verb+\u4e86(le) is typically used to express a dynamic meaning, indicating appearance or disappearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Object: The final part<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Object is essential for completing an Existential Sentence and is typically uncertain or impermanent (except in example 3 above). Objects are usually preceded by descriptive or numerical phrases but generally can\u2019t be used with adjectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Notes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    1).<\/strong> While prepositions are frequently used to indicate a location in the front part of this structure, the prepositions \u5728(z\u00e0i) and \u4ece(c\u00f3ng) cannot be used in this context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2).<\/strong> Time words may be included at the very beginning of Existential Sentences as adverbial modifiers, but they are not mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u5bb6\u91cc\u6765\u4e86<\/u><\/strong>\u51e0\u4f4d\u5ba2\u4eba\u3002\uff08Ji\u0101l\u01d0 l\u00e1ile j\u01d0 w\u00e8i k\u00e8r\u00e9n.\uff09
    Several guests came to my house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u521a\u521a<\/u><\/strong>\u5bb6\u91cc\u6765\u4e86<\/u><\/strong>\u51e0\u4f4d\u5ba2\u4eba\u3002\uff08G\u0101n\u0261\u0261\u0101n\u0261 ji\u0101l\u01d0 l\u00e1ile j\u01d0 w\u00e8i k\u00e8r\u00e9n.\uff09
    Just now, several guests came to my house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3).<\/strong> Objects in Existential Sentences are often uncertain, except with the verb \u00a0\u662f(sh\u00ec), which indicates a specific singular thing or person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u5c0f\u6cb3\u65c1\u8fb9\u662f\u4e00\u6761\u5927\u9a6c\u8def\u3002\uff08Xi\u01ceoh\u00e9 p\u00e1n\u0261bi\u0101n sh\u00ec y\u00ec ti\u00e1o d\u00e0m\u01cel\u00f9.\uff09
    Beside the creek, there is a road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u5546\u5e97\u540e\u9762\u662f\u8d85\u5e02\u3002\uff08Sh\u0101n\u0261di\u00e0n h\u00f2umi\u0251n sh\u00ec ch\u0101osh\u00ec.\uff09
    There is a supermarket behind the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s everything you need to know about Existential Sentences in Mandarin. We have unraveled their structure, explored their components, and shed light on their diverse applications. Whether you’re engaging in everyday conversations, expressing observations, or describing the world around you, this fundamental grammatical structure will enable you to speak accurately and convey nuances. So, go forth with confidence, using Existential Sentences to bring your Mandarin conversations to life. Let each sentence you construct be a testament to your command of this unique grammatical structure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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