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How to Use Resultative Complements in Mandarin
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What Are Resultative Complements?
Resultative complements in Mandarin are used to indicate the result of an action. They typically follow a verb and provide additional information about the outcome of the action.
Forming Resultative Complements
A resultative complement is made by combining a verb with a complement that expresses the result. For example, the verb 做 (zuò) meaning "do" can combine with the complement 完 (wán) meaning "finish" to form 做完 (zuò wán), which means "to finish doing."
Common Resultative Complements in Mandarin
- 看到 - see
- 听到 - hear
- 做好 - do well
- 写完 - finish writing
Using Resultative Complements in Sentences
我把作业做完了。
I finished my homework.
她没有听到通知。
She didn't hear the announcement.
Nuances of Resultative Complements
Further Reading
- Resultative Complement Grammar
Comprehensive guide on using resultative complements in Mandarin.
- Chinese Complements Overview
Learn about various resultative complements and their uses.
- Using Resultative Complements
Detailed article on the function and formation of resultative complements.