Adjective + Verb Structure: Learn how to use adjectives like 好, 难, 容易 to modify verbs in Chinese sentences
1 Basic Grammar Pattern
In Chinese, adjectives such as 好 (hǎo), 难 (nán), 容易 (róngyì) can be used to modify actions. In a sentence, they come immediately before the main verb.
This structure creates expressions like “easy to do,” “difficult to do,” or “pleasant to do.”
Sentence Structure Visualization
2 Type 1: Indicating Sensory Experience
好/难 + Verb can indicate whether something is (un)pleasant to the senses.
This usage describes how something feels, sounds, looks, tastes, etc., when experienced.
Sensory Verbs Used in This Pattern
Sensory Experience Examples
Key Point
In the sensory meaning, 好 (hǎo) means “pleasant/good to [verb]” and 难 (nán) means “unpleasant/bad to [verb]”. This is different from their literal meanings of “good” and “difficult.”
3 Type 2: Indicating Difficulty Level
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4 Comparison: Sensory vs. Difficulty Meanings
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Practice Exercises
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