Chinese Grammar Advanced - Adding More Explanation

Introduction

Advanced Mandarin grammar is where nuance, register, and rhetorical control start to matter as much as correctness. This chapter focuses on adding more explanation, collecting the structures Chinese speakers rely on when they need to handle that idea naturally.

From 凭 (on the basis of) to 对于 vs 至于 (comparing topic markers), you'll work through forms that sharpen emphasis, manage register, and help sophisticated ideas land with the right tone in Chinese.

Themes

All Chinese Grammar Advanced in This Chapter (5)

1. 凭 (on the basis of) píng The preposition 凭 (píng) means 'on the basis of' or 'by virtue of' and is used to introduce the grounds, credentials, or evidence that su...
2. 至于 (with regards to) zhìyú The conjunction 至于 (zhìyú) means 'as for' or 'with regards to' and is used to shift the discussion to a different but related topic. It s...
3. 算 (making judgments) suàn The verb 算 (suàn) can be used to make evaluative judgments, meaning 'to count as,' 'to be considered,' or 'to qualify as.' It assesses wh...
4. 不仅...而且 (not only... but also) bùjǐn...érqiě The paired conjunction 不仅...而且... (bùjǐn...érqiě...) expresses a progressive or additive relationship, meaning 'not only... but also.' It...
5. 对于 vs 至于 (comparing topic markers) duìyú / zhìyú Both 对于 (duìyú) and 至于 (zhìyú) introduce topics, but they serve different discourse functions. 对于 specifies the target or scope of a comm...