1. Home
  2. Grammar Points
  3. Affirmative-negative question

Affirmative-negative question

Grammar
HSK

Translations

Definition

正反疑问句是汉语中一种常见的提问方式,通过将动词或形容词的肯定形式和否定形式并列使用来构成。它用来询问对方是否同意某个观点,或者某个行为、状态是否发生或存在,期待得到“是”或“否”的回答。

Affirmative-negative questions are a common way of asking questions in Chinese, formed by juxtaposing the affirmative and negative forms of a verb or adjective. They are used to ask whether the other party agrees with a certain point of view, or whether a certain action or state occurs or exists, expecting a 'yes' or 'no' answer.

Usage

正反疑问句通常用于对某一行为、状态或情况进行提问。其基本结构是“动词/形容词 + + 动词/形容词”。例如,“VV”或“AdjAdj”。对于名词谓语,则用“是 + + 是 + 名词/名词短语”。对于表示“有”的疑问,则用“有 + 没 + 有 + 宾语”。这种句式比使用疑问词“吗”的句子语气更直接和肯定。

Affirmative-negative questions are typically used to inquire about an action, state, or situation. The basic structure is "verb/adjective + (bù) + verb/adjective". For example, "V bù V" or "Adj bù Adj". For nominal predicates, "是 (shì) + (bù) + 是 (shì) + noun/noun phrase" is used. To inquire about possession or existence, "有 (yǒu) + 没 (méi) + 有 (yǒu) + object" is used. This sentence structure is more direct and assertive than using the interrogative particle "吗".

Examples

  • 你喜欢喜欢吃辣的? (Do you like eating spicy food or not?)
  • 他是是学生? (Is he a student or not?)
  • 你今天去去图书馆? (Are you going to the library today or not?)
  • 这个电影好好看? (Is this movie good or not?)
  • 你们公司有没有加班费? (Does your company have overtime pay or not?)