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Tag questions with 不 ("bu4")

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Definition

这种疑问句结构通过重复动词或形容词,并在中间加入“”来构成,形成“动词/形容词++动词/形容词”的模式。它通常用于寻求对方的确认、同意,或者在某些情况下表达一种反问、询问某种情况是否存在。

This interrogative sentence structure is formed by repeating a verb or adjective with "" inserted in between, creating a pattern of "verb/adjective + + verb/adjective". It is typically used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener, or sometimes to express a rhetorical question or inquire about the existence of a situation.

Usage

在句子的末尾,将句中的主要动词或形容词重复一遍,并在重复的两个词之间加上“”字,构成一个附加疑问句。这个结构也可以直接作为独立的问题来询问。例如,若主要动词是“去”,则变成“去去”;若形容词是“高”,则变成“高高”;若动词是“有”,则变成“有没有”。

At the end of a sentence, repeat the main verb or adjective from the sentence, inserting "" between the two repetitions to form a tag question. This structure can also be used as a standalone question to inquire. For example, if the main verb is "去 (qù, go)", it becomes "去去 (qù bú qù)"; if the adjective is "高 (gāo, tall)", it becomes "高高 (gāo bù gāo)"; if the verb is "有 (yǒu, have)", it becomes "有没有 (yǒu méi yǒu)".

Examples

  • 你喜欢吃辣,是是? (You like spicy food, don't you?)
  • 这道菜好吃好吃? (Is this dish tasty or not?)
  • 我们周末一起去爬山,好好? (Shall we go hiking together this weekend, okay?)
  • 你明白我的意思明白? (Do you understand what I mean or not?)
  • 他有没有女朋友? (Does he have a girlfriend or not?)
  • 今天的会议重要重要? (Is today's meeting important or not?)