语法 (yǔfǎ) — grammar
HSK 3 | noun | the rules and structure of a language
语法 (yǔfǎ)
语法 refers to the system of grammar rules that govern how words are arranged and used in a language.
Meanings
- [noun] grammar; the rules of a language
Example Sentences
学中文的语法对外国人来说比较难。 Xué Zhōngwén de yǔfǎ duì wàiguórén lái shuō bǐjiào nán. Learning Chinese grammar is relatively difficult for foreigners.
你的语法很好，说话很自然。 Nǐ de yǔfǎ hěn hǎo, shuōhuà hěn zìrán. Your grammar is very good and your speech sounds very natural.
这道语法题我做错了。 Zhè dào yǔfǎ tí wǒ zuò cuò le. I got this grammar question wrong.
老师解释了这个语法点的用法。 Lǎoshī jiěshì le zhège yǔfǎ diǎn de yòngfǎ. The teacher explained the usage of this grammar point.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 语法规则 | grammar rules |
| 语法错误 | grammar mistake |
| 语法点 | grammar point |
| 学语法 | to study grammar |
Memory Hook
语 means "language/speech" and 法 means "law/method" — 语法 is the law of the language, the rules that must be followed.