Chinese Grammar
Chinese grammar differs from English in ways that require deliberate re-learning, not translation. Key Differences from English Feature English Chinese Verb conjugation (tense) Yes No — aspect markers instead Subject-verb agreement Yes No Plural marking Yes (-s) No Articles (a/the) Yes No Relative clauses After noun Before noun Time/place placement After verb Before verb Adjective as predicate Needs "to be" Direct: 她很高 (She [is] tall) Measure words No Mandatory Topic...