{"id":6649,"date":"2016-01-02T09:07:39","date_gmt":"2016-01-02T09:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=6649"},"modified":"2023-08-31T05:54:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T05:54:40","slug":"how-to-tell-ling-wai-and-ling-apart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/how-to-tell-ling-wai-and-ling-apart.html","title":{"rendered":"How to tell \u53e6\u5916(l\u00ecng w\u00e0i) and \u53e6(l\u00ecng) apart!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you an intermediate Chinese learner struggling with synonyms? Do you find yourself wondering which words to use in certain situations? You’re not alone! Many learners have difficulty with this aspect of the language. In this article, we’ll focus on the use of two commonly confused words: \u53e6\u5916 and \u53e6. Using some helpful examples, we’ll provide a clear explanation of their differences and how to use them correctly. So, let’s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Plus, we’ll share additional HSK-related grammar tutorials<\/a> to help you improve your Chinese language skills.)<\/p>\n\n\n

\u53e6\u5916 (l\u00ecng w\u00e0i)<\/h2>\n\n

1. \u53e6\u5916 as a pronoun<\/h3>\n\n\n

You can use the pronoun “\u53e6\u5916” to refer to people or things that haven’t been mentioned yet. It’s commonly used in phrases like<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u53e6\u5916 (+\u7684) + Num-Measure word (+ Noun)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

or<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u53e6\u5916 + \u7684 (+ Noun)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u6211\u8fd8\u8981\u8ddf\u4f60\u8c08\u53e6\u5916<\/strong>\u4e00\u4ef6\u4e8b\u60c5\u3002(W\u01d2 h\u00e1iy\u00e0o g\u0113n n\u01d0 t\u00e1n l\u00ecngw\u00e0i y\u012bji\u00e0n sh\u00ecqing.)
There\u2019s another thing I want to talk over with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u8fd9\u4ef6\u886c\u886b\u6709\u70b9\u513f\u5927\uff0c\u4f60\u8bd5\u8bd5\u53e6\u5916<\/strong>\u90a3\u4ef6\u5427. ( Zh\u00e8 ji\u00e0n ch\u00e8nsh\u0101n y\u01d2udi\u01cenr d\u00e0, n\u01d0 sh\u00ecshi l\u00ecngw\u00e0i n\u00e0 ji\u00e0n ba. )
This shirt is little too big for you, try on the other one.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. \u53e6\u5916 as an adverb<\/h3>\n\n\n

Using “\u53e6\u5916” as an adverb, it means “in addition to what has been mentioned previously,” and is often paired with “\u8fd8(h\u00e1i) \/ \u518d(z\u00e0i) \/ \u53c8(y\u00f2u)”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u4ed6\u4eca\u5929\u6ca1\u6709\u65f6\u95f4\uff0c\u6211\u4eec\u53e6\u5916<\/strong>\u518d\u627e\u4eba\u5427\u3002
(T\u0101 j\u012bnti\u0101n m\u00e9iy\u01d2u sh\u00edji\u0101n\uff0cw\u01d2men l\u00ecngw\u00e0i z\u00e0i zh\u01ceo r\u00e9n ba)
He\u2019s not available today, shall we find another person?<\/p>\n\n\n

3. \u53e6\u5916 as a conjunction<\/h3>\n\n\n

You can use \u201c\u53e6\u5916\u201d as a conjunction to mean \u201cin addition to,\u201d which helps connect clauses or sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u5e0c\u671b\u4f60\u80fd\u6309\u65f6\u5b8c\u6210\u5de5\u4f5c\u3002\u53e6\u5916\uff0c\u4f60\u8fd8\u5e94\u8be5\u7a7f\u5f97\u6b63\u5f0f\u70b9\u513f\u3002
(X\u012bw\u00e0ng n\u01d0 n\u00e9ng \u00e0nsh\u00ed w\u00e1nch\u00e9ng g\u014dngzu\u00f2. l\u00ecngw\u00e0i, n\u01d0 h\u00e1i y\u012bngg\u0101i chu\u0101n de zh\u00e8ngsh\u00ec di\u01cenr.)
I hope you can finish the work on time. Besides, you should dress more formally.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u53e6 (l\u00ecng)<\/h2>\n\n\n

In contrast, “\u53e6” is a shortened form of “\u53e6\u5916.” It can be used as a pronoun or adverb, just like “\u53e6\u5916,” to refer to something or someone not previously mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are also some differences between them:<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>In the structures we just reviewed with “\u53e6\u5916,” they may or may not include “\u7684.”  However, if “\u53e6\u5916” is replaced by “\u53e6”, then “\u7684” must be omitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, to say “I’m using this computer, please use the other one,” you can say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • \u6211\u5728\u7528\u8fd9\u53f0\u7535\u8111\uff0c\u8bf7\u4f60\u7528\u53e6\u5916\/\u53e6\u4e00\u53f0<\/strong>\u5427\u3002(\u221a)
    (W\u01d2 z\u00e0i y\u00f2ng zh\u00e8 t\u00e1i di\u00e0nn\u01ceo, q\u01d0ng n\u01d0 y\u00f2ng l\u00ecngw\u00e0i \/l\u00ecng y\u012bt\u00e1i ba.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    • \u6211\u5728\u7528\u8fd9\u53f0\u7535\u8111\uff0c\u8bf7\u4f60\u7528\u53e6\u5916\u7684\u7535\u8111<\/strong>\u5427\u3002(\u221a)
      (W\u01d2 z\u00e0i y\u00f2ng zh\u00e8 t\u00e1i di\u00e0nn\u01ceo, q\u01d0ng n\u01d0 y\u00f2ng l\u00ecngw\u00e0i de di\u00e0nn\u01ceo ba.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      • \u6211\u5728\u7528\u8fd9\u53f0\u7535\u8111\uff0c\u8bf7\u4f60\u7528\u53e6\u5916\u7684\u4e00\u53f0<\/strong>\u5427\u3002(\u221a)
        (W\u01d2 z\u00e0i y\u00f2ng zh\u00e8 t\u00e1i di\u00e0nn\u01ceo, q\u01d0ng n\u01d0 y\u00f2ng l\u00ecngw\u00e0i de y\u012bt\u00e1i ba.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        But you CANNOT say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • \u6211\u5728\u7528\u8fd9\u53f0\u7535\u8111\uff0c\u8bf7\u4f60\u7528\u53e6\u7684\u4e00\u53f0<\/strong>\u5427\u3002 (\u00d7)
          (W\u01d2 z\u00e0i y\u00f2ng zh\u00e8 t\u00e1i di\u00e0nn\u01ceo, q\u01d0ng n\u01d0 y\u00f2ng l\u00ecng de y\u012bt\u00e1i ba.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          • \u6211\u5728\u7528\u8fd9\u53f0\u7535\u8111\uff0c\u8bf7\u4f60\u7528\u53e6\u7684\u7535\u8111<\/strong>\u5427\u3002 (\u00d7)
            (W\u01d2 z\u00e0i y\u00f2ng zh\u00e8 t\u00e1i di\u00e0nn\u01ceo, q\u01d0ng n\u01d0 y\u00f2ng l\u00ecng de di\u00e0nn\u01ceo ba.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            2. <\/strong>As an adverb, you can only use “\u53e6” to modify monosyllabic verbs, whereas “\u53e6\u5916” has no such limitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u6700\u8fd1\u5c0f\u5b87\u592a\u5fd9\u4e86\uff0c\u6ca1\u65f6\u95f4\u5e2e\u4f60\uff0c\u4f60\u8fd8\u662f\u53e6\u5916\/\u53e6<\/u><\/strong>\u627e\u522b\u4eba\u5427\u3002(\u221a)
            (Zu\u00ecj\u00ecn Xi\u01ceoy\u01d4 t\u00e0i m\u00e1ng le, m\u00e9i sh\u00edji\u0101n b\u0101ng n\u01d0, n\u01d0 h\u00e1ish\u00ec l\u00ecngw\u00e0i \/l\u00ecng zh\u01ceo bi\u00e9r\u00e9n ba.)
            Xiaoyu has been very busy recently, and she has no time to help you. You should ask someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u4ed6\u4e0d\u4f46\u5e2e\u6211\u4eec\u89e3\u51b3\u4e86\u73b0\u5728\u7684\u95ee\u9898\uff0c\u8fd8\u53e6\u5916<\/u><\/strong>\u63d0\u4f9b\u4e86\u4e0d\u5c11\u65b0\u7684\u6750\u6599\u3002(\u221a)
            (T\u0101 b\u00fad\u00e0n b\u0101ng w\u01d2men ji\u011bju\u00e9 le xi\u00e0nz\u00e0i de w\u00e8nt\u00ed, h\u00e1i l\u00ecngw\u00e0i t\u00edg\u00f2ng le b\u00f9sh\u01ceo x\u012bn de c\u00e1ili\u00e0o.)
            \u4ed6\u4e0d\u4f46\u5e2e\u6211\u4eec\u89e3\u51b3\u4e86\u73b0\u5728\u7684\u95ee\u9898\uff0c\u8fd8\u53e6<\/u><\/strong>\u63d0\u4f9b\u4e86\u4e0d\u5c11\u65b0\u7684\u6750\u6599\u3002(\u00d7)
            (T\u0101 b\u00fad\u00e0n b\u0101ng w\u01d2men ji\u011bju\u00e9 le xi\u00e0nz\u00e0i de w\u00e8nt\u00ed, h\u00e1i l\u00ecng t\u00edg\u00f2ng le b\u00f9sh\u01ceo x\u012bn de c\u00e1ili\u00e0o.)
            He not only helped us solve the problem, but also provided us with some new materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            3. <\/strong>Finally, it is important to mention that “\u53e6\u5916” can be used as a conjunction, whereas “\u53e6” cannot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u51ac\u5b63\u5e94\u8be5\u591a\u5403\u6c34\u679c\u3002\u53e6\u5916<\/u><\/strong>\uff0c\u8fd8\u8981\u8bb0\u5f97\u591a\u559d\u6c34\u3002(\u221a)
            (D\u014dngj\u00ec y\u012bngg\u0101i du\u014d ch\u012b shu\u01d0gu\u01d2. L\u00ecngw\u00e0i, h\u00e1iy\u00e0o j\u00ecd\u00e9 du\u014d h\u0113shu\u01d0.)\u51ac\u5b63\u5e94\u8be5\u591a\u5403\u6c34\u679c\u3002\u53e6<\/u><\/strong>\uff0c\u8fd8\u8981\u8bb0\u5f97\u591a\u559d\u6c34\u3002(\u00d7)
            (D\u014dngj\u00ec y\u012bngg\u0101i du\u014d ch\u012b shu\u01d0gu\u01d2. L\u00ecng ,h\u00e1iy\u00e0o j\u00ecd\u00e9 du\u014d h\u0113shu\u01d0.)
            You should eat more fruit in winter. Besides, remember to drink more water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Keep in mind that in certain fixed or idiomatic phrases, such as “\u53e6\u6709\u6253\u7b97” (l\u00ecng y\u01d2u d\u01ce su\u00e0n; have other plans) and “\u53e6\u7acb\u6237\u5934” (l\u00ecng l\u00ec h\u00f9 t\u00f3u; open another\/separate bank account), “\u53e6” is the more appropriate choice.<\/p>\n\n\n

            Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n

            By following the simple steps of creating and reviewing sample sentences, you can enhance your understanding of the distinctions between “\u53e6\u5916” and “\u53e6.” So the next time you come across these words, you will be able to use them accurately in your speech or writing. Keep practicing, and soon, you’ll master the subtle differences between a variety of Chinese synonyms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Now, let\u2019s do some practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u221a<\/em> or <\/strong>\u00d7<\/em><\/td> \u53e6\u5916<\/td> \u53e6<\/td><\/tr>
            1\u3001\u8fd9\u4e2a\u623f\u95f4\u662f\u6211\u7684\uff0c____\u4e00\u4e2a\u623f\u95f4\u662f\u4f60\u7684\u3002
            (Zh\u00e8ge f\u00e1ngji\u0101n sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de \uff0c____y\u012bg\u00e8 f\u00e1ngji\u0101n sh\u00ec n\u01d0 de.)<\/span>
            This room is mine; the other one is yours.<\/span> <\/td>            		 \u221a<\/em><\/td> \u221a<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
            2\u3001\u6211\u867d\u7136\u6709\u4e00\u4e2a\u7535\u8111\uff0c\u53ef\u662f\u6211\u8fd8\u60f3____\u4e70\u4e00\u4e2a\u3002
            (W\u01d2 su\u012br\u00e1n y\u01d2u y\u012bg\u00e8 di\u00e0nn\u01ceo, k\u011bsh\u00ec w\u01d2 h\u00e1i xi\u01ceng ____m\u01cei y\u012bg\u00e8.)<\/span>
            I already have one computer, but I want to buy another one anyways.<\/span> <\/td>            		 \u221a<\/em><\/td> \u221a<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
            3\u3001\u670d\u52a1\u5458\uff0c\u8bf7\u7ed9\u6211\u62ff\u4e9b\u9910\u5dfe\u7eb8\u3002____\uff0c\u518d\u7ed9\u6211\u6765\u74f6\u5564\u9152\u3002
            (F\u00faw\u00f9yu\u00e1n, q\u01d0ng g\u011bi w\u01d2 n\u00e1 xi\u0113 c\u0101nj\u012bnzh\u01d0.____\uff0cz\u00e0i g\u011bi w\u01d2 l\u00e1i p\u00edng p\u00edji\u01d4.)<\/span>
            Waiter, please give me some napkin paper and one more beer please.<\/span> <\/td>            		 \u221a<\/em><\/td> \u00d7<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
            4\u3001\u6211\u4eca\u5929\u5f88\u5fd9\uff0c\u54b1\u4eec____\u518d\u627e\u65f6\u95f4\u8c08\u5427\u3002
            (W\u01d2 j\u012bnti\u0101n h\u011bn m\u00e1ng, z\u00e1nmen____z\u00e0i zh\u01ceo sh\u00edji\u0101n t\u00e1n ba.)<\/span>
            I\u2019m busy today, how about we find another time to talk?<\/span> <\/td>            		 \u221a<\/em><\/td> \u221a<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
            5\u3001 \u8fd9\u4e2a\u996d\u9986\u4eba\u5f88\u591a\uff0c\u6211\u4eec\u53bb____\u7684\u4e00\u5bb6\u5427\u3002
            (Zh\u00e8 g\u00e8 f\u00e0ngu\u01cen r\u00e9n h\u011bn du\u014d \uff0cw\u01d2men q\u00f9 ____de y\u012bji\u0101 ba.)<\/span>
            There are a lot of people in this restaurant, let\u2019s go to the other one.<\/span> <\/td>            		\u221a<\/em> <\/td> \u00d7<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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