{"id":9139,"date":"2017-09-18T02:54:07","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T02:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=9139"},"modified":"2023-08-31T05:17:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T05:17:51","slug":"qilai-xiaqu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/qilai-xiaqu.html","title":{"rendered":"The Extended Usages of \u201c\u8d77\u6765\u201d(q\u01d0l\u00e1i ) and \u201c\u4e0b\u53bb\u201d(xi\u00e0qu)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Chinese language is rich with a variety of directional verbs that add depth and nuance to everyday conversations. Among these, \u8d77\u6765 (q\u01d0l\u00e1i) and \u4e0b\u53bb (xi\u00e0qu) are two commonly used directional verbs that go beyond their literal translations of “to move upward” and “to move downward.” While many language learners may be familiar with their basic meanings, navigating their extended usage can prove challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of these two directional verbs and explore how they extend beyond their literal interpretations. We will examine their basic meanings and delve into the various contexts in which they are used. By understanding the extended usage of \u8d77\u6765(q\u01d0l\u00e1i)  and \u4e0b\u53bb(xi\u00e0qu), you will gain a deeper grasp of Chinese grammar and enhance your language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(You can check out detailed summary videos covering the basic and extended use of Directional Complements, as well as more HSK grammar videos, here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n

The basic meanings of \u201c\u8d77\u6765\u201d and \u201c\u4e0b\u53bb\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n
Directional Verb<\/strong><\/th>Basic Meaning<\/strong><\/th>Examples<\/strong><\/th><\/tr>
\u4e0b\u53bb<\/strong>
(xi\u00e0qu)<\/strong> <\/td>		To move from the top down<\/td>\u6211\uff08\u4ece\u697c\u4e0a\uff09\u4e0b\u53bb<\/u>\u770b\u770b\u53d1\u751f\u4e86\u4ec0\u4e48\u4e8b\u3002<\/em>
(W\u01d2 (c\u00f3n\u0261 l\u00f3ushan\u0261) xi\u00e0qu k\u00e0n k\u0251n f\u0101sh\u0113n\u0261le sh\u00e9nme sh\u00ec.)<\/em>
I went downstairs to see what happened.<\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
\u8d77\u6765<\/strong>
(q\u01d0l\u00e1i)<\/strong> <\/td>		To move from the bottom up<\/td>\u4e0d\u8981\u5750\u7740\uff0c\u8bf7\u7ad9\u8d77\u6765<\/u>\u3002<\/em>
(B\u00fa y\u00e0o zu\u00f2zhe<\/em>\uff0cq\u01d0n\u0261 zh\u00e0n q\u01d0 l\u00e1i.<\/em>)
Do not sit, please stand up.<\/em> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition to their basic meanings, \u8d77\u6765(q\u01d0l\u00e1i)  and \u4e0b\u53bb(xi\u00e0qu)  have extended uses that stem from those basic meanings. These more complex uses can pose a challenge for Chinese learners.<\/p>\n\n\n

Extended Usages of \u4e0b\u53bb(xi\u00e0qu)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Usage\uff1a<\/strong>Used after verbs to show that an action or state, which has already begun, will continue into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u6c49\u8bed\u518d\u96be\uff0c\u6211\u4e5f\u8981\u575a\u6301\u4e0b\u53bb<\/u>\u3002
(H\u00e0ny\u01d4 z\u00e0i n\u00e1n\uff0cw\u01d2 y\u011b y\u00e0o ji\u0101nch\u00ed xi\u00e0qu.)
Though Chinese is difficult, I will still keep on learning it.<\/p>\n\n\n

Extended Usages of \u8d77\u6765(q\u01d0l\u00e1i)<\/h2>\n\n\n

Usage 1:<\/strong> Used after a verb or adjective to indicate that an action or state is starting or will continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u542c\u4e86\u8fd9\u4e2a\u6d88\u606f\uff0c\u5979\u9ad8\u5174\u5730\u8df3\u4e86\u8d77\u6765<\/u>\u3002
(T\u012bn\u0261le zh\u00e8\u0261e xi\u0101oxi\uff0ct\u0101 \u0261\u0101ox\u00ecn\u0261 di ti\u00e0ole q\u01d0l\u00e1i.)
Upon hearing this news, she jumped with joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u6625\u5929\u5feb\u5230\u4e86\uff0c\u8def\u4e0a\u7684\u884c\u4eba\u6e10\u6e10\u591a\u8d77\u6765<\/u>\u4e86\u3002
(Ch\u016bnti\u0101n ku\u00e0i d\u00e0ole\uff0cl\u00f9sh\u0251n\u0261 de x\u00edn\u0261r\u00e9n ji\u00e0nji\u00e0n du\u014d q\u01d0l\u00e1i le.)
Spring is coming, and there are more and more pedestrians on the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When there is an object after the verb, the structure should be \u201cVerb+\u8d77+Object+\u6765<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u542c\u5230\u81ea\u5df1\u80fd\u53bb\u4e2d\u56fd\u65c5\u6e38\uff0c\u4ed6\u9ad8\u5174\u5730\u8df3\u8d77<\/u>\u821e\u6765<\/u>\u3002
(T\u012bn\u0261d\u00e0o z\u00ec j\u01d0 n\u00e9n\u0261 q\u00f9 Zh\u014dn\u0261\u0261u\u00f3 l\u01day\u00f3u\uff0ct\u0101 \u0261\u0101ox\u00ecn\u0261 di ti\u00e0o q\u01d0 w\u01d4 l\u00e1i.)
He danced with delight after learning he can travel to China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usage 2:<\/strong> Should be used after verbs that indicate the need to pay attention to a specific aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u8fd9\u79cd\u8349\u8393\u770b\u8d77\u6765\u5f88\u597d\uff0c\u4f46\u662f\u5403\u8d77\u6765<\/u>\u5f88\u9178\u3002
(Zh\u00e8zh\u01d2n\u0261 c\u01ceom\u00e9i k\u00e0n q\u01d0l\u00e1i h\u011bn h\u01ceo\uff0cd\u00e0nsh\u00ec ch\u012b q\u01d0l\u00e1i h\u011bn su\u0101n.)
This kind of strawberry looks okay, but it tastes sour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also mean \u201cto estimate\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u96e8\u6e10\u6e10\u5c0f\u4e86\uff0c\u770b\u8d77\u6765<\/u>\u8981\u5929\u6674\u4e86\u3002
(Y\u01d4 ji\u00e0nji\u00e0n xi\u01ceo le\uff0ck\u00e0n q\u01d0l\u00e1i y\u00e0o ti\u0101n q\u00edn\u0261 le.)
The rain is subsiding, it looks like it will be sunny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usage 3:<\/strong> Can be used after verbs like \u60f3 (xi\u01ceng), \u56de\u5fc6 (hu\u00edy\u00ec), \u56de\u60f3 (hu\u00edxi\u01ceng), \u8bb0 (j\u00ec), etc. to indicate that the action has reached a final result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u4ed6\u60f3\u8d77\u6765<\/u>\u4e86\uff0c\u8fd9\u4e2a\u5973\u5b69\u662f\u4ed6\u7684\u5c0f\u5b66\u540c\u5b66\u3002
(T\u0101 xi\u01cen\u0261 q\u01d0l\u00e1i le\uff0czh\u00e8\u0261e n\u01dah\u00e1i  sh\u00ec t\u0101de xi\u01ceoxu\u00e9 t\u00f3n\u0261xu\u00e9.)
He remembered that this girl was his classmate from primary school.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

As you conclude your exploration of the extended usage of \u8d77\u6765(q\u01d0l\u00e1i) and \u4e0b\u53bb(xi\u00e0qu) , you have undoubtedly gained valuable insights into the versatility of these directional verbs. By understanding their basic meanings and applications beyond their literal translations, you have acquired a more comprehensive understanding of Chinese grammar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, whether you are describing ongoing actions, estimating situations, emphasizing certain aspects, or signaling a final result, the effective use of \u8d77\u6765(q\u01d0l\u00e1i) and \u4e0b\u53bb(xi\u00e0qu) will enable you to express yourself with precision and fluency in Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, language learning is a continuous process that requires practice and exposure to native speakers. By actively listening to native Chinese speakers and incorporating the various uses of these verbs into your conversations, you will sharpen your language skills and develop a more nuanced command of Mandarin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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