ConjunctionsHSK 3
Expressing "with" with 跟
The preposition 跟 (gēn) means "with" and is used when doing something with another person. The "with" phrase always comes before the verb in Chinese. 跟 is often paired with 一起 (yīqǐ) for "together with," and can be replaced by 和 (hé).
Estructura
Subj. + 跟 + Person + Verb + Obj.
Subj. + 跟 + Person + 一起 + Verb + Obj.
一起 emphasizes doing an activity together
Ejemplos
- 我昨天跟朋友去海滩了。Wǒ zuó tiān gēn péng you qù hǎi tān le.I went to the beach with friends yesterday.
- 不要跟我说话！Bú yào gēn wǒ shuō huà!Don't talk to me!
- 你想跟我一起去吗？Nǐ xiǎng gēn wǒ yì qǐ qù ma?Do you want to go with me?
- 请你们跟老师一起读。Qǐng nǐ men gēn lǎo shī yì qǐ dú.Please read together with the teacher.
- 我要跟你见面。Wǒ yào gēn nǐ jiàn miàn.I want to meet with you.