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ConjunctionsHSK 5

Comparing 跟 and 对

Both 跟 and 对 can be used with 说 to form 'A + 跟/对 + B + 说', meaning 'A tells B'. In this pattern, they are often interchangeable, though 对 may be seen in slightly more formal contexts.

Structure

Subj. + 跟 / 对 + Person + 说
Both prepositions are commonly used with 说 to express 'tell someone'.

Examples

  • 我跟她说了，但是她不信。
    Wǒ gēn tā shuō le, dànshì tā bù xìn.
    I told her, but she didn't believe me.
  • 他对我说他爱我。
    Tā duì wǒ shuō tā ài wǒ.
    He told me he loved me.
  • 刚才你对他说什么了？
    Gāngcái nǐ duì tā shuō shén me le?
    What did you just tell him?
  • 刚才你跟他说什么了？
    Gāngcái nǐ gēn tā shuō shén me le?
    What did you just tell him?

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