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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).

Structure

Subj. + 跟 + Person + Verb + Obj.
Subj. + 跟 + Person + 一起 + Verb + Obj.
一起 emphasizes doing an activity together

Examples

  • 我昨天跟朋友去海滩了。
    Wǒ zuótiān gēn péngyou qù hǎitān le.
    I went to the beach with friends yesterday.
  • 不要跟我说话！
    Bùyào gēn wǒ shuōhuà !
    Don't talk to me!
  • 你想跟我一起去吗？
    Nǐ xiǎng gēn wǒ yīqǐ qù ma?
    Do you want to go with me?
  • 请你们跟老师一起读。
    Qǐng nǐmen gēn lǎoshī yīqǐ dú .
    Please read together with the teacher.
  • 我要跟你见面。
    Wǒ yào gēn nǐ jiànmiàn .
    I want to meet with you.

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