Verb phrasesHSK 4
Separable verb
Separable verbs are two-character verbs that can be split, allowing you to insert objects, time, or manner between the two characters. This is common with verbs like 见面 and 道歉. The most important pitfall is not splitting them when needed, such as adding a duration: '见了一个小时面', not '一个小时见面'.
Structure
Verb + ... + Object
insert modifiers, duration, or objects between the verb and its object
Examples
- 我明天跟他见面。Wǒ míngtiān gēn tā jiànmiàn .I'll meet him tomorrow.
- 我不要跟她结婚。Wǒ bùyào gēn tā jiéhūn .I don't want to marry her.
- 你还没有跟我道歉。Nǐ hái méiyǒu gēn wǒ dàoqiàn .You still haven't apologized to me.