Chinese grammar - Almost complete action with 差不多 (chàbuduō) |
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In Chinese, the word 差不多 (chàbuduō) has slightly different meanings depending on its useage. In this topic we look at its use with verbs. It is commonly used in Chinese to express the idea of 'almost', 'nearly', 'about', or 'more or less'. When used with a 'verb', it implies the action is almost complete. The pattern is: [subject] + 差不多 + [verb]. In the next topic, we look at its use with adjectives. |
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我们差不多到了。
wǒmen chàbuduō dào le. We have almost arrived |
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他差不多做完了工作。
tā chàbùduō zuòwán le gōngzuò. He almost finished the work. |
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我们差不多吃完了。
wǒmen chàbuduō chīwán le. We are almost finished eating. |
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你们差不多准备好了吗？
nǐmen chàbuduō zhǔnbèihǎo le ma? Are you guys almost ready?
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我们差不多准备好了。
wǒmen chàbuduō zhǔnbèihǎo le. We are almost ready. |
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你差不多该走了。
nǐ chàbuduō gāi zǒu le. You should leave soon.
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这件事差不多解决了。
zhè jiàn shì chàbuduō jiějué le. This matter is almost resolved.
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他们差不多完成了任务。
tāmen chàbuduō wánchéng le rènwù. They almost completed the task. |
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你的作业差不多写完了吗？
nǐ de zuòyè chàbuduō xiěwán le ma? Did you almost finish your homework? |
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