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The 是..的 ("shi4... de") construction for indicating purpose

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Grammar
HSK 3

Structure

Person + 是 + 来 / 去 + Verb+ 的 Thing + 是 + 用来 + Verb + 的 Thing + 是 + 给 + Person + Verb + 的

Definition

“是...的”结构用于强调做某事的目的或原因。

The '是...的' construction is used to emphasize the purpose or reason for doing something.

Usage

通常结构为“是 + [目的短语] + 的”，用来回答关于做某事原因或目的的问题。

The structure is typically '是 + [purpose phrase] + 的', used to answer questions about the reason or purpose of an action.

Examples

  • 1 我来中国是为了学习汉语的。 (I came to China to study Chinese.)
  • 2 他早起是为了赶上早班车的。 (He got up early to catch the early bus.)
  • 3 我们开这个会是讨论预算的。 (We are holding this meeting to discuss the budget.)
  • 4 她打电话是问明天见面时间的。 (She called to ask about the meeting time tomorrow.)
  • 5 我学英语是为了出国留学的。 (I learn English to study abroad.)

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