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HSK 4 grammar

All 67 grammar points the official HSK 3.0 syllabus examines at level 4, with what each one does and an example.

Grammar
HSK 4 grammar
PointCategoryWhat it does
能愿动词“敢”Word classes词类敢 means “to dare to”.我不敢告诉妈妈这件事。I dare not tell Mom about this.
指示代词“任何/各/此”Word classes词类任何 means “any”, usually reinforced with 都.任何人都可以参加。Anyone can take part.
动量词“趟/场/顿”Word classes词类Verbal measure words like 趟 count trips or rounds of an action.我去了一趟银行。I made a trip to the bank.
程度副词“十分”Word classes词类十分 means “very, fully” (a formal “extremely”).他对这次考试十分满意。He is very satisfied with this exam.
范围副词“至少”Word classes词类至少 means “at least”.从这儿到机场至少要一个小时。It takes at least an hour from here to the airport.
时间副词“从来”Word classes词类从来 with negation means “never (up to now)”.他从来不迟到。He is never late.
频率副词“重新”Word classes词类重新 means “anew, all over again”.这篇文章我要重新写一遍。I will rewrite this article from scratch.
方式副词“互相”Word classes词类互相 means “mutually, each other”.同学们应该互相帮助。Classmates should help each other.
关联副词“却”Word classes词类却 marks an unexpected contrast: “yet, however”.他答应来,却没有来。He promised to come, yet he did not.
情态副词“恐怕/也许”Word classes词类恐怕 means “I am afraid that…”, marking a worried guess.恐怕明天要下雨。I am afraid it will rain tomorrow.
语气副词“竟然”Word classes词类竟然 marks surprise: “unexpectedly, to my surprise”.他竟然忘了自己的生日。He actually forgot his own birthday.
介词“随着”Word classes词类随着 means “along with, as (something changes)”.随着时间过去,他习惯了这里的生活。As time passed, he got used to life here.
介词“由”Word classes词类由 introduces the agent responsible: “to be done by…”.这件事由我来负责。I will be responsible for this matter.
介词“对于”Word classes词类对于 introduces the object of an attitude or comment: “regarding”.对于这个问题,大家的看法不同。Regarding this question, people have different views.
介词“按照/按”Word classes词类按照 means “according to, in line with”.请按照老师说的做。Please do as the teacher says.
连词“并(且)”Word classes词类并且/并 joins verbs or clauses: “and, moreover”.我同意这个办法,并且愿意帮忙。I agree with this plan and am willing to help.
助词“等”Word classes词类等 after a list means “and so on, etc.”.桌子上放着苹果、香蕉等水果。On the table are apples, bananas and other fruit.
数词+形容词+量词一大+量词Phrases短语An adjective can slot between number and measure word: 一大杯, 一大袋.他买了一大袋水果。He bought a big bag of fruit.
四字格“一A一B/有A有B/无A无B”Phrases短语Four-character frames like 有说有笑 pack two parallel actions or qualities.孩子们有说有笑地走进教室。The children walked into the classroom talking and laughing.
来得及/来不及Phrases短语来得及/来不及 say whether there is still time to do something.再不出发就来不及了。If we do not leave now, there will be no time.
有的是Phrases短语有的是 means “to have plenty of”.别着急,我们有的是时间。Do not worry; we have plenty of time.
说不定Phrases短语说不定 means “perhaps, you never know”.你问问他,说不定他知道。Ask him; he might just know.
就是说/这就是说Phrases短语就是说 restates something: “that is to say”.他没回短信,就是说他可能很忙。He did not reply, which means he is probably busy.
一+量词+比+一+量词Fixed expressions固定格式One-M-比-one-M shows steady change: 一天比一天 “day by day”.天气一天比一天热。The weather is getting hotter day by day.
在……方面Fixed expressions固定格式在…方面 means “in the area of, as regards”.在学习方面,他从来不让人担心。When it comes to studying, he never worries anyone.
够……的Fixed expressions固定格式够…的 emphasizes a high degree: “really quite…”.今天可真够热的。It is really quite hot today.
拿……来说Fixed expressions固定格式拿…来说 means “take… for example”.拿我们班来说,一半人会游泳。Take our class: half the people can swim.
再也不/没……Fixed expressions固定格式再也 + negation means “never again”.我再也不想看这部电影了。I never want to watch this movie again.
怎么都/也+不/没……Fixed expressions固定格式怎么都/也 + negation means “no matter how, just cannot”.这个门怎么都打不开。This door just will not open no matter what.
为了……而……Fixed expressions固定格式为了 A 而 B: do B for the sake of A.他为了考上大学而努力学习。He studies hard in order to get into university.
X是X(一X是一X/X是X,Y是Y)Fixed expressions固定格式是-frames concede or separate: 能V一点是一点; A是A,B是B.时间不多了,能多学一点是一点。Time is short; every bit more we learn counts.
X也得X,不X也得X/说什么也得XFixed expressions固定格式也得-frames insist there is no way around doing something.这件事你去也得去,不去也得去。You must go whether you want to or not.
(没)有什么(好)X的Fixed expressions固定格式没什么好X的 means “there is nothing worth X-ing about”.这件事没有什么好担心的。There is nothing to worry about in this matter.
X就X(点儿)吧/X就是了Fixed expressions固定格式就-frames accept something or reassure: “fine, so be it / just do it”.贵就贵点儿吧,东西好就行。If it is expensive, so be it, as long as it is good.
还X呢Fixed expressions固定格式还X呢 mocks a mismatch between a label and reality.还大学生呢,这个字都不认识。Some university student you are; you do not even know this character.
你X你的(吧)Fixed expressions固定格式你X你的 tells someone to carry on with their own business.你忙你的吧,我自己来。You go on with your work; I will manage myself.
程度补语2形容词/心理动词+死了/得厉害Parts of the sentence句子成分死了 after adjectives or feeling verbs means “to death, terribly”.走了一天,我累死了。After walking all day, I am dead tired.
可能补语2动词+得/不+了Parts of the sentence句子成分V得了/V不了 say whether an action is possible or manageable.这么多菜,我一个人吃不了。So much food; I cannot eat it all by myself.
反问句2难道……吗?Sentence types句类难道…吗 forms a rhetorical question expressing disbelief.难道你忘了吗?Do not tell me you forgot?
“把”字句2主语+把+宾语+动词+了/一下/动量补语Special sentence patterns特殊句型Extended 把 patterns with 了, reduplication, or measure complements.你把这句话再读一遍。Read this sentence once more.
被动句2主语+叫/让+宾语+动词+其他成分Special sentence patterns特殊句型叫/让 mark colloquial passives like 被.蛋糕让弟弟吃完了。The cake was finished off by my little brother.
兼语句2主语+使/让+人+动词短语Special sentence patterns特殊句型Pivotal sentences with 使/让 express causing someone to feel or do something.这个消息使大家很高兴。This news made everyone very happy.
比较句3“A不如B”A+不如+B(+形容词)Special sentence patterns特殊句型不如 means “not as good as / not as … as”.我的汉语不如他好。My Chinese is not as good as his.
跟……相比Special sentence patterns特殊句型跟…相比 sets up a comparison: “compared with…”.跟去年相比,今年冬天冷多了。Compared with last year, this winter is much colder.
双重否定句Special sentence patterns特殊句型Double negation emphasizes a strong affirmative.班里没有人不认识他。There is no one in the class who does not know him.
并列复句“不是……,而是……”Multi-clause sentences复句不是A而是B corrects: “not A but B”.他不是不想去,而是没有时间。It is not that he does not want to go, but that he has no time.
并列复句“既……,又/也……”Multi-clause sentences复句既A又B joins two coexisting qualities or actions.这个房间既干净又安静。This room is both clean and quiet.
并列复句“一方面……,另一方面……”Multi-clause sentences复句一方面…另一方面… presents two sides of a matter.他一方面想去,另一方面又怕花钱。On one hand he wants to go; on the other he fears spending money.
承接复句“首先……,其次/然后……”Multi-clause sentences复句首先…其次/然后… lists steps or points in order.首先要努力,其次要有好方法。First you must work hard; second you need good methods.
承接复句“……,于是……”Multi-clause sentences复句于是 links a situation to what happened as a result: “and so”.外面下雨了,于是我们留在家里。It started raining outside, so we stayed home.
递进复句“……,甚至……”Multi-clause sentences复句甚至 pushes to an extreme case: “even”.他忙得甚至忘了吃饭。He was so busy he even forgot to eat.
递进复句“不仅/不光……,还/而且……”Multi-clause sentences复句不仅…还… means “not only… but also…”.她不仅会英语,还会汉语。She knows not only English but also Chinese.
递进复句“连……也/都……”Multi-clause sentences复句连…也/都 highlights an extreme case: “even”.他忙得连饭都没吃。He was so busy he did not even eat.
选择复句“不是……,就是……”Multi-clause sentences复句不是A就是B means “if not A, then B - always one of the two”.他周末不是打球,就是游泳。On weekends he is either playing ball or swimming.
转折复句“尽管……,但是/可是……”Multi-clause sentences复句尽管 concedes a fact before the contrast: “even though”.尽管很难,但是他没有放弃。Even though it was hard, he did not give up.
转折复句“……,然而……”Multi-clause sentences复句然而 is a formal “however”.他试了很多次,然而都失败了。He tried many times; however, he failed every time.
转折复句“……,不过……”Multi-clause sentences复句不过 adds a mild reservation: “but, though”.这个手机不错,不过有点儿贵。This phone is good, though a bit expensive.
假设复句“……,否则……”Multi-clause sentences复句否则 warns of the alternative: “otherwise”.快点儿走,否则要迟到了。Hurry up, otherwise we will be late.
假设复句“要是……,就……”Multi-clause sentences复句要是…就… is a colloquial “if…, then…”.要是明天天气好,我们就去公园。If the weather is good tomorrow, we will go to the park.
条件复句“不管/无论……,都/也……”Multi-clause sentences复句不管/无论…都… means “no matter…, still…”.不管天气怎么样,我们都去。No matter what the weather is like, we will go.
因果复句“既然……,就……”Multi-clause sentences复句既然…就… draws a conclusion from a given fact: “since…”.既然你不舒服,就在家休息吧。Since you are not feeling well, rest at home.
因果复句“(由于)……,因此……”Multi-clause sentences复句因此 states the consequence: “therefore”.他平时很努力,因此成绩很好。He usually works hard; therefore his grades are good.
目的复句“……,好……”Multi-clause sentences复句好 introduces the intended purpose: “so that…”.请把地址写清楚,好让司机找到你。Write the address clearly so the driver can find you.
让步复句“即使/就是……,也……”Multi-clause sentences复句即使/就是…也… concedes a hypothetical: “even if…”.即使下雨,我们也要去。Even if it rains, we will still go.
紧缩复句“不……也……”Multi-clause sentences复句Compressed “even without A, B still holds”.你不说我也知道。Even if you do not say it, I still know.
概数表示法3数词+来+量词/大约/左右/前后Special ways of saying things特殊表达法左右 after an amount, or 数+来+量, expresses “approximately”.现在是下午五点左右。It is around five in the afternoon now.
倍数、分数、百分数的表示法Special ways of saying things特殊表达法倍 expresses multiples: A是B的两倍, 多了一倍.今年的学生是去年的两倍。This year's students are double last year's.

Source: the official 考试大纲 for HSK 3.0, published November 2025.

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