Exploring the Conjunction 就 (jiu) in Chinese Grammar

This video tutorial explores the advanced usage of the Chinese word 'geo' as a conjunction. It begins with a brief introduction to the adverbial use of 'geo' and transitions into its role as a conjunction, emphasizing its different meanings and sarcastic tone in certain contexts. The tutorial further delves into advanced conjunction phrases like 'geo swan' and 'geo yen', providing examples and practice sentences. The video concludes with a preview of the next topic, 'geo' as a preposition, and encourages viewers to practice translating English sentences into Chinese.

What is the primary function of the adverb 'geo' in Chinese grammar?

• To emphasize a verb

• To indicate a question

• To negate a statement

• To show possession

How can 'geo' be visualized when it appears in front of a verb?

• As a star

• As a circle

• As a rocket or arrow

• As a square

When 'geo' is used as a conjunction, what does it emphasize?

• The subject of the sentence

• The verb of the sentence

• The difference between elements

• The object of the sentence

In the sentence 'Baba mama the wall Emanuel name Gio Taylor hi Tita', what does 'geo' imply?

• Taylor forgot

• Everyone forgot

• Only Taylor remembered

• Both dad and mom remembered

How is 'geo' often used when it implies 'only' or 'just'?

• With a happy tone

• With a questioning tone

• With a neutral tone

• With a sarcastic tone

What does the phrase 'geo needs homey' sarcastically mean?

• You are not smart

• Only you are the smart one

• Everyone is smart

• No one is smart

What is the function of 'geo swan' in a sentence?

• To negate the sentence

• To indicate a question

• To show possession

• To add importance to the following phrase

Which pattern does 'geo swan' follow?

• geo swan + phrase + verb + object

• geo swan + object + verb

• geo swan + noun + verb + object

• geo swan + verb + object

What is the difference between 'geo swan' and 'geo yen'?

• There is no difference

• 'Geo swan' follows a phrase, 'geo yen' follows a noun

• 'Geo swan' follows a noun, 'geo yen' follows a phrase

• 'Geo swan' and 'geo yen' are interchangeable

What can replace both 'geo swan' and 'geo yen'?

• 'Geo shen'

• 'Geo zhi'

• 'Geo shuo'

• 'Geo shi'