Exploring the Uses of 才 in Chinese Grammar

What are the three main ways 'Tai' can be translated when used as an adverb?

• Easily, hardly, barely

• Always, never, sometimes

• Quickly, slowly, carefully

• Actually, finally, merely

In the pattern 'statement of previous expectation + new subject + 'Tai' + verb or adjective', what does 'Tai' emphasize?

• The new object

• The new subject

• The previous expectation

• The verb or adjective

How can 'Tai' be translated in the context of conveying a feeling of later than expected?

• Quickly

• Finally

• Merely

• Easily

What is the pattern for using 'Tai' to convey a feeling of later or more difficult than expected?

• Subject + 'Tai' + verb + object

• Subject + time/event + 'Tai' + verb + object

• Subject + 'Tai' + object + verb

• Subject + verb + 'Tai' + object

What does 'Tai' mean when used to convey a feeling of less than expected?

• Easily

• Merely

• Finally

• Quickly

In the context of 'Tai' meaning less than expected, what is usually mentioned after 'Tai'?

• Numbers

• Adjectives

• Nouns

• Verbs

When 'Tai' is used as a verb, what does it mean?

• To be only or merely

• To be quickly

• To be finally

• To be easily

What does the sentence 'Lucy is merely 20 years old but she has already graduated from college' illustrate about 'Tai'?

• It means 'Tai' is used to show quantity

• It means 'Tai' is used to show speed

• It means 'Tai' is used to show age

• It means 'Tai' is used to show a surprising fact

How would you translate 'This book is only 20 Yuan' using 'Tai'?

• 这本书才20元

• 这本书太便宜了

• 这本书太贵了

• 这本书太好看了

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