2.15.2 Say "already" with 都……了 | HSK 2 Beginner's Chinese Course
Welcome to HSK2: Expressing Urgency in Chinese
Introduction to the Lesson
- The lesson is part of the HSK2 video course, designed for beginners aiming for fluency from HSK1 to HSK6.
- This specific lesson focuses on expressing the concept of "already" using the word 已经 (yǐjīng).
- Example provided: 她已经回家了 (She has already gone home).
Using 已经 with Time Expressions
- The phrase 已经 can be combined with time expressions, e.g., 已经八点了 (It's already 8 o'clock).
- The term "already" often conveys impatience or urgency in conversation.
Expressing Impatience and Urgency
- To express urgency, add 都 before 已经: 都已经八点了 (It's already 8 o'clock, hurry up!).
- Alternatively, dropping 已经 still conveys urgency: 都八点了 (It's already 8 o'clock).
Practical Examples of Urgency
- Example sentences illustrate how to express impatience:
- 都七月十五号了,还没买票? (It’s already July 15th; you still haven’t bought your ticket?)
- 你都十岁了，可以自己洗衣服了. (You are already ten; you can do your own laundry now.)
Summary and Course Promotion
- Review material from textbook under lesson 15 for further understanding.
- The complete HSK2 video course includes grammar and vocabulary lessons through various interactive materials.
Additional Information on Course Access
- First unit available as a free preview; users can access it by scrolling down to the curriculum section.