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suǒ

Description

“所”有很多用法。它可以放在动词前面,表示动作的对象,比如“所说的话”。

"所" has many uses. It can be placed before a verb to indicate the object of the action, such as in "所说的话" (the words spoken).

它也可以做量词,用来数房子或学校。

It can also be used as a measure word to count houses or schools.

Meanings

suǒ

particle before a verb; what is done

我所知道的不多。

I don't know much.

suǒ

measure word for houses or institutions

这是一所很大的学校。

This is a very big school.

suǒ

place; office; institution

我去研究所工作。

I work at a research institute.

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Notes

  • Grammar

    所 + verb often pairs with 的 to form a noun phrase, e.g. 所看到的.

  • Nuance

    as a measure word, 所 counts buildings like schools, hospitals, and houses.

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