Other Structures - (2) Prepositional Phrases
其他结构类型 — （2）介宾短语
The prepositional phrase (介宾短语) is formed by a preposition followed by its complement. It serves as a location indicator and is placed BEFORE the verb.
Structure
Preposition + Noun / Pronoun
Elements
Prepositional Phrase
How to use it
- In+place, From+origin, With+companion, To+person concerned.
- Always placed BEFORE the main verb.
Examples
在学校学习。
zài xuéxiào xuéxí。
Study at school.
和朋友一起去。
hé péngyou yìqǐ qù。
Go with a friend.
从北京来。
cóng běijīng lái
Come from Beijing.
Notes and exceptions
- The prepositional phrase is placed BEFORE the verb (opposite of French).
Common mistakes
- * I went to school → I study at school: the prepositional phrase precedes the verb.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(In+place, From+origin, With+companion, To+person concerned.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Always placed BEFORE the main verb.)