Object - Nouns, pronouns, or nominal phrases as object
宾语 — 名词、代词或名词性短语作宾语
The object (object) is placed after the verb. It is usually a noun, a pronoun, or a nominal phrase, and refers to the target of the action.
Structure
Subject + Verb + Object (noun/pronoun/nominal phrase)
How to use it
- The object follows directly after the verb; no preposition for direct objects.
Examples
我吃苹果。
wǒ chī píngguǒ。
I eat an apple.
他看电影。
tā kàn diànyǐng。
He watches a film.
我们学习中文。
wǒmen xuéxí Zhōngwén。
We study Chinese.
Notes and exceptions
- Some verbs take two objects: The teacher teaches us Chinese.
Common mistakes
- The object is always AFTER the verb in Chinese.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(The object follows directly after the verb; no preposition for direct objects.)