Pivot Construction - (2) Expressing Titles or Definitions: Subject + Receive, Select + Object 1 + Do, Be, For + Object 2
兼语句2 — （2）表称谓或认定义：主语+收、选+宾语1+ 做、当、为+宾语2
The pivot sentences (pivot sentences) have an element that is both the object of the 1st verb and the subject of the 2nd (e.g., let him go / ask you to help).
Structure
(2) Expressing Titles or Definitions: Subject + Receive Select + Object 1 + Do For + Object 2
Elements
How to use it
- Start with the pattern: Subject + Receive.
- Placement: strictly follow the order of blocks in the pattern, from left to right.
- Context: mostly in questions and answers.
Examples
你选什么？
nǐ xuǎn shénme?
What do you choose?
他为了家人努力工作。
Tā wèile jiārén nǔlì gōngzuò.
He works hard for his family.
她为这件事操了很多心。
Tā wèi zhè jiàn shì cāo le hěn duō xīn.
She worried a lot about this matter.
为什么你不早说呢？
Wèi shénme nǐ bù zǎo shuō ne?
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Start with the pattern: **Subject + Receive**.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Placement: strictly follow the order of blocks in the pattern, from left to right.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: mostly in questions and answers.)