Pivot Construction - (3) Expressing Result: Subject + Cause, Let + Person Pronoun + Verb Phrase
兼语句2 — （3）表致使：主语+使、让+人称代词+动词短 语
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
(3) Expressing Result: Subject + Cause Let + Person Pronoun + Verb Phrase
Elements
CauseLetPerson PronounVerb Phrase
How to use it
- Start with the pattern: Subject + Cause.
- Placement: strictly follow the order of blocks in the pattern, from left to right.
- Context: mainly in questions and answers.
Examples
让孩子们玩一会儿。
ràng ér zi wán yī huì rěn
Let the children play a bit.
让他进来。
ràng tā jìn lái
Permit them to enter.
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 + Cause**.)
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: mainly in questions and answers.)