Direction words
前面/后面, 右边/左边, 旁边/对面. Structure: 在…的…
因为
Because. Structure: [statement], 因为 [reason]
因为…所以
Because…so. Structure: 因为 [reason] 所以 [statement]
除了…还
Besides/not only…but also. Structure: 除了…还…
去 with implied “to”
Go to [place] to [do activity]. Structure: 去 [place] [activity]
的 connecting adj + noun
Adjective modifies noun. Structure: [adj] 的 [noun]
和…(不)一样
Same/different comparison. Structure: A和B(不)一样
虽然…但是/可是
Although…but. Structure: 虽然…, 但是/可是…
死了
Extremely. Structure: [adj] 死了
一…就
As soon as. Structure: 一 [action1] 就 [action2]
起来
Beginning an action. Structure: [verb] 起来
次/遍
Measure words for actions (times). Structure: [verb] [number]次/遍
把
Emphasis on consequences. Structure: 把 [object] [verb]
一边…一边
While doing/simultaneous actions. Structure: 一边…一边…
以前/以后
Before/after. Structure: [action1] 以前/以后 [action2]
正在
In the middle of doing. Structure: 正在 [verb]
要是…就
If…then. Structure: 要是…就…
就/才 (timing)
就 = earlier than expected, 才 = later than expected
会
Know how to (ability)
能
Can (ability/permission/possibility) - safest choice
可以
May/can (permission/possibility)
不可以
Not allowed
不能
Cannot/impossible
得
Must/need to. Structure: 得 [verb]