Tenses in Chinese
For German Speakers
About Tenses
Learn all the tenses in Chinese. Understand when and how to use each tense correctly.
Chinese has multiple tenses to express different times and aspects. Understanding when to use each tense is essential.
Key Rules and Patterns
Present Tense
Used for current actions and general truths.
- "I learn Chinese"
- "She speaks Chinese"
- "We study every day"
Past Tense
Used for completed actions in the past.
- "I learned Chinese"
- "She spoke yesterday"
- "We studied last week"
Future Tense
Used for actions that will happen.
- "I will learn Chinese"
- "She will speak tomorrow"
- "We will study next month"
Learning Tips
- Learn one tense at a time
- Practice with time expressions
- Understand the difference between tenses
- Use context to choose the right tense