Never Have I Ever...Chinese Grammar Lesson

Have you ever wondered how to talk about your past life experiences in Mandarin Chinese? In this lesson, Fiona and Iona explain the essential grammar particle 過 (guò). Unlike the particle 了 (le), which often focuses on the completion of an action, 過 is all about whether something has happened at least once in your life. Whether you're talking about eating durian, seeing a UFO, or traveling to Taiwan, this particle is your key to sharing "Never Have I Ever" moments. We break down the positive, negative, and question forms, plus how to specify exactly how many times you've done something using the frequency measure word 次 (cì). We also show you how to emphasize that you've never ever done something using 從來沒 (cónglái méi). 00:00 - Have you ever? (Life Experiences) 00:15 - "了" (le) vs "過" (guò): What’s the Difference? 00:44 - The Grammar Structure: S+V+過+O 01:20 - Negative Form: How to say you HAVEN'T done something 01:51 - Adding Emphasis: "從來沒" (Never ever) 02:07 - Counting Experiences: Using the measure word "次" (cì) 02:31 - How to say "I have ONLY done it once" (只) 02:46 - Master Chinese Characters with Skritter 03:12 - Asking Questions: "Have you...?" 03:36 - Quick Recap: "過" Summary 04:06 - Bonus: Behind the Scenes & Bloopers 💫 Sign up for Skritter and save 10% on your 1st purchase: https://skritter.com/?ref=inkren&tap_... Support the channel by downloading our apps for free, or just like and subscribe instead. iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skritte... Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... New to Chinese and not sure how the characters and writing system work? Get our Skritter Ultimate Character Video Course as a 1-time purchse: https://store.skritter.com/products/t... Skritter on Instagram:   / skritterchinese   Skritter on Twitter:   / skritterhq   Skritter on Facebook:   / skritterhq   ___________________________________________________________________________________ ⭐️PROMOS⭐️ ⭐️Hacking Chinese - A popular Chinese language learning blog created by Skritter’s Olle. Olle has challenges, resources, and posts about nearly everything related to Chinese learning. He also has two courses and a Hacking Chinese book. Course links below ⬇️ ➡️https://www.hackingchinese.com/course... ➡️https://www.hackingchinese.com/course... ⭐️The Chairman’s Bao - The Chairman’s Bao has over 7000 news articles sorted by HSK level, content topic, and more. The app is constantly releasing new content based on current events and is a great resource for anyone looking to increase their reading comprehension. Use code SKRITTER to save 15% off your first premium purchase. ➡️https://www.thechairmansbao.com/ ⭐️LTL Flexi Classes - LTL offers online classes that allow students to study anywhere at flexible times. In addition to Mandarin Chinese, they offer classes in Taiwanese Hokien, Cantonese, Japanese, and more. Use code SKRITTER100 at check-out to save $100 USD on your first month of classes ➡️https://flexiclasses.com/flexi-regist... ⭐️Yoyo Chinese - One of the most popular YouTube channels for learning Chinese, and a great course-based language platform. The Yoyo Chinese Character Course 1 and Yoyo Chinese Character Course II decks are also available on Skritter for study! Use code SKRITTER10 on check-out to save 10% on any purchase ➡️https://yoyochinese.com/landing?usour... ⭐️Fluent Forever - A best-selling book that turned into the most crowdfunded app in history! ➡️ 30% off a 12 month plan: https://fluent-forever.com/s/promo?co... ➡️ 30% off the 24 month plan: https://fluent-forever.com/s/promo?co... ➡️ 2 free months of Japanese: https://fluent-forever.com/s/promo?co... ⭐️iTalki - One-on-one language lessons from anywhere. We really don’t need to say more about this service. First time? Use this link to create an account and you’ll get some free credits ➡️https://www.italki.com/?ref=sas_affil... ⭐️Mandarin Blueprint - Mandarin Blueprint has a variety of Chinese courses designed by a team of learners and teachers who know how to help you level up FAST. Explore their full range of options here ➡️https://www.mandarinblueprint.com/?ss...