Using the Verb “去 (qù)” in Chinese

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The verb 去 (qù) is essential in Mandarin Chinese, meaning “to go.” It’s a straightforward verb that you can use whenever you need to talk about going somewhere or doing something. Let’s dive into how to use 去 (qù) with places and actions, complete with fun and humorous examples.

去 (qù) with Just a Place

The verb 去 (qù) means “to go” and is an easy way to talk about going to places.

Structure

Subj. + 去 + [Place]

Notice that you don’t need a word to express “to” before the destination.

Structure in Hindi:

विषय + 去 + [स्थान]

Examples

Here are some examples with funny twists, including pronunciation, English translations, and Hindi translations.

1. 我 去 公司。
   
   Wǒ qù gōngsī.
   
   I’m going to the office.
   
   मैं ऑफिस जा रहा हूँ।
2. 你 去 洗手间 吗？
   
   Nǐ qù xǐshǒujiān ma?
   
   Are you going to the restroom?
   
   क्या आप वॉशरूम जा रहे हैं?
3. 下午 我 会 去 超市。
   
   Xiàwǔ wǒ huì qù chāoshì.
   
   In the afternoon, I’ll go to the supermarket.
   
   दोपहर में, मैं सुपरमार्केट जाऊँगा।

去 (qù) with a Verb

Instead of a place, 去 (qù) can also be followed by an action. This structure means “go to do (something)” or “go and do (something).”

Structure

Subj. + 去 + Verb

Structure in Hindi:

विषय + 去 + क्रिया

Examples

Here are more examples with a humorous twist, pronunciation, English translations, and Hindi translations.

1. 我 去 工作。
   
   Wǒ qù gōngzuò.
   
   I’m going to work.
   
   मैं काम करने जा रहा हूँ।
2. 他 去 上课。
   
   Tā qù shàngkè.
   
   He’s going to class.
   
   वह कक्षा में जा रहा है।
3. 我们 去 吃饭 吧。
   
   Wǒmen qù chīfàn ba.
   
   Let’s go eat.
   
   चलो खाना खाने चलते हैं।
   

Exceptions

While 去 (qù) is versatile, it cannot be used alone without context. In yes-no questions, you can simply answer with 去 (qù) to indicate “going,” but make sure the context is clear.

Grammar Explanation in English and Hindi

Using 去 (qù):

• English: The verb 去 (qù) means “to go.” Use it to talk about going places or doing actions. No need for a word for “to” before the destination.
• Hindi: क्रिया 去 (qù) का अर्थ है “जाना।” इसका उपयोग स्थानों या कार्यों के बारे में बात करने के लिए करें। गंतव्य से पहले “को” शब्द की आवश्यकता नहीं होती।