Mastering Directional Complements: 上來, 下去, and Abstract Chinese Grammar

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Ready to sound truly native when describing movement and actions? Directional Complements (趨向補語) like 上來 and 下去 are essential for fluency, but they are confusing because they express much more than just physical movement!

In this deep-dive lesson, we will master the Complex Directional Complements:

The Core Rule: Understand the critical difference between 來 (lái - towards the speaker) and 去 (qù - away from the speaker).

Physical Movement: Correctly use 上來, 下去, and 回去 when describing movement up, down, or back to a location.

Abstract Meanings (The Fluency Boost):

V + 起來: Learn how this structure is used to mean "to start" an action or "to recall" an impression.

V + 下去: Master the figurative meaning of "to continue" an action or state (e.g., keep talking, keep working).

Mastering these complements will instantly make your descriptions more accurate and your Chinese more dynamic!

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💬 YOUR CHALLENGE: Write one sentence in the comments below using the abstract meaning of 下去 (to continue)!

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