Mandarin Chinese reference
来电
láidiàn
to have chemistry with someone (romantic spark)
Verb pattern · 6 form tables
Mandarin verbs do not change for tense. These tables show aspect, negation, questions and sentence patterns. Short phrases omit the subject; full examples retain theirs.
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Aspect
Plain statement
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
|---|---|
| verb phrase (subject omitted) | láidiànfeel a romantic connection |
Experience
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
|---|---|
| verb phrase (subject omitted) | láidiàn guohave felt a romantic connection before |
Future
Will / can
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
|---|---|
| verb phrase (subject omitted) | huì láidiànwill feel a romantic connection |
Negative
Not
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
|---|---|
| verb phrase (subject omitted) | bù láidiàndo not feel a romantic connection |
Questions
Yes no question
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
|---|---|
| verb phrase (subject omitted) | láidiàn ma?do you feel a romantic connection? |
A not A question
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
|---|---|
| verb phrase (subject omitted) | láidiàn bu láidiàn?do you feel a romantic connection? |
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