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Question word reduplication

An English guide to Question word reduplication, with structures, examples, and practical usage notes.

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Question word reduplication

Overview

This English reference introduces “Question word reduplication” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Examples

This section collects practical observations for recognizing the pattern in context.

,。

I will do whatever you do.

:?

Mom: What do you want to eat?

:,。

Little Ming: I will eat whatever you cook.

,。

We will watch whichever TV program is good.

。

Take however many you want.

Common mistakes

The second question word cannot be omitted

Use this note to compare the pattern with the surrounding words while reading.

,。
,。

I will do whatever you do.

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