“The more…the more…” with 越 (yuè)…越 (yuè)…

Overview

This English reference introduces ““The more…the more…” with 越 (yuè)…越 (yuè)…” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 越 + adjective/verb phrase + 越 + adjective/verb phrase

Examples

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Common mistakes

With intensity modifiers

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Verb categories

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Related grammar points

• “More and more” with 越来越 (yuèláiyuè)…