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举例 (jǔlì) vs 列举 (lièjǔ): Use 列举 when emphasizing a systematic listing, while 举例 focuses on providing specific examples.
Be careful with the context in which you use 列举; it is typically formal. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation where simpler terms like '列' (to list) might suffice. Remember, 列举 is often followed by '……的例子' (examples of...) when providing enumerations.
As an HSK 6 word, 列举 connects well with other academic vocabulary and expressions. Focus on using it in contexts such as writing essays or reports, where listing examples is common.
Learners often confuse 列举 with just 列, using it inappropriately in casual situations. For example, saying '我列举一下' (I'll list a bit) is incorrect; it should be '我列举几个例子' (I'll list a few examples).
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How to say a list in Chinese
“a list” in Chinese is列举
列举 (lie4 ju3) means 'to list' or 'to enumerate'. It is commonly used in academic and formal contexts when detailing items, examples, or points in a structured manner. The nuance suggests a systematic approach to presenting information.
When to use 列举
Be careful with the context in which you use 列举; it is typically formal. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation where simpler terms like '列' (to list) might suffice. Remember, 列举 is often followed by '……的例子' (examples of...) when providing enumerations.
列举 or something close to it
举例 (jǔlì) vs 列举 (lièjǔ): Use 列举 when emphasizing a systematic listing, while 举例 focuses on providing specific examples.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 列举 with just 列, using it inappropriately in casual situations. For example, saying '我列举一下' (I'll list a bit) is incorrect; it should be '我列举几个例子' (I'll list a few examples).
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Grammar patterns of 列举
列举 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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医生们____了大量病人被逐出医院的实例。
The doctors gave numerous examples of patients being expelled from hospital.
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Cultural Notes for 列举
In Western cultures, enumerating examples may be less formalized, often found in conversational contexts, whereas in Chinese, it's structured and expected in formal settings.
Frequently asked questions about 列举
You can say '请列举几个例子' (Please list a few examples).
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