Chinese tea is an important part of Chinese culture and is appreciated similarly to wine in Western cultures. This document provides instruction on learning about Chinese tea, including structures for writing sentences in Mandarin Chinese such as "not only...but also", "hence...then", "afterwards", "first...then", and using the "take object" particle "把". Learners will practice writing sentences using these structures to improve their Mandarin language skills.

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Many say Chinese tea is central to Chinese culture. Let’s just say, its very important as far
as Chinese people and their culture is concerned. To many Chinese people, Chinese tea
can be like wine tasting and appreciation is to people in the West. In this unit of work,
you will learn how to be a tea expert! Well, at least, know more about Chinese tea.
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Text material is taken from Hanyu
1. 不但。。。而且。。。 Not only…..but also…..
Eg. 他不但是我哥哥，而且是我的好朋友。
Activity 1. Write 5 sentences using this structure.
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2. 于是。。。就。。。 Hence (as a result)….then….
Eg. 他总是不学习。于是 他考不上大学 就 找工作。
Activity 2. Write 5 sentences using this structure.
NOTE：The context must be clear when using this structure.
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3. 后来 OR 然后 Afterwardsthen
NOTE: 后来 OR 然后 is used to link in the result or outcome of the preceding
situation.
Eg. 同学们 没有做功课，后来 老师很生气。
Activity 3. Write 5 sentences using this structure.
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6. 先。。。再。。。 First …., then……
Structure: Person 先 Action 1 再 Action 2。
Eg. 我 先 做功课 再 吃饭。
Activity 4. Write 5 sentences using this structure.
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6. 把。。。。 The “take object” particle
NOTE： We have studied this particle before. Basically, it means take an object and
“action” it.
Structure: Person 把 object + action
Eg. 你 把 功课 做完。
Non 把 version of the same example: 你做完功课。
Activity 5. Write 5 sentences using this structure.
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