Chinese GCSE
Modal Verb (e.g., 想, 要, 打算)
What Modal Verb (e.g., 想, 要, 打算) means in Chinese GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Modal Verb (e.g., 想, 要, 打算)
A verb placed before the main verb to express intention or desire. Used in Chinese to express future plans since verbs don't conjugate.
Topics that use Modal Verb (e.g., 想, 要, 打算)
- Careers and professions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Modal Verb (e.g., 想, 要, 打算) in the exam
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