Chinese GCSE
Negative Markers
What Negative Markers means in Chinese GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Negative Markers
不 (bù) is used to negate present/future actions or states. 没/没有 (méi/méiyǒu) is used to negate past actions or possession.
Topics that use Negative Markers
- Celebrating success (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Degree Adverbs
- Measure Words (量词)
- Time Words placement
- 因为...所以... (yīnwèi...suǒyǐ...)
- 不但...而且... (bùdàn... érqiě...)
- 会 (huì)
Using Negative Markers in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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