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    Expressing being free of charge with 免费 (miǎnfèi)

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    Structure

    免费 + 的 + Noun / 免费 + Verb

    Explanation

    免费 (miǎnfèi) means "free of charge" and is used as an adjective or adverb to indicate that no payment is required. It is placed before a noun or verb. For example, 免费服务 means "free service" and 免费提供 means "to provide for free."

    Examples

    • 这个博物馆周末免费开放,我们一起去吧。

      zhège bówùguǎn zhōumò miǎnfèi kāifàng, wǒmen yìqǐ qù ba.

      This museum is open for free on weekends; let's go together.

    • 商家为了吸引顾客,推出了免费试用的活动。

      shāngjiā wèile xīyǐn gùkè, tuīchū le miǎnfèi shìyòng de huódòng.

      To attract customers, the merchant launched a free trial promotion.

    • 这个软件可以免费下载,功能也很齐全。

      zhège ruǎnjiàn kěyǐ miǎnfèi xiàzài, gōngnéng yě hěn qíquán.

      This software can be downloaded for free, and its features are quite comprehensive.

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