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    Expressing "etc." with verb 等 (děng)

    HSK 3
    Listing & Enumeration

    Structure

    Activity₁、Activity₂ + 等

    Explanation

    In its verb usage, 等 (děng) appears after listed items to signal that the enumeration is incomplete. It serves the same function as "etc." and is interchangeable with other forms of 等 in this context. For example, 唱歌、跳舞、画画等 means "singing, dancing, painting, etc."

    Examples

    • 她会弹吉他、弹钢琴、打鼓等。

      Tā huì tán jítā, tán gāngqín, dǎ gǔ děng.

      She can play guitar, play piano, play drums, and more.

    • 我平时喜欢跑步、爬山、骑车等。

      Wǒ píngshí xǐhuān pǎobù, páshān, qí chē děng.

      I usually like running, hiking, cycling, and so on.

    • 这个软件可以修图、剪视频、做海报等。

      Zhège ruǎnjiàn kěyǐ xiū tú, jiǎn shìpín, zuò hǎibào děng.

      This software can edit photos, edit videos, make posters, and more.

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