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Coordinating clauses with the comma 、 and ，
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Listing & Enumeration
Structure
Clause₁ ， Clause₂ ， Clause₃
Explanation
In Chinese, clauses can be coordinated by listing them sequentially, separated by commas. A pause mark 、(dùnhào) separates short parallel items, while a full comma ， separates longer clauses. This structure allows speakers to list multiple actions or descriptions in a single sentence without a conjunction.
Examples
她会唱歌、跳舞、弹钢琴。
tā huì chànggē, tiàowǔ, tán gāngqín.
She can sing, dance, and play the piano.
桌上摆着水果、点心，还有茶。
zhuō shàng bǎi zhe shuǐguǒ, diǎnxīn, hái yǒu chá.
On the table there are fruits, pastries, and tea.
他聪明、勤奋，成绩一直很好。
tā cōngmíng, qínfèn, chéngjì yìzhí hěn hǎo.
He is smart and hardworking, and his grades have always been good.