A 是 B 的 N 倍 (N times)
IntroducedSeparate a multiple from an increase
- Last year's count was ten and this year's is twenty.
- this year今年(modifier / structural particle)的amount数量is是last year去年(modifier / structural particle)的twice as much两倍。 — The new total is twice the old total.
Last year's count was ten and this year's is twenty. What does 今年的数量是去年的两倍。 communicate?
The new total is twice the old total. Two times the total is a one-times increase, or a hundred percent increase. Do not read 是两倍 as adding two extra old totals.
Build the form
- The pattern in this lesson is A is是 B (modifier / structural particle)的 N times倍 (N times). Locate it in the original interlinear examples below.
- Keep the words in their demonstrated positions; the pattern must fit the intended situation as well as the sentence form.
this year今年is是last year去年的two两times倍。
Using the lesson pattern in this demonstrated example: This year is double last year: 今年是去年的两 ____。
A 是 B 的 N 倍 = A is N times B: 今年是去年的两倍.
Read examples in context
- In the opening example, this year今年(modifier / structural particle)的amount数量is是last year去年(modifier / structural particle)的twice as much两倍。: The new total is twice the old total.
- Explain who acts, what is described and which time or group is relevant before choosing an English paraphrase.
What does 三倍 mean?
倍 = times: 两倍 (double), 三倍 (triple).
Know the boundary
- Two times the total is a one-times increase, or a hundred percent increase.
- Do not read is是twice as much两倍 as adding two extra old totals.
两倍 means “double / twice as much”.
Yes — 两倍 = twice; 三倍 = three times.
In the opening situation: The new total is twice the old total.
Two times the total is a one-times increase, or a hundred percent increase. Do not read 是两倍 as adding two extra old totals. The new total is twice the old total.
Use the distinction
- The new total is twice the old total.
- Two times the total is a one-times increase, or a hundred percent increase. Do not read is是twice as much两倍 as adding two extra old totals.
Read the full reference: HSK 4 grammar — Basic sentence patterns.
Last year's count was ten and this year's is twenty. Close the examples. Say a Mandarin response, then write it in Chinese. Explain briefly in English what the lesson’s pattern adds. Compare with the model, then change one detail and try again.
This is supported productive practice. Compare meaning and structure; your answer need not copy the model. A partner or teacher must hear the spoken response to comment on pronunciation.