所谓 (the so-called …)
IntroducedA named term can be explained neutrally
- A teacher defines what sustainable development means.
- so-called所谓used in 可汗可to continue持续development发展，to be / is是finger指to attend simultaneously to…兼顾now现在and / with和future未来(modifier / structural particle)的development发展。 — so-called所谓 introduces the term being defined.
A teacher defines what sustainable development means. What does 所谓可持续发展，是指兼顾现在和未来的发展。 communicate?
所谓 introduces the term being defined. 所谓 can also signal scepticism in a context such as 所谓的专家. The word alone does not force a dismissive attitude.
Build the form
- The pattern in this lesson is so-called所谓 (the so-called …). 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.
so-called所谓的success成功，not不only只是money钱。
Using the lesson pattern in this demonstrated example: So-called success isn't just money: ____ 的成功，不只是钱。
所谓 (的) + Noun Phrase = the so-called …: 所谓的成功.
Read examples in context
- In the opening example, so-called所谓used in 可汗可to continue持续development发展，to be / is是finger指to attend simultaneously to…兼顾now现在and / with和future未来(modifier / structural particle)的development发展。: so-called所谓 introduces the term being defined.
- Explain who acts, what is described and which time or group is relevant before choosing an English paraphrase.
In a critical remark 所谓的专家, what attitude can 所谓 convey?
In this critical context it can express scepticism. 所谓 also neutrally introduces definitions in other contexts.
Know the boundary
- so-called所谓 can also signal scepticism in a context such as so-called所谓(modifier / structural particle)的expert专家.
- The word alone does not force a dismissive attitude.
所谓 means “what people call …”.
Yes — 所谓 (的) + Noun = the so-called ….
所谓 always expresses contempt or disbelief.
所谓 can also signal scepticism in a context such as 所谓的专家. The word alone does not force a dismissive attitude. 所谓 introduces the term being defined.
Use the distinction
- so-called所谓 introduces the term being defined.
- so-called所谓 can also signal scepticism in a context such as so-called所谓(modifier / structural particle)的expert专家. The word alone does not force a dismissive attitude.
Read the full reference: HSK 5 grammar — Sentence patterns.
A teacher defines what sustainable development means. 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.