B2 · Grammar reference · ASGB44F6
Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" More than "putting stuff" after two instances of 越 (yuè) in a sentence, there are a number of very specific patterns you will notice if you want to get more sophisticated with 越 (yuè) and go beyond using the simpler 越来越 (yuèláiyuè).
Structure
Subj. + 越 ⋯⋯ ，越 ⋯⋯
Subj. 1 + 越 ⋯⋯ ，Subj. 2 + 越 ⋯⋯
越 ⋯⋯ 越 + 不 ⋯⋯
Subj. + 越 + Verb + 越 + 想 + Verb
Keywords 越
Used for Expressing degree
Classification HSK3 Examples (13) Add all sentences to My sentences The more we think about it, the angrier we get. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more I look at it, the more I like it. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. He ran faster and faster. / The more he ran, the faster he got. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The rain got heavier and heavier. / The more it rained, the heavier it got. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more she talks, the angrier I get. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more you look at me, the more nervous I am. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more I walk, the more my legs hurt. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more you push the kid to study, the less he wants to study. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more he asks, the less I want to tell him. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more you talk this way, the less he listens. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more I read this book, the more I want to keep reading it. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. The more you eat this kind of snack, the more you want to eat it. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. I'm always so sleepy after taking this medicine. And also, the more I sleep, the more l want to sleep. Illustrates Expressing "the more... the more..." with "yue… yue…" with 越. Further resources
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