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对…而言

HSK 4
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Structure (结构 jiégòu)

对Object而言,Clause (perspective/opinion)

Meaning (意思 yìsi)

The structure 对…而言 is used to express a viewpoint or opinion from the perspective of a particular person or party.

Explanation (解释 jiěshì)

对…而言 means "as far as … is concerned" or "for … ," used to introduce a judgment or assessment from a specific perspective. The subject can be a person, thing, or group.

This structure has a formal tone and is typically used in written language or contexts requiring a serious register. In everyday spoken Chinese, 对…来说 is used with the same meaning but sounds more natural.

Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)

  1. 对我而言，家庭最重要。
    繁: 對我而言，家庭最重要。Duì wǒ ér yán, jiātíng zuì zhòngyào.

    For me, family is most important.

  2. 对学生而言，这次考试很难。
    繁: 對學生而言，這次考試很難。Duì xuéshēng ér yán, zhè cì kǎoshì hěn nán.

    For students, this exam is very difficult.

  3. 对一个孩子而言，父母的爱是无价的。
    繁: 對一個孩子而言，父母的愛是無價的。Duì yí ge háizi ér yán, fùmǔ de ài shì wújià de.

    For a child, parental love is priceless.

  4. 对公司而言，这是一个好机会。
    繁: 對公司而言，這是一個好機會。Duì gōngsī ér yán, zhè shì yí ge hǎo jīhuì.

    For the company, this is a good opportunity.

  5. 对历史而言，我们只是过客。
    繁: 對歷史而言，我們只是過客。Duì lìshǐ ér yán, wǒmen zhǐshì guòkè.

    To history, we are merely transient passersby.

Common mistakes

  • Wrong:对我而言，我今天很高兴。
    Correct:我今天很高兴。

    When merely expressing personal emotions, this structure is unnecessary. The sentence becomes wordy and unnatural.

  • Wrong:对地球而言，它绕着太阳转。
    Correct:地球绕着太阳转。

    This structure is used to present a viewpoint or opinion, not to express an objective fact or scientific law.