PolyLingo

Big idea: Measure words + 了 (completed actions): 了 for completion

Two beginner essentials: measure words (个/杯/本…) and 了 for ‘completed’ actions.

了 for completion

A common beginner use: Verb + 了 + object.

  • 我买了水。 = I bought water.
我买了水。
Wǒ mǎi le shuǐ
I bought water.