Making complex sentences out of three or more simple sentences
Complex sentences are the sentences with three or more grammatical basics.
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In Chinese written speech, complex sentences consisting of three or more simple sentences are very common. In this case, each simple sentence is logically connected to sequential sentences and gradually leads to a concluding sentence. Such sentences are often used to describe an algorithm of some actions that have a result. They are connected to each other using conjunctions, adverbs, etc.
Examples
他对中文感兴趣，而且对中国文化也十分好奇，所以决定去中国留学，但遭到了父母的反对
He is interested in Chinese and Chinese culture. So, he decided to study in China, but his parents were against this decision
tā duì zhōngwén gǎn xìngqù, érqiě duì zhōngguó wénhuà yě shífēn hàoqí, suǒyǐ juédìng qù zhōngguó liúxué, dàn zāodào le fùmǔ de fǎnduì
只要多练习，你的中文水平就会有进步，成绩也会提高，自然也会得到奖学金
The more you practice, the better your Chinese and grades will be. As a result, you will be able to get a scholarship
zhǐ yào duō liànxí, nǐ de zhōngwén shuǐpíng jiù huì yǒu jìnbù, chéngjī yě huì tígāo, zìrán yě huì dédào jiǎngxuéjīn
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