Express and defend opinions in discussions.
Expressing opinions:
| Mandarin | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 觉得 | To think / feel | 我觉得很好。 |
| 认为 | To believe | 我认为他是对的。 |
| 同意 | To agree | 我完全同意。 |
| 但是 | But | 我想去，但是没时间。 |
| 所以 | Therefore | 下雨了，所以我不去。 |
| 观点 | Point of view | 我理解你的观点。 |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 觉得 | 2nd then neutral. Means "to feel/think" | |
| 认为 | 4th then 2nd tone. More formal "to believe" | |
| 但是 | 4th then 4th tone. Means "but" |
觉得 vs 认为: 觉得 is subjective/casual ("I feel"), while 认为 is a more considered, formal judgement ("I hold the view that").
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