老酸奶 – Traditional Yogurt

1. Subject + 是 + Noun – To be (am/is/are)
The verb 是 is used to indicate identity, classification, or description of the subject. It is commonly used to connect a subject with a noun but not with adjectives (for adjectives, use 很 instead).

文中 (In text): 
– 老酸奶是一种酸奶。- Traditional yogurt is a type of yogurt.

例 (Example): 
– 他是我的 朋友。- He is my friend.

2. Subject + 很 + Adjective – To describe a subject’s state or quality
很 is often used before adjectives to describe a person or thing. In Chinese, adjectives usually need 很 or another degree adverb (e.g., 非常, 太) to sound natural, even if no strong emphasis is intended.

文中 (In text): 
– 它很酸，也很香。- It is very sour and also very fragrant.

例 (Example): 
– 这 本 书 很 有趣。- This book is very interesting.

3. 用 + Noun + Verb – To use
用 means “to use,” and it is followed by an object and a verb.

文中 (In text): 
– 你可以用勺子吃。- You can eat it with a spoon.

例 (Example): 
– 用 牙刷 刷牙。- Use toothbrush to brush teeth.

4. 因为 – Because
因为 introduces the reason.

文中 (In text): 
– 很多人喜欢老酸奶，因为它很好吃。- Many people like traditional yogurt because it is delicious.

例 (Example): 
– 她没去 超市，因为 下雨 了。- She didn’t go to the supermarket, because it rained.

5. 过 – Indicate past experience
过 (guo) is used after a verb to indicate past experiences.

文中 (In text): 
– 你喝过老酸奶吗？- Have you ever had traditional yogurt?

例 (Example): 
– 我 去 过 北京。 – I’ve been to Beijing.