Mood Adverbs 大概, 一定, and 好像
Learn Mood Adverbs 大概, 一定, and 好像 with practical HSK 3 examples, focus vocabulary, common pitfalls, and targeted cloze practice.
Pattern
stance adverb + clause
Use this HSK 3 pattern to make sentence structure, scope, or emphasis explicit instead of relying on word-for-word English order.
他大概不会来了。
When to use Mood Adverbs 大概, 一定, and 好像
Read stance adverb + clause as a sentence tool, not just as vocabulary. First locate the main action or claim, then ask what 大概 adds to it.
这个句子里的大概让意思更清楚。
The 大概 in this sentence makes the meaning clearer.
如果不用大概，句子的重点会不一样。
Without 大概, the sentence focus would be different.
他说得很自然，因为他知道大概的位置。
He spoke naturally because he knew where 大概 belongs.
Common traps
- Do not translate stance adverb + clause mechanically from English; check the Chinese word order first.
- Keep 大概 close to the part of the sentence it controls.
- Do not overuse the pattern in every sentence; use it when it adds a clear role.
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