Serial Verb Construction (Consecutive Actions)

Pattern

• Subject + 去/来/上 + Location + Verb 2

Usage

• A sentence containing two verbs or verb phrases sharing the same subject.
• The first verb usually indicates the manner, means, or purpose that leads to the second action.

Examples

1. 1

   我去图书馆看书。

   Wǒ qù túshūguǎn kàn shū.

   I go to the library to read books.

2. 2

   妈妈上街买菜。

   Māma shàng jiē mǎi cài.

   Mom goes to the street to buy groceries.