Equivalent expressions of the double tendency complement “上来”“上去”“下来”“下去” in Chinese and Vietnamese

Abstract

Double trend complements in Chinese have many meanings. The same double trend complement can be combined with a lot of different verbs, therefore the meaning of the double trend complement also changes. Advanced Chinese learners often misinterpret the meaning of double trend complements in Chinese. Understanding the corresponding expressions of the double trend complement “上来”“ 上去”“下来”“下去” between Chinese and Vietnamese can help Chinese learners understand the meaning clearly and use the Chinese complements exactly.