There are only a few verbs in Chinese that can take both indirect and direct objects without any other particles being used. Lets’ look at the following examples, which make use of the verbs 还 huán to return (sth to sb), 教 jiāo to teach and 给 gěi to give.
S |
V |
Indir O |
Dir O |
我 |
还 |
你 |
词典 |
wǒ |
huán |
nĭ |
I’m returning the dictionary to you.
S |
V |
Indir O |
Dir O |
他 |
教 |
我 |
汉语 |
tā |
jiāo |
wǒ |
He teaches me Chinese.
S |
V |
Indir O |
Dir O |
我 |
给 |
你 |
书 |
wǒ |
huán |
nĭ |
I’m giving the books to you.