Useful Sentence Structures for Chinese Academic Writing

More sentences will be added as they are conceived.

[Note that 本章 (this chapter) can be replaced with 本文 (this article/paper), 本研究 (this research), 该调查 (this study), or any other subject as you so desire.]

本章概述X的研究状况,指出Y。
This chapter is an overview of the state of research for X, and points out Y.

本章对X研究进行梳理。
This chapter presents an overview of the research for X.

本章从X的角度勾勒出Y的演变。
This chapter sketches the evolution of Y from the perspective of X.

本章试图补充X研究的不足。
This chapter attempts to fill the gap in the research of X.

本章探讨X的基本概念及其可行性。
This chapter discusses the basic concepts of X and their feasibility.

本章在上述研究的基础上,提出X的Y个准则。
This chapter proposes Y norms for X on the basis of aforementioned research.

本章通过大量X实力分析来证明能否做到Y。
This chapter demonstrates the feasibility of Y by analyzing a large quantity of examples of X.

本章基于X,以Y考察Z。
This chapter examines Z through the lens of Y on the basis of X.

本章以X为个案研究来分析Z。
This chapter is an analysis of Z with X as a case study.

本章对X进行界定。
This chapter delineates/defines X.

本章介绍本研究的结构、内容、方法和意义。
This chapter introduces the structure, content, methods, and significance of this research.

本章概述X的过程/历程,介绍Y的情况。
This chapter provides a brief account of the process/course of X, and introduces the situation of Y.

本章对X和Y做划分。
This chapter provides a differentiation between X and Y.

本章勾勒出X的若干特点。
This chapter outlines several essential features of X.

本章考察X的若干标准。
This chapter examines several standards of X.

本章简短回顾X的历史和Y的关切点,作为Z的有益参照。
This chapter provides a brief review of the history of X and the concerns/focal points of Y, and is a helpful reference for Z.

本章指出X的价值和意义,并从Y方面论证Z的新颖之处和特点所在。
This chapter points out the value and significance of X, and discusses the innovative aspects and essential features of Z in terms of Y.

本章是X的个案运用和论证分析。
This chapter is an analysis of the application and demonstrability of X as a case study.

本章在前人研究成果的基础上,对X进行全面的概述。
This chapter provides a comprehensive outline of X on the basis of the findings of previous scholars.

本章指出本研究的主要贡献。
This chapter points out the major contributions of this research.

本章提出和构建X的模式。
This chapter presents and constructs a model for X.

本章提出本研究的局限和后续研究可拓展的空间。
This chapter presents the limitations of this research and suggests future directions of enquiry.

本章把X作为一个整体来讨论。
This chapter provides an overarching discussion of X.

本章提出,作者的研究路径是从X出发。
This chapter points out that the research process adopted by the author began with X.

本章表明X模式颇具解释力。
This chapter demonstrates that the model of X possesses great explanatory potential.

本章以X为例,说明只有通过Y才能做到Z。
This chapter uses X as an example/exemplar/case study to argue that it is only through Y that Z can be accomplished.

本章拟以X视角探讨Y在Z过程中如何V。
This chapter attempts, from the perspective of X, to discuss how Y in the process of Z accomplished V.

本章从X、Y等方面讨论Z;在此基础上导出V。
This chapter discusses Z in terms of X and Y, and on this basis derives V.

本章主要探讨X,尤其是Y。
This chapter mainly discusses X, in particular Y.

本章通过粗略研究X并简要考察Y发现Z。
Via a cursory study of X and brief examination of Y, this chapter reveals Z.

涉及X,有不少著述。
There has been much written on X.

针对X,亦有诸多论述。
There has been much discussion on X.

通过对X的快速扫描,我们能够清晰地看到以下事实:……。
A quick glance at X reveals the following facts: ….

借鉴X的理论,可以构建Y模式。
A model for Y can be constructed by drawing on the theory of X.

X对Y的实践和研究都具有启示意义。
X has revelatory significance for the practice and research of Y.

经过多年的发展,X在Y和Z等方面取得了很大的成绩。
During its many years of development, X has made great achievements in terms of Y and Z.

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