The usage of semicolons is not easy to distinguish. Let's learn.

Methods/steps

1/3 step reading

Semicolons are used in multiple compound sentences, which play the role of grouping, that is, distinguishing levels. A pause between clauses, mainly indicating a coordinate relationship.

For example, the study of language and characters, in terms of understanding, is to acquire a kind of knowledge; In terms of application, it is a habit.

Second, the morning star sends away the darkness, but never competes with the morning glow; Hongmei sends away the cold winter, but never competes with flowers for spring.

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We should pay attention to the pause between clauses of multiple complex sentences that are not in parallel relationship (such as turning point, causal condition, etc.). ) should be expressed by semicolons, that is, between the front and back parts of the first layer of multiple complex sentences, semicolons should be used to distinguish levels.

For example, every citizen aged 18 in China has the right to vote and stand for election, regardless of race, nationality, sex, occupation, family background, religious belief, education level and property status. Except those who are deprived of political rights according to law. (turning relationship)

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Semicolons should be used to pause between items listed in a single sentence.

Fourth, the administrative regions of China can be divided into:

(1) provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government;

(2) Provinces and autonomous regions are divided into autonomous prefectures, counties, autonomous counties and cities;

(3) Counties and autonomous counties are divided into townships, nationalities and towns.

Method/Step 2

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The following is an example of whether to use semicolons:

(5) He collected relevant information everywhere, made a careful analysis of the collected information, did not stick to what the predecessors said, and finally made new discoveries.

In spring, they sow seeds. In autumn, they reap profits.

The clause (5) should not be divided into two groups, and the semicolon should be changed into a comma. Example (6) A period was used after "sowing", which broke the original close juxtaposition and should be changed to a semicolon.

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