When we DO SOMETHING with somebody we use 跟 /gēn/
We DON’T use 跟 /gēn/ when we want – for instance – coffee with milk.
In that case we use the word 加 /jiā/ TO ADD, and we say 加 MILK 的 COFFEE – ADD MILD de COFFEE = COFFEE (with) ADDED MILK
DOING SOMETHING WITH SBD
EXAMPLES
Come with me. (follow me.)
I’m looking forward to seeing you.
Tomorrow I will go to eat something with her.
I discussed many things with him.
我 跟 他 谈 了 很 多 事。
<Wǒ gēn tā tán le hěn duō shì.>
How can (I) get in touch with you?
I can’t go (together) with you.
我 不 能 跟 你们 一起 去。
Wǒ bù néng gēn nǐmen yīqǐ qù.
If you need something, get in touch with me!
Come with me. (follow me.)
BEING THE SAME WITH SBD OR STH
EXAMPLES
She is the same as I am.
She is the same as I am.
BEING CONNECTED WITH SBD or STH
EXAMPLES
The right to use cash has a direct relation to freedom.
The book that I have bought is related to Chinese history.
His problem is money-related.
This has nothing to do with you.