Hello.
Thank you very much for the previous answer. Please help me with one more question. Which word order is better: "Chinese state-run companies" or "state-run Chinese companies"? I haven't found any precise rules, so maybe the word order here doesn't matter?
Thank you for help.
The second one reads more smoothly.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/adjectives.htm
Scroll down about halfway, to the section called Order of Adjectives. It'll help!
Hello! I'm glad to be of help again. In terms of word order, both "Chinese state-run companies" and "state-run Chinese companies" are grammatically correct and commonly used. However, there is a subtle difference in meaning between the two.
When you say "Chinese state-run companies," the emphasis is on the fact that these companies are from China and they are state-run. It highlights their nationality first and then their ownership structure.
On the other hand, when you say "state-run Chinese companies," the emphasis is on the fact that these companies are state-run and they are Chinese. It highlights their ownership structure first and then their nationality.
The choice between the word orders depends on what aspect you want to emphasize. If you want to emphasize their nationality, then "Chinese state-run companies" would be more appropriate. If you want to emphasize their ownership structure, then "state-run Chinese companies" would be a better choice.
There are no strict rules governing word order in this situation, but considering the emphasis you want to convey can help you decide which word order is more suitable for your context.