Question

What is another type of noun clause that looks like a relative clause, but functions differently? Yufa 36

Accepted Answer

Provides the 'content' of a noun, and therefore does not function as an adjective

女人结了婚就应该待在家里的观念早就过时了。

(The concept that women should stay at home once they are married has long been outdated.)

的 in this type of clause can be ommited if '那/这 + measure word' is used

李先生马上就要当上总裁（的）这个消息还没有正式发布呢。

Front	What is another type of noun clause that looks like a relative clause, but functions differently?
Back	Provides the 'content' of a noun, and therefore does not function as an adjective 女人结了婚就应该待在家里的观念早就过时了。 (The concept that women should stay at home once they are married has long been outdated.) 的 in this type of clause can be ommited if '那/这 + measure word' is used 李先生马上就要当上总裁（的）这个消息还没有正式发布呢。
Page	Yufa 36

Type Clause 的 Noun Relative Functions Differently Content