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Monthly Digest of Chinese Learning – December 2014
Monthly Digest of Chinese Learning – December 2014 There is an abundance of wonderful Chinese learning blogs and articles on the...
Various ways to say “I need to go to the bathroom” in Chinese
Various ways to say “I need to go to the bathroom” in Chinese The common expressions 我要去厕所 (Wǒ yào qù cèsuǒ) 我要上洗手间 (Wǒ...
Bring Yourself Good Luck on本命年 (Běnmìngnián)
Bring Yourself Good Luck on本命年 (Běnmìngnián) Do you know what is your Chinese zodiac? According to the Chinese lunar calendar,...
Basic Verbs that are Different in Chinese and English
Basic Verbs that are Different in Chinese and English When I learned English, I always made some mistakes which known as...
Four Words that Mean “latest” in Mandarin
Four Words that Mean “latest” in Mandarin Do you have the latest iPhone? What’s the latest on the U.S. presidential election...
Various ways to say “I agree” in Chinese
Various ways to say “I agree” in Chinese The common expressions 我同意 (wǒ tóngyì) 我赞成 (wǒ zànchéng) The extended...
Chinese Tongue Twisters (绕口令) – Challenge Yourself and Practice!
Chinese Tongue Twisters (绕口令) – Challenge Yourself and Practice! Chinese tongue twisters, known as 绕口令 (ràokǒulìng), cleverly...
Various ways to say “How long” in Chinese
Various ways to say “How long” in Chinese The basic expressions: 多久 (duō jiǔ) It’s used to ask about the duration of...
Where Was I? Using Using 在, 有 and 是 to Talk About Location
Where Was I? Using Using 在, 有 and 是 to Talk About Location When describing the position of someone or something, Mandarin...
Confusing Chinese “N” word: 那个(nà ge/ nèi ge)
Confusing Chinese “N” word: 那个(nà ge/ nèi ge) In my first year as a high school Chinese teacher in India, I noticed that...