“锲而舍之，朽木不折；锲而不舍，金石可镂。”
Do you know how to say shirt, dress, pants, socks, and shoes in Chinese? In today’s article, we will learn some clothing expressions! Also, we will introduce some sentence patterns for you to construct sentences related to clothing. Let’s begin!
Read MoreIn this blog, we are going to learn about money expressions with the help of the Chinese Yuan(元, Yuan) or what we called the “人民币(ren2 min2 bi4, RMB)”, which is the official currency of China. This might be useful when you travel to China. Let us first learn the vocabulary and then practise using dialogue!
Read MoreIn this post, we are going to learn some 离合词(li2 he2 ci2), which in English, we call separable verbs. Separable verbs usually consist of two characters, the first being the verb and the second being the object. Let’s learn some of them and understand the grammar rules on how to use them.
Read MoreIn today’s blog, we are going to introduce 5 common Chinese suffixes which are -儿、-家、-们、-子 and -头. Let’s see how are they used in Chinese words and phrases.
Read MoreIt’s quite common to see “把(bǎ)” in Chinese sentences. In this article, we’ll focus mainly on how to use “把(bǎ)” as a preposition in a sentence.
Read MoreIn this article, we’ll introduce a number of time adverbs, which tells you when and/or how long an action is carried out. Let’s study several terms below and try to form sentences accordingly.
Read MoreIn this new article of the conjunction series, we'll be introducing a number of ways to express adversative relationships in Chinese sentences. At the same time, we'll also introduce some useful vocabulary and phrases in the sample sentences below. Let's begin!
Read MoreIn this new conjunction series, we'll be introducing several important conjunctions that help us form sentences easily. Let's start with conjunctions that help us express causal relationships first. At the same time, we'll also introduce some useful vocabulary and phrases in the sample sentences below. Let's begin!
Read MoreMany Chinese learners are fascinated by the mystery of Taiji (also spelled as Tai Chi). Undeniably, the Chinese language has a rich cultural heritage with the wisdom of Chinese ancestors. A basic understanding of the cultural aspect will help you better integrate into Chinese society. In this article, you will know what "太极(tài jí, Taiji)" means as a Chinese philosophical concept, as well as "太极拳(tàijí quán, Shadowboxing)" which is a form of martial art that is influenced by the concept of Taiji.
Read MoreSince the outbreak of the coronavirus, Covid-19 has become a commonly discussed topic in our daily lives. It has influenced the way we live, work, play, and of course, the terms we use whenever this topic arises in our day-to-day conversations. In this article, we will cover some frequently used or seen terms related to Covid-19. Stay tuned to this page to learn some new vocabulary.
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