Video lesson: How to show possession in Chinese with “有 (yǒu)?”
In Chinese, “有 (yǒu)” means “have.” You can indicate possession with “Subject + 有 (yǒu) + Noun.” Sound simple? It is! An example: 我有钱 (wǒ yǒu qián) I have money. Watch Video Answers …
Video lesson: The versatile and useful Chinese word “这 (zhè) this”
In Chinese, “这 (zhè) this” is pronounced in the fourth tone and is used to refer to a nearby object or to introduce something. You can also use “这 (zhè) this” to refer to something that just happened. Watch Video Answers …
Video lesson: Lost? Don’t cry! Ask for help in Chinese!
Losing direction and needing help is a large part of traveling abroad, China especially. Learn “你可以帮我吗？ (Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ ma?) Can you help me?“ for those difficult moments when you need any kind of help. Watch Video Answers …
Suit your taste? Learn “你是我的菜 (Nǐ shì wǒ de cài)” to let them know!
Food is an important part of Chinese culture and lifestyle. Meals in China are so important that they also influence the daily language. Greetings such as “你吃了吗？(Nǐ chī le ma?) Have you eaten yet?” is used to break the ice and say hello. …
Should I Learn Simplified or Traditional Characters?
In case you’ve just started learning Chinese, “traditional Chinese” refers to the characters used before simplification reforms enacted during the second half of the 20th century in Mainland China. This means that traditional characters are still being used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and in many …
Test Yourself with This Sample AP Chinese Test
AP Chinese Sample Test Question:
A: 你是从哪儿来的？
B: 我是从美国纽约来的。你呢？
A: _____。
(A) 老实说，我哪儿都不想去。 (B) 真可惜，你从来没去过纽约。 (C) 我要跟你去那个地方。 (D) 我是本地人，在这儿出生的。
Answer to Test Yourself with This Sample AP Chinese Test
Answer: D
Nǐ shì cóng nǎr lái de? 你 是 从 哪儿 来 的？ Where are you from?
Wǒ shì cóng měiguó niǔyuē lái de. Nǐ ne? 我 是 从 美国 纽约 来 的。你呢？ I am from New York, USA. What about you?
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Wish your Dad a happy Father’s Day in Chinese!
As everyone knows Father’s Day is almost here. On Father’s Day many people make a special effort for their fathers or father figures. For some people this means a visit to their fathers. While for most others it means getting their Dads a gift such …
Is that your man or a meal ticket?
Let’s face it—there’s nothing like having someone to take care of you, whether you’re sick, sad or shopping. Well, especially if you’re shopping. A spree is a great way to lift your spirits! That’s where having a “男朋友 (nán péngyou) boyfriend” comes in handy. In …
Answer to How to find a deal in Chinese
Answers: 1. B 2. A <<Back to “How to find a deal in Chinese”
How to find a deal in Chinese?
When you go shopping, you are always looking for the best price for the product you want. Whether its clothing, electronics or food that you are hunting for, everybody loves a good bargain! You can find a sign indicating a sale in China by finding …