Mandarin Essentials
Video Lesson: Learn the Most Common Sentence Structure in Chinese
Sometimes you may have strong and positive feelings toward someone or something: “I love it!” “I like you!” Wonder how to express them in Chinese? This lesson helps you do so using one of the most basic sentence patterns: Subject + Verb + Object. Watch …
How Ordering Rice Might Have You Begging for It! (Elementary)
Ordering food can be intimidating for new learners living in China. Menus are often filled with unusual delicacies, and the Chinese descriptions can seem as strange as the English translations (if you’re lucky enough to have translations). Anyone want some “stir-fried Wikipedia?”
So when it …
守株待兔 To Stand by a Tree Stump Waiting for a Hare (Intermediate)
Learn Mandarin Chinese Idiom: 守株待兔 (Shǒuzhūdàitù) To Stand by a Tree Stump Waiting for a Hare (Intermediate)
Key Learning Point (Preview):
待 (dài): v. to wait/to wait for
Cóngqián, yǒu yí gè nóngfū. 从前，有一个农夫。 Once upon a time, there was a farmer.
Yì tiān, zài …
Video Lesson: Night at the Movies? Enjoy This Chinese Theater Lesson First!
The Chinese love going to the movies just as much as anyone else! Movie theaters are a popular activity for young Chinese in the cities. Before going to the “电影院 (diànyĭngyuàn),” “movie theater” or “cinema”, learn the Chinese necessary to have a good time! Learn …
Video Lesson: 天啊, OMG!
Oh, my god! I win the lottery! Oh, my god! He proposed to me! Oh, my god! I got the signature from Lady Gaga! Oh, my god! … Watch Video Answers…
Video Lesson: Know “Boring” in Chinese for Those Unbearable Moments!
Go catch a movie? Not interesting! Shopping? Tired! Calculus lectures? So boring! Watch Video Answers …
Video Lesson: All Good? Learn “Me too!” in Chinese
So, are we in agreement? Say so by learning “我也是 (Wǒ yě shì) Me too!” in Chinese. Study the lesson and stick around for some helpful exercises to test your knowledge! Watch Video Answers …
Video Lesson: Know Any Slugs? Learn “Hurry up” in Chinese
Late for a party? Tell your friends to hurry up! Watch Video Answers …
Video Lesson: It is “真棒 (zhēn bàng) Awesome!”
It is great! It is awesome! It is wonderful! It is amazing! In Chinese, you can just say “真棒！ (Zhēn bàng!)” Watch Video Answers …
Making Your Chinese Vocabulary More Powerful with 强(qiáng)!
Today we are going to learn a very common word, one you might even use daily. In Chinese, the character “强 (qiáng)” means strong, powerful, or better. It can also be used when ranking things. For example, with “前 (qián)+ Number + 强 (qiáng),” the …