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表白 (biǎobái): v. to express one’s love
爱 (ài): n./v. love/to love
Since China opened up to the outside world, Valentine’s Day has become a popular holiday among Chinese youth. On Valentine’s Day, presents as well as romantic dinners are indispensable …
The expression “你懂的 (nǐ dǒng de)” was translated from the English expression “you know.” Its popularization is due to a video Old Boy, made by the Chopsticks Brothers. It’s a story about two middle-aged friends who combine their talents they learned in middle school to …
Key Learning Point (Preview): 剩女 (shèngnǚ) n. spinsters
Today we take a look at the Chinese phrase “剩女 (shèngnǚ).” The term shows up every day in newspapers, TV shows and daily life. Can you guess its meaning? “剩 (shèng)” means to remain, or to be …
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意思 (yìsi): n. meaning
Frank is my friend from America. One day, he came to me and told me that he heard a conversation between two Chinese people which confused him. The conversation went as follows: Nǐ zhège rén zhēn yǒu …
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不到黄河心不死 (bù dào Huánghé xīn bù sǐ): Don’t stop until the goal is reached.
A long time ago, there was a boy who was fond of imitating bird songs. His “模仿 (mófǎng) imitation” was so perfect that even birds were drawn …
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光棍儿 (guānggùnr): n. bachelor
The day of Nov. 11 (11.11) is the so-called “光棍儿节 (Guānggùnr jié) Single’s Day,” because the four number “1’s” in the date look like four sticks with smooth surface. In Chinese the phrase “光棍儿 (guānggùnr)” first appeared …
Key Learning Point (Preview): 神马都是浮云 (shénmǎ dōu shì fúyún): Everything is nothing.
A post in 2010 made the saying, “神马都是浮云 (shénmǎdōu shì fúyún)” become a popular phrase throughout China. It is used broadly in various areas of society, especially on TV shows. “神马 (shénmǎ)” literally …
Can you guess who most likely said “我能帮你吗 (Wǒ néng bāng nǐ ma?)?” A. The little boy who broke the window. B. The man who saw another person in trouble. C. The old lady who found a 100 Yuan bill on …
Watch a funny video here to see a little girl learning to speak Chinese.
In this video, the teacher said, “I like ice cream.” The little girl said: “我喜欢冰淇淋 (Wǒ xǐhuan bīngqílín).” “我喜欢……(Wǒ xǐhuan…)” is the Chinese sentence structure for “I like…”
Here are some …
Chinese Reading: Top Two Chinese Sentences Expressing Love
The Seventh Night of July (Chinese Valentine’s Day) is coming. So in this Chinese reading lesson, for Chinese Valentine’s Day we provide the two most popular Chinese sentences that express love.
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爱 (ài): …
Online Chinese Learning – 你不高兴吗? (Nǐ bù gāoxìng ma?) Aren’t you happy? Key Learning Points (Preview):
高兴 (gāoxìng) adj. happy/glad
微笑 (wēixiào) n./v. smile
At the Charles de Gaulle airport, some friends came to pick up me. When they met me, my French friend hugged …
“吸烟 (xīyān) Smoking” is very popular amongmany people in the world. Want to learn some useful Chinese expressions about “吸烟 (xīyān) smoking?”
Listen to the dialogue and learn to speak popular daily Chinese now!
Màikè, nǐ xīyān ma? A：麦克， 你吸烟 吗？
Mike, do you smoke?…
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At the hotel, Li Jun is asking a desk clerk to check out. This dialogue can help you make better use of daily Chinese, especially for the friends who come to work and live in China.
Qiántái: Xiānsheng, wǒ néng bāng nín shénme máng …
你确定吗? (Nǐ quèdìng ma?) Are you sure?
A: Zhè cì de HSK kǎoshì, nǐ shì quánxiào dì yī míng. A: 这 次 的 HSK 考试，你 是 全校 第 一 名！ A: You got the highest score on the HSK test out of our whole school.…
为什么？ (Wèishénme?) Why?
Nán: Míngtiān zǎoshang wǒ yào huí Běijīng le. 男： 明天 早上 我 要 回 北京 了。
Man: Tomorrow morning I will return to Beijing. Nǚ: Wèishénme? Nǐ dāyìng wǒ hòutiān huí de ya! 女：为什么？ 你 答应 我 后天 回 的 呀！
Lady: …
Online Chinese Lessons -The Earthquake in Japan Key Learning Points (Preview): 捐款 (juānkuǎn): v. to donate
祈福 (qífú): v. to pray
The major earthquake that recently devastated Japan has captured the world’s attention. It was the largest earthquake on record since the great earthquake in …
Jímǔ, nǐ juéde wǒ yīnggāi xiàng Lìlì biǎobái mā? A: 吉姆,你 觉得 我 应该 向 莉莉 表白 吗？
Jim, do you think I should declare my love to Lily? Qù ba, wǒ zhīchí nǐ. B. 去 吧，我 支持 你。
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Online Mandarin Chinese Phrase: 随时。(Suíshí.) Anytime. (Beginner)
Example:
Hāi, shénme shíhou yǒu kòng? Yì qǐ qù chànggē ba. A: 嗨，什么 时候 有 空？一 起 去 唱歌 吧。 Hi, when are you free? Let’s go to karaoke!
Hǎo a, suíshí. B: 好 啊，随时。 Ok, anytime.
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太酷了。(Tài kù le.) It’s so cool!
Example:
Zhè shì gěi nǐ de shēngrì lǐwù. A: 这 是 给 你 的 生日 礼物。 Here’s your birthday present!
Wa, wǒ zuì ài de biànxíngjīngāng. Tài kù le! B: 哇，我最 爱 的 变形金刚。 太 酷 了！ Wow, Transformers. …
