Have you ever marveled at the complexity of Chinese characters, wondering how these intricate symbols are constructed? Chinese characters are like intricate puzzles, each crafted from a unique set of building blocks. Think of them as the ‘Lego bricks’ that come together to form the captivating world of Chinese characters.…
Most mornings people don’t have much time before work or school to make breakfast. Its a troublesome problem for many that still want something filling to have in the morning. But, in China, the perfect solution has been found! This simple, yet delicious, breakfast consists of warm soy milk “豆浆 (dòu jiāng) ”accompanied by crispy, deep-fried twisted dough sticks “油条 (yóu tiáo) ”.…
Traveling to China can be an exciting and enriching experience, but navigating a foreign country can also present challenges. Thankfully, there are several essential apps that can make your trip to China smoother and more enjoyable. Today we will introduce a range of must-have apps for travelers to China in 2023 and provide instructions on how to use them effectively.…
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My name is Cathy Miller and I have been learning Mandarin Chinese for over 5 years. I have faced many obstacles and difficulties learning the language and figuring out the best method for me. One of the first issues I faced when I started learning Mandarin Chinese in June 2018 was should I take in person classes or online classes.…
Learning Chinese can be a daunting task for anyone, especially if you are starting from scratch as I did more than ten years ago. As one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, learning the language opens a world of opportunities and cultural richness.…
Mandarin Chinese, online Chinese classes, Pinyin system, Chinese characters, pronunciation skills…
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Feeling left out of online conversations with Chinese friends when they start using the latest slang? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll introduce you to the top 5 must-know Chinese online slang words that are taking the internet by storm in the first half of 2023.…
While Mandarin seems intimidating for new learners, the grammar and syntax of Mandarin Chinese is surprisingly simple. What is most challenging for new Chinese learners has always been the speaking tones. Imagine knowing what you want to say exactly but not being able to communicate it.…
As a Chinese teacher, I often get asked how to learn Chinese without being in a Chinese-speaking environment. If you are facing this challenge or wondering the same thing, you might be interested in Carlos’s story.
Carlos is from Brazil, and his father was a successful mining businessman who traded minerals between Brazil and China.…
Answer: B A
Tīng yīn yuè néng ràng rén gǎn dào kuài lè. 听音乐能让人感到快乐。 Listening to music can make people feel happy.
Lè( (乐): Means happy or glad. For example: kuài lè 快乐 Happy Lè yì 乐意 Be willing/Be happy to do something. Zuò yí gè kuài lè de rén.…
Hello again, parents! We are back with part 2 of our Peppa Pig session. Last week, the Chinese expressions learnt from one classic line in Peppa Pig, were well received by parents and children. Hopefully your child has had a chance to practice the phrases from the previous lesson.…
Answer:
xīnɡqī yī (1) 星期 一 Monday
yìtiān (2) 一天 one day
tīnɡ yi tīnɡ (3) 听 一 听 listen
Back to “Children’s Guide to Tone Changes of ‘Yī 一’ in Mandarin Chinese”…
Answer: A – B
The sentence means “I went to the mall today and bought a jacket for my dad at the second-floor clothing store for two hundred dollars.” So a character representing the specific number which means “the second one”, needs to be filled in the first blank.…
Answer: In China, most students go to many __C__, some to improve their grades, some to make the most of their after-school time, and some to develop their hobbies. Danny has been interested in music since he was little, so his mother enrolled him in a __B__ for piano lessons.…
Last week, when Ms. Cheska was teaching Mia Chinese, she talked about the phrase “bǔxí bān 补习班” and Mia was confused about the differences between this phrase and “kèwài bān 课外班” she had learned before. It’s easy for Chinese children to distinguish between the two, but why did Mia, a native Los Angeles girl, get confused?…
Answers and Analysis
1. Wǒ bǎ pínɡɡuǒ chī le. (1) 我 把 苹果 吃 了。 I ate the apple.
In the sentence, “吃” is a verb, and “苹果” is an object. The word “把” is placed after the subject“我”, and the word “把” can put the object before the verb, which is in accordance with the structure of subject + 把 + object + verb phrase.…
Daniel from Melbourne told his Chinese teacher, Ms. Belina in class, “Wǒ zuótiān tīqiú dào shù shànɡ. (我昨天踢球到树上。)” Belina knew that Daniel wanted to say he kicked the ball on the tree, but he didn’t express it correctly. So she taught him that the correct way to say it should be, “Zuótiān wǒ bǎ qiú tī dào le shù shànɡ.…
Sara from LA reached out to us recently to find a solution for her daughter Mia’s struggles with basic pronunciation. For example, “jīdàn (鸡蛋) egg” and “zǐdàn (子弹) bullet” would be pronounced the same. As the majority of new learners do, she was creating the same sounds for the “j” as she did for the entire “z, c, s” family.…
