As New Year’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to embrace tradition, exchange heartfelt blessings, and spread joy to loved ones. Chinese blessings for the New Year are not just words but meaningful wishes that reflect hopes for prosperity, peace, and success in the year ahead.…
As you advance in your Chinese language studies and work toward mastering HSK 4, the importance of understanding colloquial expressions cannot be overstated. These expressions are a key to navigating real-life conversations and grasping the subtleties of modern Chinese. Today I will introduce you to 10 essential colloquial expressions that are vital for passing HSK 4 and deepening your cultural insight.…
As a digital native, you might have come across intriguing phrases like “city不city,” “被硬控了三秒,” or “偷感很重” during your online adventures. What do they mean? Are you in the know? If these terms have piqued your curiosity or left you feeling like you’ve stumbled upon a secret code, join us on a journey to decode the top 5 trending Chinese buzzwords from the first half of 2024.…
As 2023 is coming to an end, it’s time to summarize the popular slang once again. What new vocabulary has emerged since the first half of the year? Are you still using those outdated catchphrases? Would you like to see what new trendy expressions the internet has to offer?…
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.…
Apps in China can do almost everything, from buying plane and train tickets to ordering food and even acting as a bank card.
Do you know what popular and useful apps are used in daily life in China? Have you used Chinese apps before?
In this article, we’ll share some of the most popular and useful apps to you.…
Answer:A
wǒ bùyào nǐ juédé, wǒ yào wǒ juédé. 我不要你觉得，我要我觉得 <<Back to “Want to Sound More Native? Learn These Popular Internet Words”…
Did you know that the Chinese language is changing at an unbelievable pace? Don’t worry, you will still be able to speak using everyday conversation words and phrases. The rapid change that you need to keep up with, however, is on the internet and with the ever-evolving world of slang.…
Answer: 1. A
Mike: Bob zhǐ yòng le bàntiān de shíjiān jiù bǎ zhègè yóuxì wán tōngguān le. Mike：Bob只用了半天的时间就把这个游戏玩通关了。 Mike: Bob only used half a day to go through all levels of the game.
Lucy: Wa! Tā zhēnshì gè yìnghé wán jiā. Lucy：哇！他真是个硬核玩家。 Lucy: Wow!…
Have you ever seen a live performance, that was so magnificent and energetic, that it almost seemed like the floor itself was jumping? Musicians, athletes, and people who exhibit extraordinary traits are usually considered hardcore, cool and awesome. In an internet-centric world, it would only make sense that there would be a new buzzword created specifically for things, places, and people that are considered cool.…
Answer: 1. A
Tā nà shuāng zōngsè de yǎnjīng hěn mírén. 她那双棕色的眼睛很迷人 Her brown eyes are very charming.
There are various measure words that correlate with matching nouns in Chinese. In this sentence, the Chinese measure word is “双 (shuāng)”, being normally matched with “眼睛 (yǎnjīng) eyes”, the measure word “副 (fù)” is often used to modify “眼镜 (yǎnjìng) glasses”, and the measure word “个 (gè)” can modify “眼神 (yǎnshén) emotion showing in eyes”.…
Let’s face it. Some aspects of speaking an entirely new language can often be confusing. But Chinese language takes the meaning of “confusing” to a whole new level of challenge, especially as far as it’s homophones are concerned. Pinyin is used to distinguish among the various tones in the Chinese language, and that is very helpful for beginner learners.…
There is one word that I ALWAYS teach my students when they are new to Chinese culture. As with any country/culture, relationship is everything. To interact with meaning with those around you, it’s essential you have an understanding of how business, interpersonal, familial and other types of relationships work.…
Answer: A
In sentences, we usually use this structure: Someone + 找/托 + 关系+ do something. Lily shì zhǎo guānxi mǎi de fángzi. Lily 是 找 关 系 买 的 房 子。 Lily bought the house by using Guanxi.
<<Back to”Learn How the Chinese Relationships Really Work with This Popular Word”…
Do you watch The Bachelor or Bachelorette?
In each show the main hero or heroine (who we label as the Bachelor or Bachelorette) hands out a series of roses to contestants who he or she favors and a final rose to let the final contestant who he or she picks to be his or her wife (or just decides to date them).…
Have you ever just lost it and unloaded your negativity online? You’re not the only one. None of us is perfect, and occasionally we just want to mock our opponent. Since we spend so much time online, it’s hard to keep perfect behavior. So when you’re conversing in Chinese online it’s important to know the negative words as well as the positive ones.…
Today, we’ll teach you how to make Chinese friends! Or, at least the very first step: greetings. You’ll learn how to greet people in Mandarin Chinese, ask them how they are doing, and reply when they ask you. Sit back, listen, and you’ll be able to show off with a few sentences yourself in no time.…
Where does it originate from?
As early as the Yuan Dynasty, herders were proud of raising horses. When horse herders encountered one another, they would often pat the buttocks of the others’ horse and say, “What a good horse!” to fawn on the owner of the horse.…
