“我佛了” literally means “I Buddha’d” — yes, as in “Buddha.”In slang, it really means:
👉 “I’m speechless.”
👉 “I can’t even…”
👉 “This is too much to handle.”
“佛” (fó) sounds like “服” (fú). “我服了” means “to submit” or “to give in.”So “我佛了” can feel …
In the IB Chinese B exam, one of the key writing tasks is composing a speech. This can be a challenging but rewarding exercise for students aiming to demonstrate their writing skills and ability to argue effectively.
In this article, we’ll break down the structure …
When crafting a speech, having a clear and organized structure is essential for effective communication and audience engagement. Here’s a standard speech format that students can adapt as needed:
Title: A concise summary of the speech’s theme.
Subtitle: Provides additional details or …
The final question in the AP Chinese speaking exam focuses on Chinese culture. For this section, students need to prepare knowledge about Chinese cultural topics and respond to the given question within two minutes. Many students struggle with this part of the exam and often …
Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A
Lán tiān, báiyún, qīngshān, bì shuǐ, zhè shì yì fú duō měi de fēngjǐnghuà a. 蓝天，白云，青山，碧水，这是一幅多美的风景画啊。 Blue sky, white clouds, green mountains, clear water, how beautiful the landscape is.
Wǒjiā háizi jīnnián shí sān suì …
Answer: C If you have already learned the Chinese word “醉(zuì),” then you know that it literally means “drunk, intoxicated.” Take a look at these examples to better understand its usage as “drunk.” Examples: Tā zuótiān wǎnshang yòu hē zuì le. 他 昨天 晚上 又 …
Mǎ Lì: Jié Kè, nǐ zuótiān gànma qù le？ 马 丽：杰克，你 昨天 干嘛 去 了？ Mary: Jack, what were you doing yesterday? Jié Kè: Wǒ zuótiān qù tī zúqiú le. 杰 克：我 昨天 去 踢足球 了。 Jack: I played football yesterday. Mǎ Lì: Shénme? Zhème …
Have you ever been in a situation like in the picture above?
Have you ever been speechless, did not know what to say, or felt like that there were no words that could express your thoughts?
Nowadays, Chinese people tend to use “无语(wúyǔ)” to describe …
Kuài yī diǎn! 快一点！ Hurry up!
Gǎn jǐn de! 赶紧的！ Get a move on! (very common in daily speech)
Gǎn kuài! 赶快！ Quickly!
Dòng zuò kuài yī diǎn. 动作快一点。 Move faster.
Nǐ zěn me màn tūn tūn de? 你怎么慢吞吞的？ Why are you so slow?…
Grace:
Hi everyone, and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children, where we explore how real families are navigating the journey of raising bilingual kids—without the pressure, without perfection. I’m Grace, your host and Mandarin learning coach.
Today’s episode starts with a question that will sound familiar to …
In today’s interconnected world, understanding different cultures goes hand-in-hand with language acquisition. For non-Chinese children, learning Mandarin offers a unique gateway not just to a new language, but to a vibrant and evolving global culture. While traditional methods focus on grammar and vocabulary, truly captivating …
Shàng tóu le! 上头了！ Totally hooked / can’t stop thinking about it!
Xià tóu le… 下头了… Total turn-off / mood killer…
Zhēn xiāng! 真香！ Didn’t expect to like it, but it’s soooo good!
Tài nán le ba! 太难了吧！ It’s soooo hard (but in a funny …
🎙 Tired of just saying “加油”？
Let’s level up your encouragement game—in Chinese! Sure, “加油！” is classic, but it’s not the only way to cheer someone on.
In this uplifting episode of eChineseLearningPod, Eric and Ruby unpack 6 go-to Chinese phrases that native speakers …
If you’ve ever been part of a Chinese group chat, sat through a tense dinner conversation, or watched a viral drama on Tiktok, you’ve probably come across a few phrases that sound fine — but feel like a slap in the face.
Welcome to the …
As a foreigner learning Chinese, few things are as frustrating as measure words. You carefully construct a sentence, only to be met with confused looks because you said “我要一猫” (Wǒ yào yī māo) instead of “我要一只猫” (Wǒ yào yī zhī māo).
Why does Chinese need …
For many Chinese learners, passing HSK feels like a major milestone—and it is. You’ve memorized hundreds, even thousands, of characters. You’ve conquered grammar rules. You can read, write, and translate basic texts. But when you step into a real-life conversation with a native speaker, you …
