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How to write in Chinese?
How does one learn to write in Chinese? How does one write a letter in Chinese? Chinese people pay considerable attention to format and use of words in formal situations such as letter writing. When it comes to Chinese writing skills, the first thing an …
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金金：您好，欢迎来到聊聊中国，Talk about China, 我是金金。 Jency：我是Jency。 金金：今天我们要跟大家来分享一个有趣的话题，就是网络流行词 Jency：是的，就是网络上比较炫的词。 金金：那，最近呢我们发现了很多的这个网络的词啊，那在汉语的辞典里是没有的，但是呢很多朋友如果上网的话呢，就可以看到，比方说，他们现在看不懂不叫看不懂，叫“晕”。…
Chinese Names
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金金：大家好，欢迎来到 Talk about China，聊聊中国，我是金金。 Jency：我是孙彧Jency。 金金：那我们今天，Jency，我们今天的话题呢就是在于这个名字对不对，那中国人的名字呢，我知道，是很有意思的。比方说我的名字叫金金，然后呢其实很多的朋友都会对我的名字，听到我的名字之后都会有，很，一个问题就是，这是你的大名吗，还是你的小名？ Jency：Yes,大名 is actually full name in our Chinese language, and 小名 is actually your nickname or your given name. En but… 金金：为什么呢？是因为在我的名字中，金金是两个相同的字，而一般来说，在中国人的姓名里面，不会出现两个字是相同的，同时又是大名。…
Answer to Master the Passive Voice with “被(bèi)”
Correct Answer: B For Chinese learners, there are two kinds of sentences that are especially difficult to master. One is the “把(bǎ)” sentence, and the other one is the “被(bèi)” structure. Since you’ve already had a look at the “把(bǎ)” structure,we can now …
Master the Passive Voice with “被(bèi)”
Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Lǐ Huá: Wŏ fàng zài zhuō shàng de niúnăi ne? 李 华：我 放 在 桌 上 的 牛奶 呢？ Li Hua: Where is the milk that I put on the desk? Judy: Yídìng shì _____Jack …
Answer to How Should I Address Chinese Young Women?
Correct Answer: B
In China, people use various terms to address others depending on the person and the situation. Choosing the appropriate form shows your sense of charm and respect to others. So how do you address Chinese women, and when is each term appropriate? …
How Should I Address Chinese Young Women?
Which one of the following takes on a negative meaning in China when used to address a woman? A. 女士(nǚshì)
B. 小姐(xiǎojiě)
C. 姑娘(gū’niang)
D. 美女(měinǚ)
Answer to What does the character “鱼(yú)” mean?
Correct Answer: C
Analysis:
A.”Cat” refers to 猫(māo). B.”Horse” refers to 马(mǎ). C.”Fish” refers to 鱼(yú). D.”Dog” refers to 狗(gǒu). <<Back to “What does the character “鱼(yú)” mean ?”
Answer to What does the phrase “看电视(kàndiànshì)” mean?
Correct Answer: A
Analysis:
A.”Watch TV” refers to 看电视(kàndiànshì). 看(kàn) means watching and 电视(diànshì) means TV. B.”Read a book” refers to 看书(kànshū). 看(kàn) means watching and 书(shū) means book. C.”Wash clothes” refers to 洗衣服(xĭyīfu). 洗(xĭ) means washing and 衣服(yīfu) means clothes. D.”Listen to music” refers …
Learn Chinese Culture – To be the host
Have you ever invite your Chinese friend to dinner? How to express “it is my treat, let me be the host”? Listen to how these two guys say. Jīntiān de cài hěn là. Búɡuò, wǒ hěn xǐhuɑn. F: 今天 的 菜 很 辣。不过， 我 很 …
How to Express “Lose Face”
Sometimes, in mandarin Chinese, one word can have the meaning that you never imagine. Do you know how to express “lose face”? Ok, learn Chinese with echineselearning cast to get it. Don’t worry, you may find this word soon in today’s Chinese learning cast. Learn …
How to Pronounce The Four Tones in Mandarin
Mandarin, like most Chinese dialects, is a tonal language. This means that tones, just like consonants and vowels, are used to distinguish words from each other. Many foreigners have difficulties mastering the tones of each character, but correct tonal pronunciation is essential for intelligibility …
Learn Mandarin Chinese and the Beijing Dialect
According to the official standards set by the People’s Republic of China, standard Mandarin Chinese uses: The phonology or sound system of Beijing.
There’s a distinction between the sound system of a dialect or language. It differs from the actual pronunciation of words within it.…
Mandarin Language
Standard Mandarin language – also known as standard Chinese, standard Mandarin language or standard spoken Chinese – is the official language of the People’s Republic of China. “The phonology of standard Mandarin language is based on the Beijing dialect, one of Mandarin’s most popular dialects, …
Benefits of Studying Chinese
Studying anything has many advantages, and languages are no different. There are personal and professional advantages to be derived from studying them. Right now in the world Chinese is moving itself into a position to be the dominant language and cultural force for the 21st …
Common Chinese Mistakes
When learning a new language there are literally hundreds of things you can do wrong. With a good teacher you can learn how to overcome your difficulties. Everyone makes many mistakes but some mistakes are more common than others. Here is a list of some …
Idiom Stories: 开天辟地(Kāitiānpìdì) To advance with giant strides
Chuánshuō yuángŭ shíhou, tiān hé dì shì hé zài yìqĭ de, jiù xiàng yí gè jīdàn shì de. 传说 远古 时候， 天 和 地 是 合 在 一起 的，就 像 一 个 鸡蛋 似 的。 Shìjiè de kāichuàng rén Pángŭ jiù shì zài zhège jīdàn …