“When I become a rich guy, I’ll…” Yeah, keep dreaming. We are not going to teach you how to become a millionaire here, but at least at the end of this article, you’ll know how to say it in Chinese among other things, with the super useful time expression …的时候 (de shíhou). Sounds good? Let’s dig …
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So, you have some negative commands on the tip of your tongue but can’t blurt them out in Chinese? Relax, it’s one of the easiest grammar points in Chinese, and we’ll teach you right away! At the end of this article, you’ll know how to form any negative commands when people around you need to …
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The word 难 (nán) is truly versatile in Chinese. By itself, it conveys a simple concept: “difficult”, but when it’s used as a compound word, its meaning becomes much more diverse. In this article, we’ll explore the various ways of using 难 (nán) in Chinese to help you sound truly authentic when speaking the language. Let’s get …
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…极了 (jí le) is one of the most common ways to intensify adjectives in Chinese. In this short guide, we will look at how this expression is used in practice, and when native speakers like to use it. How to Use 极了 (jí le)? The character 极 (jí) means “extreme”, or “utmost”. And when it’s combined with …
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You probably hear native speakers using the expression “…死了 (sǐ le) ” in conversation again and again, and wonder why the word “die” appears so often in Chinese. Well, in English, you may say “I am scared to death”. The expression “to death” can be used to stress the level of your scaredness. Similarly in Chinese, 死了 (sǐ le) is …
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The adverb 一起 (yìqǐ) is one of the most essential Chinese words to know. It means “together”. You can hear 一起 (yìqǐ) in many circumstances, such as when people give a suggestion or invitation. 一起 (yìqǐ) follows a different word order rule in Chinese from English. In this article, you’ll learn how to use 一起 …
呢 (ne) is one of the most common particles you will encounter in Mandarin Chinese. Since there is not any equivalent word in English or any other language, it could be a bit tricky for beginners in Chinese to comprehend and use the word properly. Well, by the end of this article, you definitely won’t …
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Age is one of the most common things you can talk about in China (not a taboo topic at all). You can easily use 岁 (suì) to say and ask age in Chinese. It works like “years old” in English in some way, but there are a few differences that beginners in Chinese might overlook. In …
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Are you confused about when to use 二 (èr) and when to use 两 (liǎng) in Chinese? It can be tricky for Chinese beginners as both er and liang are translated as ”two” in English. Then, what’s the difference between 二 (èr) and 两 (liǎng)? Luckily for you, you have this article, which will guide you …
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The verb 有 (yǒu) is apparently one of the most frequently used words in Chinese. In many ways, it works like the English word “have”, but still there is some difference, which could be somewhat confusing for Chinese beginners. Have no fear if that happens to be your case. In this post, we will talk …
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