The Basic Chinese Grammar Guide: Everything Beginners Need to Know
If you are looking to build a solid foundation in Mandarin Chinese grammar, or simply want to have a basic understanding of how the Chinese language works, you’ve come to the right place.
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DANSHI vs KESHI vs BUGUO: 3 ‘BUT’ in Chinese Compared Head to Head
但是 (dànshì), 可是 (kěshì), 不过 (búguò). Are you confused about the three different words for saying “but” in Chinese? It can be tricky as all
Expressing Distance with 离 (lí) in Chinese: Everything You Need
离 (lí) is considered one of the core, ‘basic’ words in Chinese. The way it works might not seem too intuitive to an English speaker. And no
How to Use 呢 (ne) in Chinese: The Ultimate Guide
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
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Understanding 有 (yǒu): A Simple Guide to Using 有 (yǒu) in Chinese
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”,
ER vs LIANG: A Complete Guide to Understanding 二 (èr) and 两 (liǎng) in Chinese
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
Expressing Age in Chinese with 岁 (suì): A Complete Guide
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
Different Ways of Saying “Days of the Week” in Chinese: The Must-Read Guide
“Days of the week” in Mandarin Chinese requires a bit more attention than learning their names in most other languages. This is because unlike most
How to Use 呢 (ne) in Chinese: The Ultimate Guide
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
How to Introduce Your Name in Chinese with ‘JIAO’: The Beginner’s Guide
‘My name is’ and ‘what’s your name’, this would often be the very first interaction between you and a native Chinese speaker. An appropriate self-introduction starting
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Expressing Exclamation in Chinese with 真 (zhēn): A Quick Guide
The adverb 真 (zhēn) is one of the most basics words in Mandarin Chinese. It corresponds to “really” or “truly” in English and is often used before adjectives and verbs to intensify the
Beyond ‘Ting Bu Dong’: 11 Better Ways to Say I Don’t Understand in Chinese
One of the first phrases you might want to pick up in Mandarin Chinese is: I don’t understand. Learning to say “I don’t understand” is actually
Expressing ‘Should’ in Chinese with 应该 (yīnggāi): The Essential Guide
应该 (yīnggāi) is one of the most important modal verbs in Chinese. In many ways, it works like the English word “should”, but still there is some
How to Connect Two or Multiple Verbs in Chinese? The Beginner’s Guide
Mandarin Chinese and English have the same basic sentence pattern ‘subject-verb-object’, AKA ‘S-V-O’. But when it comes to using two or multiple verbs in one
The Basic Chinese Grammar Guide: Everything Beginners Need to Know
If you are looking to build a solid foundation in Mandarin Chinese grammar, or simply want to have a basic understanding of how the Chinese
How to Use 一起 (yìqǐ) in Chinese: A Quick Guide
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,
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DANSHI vs KESHI vs BUGUO: 3 ‘BUT’ in Chinese Compared Head to Head
但是 (dànshì), 可是 (kěshì), 不过 (búguò). Are you confused about the three different words for saying “but” in Chinese? It can be tricky as all
Chinese Pattern 虽然… 但是… (suīrán… dànshì…): A Quick Guide
虽然 (suīrán)… 但是 (dànshì)… is considered one of the core, basic patterns in Chinese grammar. You can use it to express adversative transitions like “Although …, …” and
11 Ways of Using 好 (hǎo) in Chinese You’ve GOT to Know (with Examples)
Are you sure you know how to use “HAO” in Chinese? Think twice. It means so much more than just “good”. In fact, 好 (hǎo) is
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既 (jì)…又 (yòu)… Structure in Chinese Grammar: The Quick Guide
Just as 又 (yòu)…又 (yòu)… is used in spoken Chinese, 既 (jì)…又 (yòu)… is a more formal way of expressing that two qualities or situations
Chinese Pattern 尽管… 但是… (jǐnguǎn… dànshì…): The Complete Guide
You might have been familiar with the pattern 虽然 (suīrán)… 但是 (dànshì)… for a while, but when you reach an intermediate level in Chinese, another common