Survival Chinese – 99 Basic Chinese Words and Phrases for Total Beginners
Whether you are an aspiring beginner at Chinese, a seasoned traveler planning to visit China, or maybe you are looking for ways to connect with your Chinese-speaking friends, knowing the basic Chinese words and phrases can be incredibly useful.
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101 Core Chinese Words – The Most Commonly Used Words in Chinese
Ready to understand half of all Chinese words? Yes, you read it right. With only about 100 words under your belt, you can understand about 50%
HSK 1 Vocabulary List: All 150 Words You Need to Know to Pass HSK Level 1 Test
出租车 chūzūchē… 睡觉 shuìjiào… 怎么样 zěnmeyàng… Do you know those words yet? They’re some of the HSK 1 vocabulary words. If you’re going to take
HSK 2 Vocabulary List: All 300 Words You Need to Know to Pass HSK Level 2 Test
事情 shìqing… 旅游 lǚyóu… 踢足球 tī zúqiú… Do you know these words yet? They’re some of the HSK 2 vocabulary words. If you’re going to take the test,
15 Most Common Chinese Measure Words for Beginners (+Examples)
Many learners find measure words to be one of the most difficult aspects of the Chinese language. And no wonder: to use them correctly, you
Understanding “Nei Ge” – A Simple Explanation of the Controversial “N-word” in Chinese
“What did you say?” “Nei ge…” If you’re reading this article, chances are that you’ve heard the word ‘nei ge’ – perhaps multiple times – when
HSK 3 Vocabulary List: All 600 Words You Need to Know to Pass HSK Level 3 Test
环境 huánjìng… 突然 tūrán… 参加 cānjiā… Do these words sound familiar to you? They’re some of the HSK 3 vocabulary words. If you’re going to take
Chinese Numbers: The Complete Tutorial on Numbers in Mandarin
Chinese numbers are an incredibly important part of our daily lives. Admit it, whether you want to haggle at a wet market or give the
Chinese Names for 50 US States (Plus Abbreviations)
If you are from the United States and visiting or living in China, one of the most common questions you’ll likely be asked from curious Chinese
197 Country Names in Chinese (Complete List + Abbreviations)
Country names are crucial to add to your vocabulary when you learn the Chinese language. Whether you want to introduce yourself to your new Chinese
Jobs in Chinese – Complete List of 250 + Mandarin Professions & Job Titles
If you are anywhere in the Chinese-speaking world, chances are you’ll get asked what your job is in your first interaction with a native speaker.