How Do You Say Good Luck in Chinese?
Learn Chinese word for “good luck”: 好运【hǎoyùn】, 幸运【xìngyùn, and 福【fú】, and see examples of how they are used. Learn to wish “good …
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Similarities and Differences of Chinese Mandarin Characters ’běnlái’ and ‘yuánlái’
The Chinese mandarin characters本来【běnlái】and 原来【yuánlái】can sometimes be used interchangeably, but can also have different meanings depending on the …
Continue ReadingLearn Chinese Grammar: Nouns Used with Numbers or Measurements
Learn the fundamentals of using numbers or measurement words for counting nouns in Chinese. The examples in this article are a helpful guide.
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Traditional Chinese Holidays, Learn the Vocabulary
You may know some basic Chinese, such as the Romanized alphabet (pinyin), common greetings, and so forth. Now, take it to the next level and learn …
Continue ReadingHow To Say I'm Sorry In Chinese: Explanation of Duìbùqǐ (Sorry, Excuse Me) and Bùhǎoyìsi (Sorry, Feel Reluctant)
The Chinese word 对不起【duìbùqǐ】can mean sorry, excuse me or beg pardon and is used when a more serious mistake has been made. The word 不好意思【bùhǎoyìsi】 …
Continue ReadingLearn to Form Chinese Character Time Formats
Time in Chinese is called 时间 【shíjiān=time】in which 时 【shí=time, hour】and 间 【jiān=within a definite time】, so the literal meaning is time within a …
Continue ReadingUsing Onomatopoeia in Chinese: Words Used & Examples
In Chinese, Onomatopoeia (Onomatopoeic) is called 象声词 【xiàngshēngcí】or 拟声词 【nǐshēngcí】. This word describes types of words that imitate sounds. Learn …
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Chinese Negation Words: Using Méiyǒu (Not, Have Not) and Bù (Not)
Chinese negation words没有【méiyǒu】and 不 【bù】are commonly used to negate something. Here you learn when to use them, including 还没有【hái méiyǒu】, 还不【hái …
Continue ReadingVocabulary for a Visit to a Chinese Restaurant and the Chinese Cultural Experience with Food
To gain insight into a culture, food and dining is a critical experience. In China, this means learning something about the past and the present of …
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Learn Mandarin: How to Use MS Word to Make Chinese Punctuation Marks
Chinese punctuation marks (Mandarin punctuation symbols) are as important to make clear the meaning of written language as in English. Here you will …
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