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[Vocabulary]
Hot words: “你行你上啊”U can U up
Hot words: “你行你上啊”U can U up.
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[Brief Intro]
Mama Huhu, Saying "So-so; Mediocre" in Mandarin Chinese
The rules of etiquette in Chinese culture state that compliments must be rejected.
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[Brief Intro]
How to Say and Write "You" in Chinese
From a simple greeting to forming complex sentences, learning the Chinese character for "you" is integral to conversing in Chinese.
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[Brief Intro]
Piao Liang, Saying "Beautiful" in Mandarin Chinese
The appreciation of beauty is a universal trait, and provides an engaging topic of conversation.
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[Brief Intro]
Neng, Keyi, Hui
One of the difficulties when translating from one language to another is that certain words can have more than meaning.
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[Brief Intro]
Laoban - Daily Mandarin Lesson
Titles are important in Chinese culture, and they are used more frequently than in most Western countries. One good example of this is that titles can be used to address people, which you might b
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[Brief Intro]
Daily Mandarin Lesson: "Because" in Chinese
Learning how to say "because" in Chinese will expand your vocabulary by enabling you to answer questions.
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[Brief Intro]
Two Tigers
Two Tigers is a Chinese children's song about two tigers who are running fast. One of them is running without ears and the other one without a tail.
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[Brief Intro]
The Potential Complement DE
There are three DE particles used in Mandarin Chinese: the possessive de (的), the adverbial , and the potential complement de (得).
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[Brief Intro]
Answering the Question "Can You Speak Chinese?"
Be sure to practice your Mandarin Chinese every chance you get. With just a few words and phrases, you can have a simple conversation with a native speaker.
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[Brief Intro]
Chinese Vocabulary: Restaurant Dining
Chinese food is popular world-wide, but nothing beats the real deal.
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[Brief Intro]
Travel Vocabulary
Traveling abroad, whether for business or pleasure, is a wonderful way to expand your horizons.
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[Brief Intro]
Chinese Punctuation Marks
Chinese punctuation marks are used to organize and clarify written Chinese. Chinese punctuation marks are similar in function to English punctuation marks, but sometimes differ in form.
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[Brief Intro]
"hello" in Mandarin Chinese
In the previous lesson we learned how to say "hello" in Mandarin Chinese. Here are some other common greetings. Audio links are marked with .
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[Brief Intro]
Mandarin Vocabulary
Mandarin does not have specific words for saying “yes” and “no.” Instead, the verb which is used in the Mandarin question is used to make a positive or negative reply.
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[Brief Intro]
How to Say and Write "I" in Chinese
An early form of 我 showed two spears crossing. This symbol evolved into its present form over time. Depicting a hand holding a spear, the Chinese character for "I" is a symbol of ego assertion a
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[Brief Intro]
Phrases for Ordering Food
When you are visiting China or Taiwan, you will have lots of opportunities to sample the local cuisine. Since food is a national passion, there are restaurants and food stalls almost everywhere.
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[Brief Intro]
Mandarin Future Using Yao and Hui
The two auxiliary verbs, yào and huì, can be used for talking about the future in the sense of "going to do something" or "intending to do something."
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[Tutorials]
Mandarin Chinese Love Vocabulary
Is love the universal language? Maybe – but deep gazes and long sighs only go so far. Eventually the need for practical communication kicks in.
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[Brief Intro]
Transportation
Learn the names of common vehicles and modes of transportation in Mandarin Chinese.