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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Giving perspective with 要我说yaowoshuo
“要我说” (yàowǒshuō) is another, more colloquial way to say "in my opinion" or "the way I see it." It is generally used to express a person's perspective or opinion about a matter.
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 八卦 (bāguà) the eight diagrams
“八卦” refers to a set of ancient Chinese symbols that can be used for divination.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】273 You can't judge a book by its cover.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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[Tutorials]
Everyday Chinese: Lesson 42 Transferring Money
Everyday Chinese is the online Chinese course which designed for language learners who would like to acquire practical communication skills. Today we will learn some useful expressions.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Expressing not even one
In English we might want to say something like "I have absolutely no money, not even one penny." That "not even one" is the focus of this article.
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 动真格 (dòngzhēngé) to do something seriously
“动真格” means to form an opinion seriously and to take actions firmly.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】274 What do you think?
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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[Tutorials]
Everyday Chinese: Lesson 44 Reporting a Loss
Everyday Chinese is the online Chinese course which designed for language learners who would like to acquire practical communication skills. Today we will learn some useful expressions.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar:Expressing not only… but also不但……而且……
"不但⋯⋯,而且⋯⋯" (bùdàn, érqiě) is a very commonly used pattern that indicates "not only, but also."
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 风靡 (fēngmǐ) fashionable
“风靡” means some that a particular product, hobby, or person is very popular during a certain period of time.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】275 We have nothing in common.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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[Tutorials]
Everyday Chinese: Lesson 33 At the Post Office
Everyday Chinese is the online Chinese course which designed for language learners who would like to acquire practical communication skills. Today we will learn some useful expressions at the pos
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 炮轰 (pàohōng) to bombard
“炮轰” is a term that comes from wartime. It refers to attacking something or someone’s speech to express disagreement or dissatisfaction.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】269 She doesn't like swimming.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Idiomatic phrases with 在zai
You probably already know how to express location with "在". In this article, we'll go more in depth as to how you can make idiomatic phrases using that construction. This kind of form is actuall
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 瓜葛(guāgé) creeping vines
Both “瓜” and “葛” come from vines, so this phrase originally meant to twist and dispute.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】270 They have to work hard.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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[Speaking]
Chinese grammar: Indicating purpose or intent using 是……的……shi...de
There are many ways to explain why you are doing something or what's the use of things. This article will explain another way to do that, and it just happens to involve "是的". This isn't to s
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[Speaking]
Chinese phrase translation: 驴友 (lǘyǒu) tour pal
“驴友” refers to people who like travel or outdoor sports.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】271 He would not say a word.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!