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[Reading]
三十六计 Thirty-Six Stratagems: 打草惊蛇 Stomp the grass to scare the snake
The Thirty-Six Stratagems are divided into a preface, six chapters containing six stratagems each, and an afterword that was incomplete with missing text. The first three chapters generally descr
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Referring to all using 所有suoyou
In this grammar structure, we learn about a way to say "all" that is, well, a bit more epic. Sort of like how we might say "all the king's men" or "all the money in the world."
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[Speaking]
Chinese phrase translation: 彩票 (cǎipiào) lottery ticket
“彩票” is a type of proof of purchase, and buyers can obtain a reward determined by corresponding rules.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】272 He lives with his girl friend.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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[Reading]
三十六计 Thirty-Six Stratagems: 顺手牵羊 Take the opportunity to pilfer a goat
The Thirty-Six Stratagems are divided into a preface, six chapters containing six stratagems each, and an afterword that was incomplete with missing text. The first three chapters generally descr
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 时髦(shí máo) fashionable
“时髦” refers to something fashionable for a short period, and generally refers to things that are novel, fashionable, popular, and in line with the trend of the times.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Conceding a point with 是shi
When conceding a point, we often put emphasis on the point we concede, and in Chinese there is a way to do that.
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[Speaking]
Jijizhazha Chinese( Season VII)---Wind
In this episode, we'll look at some words and phrases about wind.
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[Reading]
三十六计 Thirty-Six Stratagems: 笑里藏刀 Hide a knife behind a smile
The Thirty-Six Stratagems are divided into a preface, six chapters containing six stratagems each, and an afterword that was incomplete with missing text. The first three chapters generally descr
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 穷开心 (qióngkāixīn) to enjoy oneself despite poverty
“穷开心” is a saying from Shanghainese.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】268 I'm saving up for a new car.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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[Reading]
三十六计 Thirty-Six Stratagems: 隔岸观火 Watch the fires burning across the river
The Thirty-Six Stratagems are divided into a preface, six chapters containing six stratagems each, and an afterword that was incomplete with missing text. The first three chapters generally descr
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[Tutorials]
Everyday Chinese: Lesson 46 Consulting the Doctor
Everyday Chinese is the online Chinese course which designed for language learners who would like to acquire practical communication skills. Today we will learn how to Consult the Doctor.
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 孝顺 (xiàoshùn) filial
“孝顺” is to respect and support wholeheartedly one’s elders, as well as to defer to their authority.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Expressing all with 什么都shenme dou
"什么都/也" (shénmedōu/yě) is a pattern often used to express "all" or "everything". This pattern also works with other question words, such as 哪儿 and 什么时候 in Chinese grammar.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】267 Recently he works an extra two hours a day.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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[Tutorials]
Everyday Chinese: Lesson 40 Exchanging 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 useful expression when you exchang
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[Grammar]
Chinese phrase translation: 眉目 (méimù) signs of a positive outcome
“眉目” originally meant the eyebrows and eyes, and now generally refers to signs of a positive outcome.
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[Grammar]
Chinese grammar: Expressing as one likes with 就jiu
When we want to express "to do something as one pleases", we can use the "想 + verb +就 + verb" form in Chinese grammar.
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[Speaking]
【Daily Sentences Translation】266 They don't know how to run a business.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!