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Beyond “Cheers!” – Your Guide to Drinking Culture in Chinese Ever wondered how to talk about alcohol in Chinese? Whether you’re planning a business dinner in Shanghai or a night out in Taipei, understanding drinking culture in Chinese-speaking regions can be your secret weapon for better connections and memorable experiences. Alcohol Vocabulary If you’re curious…
雪花糕 xuěhuāgāo Snowflake Cake is a delicate Chinese dessert known for its soft, snow-like appearance. Popular in Southern China and Hong Kong, it dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), when it first appeared in Guangdong’s teahouses as a dim sum treat. With its light texture and simple ingredients, Snowflake Cake offers a refreshing contrast…
Grammar Point:The Chinese phrase 哪怕 nǎpà is used to mean “even if” or “even though” and often expresses that something will happen or be true despite a particular condition. It’s commonly used to emphasize determination or resilience, regardless of difficult or unfavorable circumstances. Structure 哪怕 nǎpà + condition， 也 yě/還还 hái + outcome or result…
Introduction:Ever noticed how English mainly uses “if,” while Chinese has multiple ways to express the same idea? The terms 假如 jiǎrú, 萬一 wànyī, 要是 yàoshi, 如果 rúguǒ, 的話 dehuà, 假設 jiǎshè, 倘若 tǎngruò, and 若是 ruòshì假如 jiǎrú, 万一 wànyī, 要是 yàoshi, 如果 rúguǒ, 的话 dehuà, 假设 jiǎshè, 倘若 tǎngruò, and 若是 ruòshì are all used to express…
Grammar Point:In Chinese, 假如 jiǎrú and 萬万一 wànyī are both used to express conditional or hypothetical situations, similar to “if” in English, but they serve slightly different purposes and tones. Structure 假如 jiǎrú + condition + (就 jiù) + result 假如 jiǎrú is used for hypothetical or imagined scenarios, similar to saying “if” or “in case” in English….
Grammar Point:The structure 因為为 yīnwèi… 而 ér… is commonly used in Chinese to express a cause and effect relationship. This structure clearly delineates the reason for a certain outcome or situation. Structure S + 因(為为) yīn(wèi) + Cause + 而 ér + Result Using 而 ér instead of 所以 suǒyǐ adds a formal tone to your sentences. It’s…
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Grammar Point:The 為 wèi…而 ér… structure in Chinese is used to explain purpose or reason, similar to saying “for the purpose of” or “in order to” in English. This structure emphasizes why an action is taken or what it’s aimed at achieving. Structure 為为 wèi + Purpose/Reason + 而 ér + Action/Outcome This structure is typically used in written or formal…
Grammar Point:In Chinese, 而已 éryǐ is used to indicate limitation or emphasize that something is just what it is and nothing more. It’s similar to saying “that’s all,” “just,” or “nothing more” in English. It’s often placed at the end of a sentence to downplay or clarify the significance of something. Structure Statement + 而已 éryǐ 而已…
Grammar Point:The usage of the Chinese conjunction 而 ér can vary depending on the context. In this article, we will focus on its function in contrast (while, whereas), which is often used to show a distinction between two actions, states, or situations Structure Situation + 而 ér + Contrast situation 為什麼wèishénme他tā很hěn高gāo而ér我wǒ很hěn矮ǎi为什么wèishénme他tā很hěn高gāo而ér我wǒ很hěn矮ǎiWhy is he so tall while I’m so short?…