Grammar Point:依然 yīrán is a Chinese adverb that means “still,” “yet,” or “as before.” It’s used to indicate that a particular situation or condition remains unchanged despite the passage of time or other circumstances. Structure S + 依然 yīrán + V 媽媽māma雖然suīrán已經yǐjīng退休tuìxiū, 她tā依然yīrán每天měitiān都dōu在zài學xué新xīn事物shìwù妈妈māma虽然suīrán已经yǐjīng退休tuìxiū, 她tā依然yīrán每天měitiān都dōu在zài学xué新xīn事物shìwùEven though my mother has retired, she still learns new things every…
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“Still” in Chinese 2 – 仍然 réngrán
Grammar Point:仍然 réngrán is an adverb in Chinese that means “still” or “yet.” It’s used to indicate that a situation or condition remains the same despite changes that might have been expected. Structure S + 仍然 réngrán + V 我wǒ仍然réngrán愛ài著zhe他tā我wǒ仍然réngrán爱ài着zhe他tāI still love him. 台灣Táiwān仍然réngrán有yǒu行人xíngrén地獄dìyù的de問題wèntí台湾Táiwān仍然réngrán有yǒu行人xíngrén地狱dìyù的de问题wèntí“Pedestrian Hell” stills an issue in Taiwan. FYI“Pedestrian Hell” (in Chinese: 行人地獄狱…
“Every” in Chinese – 每 měi
Grammar Point:每 měi is a Chinese character that means “every” in English. It is often used to indicate the recurrence of an action or event at regular intervals. Structure 每 měi + Measure Word + (N) + (都 dōu) Some Chinese words don’t need extra measure words because they are already like measure words. For…
“Actually” in Chinese – qíshí
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 其實实 qíshí is an adverb that is used to convey a contrast between reality and what was previously mentioned or assumed. It’s often translated as “actually,” “in fact,” or “in reality” in English. Structure (Mentioned or assumed + S) + qíshí + fact 我wǒ以為yǐwéi中文zhōngwén很hěn難nán, 可是kěshì其實qíshí用yòng對duì方法fāngfǎ也yě可以kěyǐ很hěn簡單jiǎndān我wǒ以为yǐwéi中文zhōngwén很hěn难nán, 可是kěshì其实qíshí用yòng对duì方法fāngfǎ也yě可以kěyǐ很hěn简单jiǎndānI thought Chinese was difficult, but…
Dogs Related Chinese
As a dog lover, you not only have a deep affection for dogs but also have a global perspective. Knowing just the Chinese word for “dog” isn’t sufficient. Let’s explore more Chinese words about dogs together today! DOG TITLES For dogs 狗gǒu狗gǒu:Dog 狗勾gǒugōu狗勾gǒugōu:Doggy(This is an affectionate way of referring to a dog.) 修狗xiūgǒu修狗xiūgǒu:Doggie(This is an…
Cats Related Chinese
As cat person, you not only love and adore cats, but you’re also very international. Of course, it’s not enough to only know the Chinese word for “cat.” Today, let’s learn more Chinese words related to cats together! CAT TITLES For cats 貓māo猫māo:Cat 咪咪mīmi咪咪mīmi:Kitty(This is an affectionate way of referring to a cat.) 毛máo小孩xiǎohái毛máo小孩xiǎohái:Fur kid…
“Afraid that” in Chinese – kǒngpà
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 恐怕 kǒngpà shows uncertainty, caution, or worry. It’s used when stating something hesitantly. In English, it’s like “I’m afraid that,” “perhaps,” or “probably.” This adverb cannot be negate nor can it be used in questions. Structure S + 恐怕 kǒngpà When using this structure, please remember not to repeat the subject…
Of Course – Dāngrán
Grammar Point:當当然 dāngrán is an adverb that expresses certainty, indicating that something is “certain,” “obvious,” or “of course. Structure S + 當然/当然 dāngrán + Predicate 恐怖片kǒngbùpiàn當然dāngrán還是háishì要yào在zài電影院diànyǐngyuàn看kàn才cái好hǎo恐怖片kǒngbùpiàn当然dāngrán还是háishì要yào在zài电影院diànyǐngyuàn看kàn才cái好hǎoOf course, horror movies are best enjoyed in the cinema. 鹹酥雞xiánsūjī當然dāngrán要yào加jiā九層塔jiǔcéngtǎ才cái好吃hǎochī咸酥鸡xiánsūjī当然dāngrán要yào加jiā九层塔jiǔcéngtǎ才cái好吃hǎochīFor crispy chicken, adding basil is a must to make it delicious. 你nǐ昨晚zuówǎn那麼nàme晚wǎn睡shuì, 今天jīntiān當然dāngrán會huì打瞌睡dǎkēshuì你nǐ昨晚zuówǎn那么nàme晚wǎn睡shuì, 今天jīntiān当然dāngrán会huì打瞌睡dǎkēshuìConsidering you slept so late last…
As expected – guǒrán
Grammar Point:果然 guǒrán is an adverb that conveys a sense of confirmation or realization, often indicating that the result is consistent with expectations. It’s commonly used to express “as expected” or “sure enough” in English. Structure S + 果然 guǒrán + V + O 你nǐ果然guǒrán學xué得de很hěn快kuài你nǐ果然guǒrán学xué得de很hěn快kuàiYou really learn quickly just as I expected. 她tā果然guǒrán沒méi收到shōudào通知tōngzhī她tā果然guǒrán没méi收到shōudào通知tōngzhīSure enough, she…
News Practice – China implements Anti-Spy Law, foreign direct investment plunges over 70%
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