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Grammar Point:The Chinese grammar structure 到底 dàodǐ is a commonly used phrase that serves three functions and can be translated to mean “what on earth”, “finally”, or “after all”. Here are the functions, structures, and examples of 到底 dàodǐ: Function 1 – Structure Used to express a question that requires a clear answer, this structure…
～ See the Question ～ Answers Part 1 Match the right picture with the sentence C這房間乾乾淨淨的，不像我的很髒这房间干干净净的，不像我的很脏Zhè fángjiān gāngānjìngjìngde，bú xiàng wǒde hěn zāng.This room is clean, unlike mine is very dirty. D那件衣服要三千五，真的太貴了那件衣服要三千五，真的太贵了Nà jiàn yīfu yào sān qiān wǔ，zhēnde tàiguìle.That dress costs 3500, it’s really too expensive. A我經常看見他在圖書館裡學習我经常看见他在图书馆里学习Wǒ jīngcháng kànjiàn tā zài túshūguǎn lǐ xuéxí.I often see…
Part 1 Match the right picture with the sentence A B C D E F 1. ____________ 這房間乾乾淨淨的，不像我的很髒这房间干干净净的，不像我的很脏Zhè fángjiān gāngānjìngjìngde，bú xiàng wǒde hěn zāng. 2. ____________ 那件衣服要三千五，真的太貴了那件衣服要三千五，真的太贵了Nà jiàn yīfu yào sān qiān wǔ，zhēnde tàiguìle. 3. ____________ 我經常看見他在圖書館裡學習我经常看见他在图书馆里学习Wǒ jīngcháng kànjiàn tā zài túshūguǎn lǐ xuéxí 4. ____________ 我們隊又進了一個球我们队又进了一个球Wǒmen duì yòu jìn le yí ge qiú. 5….
Email is the most common form of business communication, so it’s important to get it right. But writing an email in Chinese is not exactly like the way you write in English. Therefore, the following words and sentences may help you do it easier. Title Simply use “Highest Position” and add a brief greeting like…
Placo (Dictionary) Website | iOS | Android ✅繁體 ✅简体 Pleco is the most extensive Chinese dictionary app, with features like handwriting recognition, flashcards, and text translation. Basically free, but if you want to use those extension functions, then you need to pay a little bit. How to use Placo Download and open it! Functions Anyway, all my students are using…
Before we look up people and occupation words in Chinese, I want to introduce you to one person, Audrey Tang. She is the Minister of Digital Affairs of Taiwan. In an IQ test she took at elementary school, Audrey scored “160 or above,” the highest score possible on the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children. She made…
If you are not at B2 level, I suggest you do not read it; otherwise, you are going to confuse yourself a lot. This article is written for students who have learned many different usages of direction complements from A2 to B2. If you are not familiar with what a direction complement is, I suggest you…
Language Reactor Chrome ✅繁體 ✅简体 Language Reactor is a super powerful toolbox for learning Chinese. It can use on Netflix, Youtube, books, and websites. I use it for my English and Korean learning, and I feel this can make studying language more effective, interesting, and enjoyable! How to use Language Reactor Really easy!! Right now it’s only…
Before we look up food and clothes words in Chinese, I want to tell you one thing. Bubble tea comes from TAIWAN!!!! Hahahaha I get a little too excited…The first bubble tea shop, 翰林hànlín, opened in October of 1986. The most famous bubble tea shop in Taiwan is 春水堂chūnshuǐtáng, but my favorite bubble tea shop is 50嵐lán….
Final Particles in Mandarin Chinese is a nightmare for most Chinese learners. In this article, we will be learning about five final particles: 啊 a, 呀 ya, 哇 wa, 哪 na, and 啦 la. However, in reality, they are just variations of the same particle.” Just in case, I provide an audio file to help…