OneDotDot Chinese Grammar · HSK 3 Grammar Point · HSK 3 仍然仍然 réngrán — “Still” 仍然仍然 réngrán is an adverb meaning “still” or “yet.” It signals that a situation or condition hasn’t changed, even though a change might have been expected. 仍然仍然 réngrán sits right after the subject and works with both verbs and adjectives….
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“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
A walk through dog vocabulary Dogs Related Chinese As a dog lover, you don’t just adore dogs — you’ve got a whole world’s worth of things to say about them. Knowing just the word for “dog” isn’t enough. Tap the speaker icons to hear each word, and let’s walk through the vocabulary together, nose to…
Cats Related Chinese
Unravel some cat vocabulary Cats Related Chinese As a cat person, you don’t just love and adore cats — you’re worldly about them too. Knowing just the word for “cat” isn’t enough. Tap the speaker icons to hear each word, and let’s unravel the vocabulary together, whisker to tail. Titles Body parts Cat things Behaviors…
“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
OneDotDot Chinese Grammar · HSK 5 Grammar Point · HSK 5 果然 guǒrán — “As Expected” 果然 guǒrán is an adverb of confirmation — it signals that a result matched what you expected. In English it usually comes out as “as expected,” “sure enough,” or “just as I thought.” 果然 guǒrán works two ways: sitting…
Ordering Coffee
Vocabulary & Dialogue · Beginner語彙・会話・初級어휘·회화·초급 Ordering Coffee注文する주문하기 Coffee, tea, and juice vocabulary, plus a full staff–customer ordering dialogue.コーヒー、お茶、ジュースの語彙と、店員とお客様の注文会話です。커피, 차, 주스 어휘와 직원-고객 주문 대화문입니다. EN 日本語 한국어 Coffee 咖啡コーヒー 咖啡커피 咖啡 美式咖啡měishì kāfēi Americanoアメリカーノ아메리카노 拿鐵nátiě拿铁nátiě or拿堤nátí Latteラテ라떼 摩卡mókǎ Mochaモカ모카 焦糖瑪奇朵jiāotáng mǎqíduǒ焦糖玛奇朵jiāotáng mǎqíduǒ Caramel Macchiatoキャラメルマキアート카라멜 마끼아또 卡布奇諾qiǎbùqínuò卡布奇诺qiǎbùqínuò Cappuccinoカプチーノ카푸치노 Tea 茶お茶 茶차 茶 紅茶hóngchá红茶hóngchá Black tea紅茶홍차 綠茶lǜchá绿茶lǜchá…
“According to” in Chinese 1 – ànzhào
Grammar Point:按照 ànzhào is a Chinese preposition often used to indicate following a certain method, guideline, or pattern. It conveys the idea of “following according to” or “in accordance with.” Structure 按照 ànzhào + a prescribed method, rule, or guideline You can use 按 àn on its own, to make the sentence more formal. 按照ànzhào你的nǐde意見yìjiàn，…