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There are 4 different measure words that can be translated into “time” in Mandarin Chinese: 次 cì, 遍 biàn, 趟 tàng, and 場场 chǎng. Let’s have a small quiz. Do you know which one is correct? A – HSK 考試kǎoshì一yì年nián有yǒu幾jǐ遍biàn？ HSK 考试kǎoshì一yì年nián有yǒu几jī遍biàn？ B – 我wǒ要yào去qù一yí趟tàng台北Táiběi我wǒ要yào去qù一yí趟tàng台北Táiběi C – 我wǒ洗xǐ了le三sān場cháng的de衣服yīfú我wǒ洗xǐ了le三sān场cháng的de衣服yīfu 次 cì It emphasizes the frequency of a…
Grammar Point:In this article, we are going to introduce the following Chinese measure words: 份 fèn, 張张 zhāng, 輛辆 liàng, 件 jiàn, 隻只 zhī, 條条 tiáo, 雙双 shuāng, 種种 zhǒng 份 (fèn) This is a measure word you may need when ordering food. In the context of food, it refers to a portion or serving…
Grammar Point:In this article, we are going to introduce the following Chinese measure words: 個个 ge, 位 wèi, 本 běn, 杯 bēi, 枝支 zhī, 瓶 píng, 罐 guàn, 塊块 kuài 個/个 (ge) This is the single most common measure word in Chinese. It is also sometimes used as a substitute for other measure words. While…
The difference between 二 èr and 兩/两 liǎng In Chinese, both 二 èr and 兩两 liǎng mean “two.” However, we use them in completely different ways. When using 兩两 liǎng, it is placed in front of measure words to express quantity, whereas 二 èr is only used when counting numbers. The best way to remember…
Mastering the 10 Initials j🔊 q🔊 x🔊 zh🔊 ch🔊 sh🔊 r🔊 z🔊 c🔊 s🔊 j q x 🔊 j: Like the “j” sound of the English word “jeep”. / no air comes out 1. Raise the flat center of your tongue to the roof of the mouth. 2. Put the tip of your tongue touch the back…
Cyndi Wang is well known for her cuteness and sweetness. Most of her songs are lovely and sweet. Due to this image, people underestimated her singing skills for a long time. However, in a recent Chinese TV show, she was invited to sing a highly technical song, which left people astonished at how talented she…
This song was the film song from a Taiwanese LGBT romantic drama, 刻在你心底的名字Kē zài nǐ xīndǐ de míngzi (Your Name Engraved Herein) Set in Taiwan in the 1980s, the movie tells the story of two high school boys, Jia-Han and Birdy, who fall in love with each other during a time when homosexuality was taboo and…
To make the listening experience a bit more interesting, I’ve decided to share some not-so-polite words with you. Hopefully, you’ll never need to hear or use them in real life. Monosyllabic Words 1. Stupid (Adj.) A）bēn B）bén C）běn D）bèn 2. Foolish A）shā B）shá C）shǎ D）shà 3. Fxck or Fxck you A）gān B）gán C）gǎn D）gàn 4….
Mastering the 11 Initials b🔊 p🔊 m🔊 f🔊 d🔊 t🔊 n🔊 l🔊 g🔊 k🔊 h🔊 b p m f 🔊 b: Like the “p” sound of English word “speak.” / no air comes out 🔊 p: Like the “p” sound of English word “pull.” / air comes out 🔊 m: Like the “m” sound of…
Practicing tongue twisters is one way to train your pronunciation and tones. The speed is not that important while you read it. You should pay more attention to each word. Make sure you have perfect pronunciation and tone before you go to the next sentence. After several times of practice, your muscle will remember how…