Chinese Vocabulary · 中文詞彙中文词汇 Occupation and Time Words in Chinese 職業與時間詞彙职业与时间词汇 zhíyè yǔ shíjiān cíhuì Before we get into the vocab, here’s a question: do you know why so many foreigners end up working as English teachers in China? Foreign teachers are in high demand, from kindergartens all the way up to universities and private…
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Time Expression – de shíhou
Grammar Point:The time expression grammar “…的時候的时候 de shíhòudeshíhou” is similar to the English phrase “when something happens.” It can be used to talk about things that happen at a particular time. To use it, simply attach it to the word or phrase indicating the time. Sentence structure Time Word or description + 的時候/的时候 我wǒ工作gōngzuò的de時候shíhòu常常chángcháng喝hē咖啡kāfēi我wǒ工作gōngzuò的de时候shíhou常常chángcháng喝hē咖啡kāfēiI usually…
Express Distance – 離/离 lí
Grammar Point:離离 lí is a Chinese preposition that can be used to indicate distance, separation, or departure. It is often translated as “away from,” “off,” or “from” in English. Structures A 離/离 lí B + 近 jìn or 遠/远 yuǎn 日本Rìběn離lí韓國Hánguó非常fēicháng近jìn日本Rìběn离lí韩国Hánguó非常fēicháng近jìnJapan is very close to Korea. 加拿大Jiānádà離lí墨西哥Mòxīgē不bú太tài遠yuǎn加拿大Jiānádà离lí墨西哥Mòxīgē不bú太tài远yuǎnCanada is not too far from Mexico. 我wǒ公司gōngsī離lí車站chēzhàn很hěn近jìn我wǒ公司gōngsī离lí车站chēzhàn很hěn近jìnMy company is very close…
School Words in Chinese
Chinese Vocabulary · 中文詞彙中文词汇 School Words in Chinese 學校詞彙学校词汇 xuéxiào cíhuì Before we get into the vocab, here’s a question: do you know how many 漢字汉字 (hànzì, “Chinese characters”) exist? The answer is more than 80,000. Sounds like a lot, but there’s no need to panic — even native speakers don’t recognize anywhere close to…
HSK1 Reading Test 1
Part 1 Correct or incorrect 1. 生氣shēngqì生气shēngqì 2. 起床qǐchuáng起床qǐchuáng 3. 圖書館túshūguǎn图书馆túshūguǎn 4. 醫生yīshēng医生yīshēng 5. 上網shàngwǎng上网shàngwǎng Part 2 Match the right picture with the conversation A B C D E F 1. _____ 老師lǎoshī的de家jiā很hěn乾淨gānjìng老师lǎoshī的de家jiā很hěn干净gānjìng 2. _____ 我wǒ和hé朋友péngyǒu一塊兒yíkuàir吃飯chīfàn我wǒ和hé朋友péngyou一块儿yíkuàir吃饭chīfàn 3. _____ 孩子háizi在zài外面wàimiàn玩wán球qiú孩子háizi在zài外面wàimiàn玩wán球qiú 4. _____ 學生xuéshēng很hěn認真rènzhēn讀書dúshū学生xuésheng很hěn认真rènzhēn读书dúshū 5. _____ 小姐xiǎojiě在zài休息xiūxí小姐xiǎojiě在zài休息xiūxi Part 3 Answer the questions A. 對不起duìbùqǐ， 我wǒ忘記wàngjì了le！ 对不起duìbuqǐ， 我wǒ忘记wàngjì了le！…
Life Words in Chinese
Chinese Vocabulary · 中文詞彙中文词汇 Life Words in Chinese 生活詞彙生活词汇 shēnghuó cíhuì Before we get into the vocab, here’s a fun fact. In Taiwan, cash is still very important — many small local vendors don’t accept credit cards, so it’s worth carrying some with you. No need to worry about safety, either: Taiwan has consistently ranked…
Chinese Grammar 了 le – 2
Grammar Point:Some textbooks may list multiple meanings to explain the Chinese character 了 le, but actually, there are only three of them main uses which we refer 了1, 了2, and 了3. Before you read this post, please make sure you have known what is 了1, 了2, and 了3.If you are not sure about it, you…
Family and clothing words in Chinese
Chinese Vocabulary · 中文詞彙中文词汇 Family and Clothing Words in Chinese 家庭與服裝詞彙家庭与服装词汇 jiātíng yǔ fúzhuāng cíhuì Before we get into the family vocab, here’s some background. In a traditional Chinese family, everyone has a role: elders are respected and consulted first on major decisions, working-age adults are expected to provide for the household and look after…
Mobile Phone Related Words
Mobile Phone Related Words — A Foreigner’s Vocabulary Guide OneDotDot Chinese · Vocabulary Guide Mobile Phone Related Words門號與網路门号与网络 Buying a SIM, picking a carrier, and getting through the paperwork — in Taiwan and in mainland China, with the vocabulary for both. Prepaid SIM cards are sold at every telecom counter in the airport, and at…
了 Part 1
Grammar Point:Some textbooks may list multiple meanings to explain the Chinese character 了 le, but actually, there are only three of them main uses which we refer 了1, 了2, and 了3. 了1 (Verb-suffix了) S + V + 了 + (O) It means the action is complete and it should always be placed immediately after the verb….