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Grammar Point:The phrase 不太 bútài in Chinese grammar is a combination of the negation word 不 bù (not) and the degree adverb 太 tài (too/very). Together, they create a structure that expresses a mild negation or conveys the idea of “not very” when describing a certain degree or extent of something. Structure 不太 + Adjective When used with adjectives, 不太 bútài expresses a degree…
I’ll get straight to the point here. Chinese does not have specific words for “yes” and “no” that directly translate into English. Instead, Chinese language relies on context, repetition of verbs, or affirmative/negative expressions to convey agreement or disagreement. If you’re interested in the details, keep reading! No Direct “Yes” or “No” Words Unlike English, which uses…
Beyond “Cheers!” – Your Guide to Drinking Culture in Chinese Ever wondered how to talk about alcohol in Chinese? Whether you’re planning a business dinner in Shanghai or a night out in Taipei, understanding drinking culture in Chinese-speaking regions can be your secret weapon for better connections and memorable experiences. Alcohol Vocabulary If you’re curious…
Grammar Point:In Chinese grammar, a zero pronoun (零代詞词 líng dàicí) refers to the omission of a pronoun when the context makes it clear what the pronoun would be. This is common in conversational Chinese and often occurs with personal pronouns like 我 (wǒ – I/me), 你 (nǐ – you), and 他/她/它 (tā – he/she/it). Structure…
Click here to modify ↘️ the characters and pinyin Vocabulary Part 1 的 de (Ptc) modification marker 家人 jiārén (N) family (members) 家 jiā (N) home, house 漂亮 piàoliàang (SV) pretty 房子 fángzi (N) house 坐 zuò (Vi) to sit 好 hǎo (Ptc) OK 有 yǒu (Vst) to have 多 duō (SV) many 先生 xiānshēeng…
Click here to modify ↘️ the characters and pinyin Vocabulary Part 1 你 nǐ (N) you 來来 lái (V) to come 是 shì (Vst) to be 小姐女士 xiǎojiěnǚshì (N) Miss, Ms. 嗎吗 ma (Ptc) sentence final particle 接 jiē (V) to pick sb up 我們们 wǒmen (N) we, us 我 wǒ (N) I, me 這这…
HSK1 Reading Practice Offer HSK1 Mandarin Chinese reading materials, encompassing simplified and traditional characters, Pinyin, English translations, and comprehension questions, all available for free practice. 黑貓猫咪咪 小明和他的貓咪咪在花園裡玩。咪咪是一隻黑色小貓，他喜歡在樹上睡覺。小明在樹下說：「咪咪，下來跟我一起玩！」但是咪咪還是在樹上，咪咪只想睡覺。小明生氣地說：「咪咪，晚上不給你飯吃了！」小明和他的猫咪咪在花园里玩。咪咪是一只黑色小猫，他喜欢在树上睡觉。小明在树下说：“咪咪，下来跟我一起玩！”但是咪咪还是在树上，咪咪只想睡觉。小明生气地说：“咪咪，晚上不给你饭吃了！” 這時候，咪咪看到一顆大蘋果，蘋果又紅又香，很漂亮。咪咪用手打了打蘋果，蘋果掉了下來。小明看到蘋果說：「咪咪，你如果要吃蘋果就快點下來！不然我就自己吃了。」咪咪聽完馬上從樹上下來了。这时候，咪咪看到一颗大苹果，苹果又红又香，很漂亮。咪咪用手打了打苹果，苹果掉了下来。小明看到苹果说：“咪咪，你如果要吃苹果就快点下来！不然我就自己吃了。”咪咪听完马上从树上下来了。 Questions Hēimāo Mīmī Xiǎomíng hànhé tā de māo mīmī zài huāyuán lǐ wán. Mīmī shì yì zhī hēisè xiǎo māo, tā xǐhuāan zài shùshàang shuìjiào. Xiǎomíng zài…
Grammar Point:In Chinese, the movement marker 到 dào is used to indicate the completion or arrival of an action or movement to a particular destination. Structure S + 到 dào + Place + (Do what) It’s often used with verbs of motion, such as 來来 lái (to come), 去 qù (to go), or other action…
Here’s a list of feelings vocabulary in Chinese: 開心kāixīn开心kāixīn – Happy 快樂kuàilè快乐kuàilè – Delighted 高興gāoxìng高兴gāoxìng – glad 愉快yúkuài愉快yúkuài – Pleased 滿意mǎnyì满意mǎnyì – Satisfied 輕鬆qīngsōng轻松qīngsōng – Relaxed 害怕hàipà害怕hàipà – Afraid 緊張jǐnzhāng紧张jǐnzhāng – Nervous 擔心dānxīn担心dànxīn – Worried 焦慮jiāolǜ焦虑jiāolǜ – Anxious 沮喪jūsāng沮丧jūsāng – Frustrated 難過nánguò难过nánguò – Sad 生氣shēngqì生气shēngqì – Angry 驚訝jīngyà惊讶liángyà – Surprised 好奇hǎoqí好奇hǎoqí – Curious 疑惑yíhuò疑惑yíhuò –…
Fruits and Chinese Medicine In traditional Chinese medicine literature, fruits are classified into five different natures or properties: cold, cool, warm, hot, and neutral. The terms “cold” and “cool” as well as “hot” and “warm” share common characteristics in their effects, but they differ in their intensity, with “cold” being more extreme than “cool.” Fruits…