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Grammar Point:故意 gùyì is an adverb in Chinese that means “intentionally” or “on purpose.” In sentences, it often appears before the verb to clarify that the action was not accidental but was carried out with a specific intent. Structure S + 故意 gùyì + V 他tā故意gùyì把bǎ我的wǒde咖啡kāfēi弄nòng倒dǎo他tā故意gùyì把bǎ我的wǒde咖啡kāfēi弄nòng倒dǎoHe intentionally knocked over my coffee. 你nǐ是不是shìbúshì故意gùyì的de？ 你nǐ是不是shìbúshì故意gùyì的de？ Did you…
Grammar Point:The word 重新 chóngxīn in Chinese can be translated to “again,” “anew,” or “re-” in English. It is often used to indicate the repetition or renewal of an action or state. Structure S + 重新 chóngxīn + V 請qǐng重新chóngxīn啟動qǐdòng電腦diànnǎo请qǐng重新chóngxīn启动qǐdòng电脑diànnǎoPlease restart the computer. 忘掉wàngdiào過去guòqù， 我們wǒmen重新chóngxīn開始kāishǐ好hǎo嗎ma？ 忘掉wàngdiào过去guòqù， 我们wǒmen重新chóngxīn开始kāishǐ好hǎo吗ma？ Can we start over and forget the past?…
Grammar Point:Both 再 zài and 又 yòu indicate the repetition of the same action and can be translated to “again” in English. However, 又 yòu is used when the repeated action has happened again and there is often a 了 le at the end of the sentence. In contrast, 再 zài is used when the…
But if we’re only discussing vocabulary, it could be a bit dull, don’t you think? Let’s spice it up by incorporating some Fengshui concepts! These principles are rooted in Fengshui beliefs and aim to create a harmonious home environment. It’s important to remember that Fengshui is a personal practice, and different Fengshui practitioners may have…
Family Grandparents Dad’s side Mum’s side Using the character 外 wài in Chinese shows “outside” in talking about family members highlights how families used to be mostly focused on the father’s side in the past. This was common due to the way families were organized. However, things change over time. In Taiwan, younger people seem…
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Grammar Point:All three of these, 向 xiàng, 往 wǎng, and 從从 cóng can be used to indicate direction or position in Chinese. However, they have slightly different nuances and usages: 向 xiàng It is used to indicate a specific direction or the target of an action. It can also be used to express “towards” or…
Grammar Point:The common function between the Chinese words 對对 duì and 給给 gěi is that they can both be used as prepositions to introduce the target object. 對对 duì In Chinese, 對对 duì can have various meanings and functions depending on the context, but when using it as a preposition, it means “to” or “towards”…
Grammar Point:In Chinese grammar, 多 duō can be used to express a number in excess of a certain amount by adding it to the end of the number. It is translated as “more than…” in English. Structure Number + 多 + Measure word + N We place 多 duō before the measure words when 多…
Grammar Point:Reduplication of adjectives intensify the tone of a statement, similar to the way 很 hěn functions as an intensifier. It reflects the speaker’s subjective feelings rather than objective, factual observation. Structure This structure is commonly used in spoken and written Chinese to emphasize a quality or add a sense of lightness, casualness, or emphasis…