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Grammar Point:In Chinese, “給给 gěi” isn’t just used to mean “to give.” It also works like a bridge between the action and the person who receives that action. We call this person the indirect object. When 给 gěi is used this way, it’s called an Indirect Object Marker — it shows who you’re doing something for or to. Structure S + V + 給给 gěi + Recipient + Direct…
Grammar Point:The aspect particle 著着 zhe is used to indicate ongoing actions or a continuous state in Mandarin Chinese. While it’s common in narratives or storytelling, it’s not something you’ll hear often in everyday conversations. In daily life, people usually use 在 zài to talk about actions in progress. When do we use it? How would you describe these…
Grammar Point:The ABAB form is a common way to soften the tone of an action, making it sound more casual, tentative, or informal. It is frequently used in spoken Chinese to suggest trying something out or doing it briefly. Structure Two-Syllable Verbs – ABAB 我們wǒmen先xiān討論tǎolùn討論tǎolùn， 再zài決定juédìng吧ba我们wǒmen先xiān讨论tǎolùn讨论tǎolùn， 再zài决定juédìng吧baLet’s discuss a little first, then decide! 這zhè次cì聚會jùhuì有yǒu很hěn多duō新xīn朋友péngyǒu， 大家dàjiā可以kěyǐ互相hùxiāng認識rènshì認識rènshì！ 这zhè次cì聚会jùhuì有yǒu很hěn多duō新xīn朋友péngyou， 大家dàjiā可以kěyǐ互相hùxiāng认识rènshi认识rènshi！ There are many new…
“The Mouse Marries His Daughter” is a story for HSK3+ learners. Stories I shared some are Chinese folk tales, and some are my creations. According to an old Chinese legend, mice from all over the world get together on the third night of Chinese New Year to celebrate a very special wedding – it’s the…
“The Mouse Marries His Daughter” is a story for HSK3+ learners. Stories I shared some are Chinese folk tales, and some are my creations. According to an old Chinese legend, mice from all over the world get together on the third night of Chinese New Year to celebrate a very special wedding – it’s the…
Grammar Point:一點点也不 yìdiǎn yě bù is used in Chinese to emphasize complete negation or “not at all”. It expresses that there is not even a little bit of something or no degree of a particular quality, attitude, or behavior. Structure 一點点 yìdiǎn + 也 yě or 都 dōu + 不 bù + Adj Using 一點点 yìdiǎn with 也 yě or 都…
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 夠够 gòu is used to indicate “sufficiency”, “enough” or “adequacy”, and it can have different meanings and functions depending on the context. Structure (S) + O + 夠够 gòu + Verb(S) + 夠够 gòu + Verb + O 夠够 gòu can be used in both positive and negative constructions to express enough or not enough. It can also be used to…
涼拌小黃黄瓜 liángbàn xiǎohuángguā Cold cucumber is a light and refreshing Taiwanese side dish that’s perfect for hot summer days. Made with crunchy cucumbers, sugar, salt, vinegar, garlic, and a hint of chili, it strikes the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. The cucumbers are lightly smashed to soak up the marinade, and…
Click here to modify ↘️ the characters and pinyin HSK3 Reading Practice Offer HSK3 Mandarin Chinese reading materials, encompassing simplified and traditional characters, Pinyin, English translations, and comprehension questions, all available for free practice. Characters Only （Traditional & Simplified） 愛自己很重要！不需要去討好別人，也不要總是在乎別人對你的看法。當你開心、喜歡自己的樣子，別人才會喜歡你。如果有人不喜歡你，那也沒關係，因為每個人都是特別的，都有自己的優點和價值，你可以為了你愛的人做一點點的改變，但你不應該因為別人的喜好就否定自己。相信自己，勇敢做真實的你，享受生活的每一分鐘。記住，你是值得被好好對待的，而這個好好對待，首先就要從自己開始。爱自己很重要！不需要去讨好别人，也不要总是在乎别人对你的看法。当你开心、喜欢自己的样子，别人才会喜欢你。如果有人不喜欢你，那也没关系，因为每个人都是特别的，都有自己的优点和价值。你可以为了你爱的人做一点点的改变，但你不应该因为别人的喜好就否定自己。相信自己，勇敢做真实的你，享受生活的每一分钟。记住，你是值得被好好对待的，而这个好好对待，首先就要从自己开始。 Pinyin ài zìjǐ hěn zhòngyào! bù xūyào qù tǎohǎo biérén, yě búyào zǒngshì zàihū biérén…
Ever found yourself craving pancakes or eggs Benedict in China but didn’t know how to ask for it? This quick guide will teach you the essential phrases to order your favorite Western breakfast in Chinese! 蛋類蛋类 Egg Dishes 太陽蛋tàiyángdàn太阳蛋tàiyángdàn – Sunny-side up eggs 荷包蛋hébāodàn煎鸡蛋jiānjīdàn – Fried eggs 炒蛋chǎodàn炒蛋chǎodàn – Scrambled eggs 水波蛋shuǐbōdàn水波蛋shuǐbōdàn – Poached eggs…