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Category: HSK 3
Synonym of Other in Chinese
Grammar Point:These three words all mean “other,” but they’re used in different ways. Let’s look at 其他 qítā, 別的 béide, and 另外 lìngwài side by side. 其他 qítā – other / the rest Things or people besides the ones already mentioned. Often means “the remaining ones.” 其他qítā人rén都dōu走zǒu了le其他qítā人rén都dōu走zǒu了leThe other people have all left. 我wǒ還有háiyǒu其他qítā問題wèntí我wǒ还有háiyǒu其他qítā问题wèntíI still have other questions. 這zhè家jiā店diàn賣mài書shū， 也yě賣mài其他qítā東西dōngxī这zhè家jiā店diàn卖mài书shū，…
HSK3 Reading Practice – The Lazy Tiger
HSK3 Reading Practice Remember to use the menu at the top right of the article to switch between Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Vocabulary 森林sēnlín森林sēnlínforest 這zhè森林sēnlín裡lǐ有yǒu很hěn多duō動物dòngwù这zhè森林sēnlín里lǐ有yǒu很hěn多duō动物dòngwùThere are many animals in the forest here. 懶惰lǎnduò懒惰lǎnduòlazy 他tā很hěn懶惰lǎnduò， 不bù喜歡xǐhuān做zuò作業zuòyè他tā很hěn懒惰lǎnduò， 不bù喜欢xǐhuan做zuò作业zuòyèHe is lazy and doesn’t like to do homework. 經常jīngcháng经常jīngchángoften 我wǒ經常jīngcháng去qù圖書館túshūguǎn學習xuéxí我wǒ经常jīngcháng去qù图书馆túshūguǎn学习xuéxíI often go to the library to study. 猴子hóuzi猴子hóuzimonkey 猴子hóuzi很hěn聰明cōngmíng，…
老屁股 lǎo pìgǔ
老屁股 lǎo pìgǔ (Taiwan only) N. (Literal meaning is “old butt”) 老屁股 lǎo pìgǔ is a casual Taiwanese slang term for someone who’s been in a company or group for a long time. It usually refers to a veteran who knows all the tricks, understands the office politics, and often knows how to slack off…
Synonyms of “Want” in Chinese
In Chinese, there are 3 common ways to express “want”: 要 yào, 想要 xiǎngyào, and 想 xiǎng. While they can all be translated as “want” or “would like,” the differences lie in how strong the desire is, how certain the speaker is, and who typically uses it. 要 yào — Strongest, most certain 我wǒ要yào學xué中文zhōngwén我wǒ要yào学xué中文zhōngwénI want to study Chinese.(This shows a firm decision. The speaker has likely…
Indirect Object Marker – 給 gěi
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…
Aspect Particle – 著 着 zhe
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…
Reduplication of Verbs 2 – ABAB
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 2
Story · HSK 3+ · Part 2 鼠 The Mouse Marries His Daughter — Part 2 老鼠嫁女兒（下) 老鼠嫁女儿（下） Posted Feb 2, 2025 Author Tiffany Reading time 8 mins “The Mouse Marries His Daughter” is a story for HSK3+ learners. Some stories I share are Chinese folk tales, and some are my own creations. According to…
The Mouse Marries His Daughter
Story · HSK 3+ 鼠 The Mouse Marries His Daughter 老鼠嫁女兒 (上)老鼠嫁女儿 (上) Posted Feb 2, 2025 Author Tiffany Reading time 8 mins “The Mouse Marries His Daughter” is a story for HSK3+ learners. Some stories I share are Chinese folk tales, and some are my own creations. According to an old Chinese legend, mice…