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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 Remember to use the menu at the top right of the article to switch between Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Vocabulary 遇到yùdào遇到yùdàoto encounter, to come across 我wǒ昨天zuótiān在zài街上jiēshàng遇到yùdào了le一yí位wèi老朋友lǎopéngyǒu我wǒ昨天zuótiān在zài街上jiēshang遇到yùdào了le一yí位wèi老朋友lǎopéngyǒuI ran into an old friend on the street yesterday. 葉子yèzi叶子yèzileaf 秋天qiūtiān的de時候shíhòu， 很hěn多duō的de葉子yèzi都dōu會huì變biàn黃huáng秋天qiūtiān的de时候shíhou， 很hěn多duō的de叶子yèzi都dōu会huì变biàn黄huángIn autumn, many leaves turn…
HSK3 Reading Practice Remember to use the menu at the top right of the article to switch between Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Vocabulary 討好tǎohǎo讨好tǎohǎoto flatter, to please 他tā總是zǒngshì想xiǎng討好tǎohǎo老闆lǎobǎn他tā总是zǒngshì想xiǎng讨好tǎohǎo老板lǎobǎnHe always tries to flatter the boss. 在乎zàihū在乎zàihūto care about, to mind 我wǒ不bú在乎zàihū別人biérén怎麼zěnme說shuō我wǒ不bú在乎zàihū别人biérén怎么zěnme说shuōI don’t care what others say. 優點yōudiǎn优点yōudiǎnadvantage, strong point 他tā的de優點yōudiǎn是shì很hěn有yǒu耐心nàixīn他tā的de优点yōudiǎn是shì很hěn有yǒu耐心nàixīnHis strength is that he’s very patient….
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…
雪花糕 xuěhuāgāo Snowflake Cake is a delicate Chinese dessert known for its soft, snow-like appearance. Popular in Southern China and Hong Kong, it dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), when it first appeared in Guangdong’s teahouses as a dim sum treat. With its light texture and simple ingredients, Snowflake Cake offers a refreshing contrast…
There are four different ways to talk about change in Chinese, each with its own nuance: 變变 biàn, 改變变 gǎibiàn, 變变化 biànhuà, and 變变成 biànchéng. Each of these terms has its own unique nuance, and understanding these subtleties can help you use them more accurately. Let’s have a small quiz. Do you know which one is correct? A – 最近zuìjìn的de生活shēnghuó有yǒu很hěn大dà的de變化biànhuà最近zuìjìn的de生活shēnghuó有yǒu很hěn大dà的de变化biànhuà…
Hey foodies! Tiffany here, your guide at OneDotDot Chinese. Ever wondered how to navigate Chinese food delivery apps? Well, there are some essential words you gotta know. Let’s get ready for a culinary adventure at your doorstep! Food Delivery App in China One of the food delivery apps is Meituan. It’s not just about delivering…
Grammar Point:要不然 yàoburán is a Chinese term used to suggest an alternative or express a conditional scenario. It’s often translated as “otherwise” or “or else” in English. In conversational Chinese, it’s also common to hear native speakers say 不然 bùrán, 那不然 nà bùrán or 啊不然 a bùrán instead. Structure Condition + 要不然 + Result First, state a situation or…
Hello, I’m Tiffany from OneDotDot Chinese. Today, let’s explore some Chinese vocabulary related to menus. 😋 When dining at a restaurant in China, how can you tell the main dishes from the side dishes? And if you want to order à la carte or opt for a set menu, how would you express that? Menu…