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Gremmar Point:The phrase 有的是 yǒudeshì in Chinese grammar is used to convey the idea of “plenty of” or “an abundance of.” It’s used to express that there is an ample amount of something, indicating an abundance or a large quantity without scarcity. Structure S + 有的是 yǒudeshì + N S + N + 有的是 yǒudeshì…
Grammar Point:The structure 不是 búshì… 就是 jiùshì… in English can be translated as “either… or…” or “if it’s not…, then it’s…” It emphasizes the limited options available, indicating that something is either one thing or another, without any other alternatives. Structure 不是 búshì + option 1 + 就是 jiùshì + option 2 我wǒ家jiā附近fùjìn的de餐廳cāntīng不是búshì中式zhōngshì， 就是jiùshì日式rìshì我wǒ家jiā附近fùjìn的de餐厅cāntīng不是búshì中式zhōngshì， 就是jiùshì日式rìshìThe…
Grammar Point:從从 cóng… 起 qǐ in Chinese is used to indicate the starting point or moment of an action or situation. It’s similar in meaning to “ever since” or “starting from…” in English. Structure Cóng + Time + qǐ It is also common to use 後后 hòu to replace 起 qǐ. However, 起 qǐ implies…
Grammar Point:The structure 都 dōu …了le in Chinese is used to emphasize that something has already happened or has been completed. It adds a sense of completion or entirety to the action. Structure Dōu + Time + le 都dōu兩點liǎngdiǎn了le， 我wǒ得děi趕快gǎnkuài睡shuì了le都dōu两点liǎngdiǎn了le， 我wǒ得děi赶快gǎnkuài睡shuì了leIt’s already two o’clock. I need to hurry and go to sleep. 你nǐ都dōu22 歲suì了le還hái不會búhuì自己zìjǐ煮飯zhǔfàn嗎ma？ 你nǐ都dōu22…
Grammar Point:In Chinese, there are several words and phrases used to express approximate numbers or quantities. Four common ones are 大概 dàgài, 大約约 dàyuē, 左右 zuǒyòu and 前後后 qiánhòu. Dàgài & Dàyuē Both of them often used to indicate a rough estimate or approximation. They can be translated to “approximately,” “about,” or “roughly.” 大約约 dàyuē…
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 幾几 jǐ is often used to indicate an approximate or indefinite number. It is similar to the English words “a few,” “several,” or “a couple of” when used to describe a small, unspecified quantity. 幾/几 jǐ Numbers + jǐ （10～99） 我們wǒmen家jiā有yǒu二十èrshí幾jǐ本běn書shū我们wǒmen家jiā有yǒu二十èrshí几jǐ本běn书shūWe have over twenty books at home. 他tā學xué了le十shí幾jǐ年nián的de中文zhōngwén他tā学xué了le十shí几jǐ年nián的de中文zhōngwénHe has been studying…
Grammar Point:始終终 shǐzhōng is an adverb in Chinese that means “all along” or “from beginning to end.” It is used to indicate continuity, or consistency in an action or state, and it implies that something has remained constant or unchanged throughout a specific period of time or process. Structure 始終终 shǐzhōng + V 他tā始終shǐzhōng保持bǎochí樂觀lèguān態度tàidù他tā始终shǐzhōng保持bǎochí乐观lèguān态度tàidùHe has…
Grammar Point:The word “each” can be translated to Chinese as 各 gè. In Chinese, this character is commonly used to indicate “each” or “every” when referring to individual items or elements within a group. It is often used to express the idea that something applies to each or every item in a set or collection….
Are you ready to learn about Chinese seasonings and make your Chinese dishes taste amazing? Authentic Chinese cuisine is famous for its delicious flavors, thanks to its special sauces and seasonings. In this blog post, we’ll explore the most common seasonings used in Chinese cooking. Whether you’re a skilled chef or new to the kitchen,…
Grammar Point:互相 hùxiāng and 相互 xiānghù are two Chinese expressions that are used to convey the idea of “each other” in English. While they are similar in meaning, there is a slight difference in their usage and placement within a sentence. Structure 互相 hùxiāng + V 互相 hùxiāng is an adverb and it typically focuses…