Chinese grammar:Expressing “almost” using “chadian”
To say that something bad almost happened (but didn't), you can add the word 差点 (chàdiǎn) before the verb. You will also hear 差点儿 (chàdiǎnr) in northern China. There is no difference in meaning between 差点 and 差点儿 in Chinese grammar.
Site of Niya in China
From the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) to the Jin Dynasty (265-420) Location: Minfeng County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Chinese food: Shanghai Stir-fried Noodles With Chicken
Shanghai noodles are thick noodles that are packaged in plastic bags and sold fresh in Asian markets. If Shanghai noodles are unavailable, feel free to substitute Japanese Udon noodles, or a thick Italian spaghetti-style pasta, such as linguini.
Chinese grammar:Expressing “no wonder”
难怪 can be used to express that the speaker finds something unsurprising. It can be used alone or in a variety of different structures, as shown below.
Nuo Dance: Treasure of Maonan Ethnic Group傩舞：毛南族的宝藏
The mysterious Nuo dance(傩舞Nuówǔ), a Maonan folk art tradition, is considered a treasure of the Maonan ethnic group(毛南族Máonánzú). Dancers wear wooden masks while performing the traditional dance. Each mask, usually 30 cm high and 20 cm wide, is designed based on characters from Maonan oral literature.
Chinese food：Pork Lo Mein With Ramen Noodles
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cloves garlic
2 green onions
2 packages Ramen noodles, chicken flavored
4 cups water
2 tablespoons teriyaki or Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed
3 cups stir-fry vegetables
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water
Chinese grammar: Expressing earliness with “jiu”
Just as 才 can express lateness, 就 (jiù) can be used to indicate that something happened earlier than expected.
About the group Sites at Shijiahe
The group sites of the late Neolithic Age Location: Tianmen, Hubei Province Period: 3,000-2,000 BC
Traditional Chinese holiday meals
Traditional Chinese holiday meals( 中国传统节庆膳食 Zhōngguó chuántǒng jiéqìng shànshí ) are indispensable on some festivals.
Chinese grammar: Expressing good luck
幸亏 (xìngkuī), 幸好 (xìnghǎo), and 好在 (hǎozài) mean "fortunately" or "luckily". They can be used to express that something has happened by chance, and has thereby enabled you to avoid some difficulty. It is often used together with 不然.
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