Meaning public; common use Pronunciation Tone marks: ► gōng gòng Tone numbers: gong1 gong4 Chinese Characters
Tag: mandarin
Chinese Reader for adult learners – Wan Jun 婉君 [1] (Elementary to Intermediate)
This is a simplified story that I edited based on a Taiwan TV episodes Wan Jun 婉君 wǎn jūn that
Mafan Ni 麻烦你- Daily Mandarin Lesson
The polite way to ask for something in Mandarin Chinese is to preface your request with máfan nǐ. This translates
OMG! Chinese Buzzwords! (26)
半吊子(bàn diào zi)Senseless and tactless (in speech), mealy mouthed, dabbler, smatterer, slacker, unfinished
Kao Lu 考虑- Daily Mandarin Lesson
Meaning to think over; to consider; consideration Pronunciation Tone marks: ► kǎo lu Tone numbers: kao3 lu4
Zao Gao 糟糕- Daily Mandarin Lesson
Meaning too bad; how terrible; what bad luck; terrible; bad Pronunciation Tone marks: ► zāo gāo Tone
The Lantern Festival 元宵节
元宵节简介 A Brief introduction to the Lantern Festival 正月是农历的元月,古人称夜为“宵”,所以称正月十五为元宵节。正月十五日是一年中第一个月圆之夜,也是一元复始,大地回春的夜晚,人们对此加以庆祝,也是庆贺新春的延续。元宵节又称为“上元节”。 The first month of the lunar calendar is known as the
Fu Li 福利- Daily Mandarin Lesson
Meaning (material) welfare; well-being Pronunciation Tone marks: ► fú lì Tone numbers: fu2 li4 Chinese Characters
Mama Huhu 马马虎虎- Daily Mandarin Lesson
The rules of etiquette in Chinese culture state that compliments must be rejected. Therefore, if someone tells you that you
Music night tonight – Man and woman singing in harmony – “只能抱著你 (Can just hold you)”
As I said in the title, it’s a music night tonight. Come relax with me in a lovely mandarin song