Mama Huhu, Saying “So-so; Mediocre” in Mandarin Chinese

The rules of etiquette in Chinese culture state that compliments must be rejected.

From a simple greeting to forming complex sentences, learning the Chinese character for “you” is integral to conversing in Chinese.

The appreciation of beauty is a universal trait, and provides an engaging topic of conversation.

One of the difficulties when translating from one language to another is that certain words can have more than meaning.

Titles are important in Chinese culture, and they are used more frequently than in most Western countries. One good example of this is that titles can be used to address people, which you might b

Learning how to say “because” in Chinese will expand your vocabulary by enabling you to answer questions.

Two Tigers is a Chinese children’s song about two tigers who are running fast. One of them is running without ears and the other one without a tail.

There are three DE particles used in Mandarin Chinese: the possessive de (的), the adverbial , and the potential complement de (得).

Be sure to practice your Mandarin Chinese every chance you get. With just a few words and phrases, you can have a simple conversation with a native speaker.

Chinese food is popular world-wide, but nothing beats the real deal.

Traveling abroad, whether for business or pleasure, is a wonderful way to expand your horizons.

Chinese punctuation marks are used to organize and clarify written Chinese. Chinese punctuation marks are similar in function to English punctuation marks, but sometimes differ in form.

In the previous lesson we learned how to say “hello” in Mandarin Chinese. Here are some other common greetings. Audio links are marked with .

Mandarin does not have specific words for saying “yes” and “no.” Instead, the verb which is used in the Mandarin question is used to make a positive or negative reply.

An early form of 我 showed two spears crossing. This symbol evolved into its present form over time. Depicting a hand holding a spear, the Chinese character for “I” is a symbol of ego assertion a

When you are visiting China or Taiwan, you will have lots of opportunities to sample the local cuisine. Since food is a national passion, there are restaurants and food stalls almost everywhere.

The two auxiliary verbs, yào and huì, can be used for talking about the future in the sense of “going to do something” or “intending to do something.”

Learn the names of common vehicles and modes of transportation in Mandarin Chinese.

When starting a conversation in Chinese, you may need to explain your level of Mandarin Chinese so that your conversation partner knows what to expect.

Mandarin Chinese vocabulary related to the airport. Audio clips aid in Mandarin pronunciation, and animated Chinese characters show the proper stroke order of each airport vocabulary item.