Tag: Pronunciation

2月4日是我国传统节气立春。立春日吃春饼称为“咬春”，是我国的传统习俗。 February 4 of this year marks China’s traditional solar term Lichun (Beginning of Spring). On that day, Chinese people

Fang Fa 方法- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning method; way; means Pronunciation Tone marks: ► fāng fǎ Tone numbers: fang1 fa3 Chinese Characters

Ding Qi 定期- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning regularly; at regular intervals Pronunciation Tone marks: ► dìng qī Tone numbers: ding4 qi1 Chinese Characters

中国数字 Five五

The number 5 (五wŭ) is associated with the five elements (Water, Fire, Earth, Wood, and metal) in Chinese philosophy, and in turn was historically associated with the Emperor of China. For example, the Tiananmen gate, being the main thoroughfare to the Forbidden City, has five arches. It is also referred to as the pronoun "I"[citation needed], as the pronunciations of"I" (我wŏ, or 吾wú) and 5 are similar in Mandarin.

Cao Shuai 草率- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning careless; not serious Pronunciation Tone marks: ► cǎo shuài Tone numbers: cao3 shuai4 Chinese Characters

Bao Chi 保持- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning to keep; to maintain; to hold; to preserve Pronunciation Tone marks: ► bǎo chí Tone numbers:

Li Chang 立场- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning position; standpoint Pronunciation Tone marks: ► lì chǎng Tone numbers: li4 chang3 Chinese Characters Traditional:

Lucky Number(2)

FiveThe number 5 (五wŭ) is associated with the five elements (Water, Fire, Earth, Wood, and metal) in Chinese philosophy, and in turn was historically associated with the Emperor of China. For example, the Tiananmen gate, being the main thoroughfare to the Forbidden City, has five arches. It is also referred to as the pronoun "I", as the pronunciations of"I" (我wŏ or 吾wú) and 5 are similar in Mandarin. In Cantonese, this word has the same pronunciation as the character 唔and means "not", pronounces (m̀h). This word has the same meaning and use as the word 不an therefore is usually negative.