I can’t remember how many times in a day my preteen daughter would use her favorite line – “I don’t
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The expressions that Chinese like to use to express “I don’t care!”
I can’t remember how many times in a day my preteen daughter would use her favorite line – “I don’t
When You Feel Crushed, Use “心塞(xīnsāi)” in Mandarin
Zhāng Qíng: Xiàzhōu jiùyào qīmòkǎoshì le! 张晴： 下周 就要 期末考试 了！ Zhang Qing: We will have the final exam next
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
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
Mandarin Tone Change Rules 汉语声调变化规则
Tone sandhi is a phonological change occurring in tonal languages, in which the tones assigned to individual words or morphemes
Ren Qing Wei 人情味- Daily Mandarin Lesson
Hospitality and good manners are highly valued in Chinese society. Someone who is friendly and hospitable is called rén qíng
Chinese Tea Culture 功夫茶 14 Why the Name TEA
Is it Chinese? Or from other Language?"CHA", "TAY", "TEA"The Chinese character "TEA" written with Chinese calligraphic brush.
An old mandarin song that I enjoy every time I listen to it – 心太软 [Too soft-hearted]
This is an old mandarin song, but probably one of the best songs of 任贤齐 rèn xián qí. I enjoy
Sheng Qi 生气- Daily Mandarin Lesson
Public expressions of anger are frowned upon in Chinese society. If you are visiting a Mandarin-speaking country, remember that venting
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