\tThe following is a collection of sentences in Mandarin which I believe are special in some way.<\/p>\n
\tWhat do I mean by "special"? Well, let's just say grammatically and structurally they're not exactly typical. and in most cases they stand-alone as in independent expression. Plus, many of them contain elements of Chinese culture that set them apart from regular sentences.<\/p>\n
\tI've broken these up into beginners<\/strong>, intermediate<\/strong> and advanced <\/strong>levels and tried to explain not only the literal meaning of each sentence, but its function and near-equivalent translation in English. Of course your comments and constructive feedback are always welcome in the comments section. Enjoy!<\/p>\n \tBeginner level<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \t1. \u4f60\u5403\u996d\u4e86\u5417\uff1f N\u01d0 ch\u012bfàn le ma\uff1f<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \tLiterally<\/strong>: '"Have you eaten?" \t2. \u4f60\u591a\u5403\u4e00\u70b9\u3002 N\u01d0 du\u014d ch\u012b yìdi\u01cen.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Eat some more." \t3. \u6162\u6162\u5403\u3002 Mànman ch\u012b.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Eat slowly." \t4. \u6162\u8d70\u3002Mànz\u01d2u.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Walk slowly." \t5. \u6162\u6162\u6765\u3002 Mànman lái.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Come slowly." \t6. \u6211\u8ddf\u4f60\u8bb2\u3002W\u01d2 g\u0113n n\u01d0 ji\u01ceng. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "I speak to you." \t7. \u6211\u5148\u8d70\u4e86\u3002W\u01d2 xi\u0101n z\u01d2u le. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "I go first." \t8. \u8bf7\u95ee\u4e00\u4e0b\u3002 Q\u01d0n\u0261wèn yíxià. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Please [let me] ask." \t <\/p>\n \tMore about <\/strong>45 Sentences with Chinese Characteristics: \t45 Sentences with Chinese Characteristics (2)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \t45 Sentences with Chinese Characteristics (3)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\tFunction<\/strong>: Greet someone when Chinese meet each other.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "How's it going?" or "How are you?"
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Expresses one's hospility for a guest.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "Have some more."<\/p>\n
\tFunction<\/strong>: Expresses politeness to someone when eating.
\tNear-equvalent phrase in Ehglish<\/strong>: "BoN appétit" or "enjoy your meal".<\/p>\n
\tFunction<\/strong>: Expresses politeness to someone when leaving someone's house or a hotel, restaurant, etc.
\tNear-equvalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "BoN appétit" or "enjoy your meal".<\/p>\n
\tFunction<\/strong>: Expresses to someone to take it easy.
\tNear-equvalent phrase in English:<\/strong> "Take it easy", "Take your time" or "Easy does it".<\/p>\n
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\tFuntion<\/strong>: Used to get someone to listen to you when you want you tell them something you think is important.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "Look,…" or "Listen,…"<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to tell someone that you're leaving, and that they can stay in the same place if they wish.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "I'm off." or "I gotta run."<\/p>\n
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\tFuntion<\/strong>: Used when you wish to ask someone (usually a stranger) a question.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "Excuse me."
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