"Separable verbs," called 离合词 (líhécí) in Chinese, get their name from their ability to "separate" into two parts (a verb part and an object part), with other words in between. Separable verbs are an important concept to master in Chinese, and are also the source of many beginner mistakes. Mastering separable verbs is an essential objective of the intermediate (B1) level learner of Chinese.
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Chinese grammar:Yes-no questions with “ma”
The question particle 吗 (ma) is a very simple way to form questions in Chinese. By placing 吗 on the end of a statement, you convert it into a yes/no question. Surprisingly enough, these are questions that could be answered with yes or no in English. They're also known as polar questions or binary questions.
How to read big number with Different units in Chinese
Mandarin/Chinese number has two units that English doesn't have (or at least, it has unique words for these units whilst English describes them with combinations of other units. These are:
"Two Sessions" Period
Every early March, China’s top legislature and political advisory body are meeting in the capital for "两会(liǎng huì Two Sessions)".
"Two Sessions" Period 两会时期
Every early March, China’s top legislature and political advisory body are meeting in the capital for "两会(liǎng huì Two Sessions)".
Lucky in Love
hǎo jiǔ méi jiàn le ,nǐ jīn tiān qì sè bú cuò ā
Simon:好久没见了,你今天气色不错啊。
Long time no see. You look good today.
Lesson 087 – Bank (2)
YJ: Welcome to Chinese Studio. Wo shi Yajie.
Cam: Dajia hao, Wo shi Cam. I’m enjoying these banking lessons Yajie… and I really appreciate knowing how to make transactions when I’m speaking to a bank teller.
Yajie: Well, we aren’t finished yet!
Domestic Violence Photos
After filing for divorce(提出离婚), the 36-year-old actress has turned to Weibo posting photos(晒照片) of her with bruises(伤痕), along with police and hospital evidence(证明). In one photo two visible dents(明显的凹陷) can be seen in her forehead(额头).
Lesson 068 Revision
Cam: Yajie, I have been busy studying all week for this week’s review lesson. Welcome to Chinese Studio everyone. I’m Cam.
YJ: Wo3 shi4 YJ. Cam, I want to see how much you’ve learned. Follow along with Sentences in the Week.
Lesson 044 Revision of the Usages of "De"
Yajie: Dajia hao. I’m Yajie here with Cam, and welcome to Chinese Studio. We focused all week on the Chinese character de, and learned a lot. So we should probably review.
Cam: Good idea.I have done my best to try and remember everything, so a review is probably good.
Yajie: Now let’s check sentences in the week.