It’s very important to practice sentences with new vocabulary. Practice full sentences until you memorize and understand the content. “特别 (tèbié)” is a very important and very common word in Chinese 👍Let’s break it down so it really sticks. 1️⃣ Core meaning of 特别 (tèbié) 特别 = special / especially / very / particularly It’s […]
Continue ReadingLiterally: “speaking from my point of view”It means “for me,” “as far as I’m concerned,” or “in my opinion.” It’s used when expressing your personal feelings, preferences, or opinions — very natural and polite in daily Mandarin. Structure 对 + person + 来说 + (opinion / statement) Examples: 💬 Daily Useful Sentences with Pinyin 对我来说，这很重要。(duì […]
Continue ReadingPronunciation / Tone Tips Daily 很困难 Practice Routine (≈5 minutes) Step 1: Warm-up (30 sec) Step 2: Sentence Drill (2 min) Pick 3 sentences per day from the list I gave you. Example (Day 1): Step 3: Rhythm & Stress Drill (1 min) Step 4: Meaning Check (1 min) Step 5: Free Practice (30 sec)
Continue ReadingTip: 变 is 4th tone (falling tone) → start high and drop sharply. In fast speech, it may sound a bit softer but still falling.
Continue Reading🔹 1. Core Meaning: “to put / to place” 🔹 2. “To release / to let go” Example: 🔹 3. “To give freedom / to allow” 🔹 4. “To set free / to let out” 🔹 5. “To turn on / play / emit” 🔹 6. “To add / put into” 🔹 7. Extended / […]
Continue ReadingNeutral / Standard Childish / Cute Casual / Slang Joking / Crude 👉 If you’re talking politely (like at a clinic), stick with 大便 (dàbiàn).👉 With kids, use 便便 or 臭臭.👉 With friends joking around, 拉屎 or 上大号 is very common.
Continue Reading🥬 Vegetables and Plant-Based Ingredients Chinese (汉字) Pinyin English 大白菜 dà báicài Napa cabbage 小白菜 xiǎo báicài Bok choy 空心菜 kōng xīn cài Water spinach 芥蓝 jiè lán Chinese broccoli 茄子 qiézi Eggplant 豆芽 dòuyá Bean sprouts 木耳 mù’ěr Wood ear mushrooms 香菇 xiānggū Shiitake mushrooms 冬笋 dōngsǔn Winter bamboo shoots 豆腐 dòufu Tofu 腐竹 […]
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Continue ReadingBASIC MEANINGS OF 当 1. As / To be (as a role) 当 (dāng) = “to be” or “to work as (a job or role)” Examples: 2. When (something happens) 当…的时候 = “when…” Examples: 3. To act/treat as / regard as 当…看 / 当…对待 = “to treat as…” Examples: 4. To be in front of […]
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