In Mandarin, there are several ways to say “bathroom,” depending on the context and region. Here are the most common ones: 1. 洗手间 (xǐshǒujiān) – Restroom/Washroom 2. 厕所 (cèsuǒ) – Toilet 3. 浴室 (yùshì) – Bathroom/Shower Room 4. 盥洗室 (guànxǐshì) – Washroom (Formal, Used in Schools/Offices) 5. 茅房 (máofáng) – Outhouse (Old-fashioned, Rural Term) 6. […]
Continue ReadingThe word “玩” (wán) generally means “to play” or “to have fun,” but when used in the context of travel, it means “to visit”, “to explore”, or “to have fun in a place”. Examples for Practice:
Continue ReadingConvenient – 方便 (fāngbiàn) Positive Uses of 方便 Meaning: “Convenient” or “To Make Things Easier” Negative Uses of 方便 1. Indirect Way to Say “Go to the Bathroom” (Euphemism) 2. Asking for a Favor That Might Be Impolite or Too Demanding 3. Implying Something Is “Too Easy” (Sarcasm) Exercise 1: Choose the Right Use of […]
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Continue ReadingEyes : 眼睛 (yǎnjing) 你的眼睛真漂亮！(Nǐ de yǎnjing zhēn piàoliang!)→ Your eyes are really beautiful! 我的眼睛有点累了。(Wǒ de yǎnjing yǒudiǎn lèi le.)→ My eyes are a bit tired. 请闭上眼睛。(Qǐng bì shàng yǎnjing.)→ Please close your eyes. 他的眼睛很大，也很亮。(Tā de yǎnjing hěn dà, yě hěn liàng.)→ His eyes are big and bright. 你看到我的眼镜了吗？(Nǐ kàndào wǒ de yǎnjìng le ma?)→ […]
Continue ReadingIt’s not a big deal : “没什么大不了” (méi shén me dà bù liǎo) “没什么大不了” (méi shén me dà bù liǎo) means “It’s not a big deal” or “It’s nothing serious.” It’s used to reassure someone or downplay a situation. 🔹 Example Sentences for Practice:
Continue Reading你怎么知道？你是我肚子里的蛔虫吗？(Nǐ zěnme zhīdào? Nǐ shì wǒ dùzi lǐ de huíchóng ma?)→ How do you know? Are you the worm in my stomach? (A funny Chinese idiom meaning someone knows you too well!) 你怎么知道？你装了监控摄像头吗？(Nǐ zěnme zhīdào? Nǐ zhuāng le jiānkòng shèxiàngtóu ma?)→ How do you know? Did you install security cameras? 你怎么知道？你偷看了我的日记吗？(Nǐ zěnme zhīdào? Nǐ tōukàn […]
Continue Reading“Welcome” is 欢迎 (huānyíng). Here are some example sentences to help you practice: 欢迎光临 (huānyíng guānglín) is a polite and formal way to say “Welcome,” often used in businesses like restaurants, hotels, and stores to greet customers. Breaking it Down Example Sentences to Practice
Continue ReadingBreakdown of the Phrase: So, 再来一局 literally means “Let’s have another round (of a game).” This phrase is commonly used when playing games, such as: Practice with Examples Variations to Sound More Natural
Continue Reading1. 可是 (kěshì) — “but,” “however” 2. 但是 (dànshì) — “but,” “however” 3. 不过 (búguò) — “but,” “however,” “only” 4. 然而 (rán’ér) — “however,” “yet,” “nevertheless” 5. 却 (què) — “but,” “yet,” “however” 6. 只是 (zhǐshì) — “only,” “just that,” “but” 7. 尽管…但是/可是 (jǐnguǎn…dànshì/kěshì) — “although… but” 8. 不过是 (búguò shì) — “nothing but,” “just” […]
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