Learn how to use the word 当 (dāng)
BASIC 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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✅ 走一走 (zǒu yī zǒu) Literal meaning: walk a bit / take a walkUse: This is a general expression for walking. It’s often used for casual walking, exercising, or stretching legs. 💬 Examples: ✅ 逛一逛 (guàng yī guàng) Literal meaning: stroll / wander aroundUse: This is more about leisurely browsing or strolling, often with the […]
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1. 个 (gè) — General, most common • 一个人 (yí gè rén) – one person • 一个苹果 (yí gè píngguǒ) – one apple ⸻ 2. 本 (běn) — For books, notebooks • 一本书 (yì běn shū) – one book • 三本杂志 (sān běn zázhì) – three magazines ⸻ 3. 张 (zhāng) — For flat things: […]
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爱情 (àiqíng) – love 安排 (ānpái) – arrange 安全 (ānquán) – security 按时 (ànshí) – on time 按照 (ànzhào) – according to 百分之 (bǎifēnzhī) – percent 棒 (bàng) – stick; excellent 包子 (bāozi) – steamed stuffed bun 保护 (bǎohù) – protect 保证 (bǎozhèng) – ensure 抱 (bào) – hold 抱歉 (bàoqiàn) – feel sorry 报名 […]
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The HSK (Level 3) Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi 汉语水平考 Chinese Pinyin English 啊 a modal particle 矮 ǎi short (height) 爱好 àihào hobby; interest 安静 ānjìng quiet 把 bǎ (particle marking the object before the verb) 搬 bān to move 办法 bànfǎ method; way 办公室 bàngōngshì office 帮忙 bāngmáng to help 包 bāo bag 饱 bǎo […]
Continue ReadingLearn: Family Members in Mandarin
👨👩👧👦 Immediate Family (Direct Family) 👴👵 Grandparents Father’s Side: Mother’s Side: 👨👩👦 Extended Family On Dad’s Side: On Mom’s Side: 👫 In-Laws ❤️ Husband & Wife 👶 Niece, Nephew, Cousins (a bit trickier) In Chinese, even cousins have specific names based on which side of the family and birth order. Here’s a simplified version: Cousins:
Continue ReadingHow to say, Convenient in Mandarin
Convenient: 方便 (fāngbiàn) “Convenient” / “To be convenient” 方便 is usually used as an adjective or verb to talk about convenience or ease of doing something. ✅ Common Sentence Patterns + Examples: 1. A 对 B 很方便 – “A is convenient for B” 2. 什么时候你方便？ – “When is convenient for you?” 3. 方便的话… – “If […]
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The HSK (Level 2) Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi 汉语水平考试 📘 HSK 2 Vocabulary List (Words 151–300) Chinese Pinyin English 唱歌 chànggē to sing 出 chū to go out 穿 chuān to wear 船 chuán boat, ship 次 cì time (occurrence) 从 cóng from 错 cuò wrong, mistake 大家 dàjiā everybody 到 dào to arrive 得 de […]
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🧠 Head and Face English Chinese Pinyin Head 头 tóu Face 脸 liǎn Hair 头发 tóu fa Eye 眼睛 yǎn jīng Nose 鼻子 bí zi Mouth 嘴巴 zuǐ ba Ear 耳朵 ěr duo Tooth 牙齿 yá chǐ 💪 Upper Body English Chinese Pinyin Neck 脖子 bó zi Shoulder 肩膀 jiān bǎng Arm 手臂 shǒu bì […]
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