I’m hungry: 我肚子饿了 (wǒ dùzi è le) Sentence Breakdown: 我肚子饿了 (wǒ dùzi è le) 🔹 So it literally means: “My stomach is hungry now” → “I’m hungry.” ✅ Other Ways to Say “I’m Hungry” in Chinese: 🗣️ Practice Sentences:
Continue ReadingI Can’t go : 我去不了 (wǒ qù bù liǎo) 🧍Common daily-life variations: 🧾 Example Situations:
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Continue Reading办法 (bànfǎ): Way or Solution “办法” means method, way, or solution to do something or solve a problem. It is frequently used in conversations, especially when discussing challenges, solutions, or decisions. 1. Common Sentence Structures with 办法 1️⃣ 有办法 (yǒu bànfǎ) – “to have a way/solution” 2️⃣ 没办法 (méi bànfǎ) – “no way/no choice” 3️⃣ […]
Continue ReadingThe HSK (Level 1) Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi 汉语水平考试 Chinese Pinyin English 爱 ài to love 八 bā eight 爸爸 bàba dad 杯子 bēizi cup; glass 北京 Běijīng Beijing 本 běn (measure word for books) 不 bù not; no 菜 cài dish; vegetable 茶 chá tea 吃 chī to eat 出租车 chūzūchē taxi 打电话 dǎ diànhuà […]
Continue ReadingIn 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?)→ […]
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