How to use Bang Zhu Bang Mang Bang correctly
Do you know the differences between 帮助 Bang Zhu, 帮忙 Bang Mang and 帮 Bang? All these three Chinese words mean to help, to aid in English. Are there any […]
Why Chinese eat noodles on birthdays?
People eat cakes on their birthdays in Western cultures. But in Eastern culture, especially older generations Chinese, eating noodles is a must during this happy occasion. The noodle Chinese eat […]
How to use Chinese Zai and You
In this post, we are going to learn how to use the Chinese 再 zài and 又 yòu. Although Chinese 再zài and 又 yòu expresses a repetition of an action […]
How to use the Chinese BA sentence
The Chinese word 把 bǎ has the meaning of to hold, to contain, to grasp, to take hold of, handle in English. 把 bǎ is a verb, a preposition and a measurement word. The […]
How to use the Chinese Character jiu
How to use the Chinese word Jiu? The Chinese word 就 jiù has many meanings. It is very difficult to find a precise English equivalent for this Chinese word. As […]
How to use Chinese structural particles DE
Chinese structural particles DE like 的 得 地 are functional words that do not have meaning by itself but act as a linkage to glue the whole sentence together. Chinese […]
What are the personal pronouns in Chinese?
Pronouns in Mandarin Chinese can act as a substitution for a noun, a verb, an adjective, a Chinese measurement words etc. Sometimes, it can also substitute a Chinese phrase or […]
Why do Chinese celebrate Dragon Boat Festival
Duan Wu Jie （端午节 duān wǔ jié） is also known as dragon boat festival （龙舟节 lóng zhōu jié）, dragon day, double fifth festival （重五节 chóng wǔ jié）etc. It is one […]
How to prepare for HSK1 test
HSK is the abbreviation for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi 汉语水平考试 [Hàn yǔ shuǐpíng kǎo shì]. The English translation is the Chinese proficiency test. Are you planning to take the HSK test? […]
Chinese polite words and expressions you should know
Chinese culture puts emphasis on politeness and humbleness. This is especially so when you are with people whom you have met for the first time or the relationship is not […]