Chinese separable verbs
The grammatical term 离合词 (líhécí) in Chinese refers to a group of verbs; they can be used as a single verb or can be separated and used as a verb + object phrase.
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裸婚: marriage without “must-haves” popular in young Chinese
裸婚 (luǒhūn), literally meaning "Naked marriage", is a Chinese slang, coined in 2008 to describe the growing number of marriages between partners who do not yet own any significant assets.
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How to use Chinese word “难怪”
难怪" can be used to express that the speaker finds something unsurprising in Chinese.
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‘Nirvana in Fire’ trailer in English
The 55-episode series, set in a fictionalized kingdom, weaves together two storylines — one about a betrayed general's revenge and the other about princes fighting for the throne.
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Chinese onomatopoeia
If you forget something or if you drop something you'd say "ah!" or "oh crap!" Well, now instead you can say "哎呀!" in Chinese which means "oops!".
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18 essentials to pack up for your trip to China
There are additional items that will prove particularly useful in China. Here are 18 items you might need to pack for your trip to China.
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晒: a hot Chinese word used as “share”
One of the more popular fads to hit the streets and Internet is the character 晒 (shài) meaning "to dry in the sun." Pronounced "shai", it sounds like the English word "share," and is used by netizens keen to share their woes and views on life.
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Colors in Chinese culture
Green with envy? Feeling blue? Do you know colors in Chinese culture can mean something else?
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Chinese “感冒” not necessarily “a cold”
感冒 (gǎnmào)" literally means "catch a cold." But it can also mean "have an interest for something or somebody."
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What is “脑洞” in Chinese?
"脑洞大开", a common Chinese saying, refers to the type of madness evoked by a book or movie when one's imagination is set free.
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