How to look up Chinese characters in a dictionary
Looking up Chinese characters in a printed dictionary can be an ordeal for the uninitiated.Follow the steps and you will soon know how to do it.
Read MorePromises and compliments in standard Chinese
1 Promise wǒ huì yīzhí zài nǐ shēnbiān. This statement roughly means, “I will always be by your side.”In simpl
Read MoreTop 10 Chinese measure words to know
You especially need to know the right measure word if you're asking a "how much/many?" question using "jǐ 几."
Read MoreFacebook’s Mark Zuckerberg speaking Chinese: foolish or brave?
Who would've thought? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg speaks Mandarin.
Read MoreAdditional expressions of love in standard Chinese
1 State simply, Gēn nǐ zài yīqǐ de shíhou hǎo kāixīn. When translated into English, this phrase roughly means,
Read MoreWhich measure words do Chinese really use?
These are all the measure words I have heard in natural conversation. Maybe not worth memorizing, but as one learns to speak Chinese, and especially for listening.
Read More5 stages to learn Chinese
Ching-chong-ching Stage (No Study)In this stage, Mandarin sounds like crazy nonsense noises. To the native English speak
Read MoreWhy is learning Chinese difficult for non-Chinese speakers
Studying Chinese has become the most difficult thing for the foreigners. Then what has made the learning of Chinese difficult? 学习中文已成为外国人最为头疼的事情。那么到底是什么原因使中文这么难学呢?
Read MoreProblems with learning Chinese in China
Chinese learner Albert shares the problems with learning Chinese. 国外网友Albert分享他学习汉语中遇到的问题。
Read MoreBasic “I love you” in different Chinese dialects
Additionally, there are other ways to express love in Standard Chinese, as well. Keep reading to learn more of these helpful phrases.
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