How to use ‘任何’ in Chinese
任何 is a modifier that means "any", "whichever", or "whatsoever". It is also like the English phrases "any and all" or "no matter what". "任何"是一个修饰语,意思是"any"、"whichever"或"whatever",它也类似于英文短语"any and all"或"no matter what"。 …
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Read MoreUse ‘一起’ to say ‘together’ in Chinese
If you want to express that you are doing something together with someone else, "一起 (yì qǐ)" is your word! 要是你想表达你正和其他人共同做某事,那"一起"这个词就派上用场了! "一起 (yì qǐ)" is the easiest way to express an action …
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Read More12 kinds of companionship in Chinese
八拜之交 (bā bài zhī jiāo, sworn brotherhood) It is an old saying referring to sworn brothers or sisters with different surnames. "八拜 (bā bài, to kowtow for eight times)" …
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Read MoreChinese words “exported” to English language these years
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Read MoreDifferences between “说” and “告诉”
Chinese synonyms can be confusing, and it’s hard for Chinese learners to tell one from the other. Don’t worry! In this article, we’re talking about the differences between “说” …
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