How to use ‘应该’ in Chinese
应该 (yīnggāi) translates to the English word "should," and is an essential word to know for your conversational Chinese. "应该"翻译成英语是"should"，对你的交际汉语来说是必备词汇。 Basic Usage The auxiliary verb 应该 (yīnggāi) is …
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Things to know about Summer Solstice
As the 10th solar term of the year, the Summer Solstice (夏至, xià zhì) is upon us, beginning from June 21 to July 5. In China, the 24 solar terms …
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Is 天天 equivalent to 每天?
"天天" (tiān tiān) and "每天" (měi tiān) are synonyms in Chinese. However, they differ from each other in meanings and functions sometimes. "天天" and "每天" 是同义词。但有时它们所表达的意义和功能并不一样。 1. They are not quite …
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6 ways to use 印象 in Chinese
印象 is usually translated as 'impression', and it can be used in quite a wide variety of ways: "印象" 一词常被译为"impression"，有以下多种用法。 to have an impression of something 对某物有印象 to give someone …
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How to use Chinese idiom 拔苗助长
There once was an impatient farmer who lived in the State of Song (宋国 sòng guó) during the Spring and Autumn (春秋时代 chūn qiū shí dài, 960-1279 AD). Every day …
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A glimpse of graduation season across the world
Graduation season is in full swing. Amid the laughter and tears, goodbyes and nostalgia, another group of graduates will leave their cozy campuses and start a new chapter of …
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Music time: Listen what dad says
When you were still a kid, you climbed your father's back and asked him numerous questions. And your father always listened carefully with a big smile and answered patiently. 小时候，你喜欢骑在爸爸背上，叽叽喳喳问个不停。而爸爸总是笑着倾听，并耐心地解答。 …
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Chinlingo Chinese words: 谈 VS 说
Did you know? Both "说" and "谈" can mean "talk". Is there any difference between them? "说"和"谈"都是说话，它们有什么区别呢？ Definitions 说 (shuō): speak; talk; say 谈 (tán): talk; chat; discuss; remark; utterance …
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Chinese phrases about 2016 UEFA European Championship
What's the hottest topic recently? Yes, it's 2016 UEFA European Championship, the world's second-biggest soccer tournament, just second to the World Cup. Millions of football fans all over the world …
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How do Chinese show love on Father’s Day?
Father's Day falls on the third Sunday of June every year. It honors all fathers for their contribution to their family and society. There are various ways to show gratitude, …
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