Mastering Chinese Verb Continuity: How to Use 在, 正, 正在, and 着
When learning a new language, one of the fundamental aspects to grasp is how tense and continuity are expressed. One of the intriguing distinctions between Chinese and English lies in…
When learning a new language, one of the fundamental aspects to grasp is how tense and continuity are expressed. One of the intriguing distinctions between Chinese and English lies in…
We've all learned the word "和" in our first Chinese classes. However, research shows that Mandarin students at the beginner level tend to make mistakes with this word more than…
After studying the language for a little while, do you find that your Chinese is getting better and better? Do you feel like the more you study, the more your…
Have you ever marveled at the elegant flow of Mandarin speakers effortlessly weaving together words? Their sentences possess a unique charm, conveying not just the meaning but also the essence…
Have you ever wondered how the Chinese language captures the essence of existence, appearance, and disappearance with remarkable precision? Welcome to the world of Mandarin Existential Sentences, a unique structure…
Are you struggling with understanding the Pivotal Sentence structure in Chinese? Don't worry, you're not alone. This unique structure can be tricky to master, but once you do, it can…
In Chinese, you can use either “帮助” (bāngzhù) or “帮忙”(bāngmáng) to mean "help." But, if you say "帮忙他" (bāngmáng tā) to say "help him", your Chinese teacher will correct you.…
Comparing things or people is a common practice in daily life. We make comparisons using various attributes like length, weight, size, age, and so on. The most commonly used comparative…
Passive sentences make up a big and important part of modern Chinese. There are generally two types: Marked Passive Sentences and Unmarked Passive Sentences. We have talked about Marked Passive…