Chinese Grammar Fundamentals: Master the Attributive Particle 的
Language is like a puzzle, where words come together to create meaning and share ideas. In the world of the Chinese language, there's a small but powerful puzzle piece called…
Language is like a puzzle, where words come together to create meaning and share ideas. In the world of the Chinese language, there's a small but powerful puzzle piece called…
Do people in China still use the term 同志 (tóng zhì) to address each other? Although you may have seen people in communist China calling each other 同志 with enthusiasm…
Make a wish upon a... Horse? Bringing New Year's Tidings on "Horseback". As many of you may know, the Spring Festival began on January 31, marking the beginning of the…
Have you ever stopped to consider how often you use the words 上(shàng) and 下(xià) in your daily life? These two characters are so ubiquitous in the Chinese language that…
If we say someone is clever and deft, we mean he or she is quick-witted and nimble-fingered and it is called “心灵手巧” (xīn ling shǒu qiǎo) in Chinese. “手” (shǒu)(hand)is…
In China, people say that “民以食为天 (Bread is the staff of life.),” and that is true. Eating is such an important element of our lives that friends meet at restaurants,…
Are you struggling with mastering 把 sentences in Chinese? You're not alone! For many learners, this grammar concept can be a major pain point. But fear not, as we're here…
Example: “我吃了火锅” 1. We know that when you add “了” after a verb, it indicates that this action happened at some time in the past, like“我吃了火锅” just means “ I…