When describing the position of someone or something, Mandarin Chinese commonly uses three verbs: 在(zài), 是(shì), and 有(yǒu). These three words have very similar uses, but in most cases they…
Greetings are the cornerstone of human interaction, serving as a bridge that connects individuals across cultures and languages. In Mandarin Chinese, the proper use of greetings holds even more significance,…
Today I will write a review of the ‘Survive in Chinese’ videos on FluentinMandarin. The website comes from the very admirable vision of 25 year old Chris parker to “share…
Languages all contain their own unique titles and forms of address for people depending on their gender, profession, and marital status. Mandarin Chinese is no different, but there are many…
Hi all, today my article is quite easy to understand and very useful for every beginner, as it contains 120 useful short sentences in Mandarin language that you can definitely…
Part 1: Questions 1 ~ 5 Part 2: Questions 6 ~ 10 Part 3: Question 11 ~ 15 Part 4: Question 16 ~ 20 #16: How to ask How are…
Part 1: Questions 1 ~ 5 Part 2: Questions 6 ~ 10 Part 3: Question 11 ~ 15 Part 4: Question 16 ~ 20 #11: How to ask do you…
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…
Hello everyone! After revealing my “Tops Secret about learning Mandarin,” today I’m focusing on the details of your trusty companion—the notebook you write in and read every single day. In…