In Mandarin Chinese and many other languages, prepositions are small but mighty words that help us understand when, where, and why things happen in a sentence. For some learners, these…
Learning Chinese is an exciting endeavor, but it has its challenges. One of the biggest hurdles for learners is mastering tones. Tones are a unique feature in languages like Mandarin…
Picture yourself as a keen-eyed observer, noticing the subtle variations in expressions like "here" or "there," your interest piqued by the dual forms of 这里/这儿(zhè lǐ/zhèr) and 那里/那儿(nà lǐ/nàr). This…
Unlocking the hidden mysteries of the Chinese language can be a fascinating journey. You've mastered countless words and sentence structures, yet there are times when comprehension eludes you. Imagine encountering…
In Chinese, you will frequently encounter words that contain the character "肉" (ròu). This is because food plays a significant role in people's daily lives, and "肉" is an important…
The sentence "我去了公司了。" may make you ask, "Why do I need '了' twice in one sentence? Do they mean the same thing? What do they do? How do I even…
Today we are going to talk about mistakes, specifically the 20 top mistakes that Chinese learners are prone to making or make repeatedly, so that we can help you avoid…
In everyday Chinese conversations, animal-related slang expressions are indispensable. They show up frequently and are widely known among Chinese people nowadays. These words and phrases not only enrich the language…
When traveling to a new place, transportation within that new place must be taken into consideration. Nowadays, there are tons transportation methods: trains, airplanes, ships, taxis, buses and subways. All…