All about The Word 就(jiù)
The Mandarin particle 就(jiù) is a very common word in Chinese with a ton of different uses. Depending on the context, it can be a verb, adverb, preposition, or even…
Meet Your Mandarin Goals for 2015 – with just 3 Months Left
I don’t mean to scare you but the last quarter of 2015 is almost upon us. 2016 is approaching fast! This got me thinking about my Mandarin studies, and how…
How to use “and” in Chinese
No matter which textbooks you use to learn Chinese, the word “and-和(hé)” is always one of the first few words that you learned. It’s not a difficult word, so even…
Chinese: A Language of Compound Words
At first glance, learning Chinese characters can seem intimidating. And it can be a difficult task, especially if you try to memorize them one by one like many teachers force…
Describing Actions with “得(de)” in Chinese: Tips and Examples
In English, you can describe an action using an adverb, for example, "I run quickly" or "I get up early." However, describing verbs with adverbs in Chinese is more complex.…
3 Sets of Similar Chinese Words…or are they?
Chinese is a rich language with a vast vocabulary - every nuance of a given concept or object is expressed by its own word. This can get confusing, as there…
Essential Mandarin Phrases for Speaking with Your Chinese Customers
As increasing numbers of Chinese nationals are traveling abroad, more and more of us are welcoming Mandarin speakers to our hometowns and workplaces as guests and clients. No longer is…
Recommended Cool Games for Mandarin Learning
Imagine if you could play a role playing game and by the end of it, you would be fluent in Chinese? Sounds stupid, right? Traditional logic states it is stupid…
Using “很 (hěn)” with Adjectives
“How do you describe something in Chinese?” This is a question that our tutors often encounter in our Chinese classes for beginners. It sounds like a basic grammar rule, but…
All you need when living in China
Have you ever wondered how to get more information about China or how to navigate your way online in China restricted Internet? If you are planning to live in China…