通过(tōng guò) VS经过(jīng guò): The Many Ways of “Passing Through” in Mandarin
Here is a lesson that is a bit more advanced, and it involves two words that are often thought to have the same meaning and are sometimes used interchangeably. These…
Freezing “to death?” – Adjective/Verb+死+了
It has been very cold in Beijing recently, and out on the streets, you might hear some Chinese people saying: “冷死了(lěng sǐ le, I’m freezing).” "死 (sǐ)" literally means “to…
Too Much “Too Much!” in Chinese
The idea for this article came when one of our users told us "我怕太多冷(wǒ pà tài duō lěng)" – a phrase that doesn’t make much sense in Chinese. The tricky…
The Major Differences Between 两(liǎng) and 二(èr)
Are you learning Chinese and struggling to differentiate between the two words for "two" - 二 and 两? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many Chinese learners find it difficult to…
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…
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.…
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…
Periodical Quora Q&As Digest about Chinese Learning
Do you have inquiries about learning Chinese or about Chinese culture? Here we recommend a website which is Quora.com. You can learn ask any question and there will be great…
Monthly Digest of Chinese Learning – September 2014
There is an abundance of wonderful Chinese learning blogs and articles on the Internet. Sometimes it is just impossible to filter through every single one. Don’t you wish you had…