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…
Many people believe that Mandarin Chinese has no grammar, but this is a misconception. While it lacks some features typically found in European languages, Chinese still has a highly structured…
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…
We all know that “门”(a door) represents an entrance, and therefore it plays an important role in our lives. The traditional Chinese character for door is written as 門 (mén),…
‘好(hǎo)’ is frequently one of the first characters that learners encounter when they begin studying Chinese, and anyone can tell you that it means ‘good.’ When used as a reply…
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…
An interjection is an exclamation, especially as a part of speech. An example of an interjection in English would be “Ah!” or “Oh!” Many of you may already know it’s…
When delving into the world of Chinese language and texts, you'll often come across different expressions that seemingly translate to the same word in English. But here's the thing: every…
The Chinese language has a reputation for its complex grammar and difficult writing system, not to mention its deep culture background. Only a few brave souls go and attempt to…