15 Types of Common Euphemisms in Modern Chinese
You may have mastered tons of Chinese words and know all the key sentence structures, but sometimes you still can’t understand much of what you hear or read. For example,…
The Uses of “Door” in Chinese – All about “门”
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),…
Responding with ‘好的’(hǎo de), ‘好啊’(hǎo a), ‘好吧’(hǎo ba), ‘好嘛’(hǎo ma), ‘好啦’(hǎo la)
‘好(hǎo)’ in its original definition means ‘good’, and when it’s used as a response or reply, it automatically transforms to mean ‘fine’, ‘sure’ or ‘ok’. Yet, with various words and…
5 Common Chinese Interjections to Add Tonal Color -啊(a) 吧(ba) 呢(ne) 啦(la) 嘛(ma)
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…
Business Chinese: Essential Mandarin Expressions for Online Meetings
Necessity is the mother of invention, particularly in a time when everyone is working from home. Online meeting platforms, such as Skype, Google Hangouts, and Zoom, have revolutionized the world…
The Role of Colors in Chinese Culture and Related Expressions – What You Need to Know
Which color do Chinese people like best? You might say red. Yes, in China, red is frequently seen on occasions such as festivals and weddings because it represents happiness, wealth,…
Three words for ‘almost’ in Chinese – Using “差点儿”,“几乎”and“差不多”
When you study Chinese or read Chinese texts, you are bound to find some different expressions that have the same translation or meaning. In fact, every language is special, and…
Everyday Animal Related Slangs and Buzzwords in Chinese
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…
Different Northern and Southern Chinese Customs and Words That You Don’t Know
As a muti-ethnic country, there are many regional cultural differences in actual Chinese life. Today we will introduce some differences between Northern and Southern China and how to tell where…