You’ll find that there are so many questions to be answered about life and culture in China, as well as about the Mandarin language itself. For this reason, I thought it important to discuss some of those language questions (and possible answers) here. I hope this list of frequently asked questions will be of benefit …
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- MANDARIN PhrasesThere are a few Mandarin phrases that will help you get by when it comes to the basics of communicating in the Chinese language. Let's take a look at some of the most common Mandarin phrases and how you can learn to say them! You'll see the following Mandarin phrases on this page, but you can also click on each of the graphics for these phrases bel […]
- How to WRITE Thank You in ChineseWriting thank you in Chinese begins with an understanding of the type and number of strokes. For most just starting to learn Chinese, this can seem a bit overwhelming, but when you break down the character XIE into three parts, then you can see just how easy it is to write thank you in Chinese! There are a total of 12 strokes for this one character, but it […]
- Saying "YES!" in ChineseSaying yes in Chinese is a bit more complicated than it is in English. So initially, it's probably better to go with the cheater's version, which is really like saying, "Okay," or "Fine." Although this phrase does work to let someone know that your answer is affirmative, you'll want to move on to the best way to say yes as […]
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Jul 31
Study Guide for Learning Chinese
Study Guide for Learning Chinese Thank you for your interest in the beginner’s study guide to learning Chinese. As an educator and also a Chinese learner myself, I’ve found how beneficial it is to understand first the key points about the journey and then to identify and FOCUS on what are the essentials for learning …
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Jun 26
Mandarin Language
The Mandarin Language Diverse, yet beautiful, the Mandarin language is the official language of not only China, but also many other Chinese-speaking countries. Since the Mandarin language consists of thousands of Chinese characters, PinYin (the romanization of the Mandarin language) has become crucial to those learning to speak Mandarin. Yet, it is the tones of …
Jun 22
Chinese Alphabet
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Chinese Alphabet Do you know your Chinese alphabet? Commonly known as PinYin, this Romanization system really helps in making it much easier to learn to speak Chinese! (See the Chinese Alphabet Video & PinYin Charts Below) If you want to learn the Chinese alphabet quickly, then remember that every single sound that EVER comes out …
Jun 06
Thank You in Chinese
Say Thank You in Chinese Learning to say thank you in Chinese can be a little more complicated than you would first expect. But not to worry, because it CAN be done! With video, of course, learning to say thank you in Chinese is a breeze! Thank You in Chinese Characters: Three Ways Not …
Jun 05
How to Say Hello in Chinese
How to Say Hello in Chinese The Chinese language can seem pretty daunting at first, but when you can see the characters and hear the phrase by video, it makes it SO much easier! Check out the phrases (both common and polite) in Chinese characters! How to Say Hello in Chinese Characters For detail on …
Jun 05
Hello in the Chinese Language
Hello in Chinese Learning hello in Chinese can be pretty simple if you have a good way to hear and see the language! That’s why I prefer learning by video and also having the chance to look at an explanation of how to say hello in Chinese. Hello in Chinese Video After watching this brief …