Slang is a kind of informal language which actually means other things, instead of its literal meaning. All languages have slang, and Chinese is no exception. We all know plenty of English slang. For example, the expression ‘hit the road’ does not really mean to hit the road. It means ‘Let’s go!’ ‘It’s raining cats … Read more
In this article, we will focus on some frequently used Chinese sentences, which are particularly useful for people who have just started to learn Chinese or who want to travel to China. These sentences will come in handy, are simple and basic, and may help you survive certain social situations. We’ve divided them into 6 … Read more
Marina, who now lives in Beijing, has more than seven years of experience teaching Chinese to kids and adults, both as individuals and in groups. Her classes are very interactive and focuses a lot on training her students how to speak. She helps many students from various countries prepare for the HSK via the Skype … Read more
We all know the word “好 (hǎo) ” is good in Chinese. However, for most of Chinese learners, you may not know “好”can be pronounced with fourth tone. It would be “好 (hào)“, which is used as a verb and it means “like”. Let’s see examples here. 1. 好吃(hào chī) like eating (Jùshuō Guǎnɡdōnɡ rén … Read more