In Chinese, the word “车” (chē) refers to vehicles or means of transportation. The character appears in many common terms for vehicles, ranging from bicycles to trains. In this guide, we’ll break down some Chinese vehicle names ending in “车,” explain the structure of these words, and provide examples of each. Structure of Vehicle Words […]
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Learning Mandarin Chinese might seem like climbing a mountain— don’t worry, once you get the hang of it, teaching Chinese vocabulary can be a fun, creative process, especially for kids. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just helping out a young learner, I’m going to break down how to approach it from the ground up,
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Feeling a little under the weather or just need to explain where it hurts? Fear not! Expressing pain in Chinese is actually quite easy: you just need to add the magical word “疼” (téng) after the names of body parts that hurt. How to Express Pain in Chinese Here is the structure: Body parts +
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In Chinese, telling time is an essential skill. One of the basic concepts is expressing “o’clock” time in Chinese. And trust me, as long as you know the basic numbers, say, how to count 1-12 in Chinese, it is very easy. In Chinese, when you want to say it’s a certain hour, you start with
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This series of posts introduce Chinese vocabulary on various topics of food as following: 🥗 Common Food Vocabulary 🍎 Fruit 🥦 Vegetable 🌭 Fast Food 🥛 Beverage 🎂 Dessert 🥟 Chinese Food Food is not just sustenance; it’s a celebration of culture and flavor. For Chinese people, food is more than its necessity to feed
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This series of posts introduce Chinese vocabulary on various topics of food as follow: 🥗 Common Food Vocabulary 🍎 Fruit 🥦 Vegetable 🌭 Fast Food 🥛 Beverage 🎂 Dessert 🥟 Chinese Food How to name dessert in Chinese? Desserts, with their sweet allure, transcend language barriers and delight taste buds worldwide. If you’re embarking on a journey to learn Chinese, why not
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This series of posts introduce Chinese vocabulary on various topics of food as follow: 🥗 Common Food Vocabulary 🍎 Fruit 🥦 Vegetable 🌭 Fast Food 🥛 Beverage 🎂 Dessert 🥟 Chinese Food Chinese beverage vocabulary are helpful for us to explore the diverse world of beverages in Chinese. From traditional teas to modern-day favourite, mastering these words not only helps you order
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This series of posts introduce Chinese vocabulary on various topics of food as follow: 🥗 Common Food Vocabulary 🍎 Fruit 🥦 Vegetable 🌭 Fast Food 🥛 Beverage 🎂 Dessert 🥟 Chinese Food Fast food is a global phenomenon, and its influence extends to every corner of the world, including China. Whether you’re a fast-food lover, planning a trip to China, or simply
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This series of posts introduce Chinese vocabulary on various topics of food as follow: 🥗 Common Food Vocabulary 🍎 Fruit 🥦 Vegetable 🌭 Fast Food 🥛 Beverage 🎂 Dessert 🥟 Chinese Food Vegetable Chinese vocabulary are useful for us to learn as they are a vital component of cuisine and we eat them everyday. Vegetables are a vital component of cuisine, adding
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This series of posts introduce Chinese vocabulary on various topics of food as follow: 🥗 Common Food Vocabulary 🍎 Fruit 🥦 Vegetable 🌭 Fast Food 🥛 Beverage 🎂 Dessert 🥟 Chinese Food Food is a universal language that transcends borders and brings people together. Whether you’re traveling to China, ordering from a restaurant, or simply interested in expanding your culinary vocabulary, knowing
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Having a pet can bring joy and companionship into our lives. Whether you’re a pet owner or simply interested in learning about pets and their accessories in Chinese, this article will introduce you to some essential vocabulary. From common pets to their accessories, let’s explore the world of pets in Chinese! Pets Chinese Vocabulary Pets
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. When we explore the world, it’s beneficial to learn about different continents and their major countries . Whether it’s for travel, study, or communication with others, knowing the Chinese names for continents is important. Continents 洲 source: Chinese Flashcards Hive In Chinese, the word for “continent” is “洲” (zhōu). Here are the names of
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Chinese vocabulary is the basic building block for Chinese fluency. Characters and words carry meanings. Without them, we simply cannot communicate in Chinese. To help non-Chinese native kids improve Chinese fluency, we need to help them remember (and use) more Chinese words. How to Help Non-Chinese-Native Kids Remember New Chinese Vocabulary? Here are 5 tips:
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We’ve talked about Chinese radicals. One of them is 口，meaning “mouth” in Chinese. The Chinese characters with this component often have something to do with the mouth. Today let’s have a look at another similar radical female 女. Source: Wikipedia 女 by itself is a word, meaning a female or daughter. 女人 nǚ rén
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Chinese proverbs are full of wisdom from famous Chinese philosophers and writers. There are wise sayings on pretty much all aspects of our society: personal life, love & friendship, books, time, teaching & learning… You name it. 成语 vs 谚语 There are two types of proverbs (or idioms) in Chinese: 成语 (chéngyǔ) and 谚语 (yányǔ). 成语
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Chinese characters with the same radical many times have something in common. Chinese characters containing “口” (mouth) are often grouped together in the “口” section in Chinese dictionaries and usually involves “mouth”. What is a radical? A Chinese radical is so called 部首 bùshǒu, literally meaning, “section header”. It is sometimes translated as an indexing
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In Chinese, there are many 2-character words that turn into different words with the 2 characters reversed. For example, 奶牛 and 牛奶 are two words with the same two characters: 牛and 奶. The first emphasizes on the 牛 and the latter on the 奶. That is, 奶牛 means cow and 牛奶 means mild from a
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HLet a child look at himself/herself in the mirror. What would he/she see? As children are curious about themselves, they are eager to learn different parts of their bodies, such as eyes, nose, hands and more. Because they can identify and point to the different body parts, learning the Chinese words is quite easy and
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Let’s say, you read a book and find many new Chinese words. You want to learn these new Chinese words, what do you do? You probably will look up in the dictionary and write them down in a notebook. The words help you to understand the book. But After a while, you may forget about
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Research supports the idea that “learning is an integrated process, a process focused on constructing meaning, and a process largely dependent on the ability to communicate. “(Sandra Rollins Hurley, Ph.D., and Sally Blake, Ph.D.). When we identify the facts and ideas that connect with each other across subjects, we construct meaning. When we learn to
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