Mastering Existential Sentences(存现句) in Mandarin
Have you ever wondered how the Chinese language captures the essence of existence, appearance, and disappearance with remarkable precision? Welcome to the world of Mandarin Existential Sentences, a unique structure…
An Introduction to the Pivotal Sentence in Chinese Grammar
Are you struggling with understanding the Pivotal Sentence structure in Chinese? Don't worry, you're not alone. This unique structure can be tricky to master, but once you do, it can…
Separable Words in Chinese (离合词): Breaking Down the Complexity of the Language
In Chinese, you can use either “帮助” (bāngzhù) or “帮忙”(bāngmáng) to mean "help." But, if you say "帮忙他" (bāngmáng tā) to say "help him", your Chinese teacher will correct you.…
Making Comparisons in Chinese – All about bǐ-structure(比字句)
Comparing things or people is a common practice in daily life. We make comparisons using various attributes like length, weight, size, age, and so on. The most commonly used comparative…
“早饭吃完了”(The breakfast has been eaten) – Learn All About the Unmarked Passive Sentence in Chinese
Passive sentences make up a big and important part of modern Chinese. There are generally two types: Marked Passive Sentences and Unmarked Passive Sentences. We have talked about Marked Passive…
Mastering the “被” Structure: The Chinese Passive Sentence Structure
Passive sentences are commonly used in Chinese and can cause confusion for foreign learners who are not accustomed to them. To assist in decoding this unique sentence construction, we will…
常常(cháng cháng) VS往往(wǎng wǎng): The Many Ways of Using the word “Often” in Chinese
Discovering the nuances of language is a fascinating journey, especially when it comes to understanding how different cultures express similar ideas. Take, for instance, the concept of "often" in English…
How to Learn Chinese While Remaining Sensitive to Regional Languages and Dialects
Editor`s Notes: The modern Chinese dialects are classified into seven major groups, and Mandarin (普通话) is the e standard foundation language. About two-thirds of Chinese people speak Mandarin as their…
12 Tips for Understanding Chinese Business Etiquette and Culture
As the world becomes more globalized, more and more people are doing business with China. To improve business relations, many of you in the DigMandarin audience are seeking ways to…
Giving Gifts to Chinese People: Beware of Certain Taboos
Strengthening relationships and building alliances is an essential part of every culture, and gift-giving plays a vital role in achieving this. Similarly, in Chinese culture, presenting gifts is a time-honored…