Describing Actions with “得(de)” in Chinese: Tips and Examples
In English, you can describe an action using an adverb, for example, "I run quickly" or "I get up early." However, describing verbs with adverbs in Chinese is more complex.…
Specific Guide of Ordering Food in Chinese
I remember the first time I ordered Subway in America because I was so lost and embarrassed. I never learnt all these words in my English class and didn’t know…
Chinese Education Options for International Citizens
Chinese parents have a reputation of caring too much for their kids’ education. But as parents, it is very important for your children to have a good education. The most…
Understanding the Investment and Trading Words in Chinese
Not too long ago, you may have seen this photo of a man completely engrossed in the stock market floating around the internet. It’s a spot-on representation of China’s reaction…
The Chinese Way to Use ‘make’
When I learned English, ‘make’ was a verb, which always confused me. For me, there are too many meanings of ‘make’ and some of them are quite different in Chinese.…
Basic Verbs that are Different in Chinese and English
When I learned English, I always made some mistakes which known as ‘Chinglish’ where I would use English in a Chinese way. Now as a Chinese teacher, I know the…
All about Chinese New Year: taboos, wishes and magic words
Chinese New Year is a little early this year, I just can’t wait for this lovely holiday! If you’re curious what people do for this important festival, I have some…
How To Make Communication in Chinese Better – Taxi Phrases in China
When you first see this title you might lose interest in reading this article because you can find related phrases in every textbook. But before you close the page, let…
How to Make Our Communication in Chinese Better? – Annoying ‘好吧’
As a Chinese teacher, I always enjoy teaching Chinese in my class with the standard curriculum. However, I also notice there are multitudes of small pieces of information which wouldn't…