10 Chinese Proverbs About Friendship
There is an old saying in Burma that goes: “Friendship, knowledge and food are the three most valuable things in the world.” This saying reminds us of how important friends…
Study In China: A Look at Chinese Universities and What You Can Expect
“First of all, my experience of studying in China is quite different from the norm. I came to China when I was 9 years old as my mother was one of…
Mastering the Use of “和” in Mandarin: Avoid Common Mistakes
We've all learned the word "和" in our first Chinese classes. However, research shows that Mandarin students at the beginner level tend to make mistakes with this word more than…
How to Learn Chinese Fast: 9 Tips
Many audiences often ask me: Hey Jing, how to learn Mandarin Chinese fast? Maybe in 3 or 5 days? Me: Are we talking about A.I. or something? Questions like this…
Different Degrees in Chinese: Master How to Use 越来越 and 越…越…
After studying the language for a little while, do you find that your Chinese is getting better and better? Do you feel like the more you study, the more your…
连动句: Enhance Your Mandarin Fluency with Serial Verb Phrases
Have you ever marveled at the elegant flow of Mandarin speakers effortlessly weaving together words? Their sentences possess a unique charm, conveying not just the meaning but also the essence…
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.…