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Chinese Vocabulary for Seafood Posted by sasha on Mar 28, 2017
Going out to eat in China can be intimidating – no English on the menu, strange-looking dishes all around, and a very noisy atmosphere can scare many visitors away. Rather than head to the tourist-trap restaurant with burgers and fries, learn some Chinese food vocabulary and eat with the locals. In this lesson we’ll learn…
Chinese Vocabulary for Meat Posted by sasha on Mar 22, 2017
Learning food-related vocabulary is always one of the first tasks when studying a language. This is especially important in places like China, where you won’t commonly find English on the menu. Plus, when you do it’s usually hilarious Chinglish that’s hard to decipher. Never fear, because we’re here to help you learn how to do…
Chinese Adjectives Posted by sasha on Mar 15, 2017
Learning adjectives is an important aspect of studying any language. After all, you need adjectives to describe people, places, and things. Building up your vocabulary with more and more adjectives will help increase your fluency in no time. A great way to learn adjectives is to learn two opposite words at the same time. We’re…
Buying Groceries in Chinese Posted by sasha on Mar 7, 2017
Doing your grocery shopping in Chinese is a great and practical way to put your skills to use. First of all, you can make your grocery list in Chinese. Check that post for some vocabulary charts on vegetables, fruit, meat, seafood, everyday items, and clothing. Once you have your list ready, it’s time to go…
10 Awesome “How to” Chinese Posts Posted by sasha on Feb 27, 2017
Learning a new language is never easy, nor is traveling or living in a country where you don’t speak the language. That’s why we’re always trying to make things easier for you when it comes to speaking Chinese and doing everyday tasks in China. From vocabulary lists, to grammar-heavy posts, to cultural tidbits, we strive…
Learn How to Say “I Love You” in Chinese Posted by sasha on Feb 14, 2017
It’s Valentine’s Day, and happy couples all over China are celebrating. Tons of flowers, teddy bears, and boxes of chocolate have been bought, dinner reservations have been made, and some brave guys are gearing up to say those three huge words. Or maybe not. Saying “I love you” is a big deal in Chinese and it…
Describing People in Chinese (Personality) Posted by sasha on Feb 9, 2017
We’ve already learned how to describe someone’s appearance in Chinese, but as we all know, looks aren’t everything. It’s what’s inside that really counts. In this lesson we’ll learn how to describe someone’s personality. Personality Vocabulary To get started, let’s learn 25 Chinese words to describe someone’s personality: friendly (友好 – yǒu hǎo) shy (害羞…