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Lesson 16. Using 最 (zuì) for Expressing the Most in Chinese

In the previous lesson, we have learned how to use 比 (bǐ) for Comparison in Chinese. Today, we will learn…

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Lesson 15. Using 比 (bǐ) for Comparison in Chinese

Using 比 (bǐ) for Comparison in ChineseThere are several ways to express comparison in Chinese. Among them, 比 (bǐ) is…

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Lesson 14. OR in Chinese: The Difference Between 还是 (hái shì) and 或者 (huò zhě)

Both 還是 [还是] (hái shì) and 或者 (huò zhě) are translated as or in Chinese. Interestingly, the usage of each…

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Lesson 13. Conjunction: Various Ways to Say AND in Chinese

In English, the and conjunction can be used to link parallel words, phrases, and clauses. On the other hand, there…

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Lesson 12. 着 (zhe) for Expressing Existence in Chinese

In the previous lesson, we learn that 有 (yǒu) can be used to express the existence of someone or something…

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Lesson 11. 有 (yǒu) for Expressing Existence in Chinese

有 (yǒu) is surely a useful word in Chinese! Besides using it for ‘possession’, we can use it to express…

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Lesson 10. How to Express Time in Chinese

In the previous lesson, you have learned about the number in Chinese. Today, let’s learn how to tell the time…

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Lesson 9. Question Words for Asking Questions in Chinese

One of the way to ask questions is by using the question words in Chinese.   Where do we place…

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Lesson 8. The Complete Guide to Count Chinese Numbers (From 0, 1, up to 10^12)

You only need to know 16 characters to write all the numbers in Chinese! Moreover, it is relatively easy to…

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30 Japan-Made Chinese Words

Perhaps you have heard about a large portion of Japanese vocabulary is borrowed from traditional Chinese characters. Surprisingly, the borrowing…

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