Chinese Words - Page 3

In learning Chinese, “不” (bù) and “没” (méi) are two of the most essential negation words. They may seem simple, but they have different uses. This article will clearly outline the common expressions with these two negation words to help you use Chinese more naturally.

Whether you want to chat with friends in China or plan a trip, talking about the weather is a perfect way to start. Today, we will learn how to describe different weather conditions in Chinese. By the end, you'll be able to understand weather forecasts and even say “今天阳光真好！” (jīn tiān yáng guāng zhēn hǎo!) which means "The sunshine is really nice today!"

Imagine you want to tell a friend where you are going, like in front of the supermarket or to the left of a building. To do this, you need to know some key direction words. Today, let's learn six basic and commonly used Chinese direction words to make your Chinese communication more precise!

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional holidays in China. Just like a mooncake filled with delicious flavors, the language people use during this festival is full of feelings about family, good wishes, and missing loved ones. Whether greeting each other or sending messages, these popular words and phrases carry warm cultural meanings that have lasted for thousands of years.

In daily Chinese conversations, the words “东西 (dōng xi)”, “问题 (wèn tí)”, “办法 (bàn fǎ)”, and “关系 (guān xì)” are used all the time. These are very flexible words that can mean many things depending on the situation. They can talk about real objects or more abstract ideas, and they are key to making your Chinese sound natural and fluent. Let’s get to know them!