7 useful Chinese phrases for Chinese language students
Sep 01, 2023
As the new semester in China officially kicks off on September 1st, there's no better time to equip yourself with essential Chinese vocabulary for your Chinese language journey.
Animal idioms
Jun 30, 2023
In China, there is a wealth of idioms and words related to animals, many of which are themselves miniature fables.
Today Phrase: aerobics
May 10, 2023
“有氧运动”,是指主要以有氧代谢提供运动中所需能量的运动方式,如游泳、慢跑等。英文翻译为“aerobics、aerobic exercise”。有氧运动能锻炼心、肺功能,使心血管系统能更有效、快速地把氧传输到身体的每一个部位。
Today Phrase: zǒu shén
Apr 07, 2023
“走神”,指精神不集中,心不在焉(be absent-minded),是一种注意力不集中(be distracted)的表现。“入神”是“走神”的反义词,指注意力高度集中(be deeply absorbed in)。
Learn the 24 Chinese solar terms (I)
Mar 09, 2023
The 24 solar terms play a very important role in Chinese culture, as they show how the Chinese people used the calendar to manage the relationship between people and nature.
Airport Vocabulary List in Mandarin
Feb 07, 2023
Explore Mandarin Chinese vocabulary related to the airport in this article, which also includes audio clips and the Chinese characters for all the vocabulary words.
Today Phrase:hé yán yuè sè
Feb 06, 2023
“和颜悦色”,汉语成语,意思是和蔼喜悦的神色,形容态度温和亲切。可以翻译为“with a kind and pleasant countenance,wearing a pleasant and gracious face,be mild and nice”等。
Useful Common Chinese Phrases to Express Wishes
Jan 09, 2023
Courtesy plays an important role in Chinese culture. Chinese people express wishes to their friends and relatives during the New Year holiday. Meanwhile, they also do that on different festival-related occasions.
Today Phrase: bá shān shè shuǐ
Dec 09, 2022
“跋山涉水”,汉语成语,意思是指翻山越岭,趟水过河,形容旅途艰苦。可以翻译为“travel over mountains and rivers,make an arduous journey”等。