For the first in our series No Nonsense Newbie Tips, let’s tackle the particularly thorny issue of 知道 (zhīdào) versus 认识 (rènshi). Both approximately hover around the English “to know”, but there are very important differences between the two…
Alan Park
We’re proud to present our new FluentU demo video!
(If you are having trouble watching the video above, then you can watch it here.)
We made FluentU to improve on traditional tools for language learning, which too often are …
Alan Park
There are several ways to say “funny” in Chinese. You have 好笑, 可笑, 幽默—and a few more, each with its own specific usage.
Find out all the common words that all mean “funny” in Chinese, with examples so you’ll …
Alan Park
Eskimos have hundreds of words for “snow.”
Actually, that’s a widespread misconception.
But what about Chinese words for “fake”? Just off the top of our heads here, you have 7:
山寨 (shān zhài)
假冒 (jiǎ mào)
盗版 (dào bǎn)
高仿 …
Megan Eaves
Whether you’re brand new to Chinese or not, you”ll find use for today’s Chinese slang word: 菜鸟 (càiniǎo) – “newbie”.
This very popular word, which also means “rookie”, refers to someone that is new or inexperienced at something. The word …
Alan Park
Are you eating the same things all the time at Chinese restaurants?
Are your Chinese friends not impressed anymore when you order Chinese food?
If so, maybe it’s time you left your Chinese food ordering rut.
We’ve compiled …
Alan Park
Do you know what the dragon symbolizes for Chinese people?
The dragon has been a sacred creature since ancient times. It is the king of beasts in China and represents strength, wisdom, rule, and unlimited potential. Chinese people still consider …
