Whilst 不 (bù) can be said to be the closest translation to saying no in Chinese, it tends not to be used by itself. An important rule to follow when saying no in Chinese is to add 没 (méi) or 不 (bù) in front of a verb or verb clause. When the verb is 有 (yǒu)… Read More
Although learning to write Chinese characters with a pen or pencil can really help you to remember how to read, and obviously write characters, sometimes it’s nice to change things up a bit! It’s kind of fun to use your mouse or finger to ‘draw’ or write on your computer screen, which is exactly what… Read More
Some of the first recorded texts in China’s history are poems, such as their long and respected history in Chinese culture. Literary Chinese, which came about around 771 BCE, was the language used to write poetry during the ‘golden age’ of China, as well as many popular books of the time such as those written… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Whenever I’m in a new country, I always make it a point to brave the local firewater. In Chile, it was that tangy Pisco Sour, in Bulgaria it was the Rakia that knocked me off my feet, and when I arrived in China: Baijiu 白酒 (bái… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! It’s fair to say that we LOVE Chinese breakfast food. Maybe it’s the delicious flavours or maybe it’s because it’s OK to eat noodles as your first meal of the day. It’s probably the fact that compared with western choices, (what? toast, cereal or a fry-up?)… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! We’re all so busy, busy, busy. Most of us find it hard to dedicate an hour each day to our Chinese-learning studies. Fortunately, ChinesePod makes easy-to-digest lessons that can follow you offline and on the go. Use the time waiting in line for the bank, on… Read More