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How to Say I Love You in Chinese – Romantic Word List

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Chinese could be just what you need to find it. Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Chinese partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At ChineseClass101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Chinese lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material... Show more

How to Greet in Chinese – A Good Place to Start Learning Chinese!

China has always been known for its long-cultivated history and culture. It’s an old country that has built its own characteristics over time. Just like every other country, Chinese etiquette has absorbed the very heart of Chinese culture. By learning how to greet people in Chinese, you’ll be getting a good start in your study of the Chinese language while also becoming a bit more familiar with Chinese culture! Greetings are always one of the first things someone learns when studying a new language. They’re the key to ensuring the people you talk to have a good impression of you right from the beginning. A proper Chinese greeting can really open up the gate to a fuller, desired conversation. If you’re a beginner in learning Chinese,... Show more

How to Celebrate April Fools’ Day in Chinese

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Chinese Word of the Day – wipe (verb)

Learn a little Chinese everyday with the free Chinese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!擦 (cā) wipe (verb)男人在用抹布擦镜子。Nánrén zài yòng mābù cā jìngzi.The man is wiping the mirror with a rag.这个人正用黄色的布擦桌子。Zhègè rén zhèng yòng huángsè de bù cā zhuōzi.The person is wiping the table with a yellow cloth.这个人正在用毛巾擦地板。Zhègèrén zhèngzài yòng máojīn cā dìbǎn.The person is wiping the floor with a towel.擦黑板最适合用湿布。Cā hēibǎn zuì shìhé yòng shībù.A wet cloth is the best thing to wipe the chalk board with.用布擦桌子yòng bù cā zhuōziwiping the table with a cloth用抹布擦yòng mābù cāwipe with a rag用毛巾擦yòng máojīn cāwipe with a towel擦干净cā gānjìngwipe it cleanOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Chinese... Show more

4 Reasons Why Chinese Slang Words Will Make You Fluent

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Chinese slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Chinese slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Chinese? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Chinese or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Chinese Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign... Show more

Top 20 Chinese Words and Phrases you need to survive the Apocalypse

Zombies are coming, and they speak Chinese! Do you have what it takes to survive? No? How lucky you are, we have exactly what you need. Here is the Top 20 Words and Phrases you need to survive this Apocalypse! Click here to listen how to pronounce those phrases! 感染 (n) gǎnrǎn infection 恐怖的 (adj) kǒngbù de scary 骷髅 (n) kūlóu skull 坟墓 (n) fénmù grave 你最喜欢的僵尸电影是什么? Nǐ zuì xǐhuān de jiāngshī diànyǐng shì shénme? What's your favorite zombie movie? Click here to access this lesson for free! 启示录 (n) qǐ shì lù apocalypse 从坟墓中复活. Cóng fénmù zhōng fùhuó rise from the grave 僵尸!快跑 Jiāngshī! Kuài pǎo! Zombies! Run! 如果有僵尸攻击,你会去哪里? Rúguǒ yǒu jiāngshī gōng jī, nǐ huì qù nǎlǐ? If there was a... Show more

How to Learn Chinese in Your Car?

Stuck in traffic? Losing time in your car? Have you ever felt that in all this wasted time, you could have watched the 750 episodes of One Piece, finished the last Super Mario ten times, or even better…you could have learned Chinese? Between family, friends and work, in addition to this time-consuming commute, it can become difficult to find time to properly learn Chinese. Fortunately, every problem has a solution, and what could be a better solution than turning that commute time into learning time? Stop passing the time mindlessly listening to the radio and try some of our best tips for mastering Chinese in your car! Click Here To Start Learning Chinese Right Now! You can learn Chinese in your car, hands free While... Show more

Top 10 Lines You Need for Introducing Yourself in Chinese

Click here to listen how to pronounce those phrases! 我的名字是廉。 Wǒ de míngzi shì Lián. My name is Lian. 我来自中国。 Wǒ láizì Zhōngguó. I'm from China. 我住在北京。 Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng. I live in Beijing. 我学习中文已经1年了。 Wǒ xuéxí Zhōngwén yǐjīng yī nián le. I’ve been learning Chinese for a year. 我在ChineseClass101.com网站学习中文。 Wǒ zài ChineseClass101.com wǎngzhàn xuéxí Zhōngwén. I'm learning Chinese at ChineseClass101.com. 您好,很高兴见到您。 Nínhǎo , hěn gāoxìng jiàn dào nín. Hello, it's nice to meet you. 我27岁。 Wǒ èrshíqī suì. I'm 27 years old. 我是一名教师。 Wǒ shì yī míng jiàoshī. I'm a teacher. 读书是我的爱好之一。 dúshū shì wǒde àihào zhīyī. One of my hobbies is reading. 我喜欢听音乐。 Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè. I enjoy listening to music. ... Show more

10 Monthly Goals to become fluent in Chinese

Hey Chinese Learner! Shortcuts for learning and tips to remember Chinese words are useful but it's even also important to fix objectives to reach every month! What Is Your Language Learning Goal for the Month? In your journey to become fluent and conversational here are 10 monthly goals you can go after! Click Here To Start Learning Chinese Right Now! 1) I'll finish Survival Phrases series on ChineseClass101.com by listening to two lesson a day. 2) I'll give a 3 minute introductory speech in Chinese to my Chinese friends. 3) I'll finish reading one Chinese book by reading 10 pages a day. 4) I'll pass my Chinese test. 5) I'll write 10 postcards in Chinese to my Chinese friends. 6) I'll memorize 5 Chinese songs. ... Show more

How to be a Good Lover in China

Click here to listen how to pronounce those lovely words! 我爱你。 Wǒ ài nǐ. I love you. 你真漂亮。 Nǐ zhēn piàoliang. You're so beautiful. 你好帅。 Nǐ hǎo shuài . You're so handsome. 我喜欢你。 Wǒ xǐhuān nǐ . I've got a crush on you. 你让我想变得更好。 Nǐ ràng wǒ xiǎng biàn de gènghǎo . You make me want to be a better man. 让所有你做的事都充满爱。 Ràng suǒyǒu nǐ zuò de shì dōu chōngmǎn ài . Let all that you do be done in love. 你是我的阳光,我的爱。 Nǐ shì wǒ de yángguāng, wǒ de ài. You are my sunshine, my love. 无法用言语来形容我对你的爱。 Wúfǎ yòng yányǔ lái xíngróng wǒ duì nǐ de ài. Words can't describe my love for you. 我们是命中注定要在一起。 Wǒmen shì mìngzhōng zhùdìng yào zài yìqǐ . We were meant to be together. 如果你读这篇文章时想着某个人,你一定是恋爱了。 Rúguǒ nǐ dú zhè piān... Show more