How to Say "Yes" in Chinese
2022-12-13 In our everyday conversation, it's very common to say "yes", expressing agreement and/or affirmative, and it is one of the first things we would learn when we are trying to pick up a new language. In Mandarin Chinese, there are many basic words and several ways to do this - depending on the con...The Art of Choosing a Chinese Given Name: Tips, Traditions, and Trends
2022-12-06 In Chinese culture, there is a traditional naming convention that is followed when choosing a name for a child (or for oneself if one wishes to change it). The surname, or family name, is typically chosen by the parents and is passed down from generation to generation. We previously posted an artic...Chinese Surnames - What Are the Most Common Surnames and Origins?
2022-11-29 As one of the oldest cultures in the world, China boasts a unique history, and this is most evident in the country's names. Chinese surnames, in particular, tell a fascinating story about the country's past and the people who inhabit it. Unlike in Western culture where the last name is the surn...Chinese Numbers Part IV: More Number Usages in Mandarin
2022-11-22 Numbers have many uses. In our previous article, we talked about two of the most common and important usages for Chinese numbers, namely counters and ordinal numbers. In this article, we will dive further into more common use cases. In our everyday lives, there are situations when we need t...
Copyright © Codexr, LLC 2024 All rights reserved