"Food" in Chinese: Week 6
Efrain's guide to learning Chinese. Follow along in his sixth week learning with TutorMing in order to learn how to say your favorite foods in...
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"Where Are You From" in Chinese: Week 5
Follow Efrain's guide to learning Chinese. In his fifth week reviewing TutorMing, he learns Chinese grammar based on the question, "Where are you...
A Simple Explanation Of Chinese Characters
Ever wonder how Chinese characters work? Instead of being based on an alphabet, they are components of meanings that come together to form phrases.
How To Politely Decline An Invitation In Chinese
In Chinese culture, saying "no thanks" to an invitation could be perceived as rude. Learn how to decline in a polite and courteous manner.
"Directions" in Chinese: Week 4
Continuing our beginner's guide of learning Mandarin with TutorMing, Efrain learns compass directions like north, south, east, west and geography in...
ChengYu: 举案齐眉 Meaning
Check out what the Chinese idiom "举案齐眉" means in English and how to use it in a sentence. It has to do with mutual respect in marriage.
"Climate" and "Temperature" in Chinese: Week 3
Follow Efrain's guide on learning Chinese. In week three, he learns how to say weather-related words in Chinese, such as "hot," "warm," and "cold."
ChengYu: 朝三暮四 Meaning
Check out what the Chinese idiom "朝三暮四" means in English and how to use it in a sentence. It has to do with monkeys, chestnuts, and being indecisive.
"Feelings" in Chinese: Week 2
Follow Efrain's journey learning Chinese. In week two, he learns how to say emotions in Chinese, such as "mad," "sad," and "scared," in everyday life.
ChengYu: 知难而退 Meaning
Check out what the Chinese idiom "知难而退" means in English and how to use it in a sentence. It has to do to with knowing when to retreat.