#learnmandarinUnmoderated tagAll postsTrending CommunitiesSteemitCryptoAcademyNewcomers' Communityআমার বাংলা ব্লগKorea • 한국 • KR • KOWORLD OF XPILARAVLE 일상STEEM CN/中文Steem POD TeamBeauty of CreativityComunidad LatinaSteem AllianceSteem For LadiesExplore Communities...#learnmandarinTrendingNewPayoutsMutedwentong-syhhae (50)in #cn • 6 years agoChinese Fox idioms-1 狐假虎威 Fox Borrows Tiger’s Majesty hú jiǎ hǔ wēi / hwu jea huu ueiWhen a tiger was about to eat a fox he had caught, the clever canid said that this was forbidden because he had…wentong-syhhae (50)in #cn • 6 years agoFour Kinds of Foxes 四種狐狸 (雙語)Red Fox The scientific name of the red fox, Vulpes vulpes (“fox fox” in Latin), is a reminder that this is the…wentong-syhhae (50)in #cn • 6 years agoForeign Loans in Mandarin Borrowed Through Shanghainese 現代漢語的上海外來語(話為什麼這麼說?)Words such as 巧克力 qiǎokèlì / cheaukehlih are easy to recognize and remember. But what about “weird” loans such…wentong-syhhae (50)in #food • 6 years agoYongkang Beef Noodles, a Taipei Delicacy (Part 1) 台灣的美食:永康牛肉麵 (甲)This Taipei must-visit serves variations of its spicy specialty, plus a few lesser-known Sichuan dishes. […wentong-syhhae (50)in #cn • 6 years agoMaster Tones: Don’t Get Slapped in a Chinese Restaurant! 標調拼音救人!Confusing Toneless Pinyin 水餃 "ravioli" = shuijiao = 睡覺 "sleep"? Same spelling, but very different for Chinese ears:…wentong-syhhae (50)in #cn • 6 years agoOccupations & Status: a Chinese Crossword Puzzle 與職業、職務、身份有關係的填字遊戲This crossword #puzzle provides vocabulary practice for students of #Mandarin Chinese at lower intermediate and higher…wentong-syhhae (50)in #nature • 6 years ago"Birdy" (easily guessable) Names Formed with 鳥 neau / niǎoMost #chinesewords are made from pure #chinese elements. This makes them much easier to guess and remember than…wentong-syhhae (50)in #cn • 6 years agoNon-“Bird” Birds 咦,淡菜不是『菜』!信天翁不是『老先生』!!NOT a veggie! I once wandered into a HK noodle restaurant and ordered 淡菜麵 the only "vegan" dish I could find on the…wentong-syhhae (50)in #cn • 6 years agoWhat does a “Mandarin” newspaper look like? 國語日報簡介Actually, there is no such thing as a “Mandarin” newspaper. Mandarin refers to a spoken language. All speakers…victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say “Sydney Opera House" in ChineseAttended a friend's wedding in Sydney. If you are interested in learning Chinese. You should definitely check out…victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say “female" in Chinese"Female" in Chinese is 女nǚ. Magic trick inside. If you are interested in learning Chinese. You should definitely…victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say “male" in ChineseThis is especially useful when you are looking for a toilet. In case a toilet is labelled with only the Chinese…victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say “ski" in ChineseWent on a ski trip to Mt Buller. It was lots of fun. Do you enjoy skiing? Watch this until the end. If you are…victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say “performance" in ChineseIf you are interested in learning Chinese. You should definitely check out this article on how to learn Chinese.victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say “toilet" in ChineseA very important word to get yourself out of trouble. If you are interested in learning Chinese. You should…victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say "It's ok" in ChineseIf you are interested in learning Chinese. You should definitely check out this article on how to learn Chinese.victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say "instant noodle" in Chinesevictoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say "hair" in ChineseIf you are interested in learning Chinese. You should definitely check out this article on how to learn Chinese.victoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say “sorry" in Chinesevictoryang (53)in #learnchinese • 6 years agoHow to say “thank you" in Chinese. You should learn this word even you don't plan to learn Chinese.Use this phrase next time you see a Chinese. I guarantee you that you'll bring a smile on someone's face. While…