Chinese
Learn Chinese in 5 minutes a day with a free daily email like this 👉🏽

[2024-08-21] Unlock the Secrets of Chinese Language & Culture!

View in browser 
Today we are eating pork buns at Raohe Night Market in Taipei 😋

Hi there!

Ever wondered how to say 'I' in Chinese or what 'frequently' means? In this newsletter, we'll not only teach you that but also share a fascinating Chinese proverb, '知己知彼,百战不殆', and explore everyday words like 'repeat', 'cabinet', and 'wipe'. Get ready to expand your Chinese vocabulary and dive into the richness of the language!

重复

zhòng fù

The Chinese word '重复' is used similar to how the English word 'repeat' is used. It implies to do or say something again. It can be used in everyday conversations, and it may also be used in technical contexts, such as in mathematics or computer science fields to indicate repetition of a process or action.

Here's how to use it:

  • 进口细节需要重复确认。
    Jìnkǒu xìjié xūyào chóngfù quèrèn.
  • 我恳请你不要再重复那些无聊的笑话。
    Wǒ kěnqǐng nǐ bùyào zài chóngfù nàxiē wúliáo de xiàohua.
  • 未经重复验证,不能接受这个理论。
    Wèi jīng chóngfù yànzhèng, bùnén jiēshòu zhège lǐlùn.

橱柜

chú guì

In Chinese, the word for cabinet is '橱柜'. It is a noun that is usually used to refer to a piece of furniture with shelves, doors, and drawers that is used for storing or displaying items.

Here's how to use it:

  • 橱柜里有太多碗。
    Chúguì lǐ yǒu tài duō wǎn.
  • 这个橱柜很适合你的厨房。
    Zhège chúguì hěn shìhé nǐ de chúfáng.
  • 她从橱柜中拿出一个杯子。
    Tā cóng chúguì zhōng ná chū yīgè bēizi.

The word '擦' is a commonly used Chinese verb. It corresponds to the English verb 'rub'. It can be used in various contexts like 'rub your hands together', 'rub your eyes', etc. It's also used metaphorically in some idioms and phrases. For example, '生活总会给你擦一下', which means 'life will always give you some rubs' implying life always gives you some trials and tribulations.

Here's how to use it:

  • 每天都需要擦外套
    měi tiān dōu xū yào cā wài tào
  • 擦拭窗户是我各项工作中最喜欢的一项
    cā shì chuāng hù shì wǒ gè xiàng gōng zuò zhōng zuì xǐ huān de yī xiàng
  • 擦去脸上的油脂
    cā qù liǎn shàng de yóu zhī

The word '我' is used in Chinese in the same way 'I' is used in English, to refer to oneself. It can be used in all circumstances where one would use 'I' in English.

Here's how to use it:

  • 我去公园玩.
    wǒ qù gōngyuán wán.
  • 我会说中文.
    wǒ huì shuō zhōngwén.
  • 这是我家.
    zhè shì wǒ jiā.

频繁

pín fán

The word '频繁' in Chinese is often used to express something that happens or appears often or a lot of times. Like the English word 'frequent', it can be used in various contexts including frequency of events, actions, or occurrences.

Here's how to use it:

  • 我频繁地改变我的日程。
    wǒ pínfán de gǎibiàn wǒ de rìchéng.
  • 她频繁滥用权力。
    tā pínfán làn yòng quánlì.
  • 他频繁自我反思。
    tā pínfán zì wǒ fǎn sī.
🤔🤔🤔

知己知彼,百战不殆

zhī jǐ zhī bǐ, bǎi zhàn bù dài

Never stop learning,

Mike from LangBites

PS If you are enjoying these emails, consider upgrading to the Pro Plan! 🙏🏼

You received this email because you signed up at LangBites.co. Click here to unsubscribe.

Made with JoyBird