从来and 向来 are not used when it comes to talking about the future. Only about what hasalways previously been up until now. 从来cannot be followed by a single verb or adjective, whereas 向来 can. For example, you can say “她向来很漂亮” but you can’t say “她从来漂亮”; you can ...
Shopping is what you won’t miss in China, no matter which cities in China. How to buy things if you don’t understand Chinese? Use the calculator on your smartphone, you don’t have to say a word. Literally, every shop may have one calculator, you can even bargain with the shop ow...
I want to go to the station. qǐnɡ tínɡ zài dà shà mén kǒu 请停在大厦门口。 Please stop at the entrance of the mansion. Knowing how to ask direction in Chinese is not enough, it's also very important to know how to say how are you in Chinese, say thank you in Chines...
a我有很多话想说但从来没对任何人说过,我不敢。 But I have very many speeches to want to say had not said to anybody, I do not dare.[translate] aI am now in the archives Bureau I am now in the archives Bureau[translate] aits a beautiful day and ican't see it 它一美好的天和ican...
My good friend moved to another city, and I feel very sad. 5. 紧张 (jǐnzhāng) • Nervous The meaning of 紧 (jǐn) is “tension/tense”, which means the use of this word insinuates that “the atmosphere is tense”. You might often hear Chinese people say this word when they are...
The first was never to accept anything for true which I did not clearly know to be such; that is to say, carefully to avoid precipitancy and prejudice, and to comprise nothing more in my judgment than what was presented to my mind so clearly and distinctly as to exclude all ground of ...
Is it possible to travel China without speaking Chinese (Mandarin)? The answer depends on which part of the country you plan to see, but in general the answer is “yes”…although it is advisable to learn as much of the Chinese language as you can before you leave! Thankfully, learning...
Now is your chance to challenge your linguistic skills. CGTN has invited people from all walks of life across the world to say the Beijing Winter Olympics official motto, "Together for a Shared Future," in their own languages. The video features star athletes, influencers and the p...
How to say no to colleges. When asked to do a favor? Bell. To take a stand or put up with. Family. In a strong and definite way. Mislead. To make someone believe something that is incorrect or not to. Deadline. Specific time or date by which something must be done. Instant to ...
Taking a taxi is a very quick and convenient way to get to your destination once you step in China, you will learn the basics of how to say and take a taxi in Chinese.