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宀(mián)=roof, 兵(bīng)=soldier; What do you think 宾(bīn) mean?
宀(mián)=roof, 兵(bīng)=soldier; What do you think 宾(bīn) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - June 15, 2014
宀(mián)=roof, 火(huǒ)=fire; What do you think 灾( Zāi) mean?
宀(mián)=roof, 火(huǒ)=fire; What do you think 灾( Zāi) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - June 13, 2014
人(rén)=people, 人+人+人=众(zhòng); what do you think 众(zhòng) mean?
人(rén)=people, 人+人+人=众(zhòng); what do you think 众(zhòng) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - June 12, 2014
Importance of memorizing tone markings
For the conversations in the early lessons, how important is it to make sure you know every single tone marking when you do the "Write It!" exercise? I've been trying to make sure I know all the markings, but I wonder if maybe I'm wasting my time because...
2 replies - Last post by Damien-R4 - June 10, 2014
一张地图 (yī zhāng dìtú) vs 一本地图 (yī běn dìtú)
I understand that 张 (zhāng) is a measure word for flat things. Likewise, 本 (běn) is a measure word for bound objects, like books. 地图 (dìtú) means map. Would a Chinese listener infer two different meanings from each of these phrases: 一张地图 (yī zhāng dìt...
0 replies - Last post by Robert-C7 - June 4, 2014
亠(tóu)=head; 八(bā)=eight, all around, all sides; what do you think 六(Liù) mean?
亠(tóu)=head; 八(bā)=eight, all around, all sides; what do you think 六(Liù) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - June 3, 2014
麻辣 (málà) question
I know that 辣 (là) means hot and 酸 (suān) means sour so 酸辣汤 (suān là tāng) means Hot Sour Soup - something I usually order at Chinese restaurants. I also see the word 麻辣 (málà) used to describe spicy foods. What is the difference between 辣 (là) and 麻辣 (...
2 replies - Last post by Robert-C7 - June 3, 2014
土 (tǔ) = earth, 豆 (dòu) - what about 土豆 (tǔdòu)
OK, I can do this too. 土 (tǔ) = earth, 豆 (dòu). What do you think 土豆 (tǔdòu) means? Bonus question: 雪(xuě) = snow. What do you think 雪豆 (xuě dòu) means?
2 replies - Last post by Robert-C7 - June 3, 2014
女(Nǚ)=woman, girl; feminine,又(yòu)=and, also, again, in addition; What do you think奴(Nú) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - June 2, 2014
女(Nǚ)=woman, girl; feminine,己(Jǐ)=self, oneself; personal, private; What do you think 妃(Fēi) mean?
女(Nǚ)=woman, girl; feminine,己(Jǐ)=self, oneself; personal, private; What do you think 妃(Fēi) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - May 7, 2014
关(Guān)=close,门(mén)=gate, door, entrance, opening; What do you think 关门(Guānmén) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - May 7, 2014
开(kāi)=open; initiate, begin, start, 门(mén)=gate, door, entrance, opening; What do you think 开门(kāi mén) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 28, 2014
What do you think a 'pig' 豕(shǐ) under a 'roof' 宀(mián) : 家(jiā) mean?
What do you think a 'pig' 豕(shǐ) under a 'roof' 宀(mián) : 家(jiā) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 27, 2014
木(mù)=tree, 一(yī)=one; What do you think 本(běn) mean?
木(mù)=tree, 一(yī)=one; What do you think 本(běn) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 26, 2014
Hi What is the difference between Dàgài and zuŏyòu when talking about approximately? when would you use one over the other and which is more common to use? Thanks Jeff
1 reply - Last post by Lin-Ping - April 26, 2014
火(Huǒ)=fire, 箭( Jiàn)=arrow. What do you think 火箭(Huǒjiàn) mean?
火(Huǒ)=fire, 箭( Jiàn)=arrow. What do you think 火箭(Huǒjiàn) mean?
4 replies - Last post by Lin-Ping - April 26, 2014
出(Chū)= to go out/to come out, 口(Kǒu)=mouth; What do you think 出口(Chūkǒu) mean?
出(Chū)= to go out/to come out, 口(Kǒu)=mouth; What do you think 出口(Chūkǒu) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 25, 2014
入(Rù)=enter, 口(Kǒu)=mouth; What do you think 入口(Rùkǒu) mean?
入(Rù)=enter, 口(Kǒu)=mouth; What do you think 入口(Rùkǒu) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 24, 2014
这条路很宽。(Zhètiáo lù hěnkuān.)
Can you translate this? 这条路很宽。(Zhètiáo lù hěnkuān.)
3 replies - Last post by Lin-Ping - April 23, 2014
Please translate: 地球是圆的。(Dìqiú shì yuán de)
Please translate: 地球是圆的。(Dìqiú shì yuán de)
3 replies - Last post by Lin-Ping - April 23, 2014
门(Mén)=door, 木(Mù)=wood: What do you think 闲(Xián) mean?
门(Mén)=door, 木(Mù)=wood: What do you think 闲(Xián) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 23, 2014
人(Rén)=person; What do you think 人人Rén rén) mean?
人(Rén)=person; What do you think 人人Rén rén) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 23, 2014
火(Huǒ)=fire, 花(Huā)=flower; What do you think 火花(Huǒhuā) mean?
火(Huǒ)=fire, 花(Huā)=flower; What do you think 火花(Huǒhuā) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 20, 2014
小(xiǎo)=small,学(xué)=study. What do you think 小学(xiǎoxué) mean?
小(xiǎo)=small,学(xué)=study. What do you think 小学(xiǎoxué) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 19, 2014
人(rén)=person+人(rén)+人(rén) becomes 众(zhòng), what do you think 众(zhòng) mean?
人(rén)=person+人(rén)+人(rén) becomes 众(zhòng), what do you think 众(zhòng) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 18, 2014
火(Huǒ)=fire, 山(Shān)=mountain. What do you think 火山(Huǒshān) mean?
火(Huǒ)=fire, 山(Shān)=mountain. What do you think 火山(Huǒshān) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 17, 2014
电(Diàn)=electricity; electric, 梯(Tī)=ladder, steps, stairs. What do you think 电梯(Diàntī) mean?
4 replies - Last post by Robert-C7 - April 16, 2014
早(Zǎo)=early, 饭(Fàn)=cooked rice; food, meal. What do you think 早饭(Zǎofàn) mean?
早(Zǎo)=early, 饭(Fàn)=cooked rice; food, meal. What do you think 早饭(Zǎofàn) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 16, 2014
入(Rù)=to enter, 口(Kǒu)=mouth, what do you think 入口 (Rùkǒu) mean?
入(Rù)=to enter, 口(Kǒu)=mouth, what do you think 入口 (Rùkǒu) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 15, 2014
What do you think 早安(Zǎo ān) mean? a. dawn/early. b. settlement/peace. c.good morning.
What do you think 早安(Zǎo ān) mean? a. dawn/early. b. settlement/peace. c.good morning.
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 15, 2014
门(mén)=door, 口(kǒu)=mouth, what do you think 问(wèn) mean?
门(mén)=door, 口(kǒu)=mouth, what do you think 问(wèn) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 14, 2014
日(Rì)=sun/day/date/day of the month, 出(Chū) to go/come out, what do you think 日出(Rìchū) mean?
3 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 13, 2014
大(dà)=big, 学(xué)=study, learning, knowledge, school, what do you think 大学(dàxué) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 12, 2014
Adjective 好(hǎo) good+noun 心(xīn) heart, what do you think 好心(hǎoxīn) mean?
Adjective 好(hǎo) good+noun 心(xīn) heart, what do you think 好心(hǎoxīn) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 11, 2014
Adjective 好(hǎo) good+verb 看(kàn)to look at=好看(hǎokàn), what do you think 好看(hǎokàn) mean?
3 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 10, 2014
Adjective 好(hǎo)+verb 吃(chī) to eat =好吃(hào chī), what do you think 好吃(Hào chī) mean?
Adjective 好(hǎo) good+verb 吃(chī) to eat =好吃(hào chī), what do you think 好吃(Hào chī) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 9, 2014
木(mù)tree, wood+工(gōng)worker=木工, what do you think 木工(mùgōng) mean?
木(mù)tree, wood+工(gōng)worker=木工, what do you think 木工(mùgōng) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 8, 2014
Can you translate this? 你喝咖啡还是可乐？(Nǐ hē kāfēi háishi kělè?)
Can you translate this? 你喝咖啡还是可乐？(Nǐ hē kāfēi háishi kělè?)
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 7, 2014
宀(mián)=roof,女( nǚ)=woman, what do you think 安(ān) mean?
宀(mián)=roof,女( nǚ)=woman, what do you think 安(ān) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 6, 2014
天(tiān) day, sky + 气(qì) air = 天气(tiānqì), what do you think 天气(tiānqì) mean?
天(tiān) day, sky + 气(qì) air = 天气(tiānqì), what do you think 天气(tiānqì) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 5, 2014
明(míng) bright+天(day, sky)=明天. Does it mean a. yesterday b. today c. tomorrow?
明(míng) bright+天(day, sky)=明天. Does it mean a. yesterday b. today c. tomorrow?
3 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 4, 2014
日(rì)=sun, day,月(yuè)=moon, what do you think 明(míng) mean?
日(rì)=sun, day,月(yuè)=moon, what do you think 明(míng) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 3, 2014
电(diàn)=electric(ity),车(chē)=car/vehicle, what do you think电车(diànchē) mean?
电(diàn)=electric(ity),车(chē)=car/vehicle, what do you think电车(diànchē) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 2, 2014
电(diàn)=electric(ity), 影( yǐng )= shadow/picture/image), what do you think(电影(diàn yǐng ) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - April 2, 2014
电(diàn)=electric(ity), 脑( nǎo)=brain, what do you think 电脑(diànnǎo) mean?
电(diàn)=electric(ity), 脑( nǎo)=brain, what do you think 电脑(diànnǎo) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - March 31, 2014
大(dà)=big, 人(rén)=person, what do you think 大人( Dàrén) mean?
大(dà)=big, 人(rén)=person, what do you think 大人( Dàrén) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - March 31, 2014
火(huǒ)=fire, 车(chē)=vehicle, what do you think 火车(huǒ chē) mean?
火(huǒ)=fire, 车(chē)=vehicle, what do you think 火车(huǒ chē) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - March 31, 2014
王(Wáng) =king,子(zǐ)=son; seed, what do you think 王子(Wángzǐ) mean?
王(Wáng) =king,子(zǐ)=son; seed, what do you think 王子(Wángzǐ) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - March 31, 2014
人 (Rén)= people, 口(Kǒu)= mouth, what do you think 人口 mean?
人 (Rén)= people, 口(Kǒu)= mouth, what do you think 人口( Rénkǒu) mean?
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - March 30, 2014
Can you translate this? 大象很重。(Dàxiàng hěnzhòng.)
Can you translate this? 大象很重。(Dàxiàng hěnzhòng.)
2 replies - Last post by John-H8 - March 27, 2014