More than a thousand years ago, the great poet Li Bai wrote one of the most famous Chinese poems — Quiet Night Thoughts. It is a poem almost every Chinese person grows up knowing, passed down through generations.
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Functions of Chinese measure words
As a Chinese learner, you must wonder why there are so many measure words in Chinese. In this post, we will help you find the whys and wherefores. Continue reading “Functions of Chinese measure words”
use of 打开
打开 is a very importand compound verb, which is used every day. You can use 打开 to open/turn on many different things! Continue reading “use of 打开”
“打” has become less and less violent
打 is one of the most important verbs in Chinese. Its original meaning is realted to violence, but it is far more than violence. Continue reading ““打” has become less and less violent”
Formula of 打 I
打 is mainly used as a verb, with meanings of “hit”, “strike”, “play”, “fetch”, etc. Although it can be used alone as a verb, it is commonly used in this formula.