When we think about Chinese, we often think first of characters. But Chinese is much more than what we see on the page. Beneath those characters is a language with a remarkably structured sound system, a unique grammar, and its own way of organizing meaning.
Continue reading “The 10 Keys to Chinese: How the Language Works from Within”Category: Classifiers
Chinese classifiers, also called measure words, are words used to indicate the unit or amount of something like a person, thing, or act.
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”
Very frequently used Chinese classifiers and examples
Chinese classifiers, also called measures words or quantifiers, are one of the most difficult points in Chinese learning. Here are some frequently-used classifiers with examples. Continue reading “Very frequently used Chinese classifiers and examples”
Chinese classifiers I
Chinese classifiers I
Chinese classifiers II
Chinese classifiers II
