That’s interesting! I like shopping.

Sergiu, sorry I use it all the time but I haven’t tell you its exact translation. What will you say when say good-bye to your friends and you’ll probably meet again soon? Yes, it’s “see you next time” or “see you later”!

xia ci = next time

jian = see

Faye, good question!

It’s difference between English and Mandarin. Chinese’s grammar is simple, sometimes you don’t need Subject or Verb in a sentence, but in English it’s necessary.

You can’t say “Can use credit card”, but in Mandarin, we don’t need “wo”, still makes sence. Of course you can say “wo ke yi yong xin yong ka ma”.

Would it still make sence if we removed “ma” from this sentence: “wo ke yi yong xin yong ka ma” ?

I like your idea. When I was studying spanish our teacher made us translate songs. Even kids learn through songs such as “the abc song” which helps learn their abc’s. :D I agree with you.

Excellent idea for learning, but could be issues with copyright laws. Would hate to see Benny shut down because of it! BUT That doesn’t stop people from discussing those said songs, or tracking top 10, top 20 lists, and all time classics through the years. Chinese are great about their music, both with their tastes in Western and Chinese. In a bar in Beijing, I was able to listen to Country Roads, followed by David Bowie with Chinese songs in between. It was like music was timeless there if it was good and they aren’t embarrased to play it if they like it!

Sorry, another question for Benny, can chūnàyuán be directly interchangeable with Shōuyíntái, is it simply a regional difference?
Ok that was two questions but it just demonstrates my burning desire to learn :)

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