Discussion

Have you ever come across "Difference between ...... and ...... in Mandarin Chinese." "How to say ...... in Mandarin Chinese" "What does ...... mean in Chinese?" Whether it's asking a question or answering the other, this is the place to share your Mandarin Chinese knowledge together.

glenglen

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2012-01-07
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 glen tetsystems.co.uk 
2012-01-07 / 07:16AM

Hey this site is great top man Benny.

Read More»

Views (938)   Replies (0)  

welsky

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-10-14
Language : None
Posts : 9
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 welsky yahoo.com 
2011-12-11 / 12:41PM

how can i ask this in mandarin?
1. What can i do for you?
2. I am looking for something.
3. Do you have whitening cream?
4. Do you have sleeping pills?

Read More»

Views (1230)   Replies (1)  
Last Replied by Shiela on 2012-01-04 / 03:54PM  

dolly

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-12-29
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 Dolly gmail.com 
2012-01-01 / 05:44PM

I just finish the lesson on white belt, however the exam load nonstop.

HOw could I solve this ???

thanx!!

Read More»

Views (985)   Replies (0)  

kimtuyen

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-12-07
Language : None
Posts : 3
Responses : 3
Comments : 0
 kimtuyen gmail.com 
2011-12-09 / 09:39PM

sorry benny.this question is very stupid,but i want to ask:khi nghe tieng trung
tren tin tuc ,minh co phuong phap nghe the nao hay cu nghe thoi?co phuong phap nao nghe de dat hieu qua khong?

Read More»

Views (1109)   Replies (0)  

kimtuyen

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-12-07
Language : None
Posts : 3
Responses : 3
Comments : 0
 kimtuyen gmail.com 
2011-12-08 / 11:06PM

yaoshi meiyou shijian de hua,gai zenme ban?

Read More»

Views (1450)   Replies (0)  

laser2302

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-08-31
Language : None
Posts : 148
Responses : 113
Comments : 0
 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2011-12-05 / 02:51PM

Hi Benny,

What does 冤有头债有主 means?

Thanks!
Lee Kong

Read More»

Views (1717)   Replies (1)  
Last Replied by Benny the Mandarin Teacher on 2011-12-08 / 09:11AM  

laser2302

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-08-31
Language : None
Posts : 148
Responses : 113
Comments : 0
 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2011-11-09 / 09:08AM

Hi Benny, how are you? Long time no see.

I want to ask you a question:

What does “所” means in 侦察所 in the below sentence? Is it one word or “所” is a seperate word? What does it mean?

当我从楼门…

Read More»

Views (2145)   Replies (5)  
Last Replied by Lee Kong on 2011-12-01 / 06:07PM  

lulanke

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-11-08
Language : English
Posts : 111
Responses : 156
Comments : 12
 Roland Parijs yahoo.com 
2011-11-23 / 12:10AM

我觉得懒惰的惰有很多意思。一个心在月上!
因为月的引力比地球 的最小,所以人的心在月上心跳
很慢的!人在月上很懒惰!你们古老的中国人先去过月上吧!

万事如意

陆蓝克

Read More»

Views (1610)   Replies (0)  

Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 3
2009-04-01 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : How To Address Other Family Members   Learn

Abstract : Our life is circled around our family members. When you introduce your family members to your Chinese friends you would need to know how you address them. Try applying what you learnt on your brothers or sisters and surprise them with you Mandarin.

Read Comments»

Read (7042)   Comments (1)  
Last Replied by sarah'sTiāntáng on 2011-11-19 / 12:19AM  

Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 15
2007-11-28 / 07:41PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Self-Introduction - About My Family   Learn

Abstract : It's always great when making new friends,as you get to learn more about them you also get learn about their family and their hometown. A simple yet useful experience.

Read Comments»

Read (13026)   Comments (5)  
Last Replied by sarah'sTiāntáng on 2011-11-19 / 12:11AM  

Video
Learning Type : Micro-class Video
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 4
2009-04-01 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : This Year/Next Year/Next Month   Learn

Abstract : Doesn't time pass by so quickly, before you know it, it's another year gone by. When keep track of time, this Micro-class will sure be one to remember.

Read Comments»

Read (10417)   Comments (1)  
Last Replied by sarah'sTiāntáng on 2011-11-19 / 12:07AM  

Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 2
2009-04-01 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : I Can Count From One Thousand   Learn

Abstract : Louie and Sonny are going to primary school. They have learnt a lot. Recently, they learn number up to 1000.

Read Comments»

Read (4555)   Comments (1)  
Last Replied by sarah'sTiāntáng on 2011-11-19 / 12:01AM  

Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 25
2007-11-28 / 07:42PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : More Numbers - 100 To 1000   Learn

Abstract : Numbers plays an important role in our day to day lives! Master the numbers and you'll make living in China a much for comfortable and sometimes money saving experience!

Read Comments»

Read (7451)   Comments (9)  
Last Replied by sarah'sTiāntáng on 2011-11-18 / 11:52PM  

Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 32
2007-11-28 / 07:42PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Four Seasons   Learn

Abstract : It's not the hotel! Even more important is actually knowing how to say the four seasons of the year! Luckily in Shanghai, the seasons are pretty identifiable, with summer being extremely sizzling hot and winter freezing you to the bone! Which is your favorite season?

Read Comments»

Read (10694)   Comments (24)  
Last Replied by sarah'sTiāntáng on 2011-11-18 / 10:13PM  

Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 44
2007-11-28 / 07:43PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Buying Coffee Or Tea   Learn

Abstract : Everyone either has one or the other, or some people even both! Either or, you'll definitely have your preference in how you'll have your coffee or tea! This one's gold!

Read Comments»

Read (6734)   Comments (11)  
Last Replied by sarah'sTiāntáng on 2011-11-18 / 10:04PM  

Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 22
2007-05-10 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : I Think I Am Better Than You   Learn

Abstract : Competition is always a good thing... But if you get too confident, you may fall flat on your face! Make sure you are well prepared when playing ball!

Read Comments»

Read (4388)   Comments (1)  
Last Replied by Sarahtiān​jī​ on 2011-11-18 / 01:01AM  

Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 3
2009-04-01 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : If I Have Time, I Will Come   Learn

Abstract : There are different ways in saying "No". Do you really want to say a "No No" or just being polite.

Read Comments»

Read (4623)   Comments (2)  
Last Replied by Sarahtiān​jī​ on 2011-11-18 / 12:58AM  

Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 32
2007-03-08 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : What Is Your Hobby?   Learn

Abstract : We all have our favorite hobbies and it is always interesting to find out other people's... especially when it is the same as your own!

Read Comments»

Read (4947)   Comments (1)  
Last Replied by Sarahtiān​jī​ on 2011-11-12 / 12:11AM  

Manish

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-02-24
Language : English, Hindi, Sanskrit
Posts : 6
Responses : 1
Comments : 0
 Manish gmail.com 
2011-11-04 / 02:57PM

老师您好,

I have one question:how to write 三毛钱 in English.
Is 0.3 Yuan is the correct answer?

Please reply soon…

您的学生,
马尼师

Read More»

Views (1261)   Replies (0)  

Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 33
2007-05-13 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : I Know Him Personally   Learn

Abstract : Find out why Louie misses out on a personally signed autograph from Jackie Chan!

Read Comments»

Read (4725)   Comments (14)  
Last Replied by Sarahtiān​jī​ on 2011-11-02 / 10:27PM  

Kaitout

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-10-21
Language : None
Posts : 2
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 Unknown yahoo.com 
2011-10-21 / 10:38AM

How do you say?
“She is asking her friend to watch a movie”
“It was a good movie, you should see it”
“She and her friend bought their own ticket to see movie”

Read More»

Views (1154)   Replies (1)  
Last Replied by Benny the Mandarin Teacher on 2011-11-02 / 11:05AM  

welsky

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-10-14
Language : None
Posts : 9
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 welsky yahoo.com 
2011-10-21 / 04:13AM

How do i say this in mandarin? “my departure to taiwan is november 2”

Read More»

Views (1143)   Replies (1)  
Last Replied by Benny the Mandarin Teacher on 2011-11-02 / 11:03AM  

welsky

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-10-14
Language : None
Posts : 9
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 welsky yahoo.com 
2011-10-21 / 02:40AM

how do you say " sir or maam" in mandarin? and how do i say " Sir/maam, excuse me? May i help you?

Read More»

Views (10605)   Replies (1)  
Last Replied by Benny the Mandarin Teacher on 2011-11-02 / 11:01AM  

lohenhau

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2010-07-19
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 1
Comments : 0
 lohenhau poczta.fm 
2011-02-07 / 05:17PM

WO BOLAN REN

Read More»

Views (2061)   Replies (2)  
Last Replied by adamus on 2011-10-30 / 10:48PM  

Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 35
2007-04-07 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Taxi Language   Learn

Abstract : Knowing your “left” from your “right” can save many misunderstandings, wrong directions, and arguments with drivers and people waiting for you...don't confuse the two like Louie

Read Comments»

Read (5408)   Comments (9)  
Last Replied by Sarahtiān​jī​ on 2011-10-30 / 12:12AM  

Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 44
2007-07-03 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Braised Lion Heads and the Bill   Learn

Abstract : In quest for discovering local foods, Louie finds out that what is written isn't always what it is, at the same time learning how to ask for the bill.

Read Comments»

Read (4943)   Comments (8)  
Last Replied by Sarahtiān​jī​ on 2011-10-30 / 12:08AM  

Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 37
2007-03-11 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Usages of But   Learn

Abstract : Ever wanted to know which word was “magic”... Louie discovers one and tries it out on Sonny! Abracadabra!

Read Comments»

Read (4672)   Comments (1)  
Last Replied by Sarahtiān​jī​ on 2011-10-29 / 11:19PM  

welsky

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-10-14
Language : None
Posts : 9
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 welsky yahoo.com 
2011-10-26 / 01:26AM

Hi benny
how do i say these in mandarin?
1.“my departure to taiwan is november 2”
2." i have only few days left to enjoy my stay here in the Philippines"
3." sir or maam"
4." Sir/maam, excuse …

Read More»

Views (1197)   Replies (0)  

welsky

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-10-14
Language : None
Posts : 9
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 welsky yahoo.com 
2011-10-21 / 04:12AM

How do i say this in mandarin? " i have only few days left to enjoy my stay here in the Philippines"

Read More»

Views (1050)   Replies (0)  

welsky

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2011-10-14
Language : None
Posts : 9
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 welsky yahoo.com 
2011-10-16 / 11:46PM

hi benny?… do you translate names too?
can you try to translate my name in mandarin " welsky" and Roel"

Read More»

Views (1119)   Replies (1)  
Last Replied by Benny the Mandarin Teacher on 2011-10-17 / 04:48PM  


Membership

Enjoy all the learning features & content by upgrading your membership to a Royal Member.

Make Me A
ROYAL MEMBER

AskBenny
Every Brick Counts

Donate to help build a better Chinese learning site

Spread the word and share the love of Chinese Language Learning!
Follow askbenny on Twitter

Chinese Game
Know your characters and select the right tone

Tone Challenge


Match the right word

Word Match


How good is your Math?

Math Quiz


The Hall of Fame