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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.

RobertVicencio

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-09
Language : English
Posts : 32
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 RobertVicencio askbenny.net 
2010-01-08 / 12:55AM

Benny,

I can’t seem to find the words “Clean” and “Organize” in our vocabulary list!

Important words!

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joey

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-09-23
Language : English, Mandarin Chinese
Posts : 1
Responses : 80
Comments : 8
 Joey askbenny.net 
2010-01-15 / 11:28PM

Hello Everyone,

We moved the Vocabulary function from ‘Library’ to ‘Chinese Tools’ → ‘Chinese Dictionary’
(http://www.askbennychinese.com/reference/chinese-dictionary), and added more than…

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Stephen

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-12-11
Language : None
Posts : 7
Responses : 1
Comments : 0
 Stephen W hotmail.com 
2010-01-18 / 11:19AM

Benny 你好

I like the new dictionary. Over the weekend I looked up many words and it was very helpful. I even found words that I could not find in other dictionaries; but can you help me with so…

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NigelConnor

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-11-10
Language : English
Posts : 7
Responses : 16
Comments : 7
 NigelConnor hotmail.com 
2010-01-13 / 11:49PM

Hi every one hope you are all ok (hao de)just to let you know its very cold (leng) in England at the moment (Yingguo)Hope yoy all had good holidays, now back to learning chinese.zaijian Nigel

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lulanke

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-11-08
Language : English
Posts : 111
Responses : 156
Comments : 12
 Roland Parijs yahoo.com 
2010-01-10 / 06:07PM

你好话小姐,本霓我尊敬汉语老师们。

我快快地写给你们一本圣诞节的故事(改正错误的)
希望你们看得懂

====
圣诞节来了。我工作了到早下午二点钟。
除了门房以外没有一个人在学校里,
所以我会回家很早。
圣诞节来了跟很多雪,很多时间没有看到那么多雪。
在街上都有雪的ǐ厚被子的雪。
所有海牙的街都是白白的,非常漂亮。
我和我的太太拜访我们的熟人庆祝圣诞节。…

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lulanke

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-11-08
Language : English
Posts : 111
Responses : 156
Comments : 12
 Roland Parijs yahoo.com 
2010-01-14 / 04:29AM

你好话小姐,本霓我尊敬汉语老师们。

我找到了一本很有趣的中文短文关于荷兰人和荷兰话。
我翻译成英语两个段落。我不了解我翻译翻译得好
还是翻译得不好。。。情你们看以看 。。。
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在十七世纪的一份文献中,当时的一位中国学者把他第一次
所见到的荷兰人描写为身高数丈的“鸿毛鬼”。那么今天的
中国人是如何看待这些来自所谓的低地国家的居民的呢?
便重要的是,他们对…

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janiceregalado

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-12-10
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 jhanz yahoo.com 
2010-01-15 / 11:37AM

what is “introduce yourself” in mandarin?

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Henry

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-03-04
Language : None
Posts : 62
Responses : 24
Comments : 0
 Henry yahoo.com 
2010-01-14 / 10:37PM

nǐ hǎo Benny,

May I know what are the differences between all these words? they seem to have similar meaning:-

臭 xiù, 嗅 xiù, 吸 xī, 闻 wén

Sometimes I heard ppl used xiù for the meaning "sme…

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xMadde15

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-11-09
Language : None
Posts : 2
Responses : 2
Comments : 0
 Madelin hotmail.com 
2010-01-14 / 04:10AM

Ni hao lao shi Benny! =]

I just wanna know how to say these sentences/words;

" When did she/he say that? "
" A week ago "
" A few days ago "
" Yesterday "
" Where are you going? "
" I’m …

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Experience
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2007-05-15 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : How is the Weather Today?   Learn

Abstract : Always a great ice-breaker in any situation when meeting someone for the first time, at a office party or right before a meeting with a prospective business client, is of course the all time favorite subject – the weather. Point out the obvious and state whether it's rainy, sunny, cold or hot. Master this and you’ll never have that odd and often uncomfortable situation of pure silence.

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clau

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-11-29
Language : English, French, German, Spanish
Posts : 38
Responses : 60
Comments : 7
 claudia calisti(claudita) tiscali.it 
2010-01-10 / 03:08PM

Hello Benny!
here I am with some new questions!
hǎo chī does mean delicious, speaking about food or also about other situations?
how do you say two times granfather? I mean: wǒde fù qin sh…

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lulanke

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-11-08
Language : English
Posts : 111
Responses : 156
Comments : 12
 Roland Parijs yahoo.com 
2010-01-10 / 03:56AM

你好话小姐,本霓我尊敬汉语老师们。

我快快地写给你们一本圣诞节的故事
希望你们看得懂

=====

圣诞节来了。我工作到早上十二点钟。
除了门房以外没有一个在学校,
所以我很早会回家。
很所时间圣诞节不是那么冷那么白的。
在街上都有雪的ǐ厚被子的雪。
所有海牙的街都是白白的,非常漂亮。
我和我的太太拜访我们的熟人庆祝圣诞节。
他们给…

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danieshka

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-11-11
Language : English
Posts : 5
Responses : 7
Comments : 0
 marvie yahoo.com 
2010-01-08 / 05:38PM

ni hao benny!
can you give me some adjectives in mandarin…and can you translate..
like:
hao = good
bijiao hao = better
zui hao = best
can you give me 10 adjectives in mandarin..
pls…

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danieshka

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-11-11
Language : English
Posts : 5
Responses : 7
Comments : 0
 marvie yahoo.com 
2009-11-11 / 01:46PM

introduce myself in mandarin.
“hello my name is marvie, 19 years old, i live in, and i’m taking up bachelor of science hotel and restaurant management.
can you translate this into mandarin?

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RobertVicencio

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-09
Language : English
Posts : 32
Responses : 193
Comments : 7
 RobertVicencio askbenny.net 
2010-01-08 / 10:49AM

“life is long journey, but busy people make it short….the world is a broad place, but narrow minded people make it narrow….flowers dancing in the wind and moonlight snow are beautiful relaxaing…

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nico

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-03-28
Language : English, German, Spanish
Posts : 79
Responses : 16
Comments : 0
 Nicolas Vanegas hotmail.com 
2010-01-08 / 02:10PM

ni hao benny, ni hao ma?? i have a doubt well if say why 为什么
(wei shenme?) how i say why not?, with letters and pinyin, well i wait the answer soon haode xiexie zaijian

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clau

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-11-29
Language : English, French, German, Spanish
Posts : 38
Responses : 60
Comments : 7
 claudia calisti(claudita) tiscali.it 
2009-09-29 / 06:41AM

Hi Benny! how do you say in Mandarin mother in law? Could be funny but I am going to be like that on November 28th!!!
wo3 kwai qu le shi “mother in law…”
wo3 kwai bian4 cheng2 le ….
dui? wha…

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Mike24

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-10-10
Language : None
Posts : 7
Responses : 12
Comments : 2
 Michael Draper googlemail.com 
2010-01-07 / 04:31PM

Zenmeyang Benny

How do you say daughter? xie xie ni

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clau

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-11-29
Language : English, French, German, Spanish
Posts : 38
Responses : 60
Comments : 7
 claudia calisti(claudita) tiscali.it 
2010-01-04 / 04:05AM

hello Laoshi and best friend Benny!may I say the followings :
Wo wang ni yi ge gan kai xin! I wish you a big happiness!
wo wang ni yi ge kuai le de nian! I wish you an happy new year
By th…

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NigelConnor

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-11-10
Language : English
Posts : 7
Responses : 16
Comments : 7
 NigelConnor hotmail.com 
2010-01-06 / 06:59PM

你好每个人, 新年快乐 二0一0.

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2010-01-13 / 12:24PM
Short Chinese Course : Getting Medicine   Learn

Abstract : A visit to the pharmacy is unavoidable when you are sick or you need first-aid in China, even if you are a doctor yourself. You will need to communicate with the pharmacist in Mandarin Chinese to make sure you get the right medicine.

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2010-01-13 / 12:24PM
Short Chinese Course : Could You Help Me?   Learn

Abstract : Are you in danger? Do you need help in China? When you are a newbie, it is ideal to master the basics of asking for help or assistance in Mandarin Chinese.

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:23PM
Short Chinese Course : Buying DVD In China   Learn

Abstract : DVD! DVD! DVD! Everywhere you go in China, there's bound to be a stall or stores selling DVD in almost every street. You will never be short of supply or wonder what to watch while munching your pizza. Talk like a local in Mandarin Chinese and you might get more than you ask for!

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:23PM
Short Chinese Course : I Need A Hairdo   Learn

Abstract : Women do it whenever they feel like it. Man? Maybe every quarter or maybe never ever. Whether or not you or your partner need a hairdo, learn to express in Mandarin Chinese when you next visit the hair salon to get exactly what you want.

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2010-01-13 / 12:23PM
Short Chinese Course : I Need A Haircut   Learn

Abstract : Have you ever had a haircut in China? No? It's a wonderful experience and it is very affordable. The important thing is to make sure they understand exactly what you are looking for in terms of haircut and style in Mandarin Chinese!

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:23PM
Short Chinese Course : Specify Your Massage Need in Chinese   Learn

Abstract : Enjoy your massage to the fullest in China by communicating with your masseur or masseuse in Mandarin Chinese. Start learning and your next massage would be a surprise!

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:22PM
Short Chinese Course : Need A Massage   Learn

Abstract : Massage in China is one relaxation activity not to be missed when you come here. Be it after a long day of work or after your work out, massage is a good way to relax. Many of you must be shouting that you need one now. So start the Mandarin Chinese massage terminology.

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2010-01-13 / 12:22PM
Short Chinese Course : Membership Card   Learn

Abstract : As they say “A Healthy Body, A Healthy Mind!” One of the best ways of strengthening that temple they call our bodies, is to break our procrastination and say “I will join the gym!”. Make sure you understand everything about your membership in Mandarin Chinese!

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2010-01-13 / 12:22PM
Short Chinese Course : At the Gym   Learn

Abstract : Healthy, wealthy and wise. Who don't want that kind of lifestyle? Well, first you got to stay healthy. In China, there are many ways that you can do it and one of them is join the gym. Know the Mandarin Chinese vocabularies would definitely help build those muscles.

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:22PM
Short Chinese Course : About Feng Shui   Learn

Abstract : Just move in to a new place and thinking about how you want to decorate your room? It's all about improving one's life by receiving the positive energy. You can still keep your rabbit's foot or horseshoe but add a little more with Feng Shui. Ask around in Mandarin Chinese, and you might get a few tips.

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