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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.

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2010-01-13 / 12:22PM
Short Chinese Course : Musicals in China   Learn

Abstract : Making plans for this weekend? Anyone up for musical theater? Don't get too excited yet. Maybe you should find out more about which musical is coming to the various cities in China. You don't want to be disappointed, do you? Share your experience in Mandarin Chinese.

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:22PM
Short Chinese Course : Riding Bike in China   Learn

Abstract : Riding bicycle is getting more and more popular in the west as this goes inline with being the environmental friendly. All over China, riding bicycle is very common and you will find riding bicycle here very interesting!

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:21PM
Short Chinese Course : Martial Arts   Learn

Abstract : Martial Arts is more than kicks and punches. It’s a lifestyle and a belief. Learn the basic Mandarin Chinese words related to this 1000 year old art form.

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:21PM
Short Chinese Course : About Movies   Learn

Abstract : Everyone likes talking about Movie and Movie Stars! Learn the basics and start gossiping today in Mandarin Chinese on who's who and in what movie! Don't forget the popcorn!

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2010-01-13 / 12:21PM
Short Chinese Course : Basketball And Soccer   Learn

Abstract : Who doesn't like sports? Raise your hands now! Sports is getting more and more popular as a way stay healthy and young! What sports do you like? How do you tell your Chinese friends? Let's start learning sports in Mandarin Chinese.

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Experience
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2010-01-13 / 12:21PM
Short Chinese Course : What Is Your Hobby?   Learn

Abstract : There are many hobbies that we can take up here in China, like sports, watching movies or for some lucky ones, traveling around, whether it be locally or overseas. The topic of hobbies in Mandarin Chinese is also a great conversation starter for those first time dates!

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2010-01-13 / 12:20PM
Short Chinese Course : I Feel Good!   Learn

Abstract : "Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I feel good! So good, so good, I got you!" Does that sounds familiar? Yes James Brown. Now try singing in Mandarin Chinese! Oops, you will learn all in this lesson about feeling good.

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2010-01-13 / 12:20PM
Short Chinese Course : I Feel Bad!   Learn

Abstract : At times, our emotions can run wild! Though we can't always control our emotions, we can control our Mandarin Chinese and how we can express ourselves in those certain times especially when we are not in a good mood!

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2010-01-13 / 12:20PM
Short Chinese Course : Body – Lower Body   Learn

Abstract : My body is my temple. Upper body or lower body, we need to be able to tell others in Mandarin Chinese. Let's take a look at the lower body. Feeling excited? This is the lesson you are looking for.

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2010-01-13 / 12:20PM
Short Chinese Course : Body - Upper Body   Learn

Abstract : How well can you express the upper body in Mandarin Chinese? Be it telling your gym instructor which part you want to train or letting your doctor know which body hurts, learn parts of the body in the torso region. Pay attention and enjoy!

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2010-01-13 / 12:19PM
Short Chinese Course : Body - Head   Learn

Abstract : Remember the nursery song “Head, and Shoulders, Knees and Toes”? This is how we learned about our body when we were young. To learn in Mandarin Chinese about our body part, it is natural to start with our head, right?

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saralapierre

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 sara hotmail.com 
2010-01-05 / 06:40PM

Benny,你好吗? 新年快乐! Please teach me how to say rich and poor in Mandarin?

I’m very rich.

He’s very poor.

Is there also a difference between rich and wealthy? And how do I say wealth, like a…

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nickjs

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 nicholas student.monash.edu 
2010-01-04 / 10:41PM

hi benny. A very happy new year to you. did u go somewhere to celebrate during the new year’s eve?

How do I say the following:

1) What is your new year resolution?
2) What is the resolution …

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Henry

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Henry yahoo.com 
2010-01-04 / 10:25PM

nǐ hǎo Benny! zhù nǐ xīn nián kuài le

I would like to ask 2 questions:

1) Whats the diff. between 亮 and 光. If i wanna say “too bright”, can i say “太光”?

2) How do I use this word 闷 ? as I c…

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markodani

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Daniel Marko citromail.hu 
2010-01-01 / 06:34PM

I have a problem with this:UU1002. Please repair this!
Thanx:markodani

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koreanyeah1

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 raymond gmail.com 
2009-12-31 / 08:57PM

ni hao benny :)

wo jiao raymond

how can translate"filipino" and "bicol"in chinese bicol is a province in philippines

MAY U HAVE A VERY WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!!:)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!:):…

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koreanyeah1

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 raymond gmail.com 
2009-12-31 / 10:15PM

ni hao benny wo jiao raymond

i want to learn chinese and korean
do u know some website
that can let me learn korean

thanks

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nico

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 Nicolas Vanegas hotmail.com 
2009-12-31 / 04:33PM

Hi benny, how are u again? well by the way benny i just want to wish you a 圣诞快乐 and 新年快乐, really i hope the best wishes for the 2010, benny i know that the chinese new year is more later but don’t …

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nico

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 Nicolas Vanegas hotmail.com 
2009-12-31 / 04:19PM

hi benny how are u? well i to ask you because i have a doubt, in the lesson of martial arts appear the next word (shi fu) that is master of martial arts, but has one problem in the explanation appe…

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laser2302

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-12-25 / 11:57PM

Hi Benny,
What does the following means in the video:
1. 浆糊恒久远
2. 一壶永流
3. 打浆糊的我是

Here’s the video:
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTM5MjUwMjIw.html

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nickjs

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 nicholas student.monash.edu 
2009-12-28 / 08:14PM

Hi Benny, Ni hao!

How do I say the following:

1) he just got promoted.

2) I am only assuming it is working.

3) Don’t touch the wire or you will get electrocuted.

4) This company has …

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laser2302

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-12-27 / 10:29PM

Hi Benny,

What does the following means?
静若处子,动若疯兔

Thanks!

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 Daniel gmail.com 
2009-12-24 / 07:15PM

Ni hao mr. Benny? What is the word for annoying or to annoy in mandarin? I’ve been dying to know this word.

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2007-11-28 / 07:48PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Because, So And If   Learn

Abstract : Let Miss. Word explain the differences of using the words 'Because', 'if' and 'so'! It is always fun watching Louie & Sunny go through the learning experience together!

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Henry

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 Henry yahoo.com 
2009-12-21 / 07:05PM

nǐ hǎo Benny lǎo shī

May I know what’s diff. between the following words? (when to use them)

1) 挺 and 蛮

2) 贴 and 粘

If i wanna say “i give you 3 choices/options”, is it like this: "wǒ gě…

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NigelConnor

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 NigelConnor hotmail.com 
2009-12-16 / 11:49PM

Hi everyone just to let you all know work hard and you can pass the white belt test with great help and fun learnin at ask Bennys It has taken me about one month. Thanks to benny our great teacher…

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rppb

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 Carlos yahoo.com 
2009-12-20 / 03:33AM

Hello BENNY!

Please can YOU tell me how to say the following:

Can you say it again? / Can you repeat that?

Can you speak louder?

I speak a little chinese.

It’s nothing.

What’s th…

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nico

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Nicolas Vanegas hotmail.com 
2009-12-21 / 12:17AM

你好benny,你好吗? i want to know how do you say in chinese “made in china” what say all the products, with the pronuntiation and the letters well 再谢谢,好的 下次见

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xMadde15

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 Madde hotmail.com 
2009-12-19 / 02:13AM

你好 Benny, 我想问你..

How to say..

Can you speak more slowly?

Can you speak louder?

Can you say it again? / Can you repeat that?

I speak a little chinese.

What is wrong? / What’s the m…

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NigelConnor

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 NigelConnor hotmail.com 
2009-12-17 / 07:26PM

Hi everyone just a quick note to achiving your goals in learning on this wonderful Site Ask Bennys.com.
My tips
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Read
Little but often is the statergy i adopted,watch the videos the…

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