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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.

lulanke

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-11-08
Language : English
Posts : 111
Responses : 156
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 Roland Parijs yahoo.com 
2009-12-18 / 05:07PM

话小姐,本霓我尊敬老师们

你们好

祝你们圣诞节愉快新年快乐

让我再一次把我的笔写一本小故事送给你们。

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虫洞

这个星期的天气非常热但是现在晚安的时候天气很凉爽。所以我决定去外边远足点
儿。我参观一个比我的房子很近的森…

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nickjs

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-05-01
Language : None
Posts : 92
Responses : 11
Comments : 0
 nicholas student.monash.edu 
2009-12-15 / 11:04PM

Hi Benny, may i ask how do i say the following in chinese:

1) there is flood in this area

2) this job is not on permanent basis (how bout contract basis)

3) How frequent do you go to gym?…

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saralapierre

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-08-23
Language : None
Posts : 21
Responses : 3
Comments : 0
 sara hotmail.com 
2009-12-16 / 06:21PM

Ni hao Benny xian sheng?

Ni ke yi bang wo ma? Wo yao zhi dao zhe ge:

To stare
He is staring at me.

It’s rude to stare but okay to look.

Xie xie!

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artmaniac

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-10-17
Language : English
Posts : 23
Responses : 6
Comments : 0
 Hannah Elizabeth yahoo.co.uk 
2009-07-27 / 09:30PM

Dear Benny,
how do you say,

muffin,
coke,
cinnamon,

Please could I have the pinyin and characters!

Xie xie,
Benny!
artmaniac.

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Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 44
2007-05-28 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Haircut   Learn

Abstract : Every needed a haircut in China but scared they might do something crazy with your hair, of even worse, shave it all off! Fear no more! By reading on, you'll learn the simple phrase of making “just a little shorter!”

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Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 26
2009-05-27 / 06:18PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : The Eyes   Learn

Abstract : Eyes are the windows to your souls! Well, if that's the case, better learn how to compliment them! Telling someone they have beautiful eyes is always a sure way to make a new friend! (most of the time!)

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Questions Owner
 nie hotmail.com 
2009-12-14 / 04:52AM

do i have to pay for learning chinese by www.askbennychinese.com or online?
how much do i have to pay it?

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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 
2009-12-10 / 03:45AM

话小姐,本霓我尊敬老师们

你们好

(我非常高兴,我的岛上升了,谢谢你们 )

让我再一次把我的笔写一本小故事送给你们。

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大多数的荷兰人会说英文,因为荷兰大多数在电视上的程序是英文的。
在荷兰大多数的电影也是英文的。所以年轻人和老人都会说英…

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Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 17
2009-05-27 / 06:16PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Help!   Learn

Abstract : Depending on your situation, there are 2 main ways to say the word “help”... make sure you know which to use and when, so as to avoid any unnecessary confusion as Louie finds out!

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Karin

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-08-22
Language : English
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 Karin yahoo.com 
2009-12-05 / 10:02AM

Hi Benny!!!!!!!!!
I’m studying very hard, but it’s quite complicated for me to identify the correct pronunciation of the pinyin, I mixe “j” with “zh”
“q” with “ch”
“z” with “c”
I’m studying ve…

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chadrwright

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-11-29
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 Chad gmail.com 
2009-12-01 / 01:38AM

Benny, I am new to AskBenny, and I was wondering what is the best way to use all the resources of the site? The library is full of experiences as well as vocabulary. Is there any order in which I…

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chinachinaman

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-25
Language : None
Posts : 209
Responses : 78
Comments : 0
 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-12-09 / 02:42AM

Benny,
I’m not sure how to use 没有什么, like if i wanted to say “there’s nothing to be worried about” could i use ‘没有什么担心’??

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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 
2009-11-27 / 05:55AM

话小姐,本霓我尊敬老师们

你们好

(我很难过,我的岛沉没了;-) )
让我再一次把我的笔写一本小故事送给你们。



一本圣诞节的故事

法…

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Tamika

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-12-04
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 Tamika yahoo.ca 
2009-12-08 / 04:44PM

Hi benny
I was wondering if there is any tutorial on money. I work at a store where there are alot of people who speak mandarin and not english… and we both get frustrated when i can not tell th…

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Questions Owner
 yab sumpi yahoo.com 
2009-10-12 / 12:08PM

ok i will never e-mail u

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johnjame

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-12-03
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 johnjame gmail.com 
2009-12-03 / 11:19AM

Hi Mr Benny
how to say i really like to speak Chinese.

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Kirvec

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-10-14
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 Noel yahoo.com 
2009-10-14 / 10:53AM

Hi benny, is there any tutorial how to write chinese lettering in the right way?

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lulubell

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-09-29
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 strictlyxluisa gmail.com 
2009-09-29 / 10:34AM

i wanna learn how to speak mandarin . can u help me please thank you
xie xie ni

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asla

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-09-25
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 alam hotmail.com 
2009-09-25 / 09:02PM

how can Ilearn chinese

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Video
Learning Type : Micro-class Video
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 1
2009-04-01 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Let Me Think About It   Learn

Abstract : You don't have to make every decision on the spot. You can always give yourself time to think about it. This experience is helpful in telling people to give you time to consider things though and not make any rash decisions you may later regret!

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chinachinaman

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-25
Language : None
Posts : 209
Responses : 78
Comments : 0
 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-12-05 / 01:34AM

Benny,
What is the best way to say “i could not have done it without you”?

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Experience
Learning Type : Experience, Comic, Micro-class
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
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2009-11-05 / 10:56AM
Short Chinese Course : Learn To Say Chinese Food Name   Learn

Abstract : With so many foods in China, selecting which dish to order can sometimes be a challenge in itself! I always ask the waiter to recommend his or her favorite dish, but if you are not as adventurous as I am, this lesson will help you order something to your liking.

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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 
2009-12-02 / 02:49PM

ni hao benny..
can you translate it?
1.hi!what is your name?
2.are you chinese?
3.how old are you?
4.where you from?
5.are you sinlge?
6.are you still studying?

can you tranlste the answe…

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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 
2009-11-25 / 03:48AM

Is this how i say my work is a photographer?
wǒ de gōng zuò shì shè yǐng shī.

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harveyyong

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-06-19
Language : English, Cantonese
Posts : 6
Responses : 5
Comments : 8
 Xavier yahoo.com 
2009-12-02 / 02:34PM

Hi Benny,

How do you say “walk” in Mandarin? As in, “I am walking to the store”?

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chinachinaman

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-25
Language : None
Posts : 209
Responses : 78
Comments : 0
 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-12-02 / 02:53AM

Benny,
How do i say “i have been studying online for 2 years”?

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tungbuianh

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2009-12-01
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 tungbilly_Vn91 gmail.com 
2009-12-01 / 01:12PM

Hi Benny :) In Chinese always pronounce “ta1” for he/she right? So I want to know how people can recognize he or she without see the words. Thank you. Have a good day.

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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 
2009-12-01 / 02:54AM

hi again benny, i want to know something, what is 狮子头? braised lion’s head? well i wait the answer, and benny how do you say in chinese what is that? well the question ok thanks see you byee

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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 
2009-12-01 / 05:07AM

hi again benny, sorry if i’m writing much but i want to know how i can i say “what are you doing?” in chinese?? well i wait again your answer ok byee

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chinachinaman

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-25
Language : None
Posts : 209
Responses : 78
Comments : 0
 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-12-01 / 04:28AM

benny,
How do i say “are we allowed to go in there?”

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