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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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2009-08-18 / 03:54PM

Ni hao Benny xian sheng? Can you help me?

I heard a phrase but I couldn’t get.

Zheng3 ge gong1 si1 dou1 zai4 mang2 zhe yi jian shi.
The entire company is busy working on something.

Can …

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2009-08-18 / 05:22PM

Hello,

I need some help. When there are three straight third tones, how do I pronounce them? I know for 2 third tones, the first one is the second.

Thank you!

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Chinese Mandarin Learning : Greetings And Time Words   Learn

Abstract : Guten Morgen! Bon Jour! Buon Jiorno! And in Chinese? Read on and find out the Chinese way of say the time words of the day! In Chinese it’s all Logical! Learn how to say time words such as Today, Tonight, Tomorrow, morning, evening and afternoon! Very important when planning dates! Business & Pleasure!

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2007-08-02 / 09:52AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Function Words   Learn

Abstract : Function words are important____, ___ we don't know them, we will never be able to connect thoughts and sentences! ___. Practice hard and ____ you will be able to fill in the above blanks – in Chinese of course!

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2009-08-16 / 08:35PM

may i know what is the difference in 送 and 给? the meaning & their use in sentences.
thanks ^^

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micah

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 micahw hotmail.com 
2009-08-16 / 01:51PM

Benny, What is the proper word to say “blood”?

xie3 or xue4?

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Henry

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2009-08-16 / 01:31PM

Nǐ hǎo Benny,

Thanks for your reply in my previous post. Please take a look at this sentence:

小心翼翼又陷下去聪明糊涂心

Just for your info, this sentence is part of the lyrics sang by Jolin Cai (Song …

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-16 / 12:48PM

Benny, how do you say in Chinese: “host a virus”, for example I want to say:

“Pig is able to host many viruses”

Thanks!

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 RobertVicencio bennysland.com 
2009-08-16 / 12:22AM

Waking up in 3 hours to head back to SHANGHAI!

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-16 / 12:59PM

Hi Benny,

What does 甲型 means in the following sentence?

在全球密切关注甲型流感蔓延时,日本神户大学传染病研究中心昨天指出,H5N1禽流感可能已在猪只身上产生变种。该研究部门发现,在印尼接受试验的猪只中,有一成已受禽流感病毒感染。

Does it mean “alpha” or something?

Thanks!

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 ALvin Quah Hotmail.com 
2009-08-15 / 11:22PM

………. Benny can i learn chinnese form u ? me is chinnese but i doono how to see chinnese word and write chinnese word …… i know speek chinnese only

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-14 / 11:26PM

Hi Benny, have a look at the following sentence:

凡是在北京的人提起簋街没有不知道的,即使是外地的,看过“奋斗”的人也一定对它有所了解吧!

Why it says 没有 and then 不 in this part of the sentence: 凡是在北京的人提起簋街没有不知道的

没有 and 不 almost have…

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chinachinaman

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 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-08-14 / 11:37PM

Benny,
If i’m going to arrive late can i say “wo chi dao ji fen zhong le”?

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chinachinaman

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 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-08-14 / 11:37PM

How do i say “i won’t break the promise”?

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chinachinaman

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 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-08-15 / 12:20AM

Benny,
I’ve heard many different ways of asking someone’s name like “zen me cheng hu ni” “ni gui xing” also “ni jiao shen me ming zi” are these meant for different people or situations?

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laser2302

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-15 / 03:28PM

Benny, sometimes I see 俺 being used instad of 我.

What is the difference between the two. Are they used in different situations?

Thanks!

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-15 / 12:54PM

Hi Benny, what does 挑花了眼 means? Does it mean to move your eyes here and there, as if you’re looking around for something?

Thanks!

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Henry

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2009-08-15 / 12:52PM

Ni Hao Benny,

Can you give me some examples on how to use the following words:

1) 陷 xiàn
2) 困难 kùn nan
3) 珍惜 zhēn xī
4) 事情 shì qing

Besides that, What is the diff. between 彼此 bǐ cǐ and …

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nickjs

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 nicholas student.monash.edu 
2009-08-15 / 10:46AM

Hi Benny lao shi,

What is the different between ji4 mo4 and gu1 du2 for the context of lonely here?

If i were to say “i feel lonely” is it wo3 gan3 jue3 ji4 mo4 or should I use gu1 du2 in thi…

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-15 / 10:27AM

Benny, what does the following sentence means?

簋街东起二环路东直门立交桥西端,西到交道口东大街东端。

Thanks!

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laser2302

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-14 / 11:36PM

Benny, what’s the difference between 作为 and 做为?

Thanks!

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-14 / 01:23PM

Hi Benny,

What does “AFSOC执行敌后渗入任务的平台” means in the following sentence?

在PRV计划之前,尽管不是MH-53J的直接替代品,CV-22还是将作为AFSOC执行敌后渗入任务的平台。

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laser2302

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-14 / 08:46PM

What does “重新打的针是在孩子原来针眼上打,而且要连续打两针” means in the following paragraph:

轮到第12个孩子时,一盒药用完了,这时在现场的乡卫生防保站副站长李春轩发现拿错药了。当时李春轩没有声张,而是让董长青等人将注射完的针管及空药盒扔进灶坑里烧毁了。当天下午,李春轩带着两个女大夫又来到了乡里,再次通知已打完预防针的孩子家长说,上午…

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 Lee Kong hotmail.com 
2009-08-09 / 11:03PM

Benny, to improve my Chinese, I’ve started writing a blog in Chinese, I think that’s a very good way to improve one’s ability to express his/her feelings in Chinese. Recently I wrote a blog article…

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jhobani

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2009-08-14 / 06:55AM

can you teach me how to speak chinese

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chinachinaman

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 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-08-14 / 02:46AM

Benny,
Does 暗示 mean more like to suggest or to drop a hint?

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chinachinaman

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 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-08-13 / 06:38AM

Benny,
How should i say"i will forever have an English accent"?

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2009-05-27 / 06:15PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Where is Railway Station   Learn

Abstract : Learn how to ask where the Railway Station is... just make sure you're not running late! Leave plenty of time when traveling on trains in China, it gets pretty crowded!

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chinachinaman

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 Kevin yahoo.com 
2009-08-13 / 05:52AM

Benny,
How are 常常, 平常, & 经常 different from each other? They’re extremely similar right? But used in different situations?

Also,
what’s best used for “seldomly/rarely”?

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 nicholas student.monash.edu 
2009-08-11 / 11:04PM

Hi Benny, its good to see u again. I have several questions here, hope u dont mind that:

How do i say the following words in chinese:

“Enjoy”
1) He is going out to enjoy
2) He is going to C…

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