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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.

nico

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Nicolas Vanegas hotmail.com 
2008-08-19 / 08:33AM

你好 Benny 你好吗 hey i’ve 2 questions; one is a doubt is something about the learning.
When i finish all the lessons the 8 belts at the final you send me a certificated or you do a exam for give me a …

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Ducky2

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 Chris swbell.net 
2008-08-19 / 06:39AM

Ni Hao!!! I am wondering. I am planning to go to China next summer (part of it on my own) and I was wondering if you could make an experience about communicating on a train and subway station along…

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glauco

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 glauco claro da silva Hotmail.com 
2008-08-17 / 04:16AM

Hi
first congratulations for your job
I’d like to know how to say in the future and in the past. if there’s a video pls put the link
from now thx already

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2007-07-19 / 04:11PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : I Am Not In A Good Mood   Learn

Abstract : Expressing specific emotions or feelings can sometimes be difficult. But if you learn how to express yourself clearly, people will better understand your needs and wants. Here are some simple but effective words and phrases!

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 paareth youtube.com 
2008-08-18 / 11:28AM

Great video as always, another question :) I always have them! Why do we say Qing gei wo ni de, not just Qing gei ni de? What does the wo stand for in this sentence? Is it almost, Please get ‘me’ y…

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 rosca20 youtube.com 
2008-08-18 / 11:27AM

your voice and your explanation are very clear!
i have to say i’m not even interested about learning chinese, but i’d surely go into it if i had you as my particular professor…

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 paareth youtube.com 
2008-08-18 / 10:22AM

Hey benny great video again, I am becoming a regular at your website. Is swapping bu out here and just saying wo yao la, enough to request spicy food? Would I need to be more polite than that or is…

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 saturnhexagon youtube.com 
2008-08-18 / 10:20AM

One would ask, why the distinction for Sunday? But, Xing qi qi would be awkward so I understand the different word (tian)other than qi. Xie Xie, Benny!

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 Mikazo654 youtube.com 
2008-08-18 / 10:00AM

When you say “I want to go to China” (or any other place) do you put the place in front of the sentence? In other words, “Zhong guo wo yao qu,” instead of “Wo yao qu Zhong guo.” I know somebody who…

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 saturnhexagon youtube.com 
2008-08-15 / 11:10AM

Is it true that Beijing or bei jing means northern city or city of the north in Mandarin? Wan shang hao, from Denver, CO!

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Tiasmokey

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Shiya Burkes yahoo.com 
2008-08-16 / 01:41PM

Thanks Benny for telling me how to say “Xihuan”! Where I come from theres not that much information on learning the Chinese language. So thank you so much for giving people the chance to upgrade th…

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dennis428

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Dennis denplaza.nl 
2008-08-16 / 09:39PM

Hi,

Can you tell me the difference between

Hěn gāo xìng rèn shi nǐ.
and
Hěn gāo xìng jiàn dào nǐ.

Thanks,
Dennis

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 saturnhexagon youtube.com 
2008-08-18 / 10:18AM

Ni Hao, Benny! Just a suggestion, have you done or planning to do a video on emergency services, like fire department, police, and ambulance? Xie Xie for your help.

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 CKBbMp youtube.com 
2008-08-18 / 10:17AM

So could I say, “我说得很好?” (I speak very well.) How do you do this in past tense?

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dennis428

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 Dennis denplaza.nl 
2008-08-17 / 12:01AM

Hi,
What happens if you finish a replacable subject (and got some points) and then replace it with another?
And also, I do a 24h white belt. But is it completed with a test? And can I redo the le…

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 David sina.com 
2008-08-18 / 07:31AM

很不错,反过来学习英文也不错!
有个问题,看见外国朋友问的问题:Hěn gāo xìng rèn shi nǐ. and Hěn gāo xìng jiàn dào nǐ.有什么不一样,这2句话在中国已经很官方了,很少还会使用,反过来我们所学的:Nice to meet you and Nice to see you会不会在国外也已经很少使用了那?听起来感觉象“古代人”
支持你 加油!

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2007-11-28 / 07:59PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : We Are Sold Out   Learn

Abstract : When shopping, if something is sold out, doesn't mean it's all lost... try reserving it and come back another day to pick it up!

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Auss

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 Pat hotmail.com 
2008-08-16 / 12:31PM

Why is the days of the week numbered one to six and then sunday is tian and not qi?

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 CloudyClouds youtube.com 
2008-08-15 / 05:19PM

hi benny

please help me .. i have this situation with some chinese girl working in a cafe (waitress)to be friends with her but since she is new to work and new in the city (she is now for 1month…

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liele

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 saade hinda hotmail.com 
2008-08-15 / 01:52AM

ni hao .i want ask about “shi” there a lot of words pronounce shi and i can’t pronounce it well and please can you help how can pronounce
che/chi-ye/yi for all(1.2.3.4)tones
xie xie

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2007-11-28 / 07:56PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Make a New Friend   Learn

Abstract : Is making new friends the same as making new clothes? Learn the correct way of saying you have made new friends! Why not make a new friend today!

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2007-11-28 / 07:36PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Consulting A Doctor To Get Proper Medicine   Learn

Abstract : Do you feel you have the flu, fever, stomach ache or just a sore throat? Make sure you get the appropriate medical attention! In this experience you'll learn to deal with the basic symptoms and get proper treatment. If problems persist, seek proper medical attention!

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 Peitini youtube.com 
2008-08-15 / 10:55AM

It was awesome!! i have been to 3 classes, now i know the numbers, the tones, and how to write some stuff!! thanks for uploading your videos benny!! they inspire me so much to keep learning!!

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 777LifeIsMine youtube.com 
2008-08-15 / 10:43AM

Hi Ni Hao Benny i was thinking i might be interesting in study Mdarine in Shanhai Can u Suggust me any good institution(and not so expensive) thank you.

My name is “Ying” by the way …sound lik…

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 farrah6969 youtube.com 
2008-08-15 / 10:42AM

How’s it going there in Shanghai? I have a suitor, a Philippine born chinese but he speaks lan-nang-oe, the Philippine variant of the min nan dialect. I thought I’d share it with you. =D keep in to…

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vent

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Vent hotmail.com 
2008-08-14 / 08:52PM

Hi Benny! I’m always confused with the pronounciation between words that end in “in” and words that end in “ing”. For example, “yin” and “ying” I hear people pronounce “yin” with a ‘g’ sound at the…

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liele

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 saade hinda hotmail.com 
2008-08-13 / 11:08PM

dance !dance ! i love it

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liele

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 saade hinda hotmail.com 
2008-08-15 / 01:41AM

ni hao lao shi wo yao wen ti.is there in chinese"ing"to add to verbs or not ye wo yao wen ni about characters when we write one by combine two characters wo de wen ti is there any rules about readi…

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 Quicki2007 youtube.com 
2008-08-14 / 04:52PM

I’ve difficulties when I’ve to pronounce “rén” = " 人 ". Can you help me with this syllable? Maybe post a video telling how to pronounce that correctly?

Truly yours:
-Reko

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 neshleyjames05 youtube.com 
2008-08-14 / 04:50PM

hi brother benny… im neshley james n. mingala a student from pilar college in zamboanga city(philippines) I always watch ur video in chinese bcoz we HRM students are required to study chinese so …

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