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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.

yanghao

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-08-05
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 Yang Hao hotmail.com 
2008-08-14 / 02:51PM

你是最好的老师.你的课帮助我.我希望我可以说中文很流利.上海怎么样?我没去过.现在我在哈尔滨教英文和学习中文.呵呵.在benny’s land我要交朋友.我要告诉别的学习中文学生.加油!中文不难.漫漫来.

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 barry4929 youtube.com 
2008-08-14 / 12:46PM

Hey Benny thanks for the help I was a hit with the chinese girls in las vegas.I do have a question for you; Chinese people look very differnt why. By that I mean the shape of the eyes, skin tone, a…

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2007-11-28 / 07:37PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : In Trouble And Asking For Help   Learn

Abstract : Help! Thief! Police! Do you know how to say these important words in Mandarin? If not – READ ON and master this experience! You never know when it may save your life!

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isay

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2008-08-13
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 riza millena yahoo.com 
2008-08-13 / 11:28PM

Hi benny! I am new here in your bennysland…and I am very happy (Wo hen gao xing) coz i found ur site…anyway can u pls. correct me…i sent an email to my husband…goes something like this

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2007-07-20 / 04:50PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Usage Of Frequency Words   Learn

Abstract : In expanding our vocabulary, we also expand our sentence structures. In this experience we explore ways to express “frequency” such as “seldom”, “barely“ and “never”.

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liele

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 saade hinda hotmail.com 
2008-08-11 / 11:24PM

how can i read !!!!help me

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 tubero1993 youtube.com 
2008-08-13 / 11:13AM

do you speak any language besides english and mandarin benny?

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 sfplayer2156 youtube.com 
2008-08-13 / 03:10PM

Ni hao , benny I was wondering if the Cantonese and mandarin Are in any way related like people that speak mandarin can understand Cantonese speakers Are the words understandable or is there a huge…

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 stewstewy youtube.com 
2008-08-13 / 03:02PM

OK Benny, I’m going to test my Chinese.

Ni hao! Wo shi Stewstewy. Wo bu shi Meiguoren. Wo shi Ao Da Li Ya ren. Ni shi bu shi Zhongguoren ma? Wo hui shuo yi dian r Zhongwen. Wo xihuan Zhongguo, R…

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 poetswolf1985 youtube.com 
2008-08-13 / 02:55PM

How does tan differ from shuo in terms of ‘to speak’?

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 niajhabenson7 youtube.com 
2008-08-13 / 01:41PM

happy birthday , i saw the olympic opening ceremony and it was amazing ! i hope you enjoyed all of the fireworks on your birthday :)

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 Mikazo654 youtube.com 
2008-08-13 / 11:15AM

好阿。寿司是好吃。你喜欢吃檬粉吗?檬粉是越南的菜。

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 Stardust087 youtube.com 
2008-08-12 / 01:29PM

Ni hao, Benny!Your vids are awesome they have really helped me. I was just wondering how would you say Mexican or Hispanic “wo shi(?)”

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nickjs

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 nicholas student.monash.edu 
2008-08-08 / 10:58AM

benny, how to say ‘drop/decrease’? like for example ‘price drop’

and how to say ‘fall down’ ?

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nickjs

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 nicholas student.monash.edu 
2008-08-10 / 11:57PM

is there other way to say ‘to waste’ besides lang4 fei4? like for example, waste time/money

how to say ‘please don’t frighten me’?

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liele

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 saade hinda hotmail.com 
2008-08-11 / 10:19PM

hi benny you’re the best.
my question is how cani khonw the verb and the adjective or the adverb..etc. and the important is when someone speak chinese i can’t understand him if i wasn’t know befor…

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leominh

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Leonard M. L. gmail.com 
2008-08-11 / 11:13PM

Wow I’ve seen you on youtube and then just registered on your website. This was what I was looking for!
谢谢你 !

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 Nilguiri youtube.com 
2008-08-12 / 11:36AM

Great lesson as usual!

How would you say “ready, set, go!” in an athletics race, for example.
I think I heard somebody say something like “ebey – pow!”?

Thanks Benny!

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 DeathStar012 youtube.com 
2008-08-12 / 11:35AM

how can i say “Let The Games Begin” In Chinese?
And Happy B-Day ^^,

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 MrKuang youtube.com 
2008-08-12 / 11:34AM

May your birthday and the Olympics prosper in this triple 8 day.

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 xylmc youtube.com 
2008-08-12 / 11:28AM

Woah nice work Benny! Haha you’re awesome, takes a lot of courage to go around with a camera and ask girls out. So how did it work out with the girl who said yes?

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2007-11-28 / 07:57PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : I Have to Work Overtime   Learn

Abstract : Lots of workload? You know what if you work on what you like, working overtime is just normal.

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 mustkillpreps youtube.com 
2008-08-11 / 02:57PM

This is great, iam learning a lot. iam only confused on “ma”. how and when do you use it during a question?

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 fullarmour youtube.com 
2008-08-11 / 02:48PM

xie xie ni, Benny. I love learning mandarin. Ok i’m still a novice. I’ve been practicing the tones alot. And in some cases when listening i don’t hear the exact pitch as i learned it but the word i…

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 musician8591 youtube.com 
2008-08-11 / 12:20PM

Benny,我觉得你英文很好, 为什么?

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 takasora youtube.com 
2008-08-11 / 12:19PM

i’ve started writing a book, and um actually the more correct way would be “How much money is this one?” or even better “How much does this (one) cost?” “this one is how much money?” is kinda baby-…

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2007-11-28 / 07:40PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Self Introduction – Job And Education   Learn

Abstract : Introducing one's self is always important. Learn how to say what your job is, which university you graduated from or what your major is!

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2007-11-28 / 07:31PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Your Passport Please   Learn

Abstract : As exciting traveling can be, the airport can sometimes be an intimidating experience, especially if we can't understand what it being asked of us by the authorities! Learn the basic words of passport & visa which are kinda important when going to a new country!

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2007-11-28 / 07:38PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Taxi Language   Learn

Abstract : Taking taxis in China can be an interesting ordeal, so that in order to stay one step ahead of the game, learn some of these important phrases and whatever happens, always, always, make sure the meter is turned on!

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2007-11-28 / 07:38PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : In The Restaurant - Reservation/Ordering   Learn

Abstract : To make sure your planned evening runs smoothly, make sure you learn how to make a reservation and inquire about the house specialties More importantly, for those real emergencies, make sure you learn how to ask “Where's the bathroom?”

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