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Vocabulary first or grammar first for Mandarin?
If you’re learning Mandarin and feel torn between memorizing vocabulary and studying grammar , you’re not alone. The best path isn’t an...
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Aug 283 min read


🎧 2nd vs 3rd Tone in Mandarin: Why You’re Confused (and How to Fix It)
If you’re learning Mandarin Chinese, chances are you’ve wrestled with the 2nd tone (ˊ) and 3rd tone (ˇ). These two often cause the most...
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May 222 min read


Expanding Chinese Vocabulary with Words You Already Know
A highly effective way to expand your Chinese vocabulary is by building on words you already know. This method, often referred to as...
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Jan 123 min read


How to Learn and Retain New Chinese Vocabulary: A Simple Tip
Learning new Chinese words can be both fun and easy with a simple approach: asking “XXX 用中文怎麼說? yòng zhōngwén zěnme shuō?” ("How do you...
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
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