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Ready...set...talk! This compact consultant presents a enjoyable and straightforward solution to get a deal with on all features of Mandarin Chinese-reading, writing, talking, and listening-as good as a glance on the impressive tradition of China. contains an audio Cd for simple pronunciation perform.

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Two third tones in a row are difficult to say. Where this happens, the first one is said as a second tone. Nǐ hǎo changes to Ní hǎo How are you? 你好吗? Nǐ hǎo ma? I’m very well. 我很好。 Wǒ hěn hǎo changes to Wó hén hǎo Wǒ hěn hǎo. New words 我 你 很 好 wǒ I nǐ you hěn very hǎo good 36 Let’s Get Started 叫 什么 吗 jiào to be called shénme what ma [question particle] see page 80 What’s your name? 你叫什么? Nǐ jiào shénme? I’m called Wang Ying. This is a Chinese period. 我叫王英。 Wǒ jiào Wáng Yīng. A Chinese name for you Not all English names can be easily pronounced in China, so it is a good idea for you to have a Chinese name.

Family lore xiào filial piety “Filial piety” is considered one of the greatest virtues of Confucianism. It means, in general terms, love and respect for parents and ancestors. Confucius says... Here are some of Confucius’s rules for filial piety: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Take care of your parents Don’t be rebellious Show love, respect, and support Display courtesy Uphold fraternity among brothers Wisely advise your parents Carry out sacrifices after their death Kǒng fūzǐ Confucius 50 All About Me Confucius was born in c.

Wǒ qù le. I went. See! The verb in Chinese, “qù” (to go), doesn’t change. Note: the time comes BEFORE the verb in Chinese. Singular and plural nouns There is no difference between singular and plural nouns. In other words, there is no equivalent to the English ‘-s’ or “-es” added to nouns. 马喜欢吃苹果 Horses like Mǎ xǐhuan chī píngguǒ. eating apples. ” Since there is no particular horse being referred to, this is translated as a general statement. CONTEXT is important in Chinese. In general Chinese often uses fewer words and seems simpler.

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