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Day Day Up
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| "Day Day Up" is a series of short and fun lessons that help you learn real Chinese spoken by the locals. It will be the easiest and most convenient way for you to improve your spoken Chinese. | |
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Bargaining sometimes can be similar to warfare. If you want to win, you need some weapons.
I want to change my hairstyle. Maybe I should cut it shorter, have a perm and a dye. Let’s go to a barbershop now!
Chinese people are big on treating people to dinner. It is common for Chinese to go to dinner or lunch together and vie to be the one to pay the bill. This lesson helps you understand this aspect of Chinese culture.
How does one make recommendations in Chinese? I recommend you to watch this lesson.
Have you ever been shocked by the poor quality of something? Have you been frustrated by how people act? Do you want to know how to express your disappointment in Chinese?
When we see our friends off, we want to express our wishes that they will be safe and well. What should you say and what should you NOT say even you have the best intentions in the world?
Yes, sir…I WILL remember that next time. What? You don’t believe me? I promise! I swear!
Are you kidding?! Get out of here! No way! A lesson to express doubt or shock in Chinese.
You may have seen people who are either carefree or holding an indifferent attitude to almost everything. In this lesson, we will learn two authentic expressions regarding such characteristics.
You invited two Chinese friends for a family dinner. They liked the food you prepared and enjoyed chatting with you. Now they were about to leave. Learn how to see your guests off politely- in Chinese style!
In this fast moving world, people are always busy. And sometimes you just have to wait.
Will simply asking "nǐ jiào shén me mínɡ zi?" come across as rude? Here is an honorific way to ask.
Do you have any plans tonight? Why don’t we do something together?
Well, sometimes you just have to ask for help in a foreign country even occasionally, don't you?
You have your hotel reservation. But what should you do if the receptionist only speaks Chinese? Let’s find out.
How to start a conversation with a girl? Ask her the questions and let her do the talking: What do you think of that restaurant? What do you think of the new movie? What do you think of new iPhone? And finally, what do you think of me? Listen attentively and nod along. Before you know it, she will be yours…
Life is tough…a few words of encouragement can be a big help.
Planning on a trip to China? Which hotel room is better? Single room or double? Check in today or tomorrow? Learn how to book a hotel room in Chinese.
Either way is fine with me! It’s up to you! Whatever! In Chinese, you can just say “随便 (Suíbiàn)!”
How do you start a phone conversation in Chinese? There are some special expressions you've got to know.
Your friend just broke up with her boyfriend, and cannot stop weeping. How would you comfort her besides passing her a pint of ice cream?
You just had a huge fight with your sweetheart, but your friend keeps pestering you with questions. Learn how to tell her in Chinese “I’m really annoyed right now! Leave me alone!”
It’s Friday night! Let’s forget about work and hit the bars!
You just had a delicious meal in a Chinese restaurant and you came up to the chef and complimented him. The chef responded: “where, where?!” You were confused: “What on earth is he talking about?”
There are people who often do something that exceeds other’s expectations. Some might, perhaps, memorize long passages in a book, or skillfully craft a figurine with dexterous hands. Sometimes though, not all talents are necessarily beneficial…like those who max out three credit cards in a single day.
Why is the sky blue?
Why do flowers bloom?
Why do birds sing?
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Why do you have so many questions?
Let me tell you Why.
Mom rides a horse. The horse is slow. Mom scolds the horse. Learn Chinese tones with a famous tongue twister.
What would you say if you totally agree with somebody’s opinion?
How's the weather today? How's the weather in Shanghai? Talking about the weather is a nice ice-breaker to start a conversation.
Late for a party? Tell your friends to hurry up!
"Hello, may I help you?" "Hello, is there anything I can do for you?"
From listening to music and playing sports, to taking photos and playing video games, I have lots of hobbies. What are yours?
Chinese Yuan? Renmingbi? Yeah…that is what you got to use in China.
Do you have any absent-minded or forgetful friends? How do you normally give them a friendly reminder?
The easiest way to meet someone? Ask them for their names of course!
Your friend asks you to a concert, but you have other plans. How can you tell him“no?”
Angelina Jolie looks so pretty, but can you image how old she is?
Gossip: Did you hear that Madonna is going to get married again? She wants to marry a 24-year-old guy and she is 53! I mean really?! Seriously?!
Guess what? I got a job offer from Google! I'm very happy!
My boyfriend cheated on me. I'm so sad!
Your friend has been going through some bad times recently. You want to help, but perhaps you won’t be able to. But at least you can show some support, right?
When someone is doing something either annoying or dangerous, how do you stop him?
What time is it? What's the date today? Learn how to ask for the time and date in this lesson!
Your wallet just got stolen and you don’t know where the police are. Could it get worse? At least you can ask someone for help and find the police using your Mandarin skills!
Are you still angry with me? Oh yeah! I am so mad!
MrSuper Manson asked us if we can do a lesson on "expressing feelings when breaking up with somebody." Here we go!
Hobby is a good topic to strike up a casual conversation. It is good to find something in common between you and your Chinese friends.
“I am not sure if we are right for each other. I guess we have to break up.” It is absolutely heart breaking to hear this, or is it?
There will be a game between Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks tomorrow night. How about watching it together? Good idea!
Do you have time on the weekend? Let's go hiking together!
Ready to introduce your significant other to your Chinese friends? Let’s learn the basics.
Go catch a movie? Not interesting! Shopping? Tired! Calculus lectures? So boring!!
No matter where you are, when you have to go to the restroom, you REALLY have to go. You know what that means. Learning to ask for directions to a public restroom is a critical skill surviving in China.
Madonna’s performance in the Super Bowl was awesome. What do YOU think?
Hello beautiful lady! What’s your number?
Your friend is going to run the Beijing marathon tomorrow. This is exciting! But how do you encourage him or her?
“Hello, is this Becky speaking?” “Hello? Hello? I can’t hear you.” Learn basic expressions when making a phone call.
May I…Can I…Could I…
Westlife's Greatest Hits Farewell Tour is coming up soon! How much is the ticket?
Basic expressions for agreeing with somebody’s suggestions.
Show your courtesy in Chinese.
This is your first time in Bejing and unfortunately, you are lost. Learn how to ask for help.
Your best friend finally got enough courage to propose to his girlfriend. What are you going to say? Maybe… “Good luck!”
You are invited to a wedding of your Chinese friend. What do you say when you propose a toast?
A lot of foreigners find taking a taxi is the most convenient and yet affordable way to get around in China. However, most taxi drivers don’t speak English well. Talking to taxi drivers in Chinese is something you need to learn.
Oh, my god! I win the lottery!
Oh, my god! He proposed to me! Oh, my god!
I got the signature from Lady Gaga!
Oh, my god! …
Oh, my god! He proposed to me! Oh, my god!
I got the signature from Lady Gaga!
Oh, my god! …
Kung Pao chicken. Tsingtao beer. Learn to order your favorite dishes and drinks in this lesson.
Learn different ways to say "goodbye" and show how you care for others.
The most basic self-introduction lesson you don’t want to miss.
Laba Festival is on December 8th in the lunar calendar. People eat Laba congee and make green garlic. Sounds interesting? You don’t want to miss this lesson.
In traditional Chinese culture, “Winter solstice” marks the start of the longer daylight hours and an increase in positive energy flowing in. Chinese call this day “dōngzhì,” and eat either dumplings or Tangyuan on that day.
Your Chinese friend didn’t pass the job interview. It was a job he had always wanted and he was disheartened. How do you comfort him in Chinese? You don’t want to miss this lesson!
What's the most classic Chinese breakfast?
Breakfast time! What are the popular choices for local Chinese?
When you were a student, which subject you were not good at? Math?
Your friend did something silly. Express your feeling in a lighthearted way.
You are attending a conference, and meeting all these Chinese business elites. After exchanging name cards, how do you show your respect to them?
It's time to say "Goodbye." How do Chinese do it? They say: "see you again."
You suddenly realized that you couldn’t find your wallet. You bet you must have put it somewhere. But you just can't find it. Your Chinese friend came to help: "Bié dān xīn! Wǒ bāng nǐ zhǎo!" It's probably a good idea to know what that means. This lesson helps.
He broke the sales record this month. She got the scholarship from Princeton University. You are ready to compliment them: “Good job!”
You made a mistake. You decide to admit it and show you are really sorry. Learn to do it in Chinese.
It is great! It is awesome! It is wonderful! It is amazing! In Chinese, you can just say "真棒！ (Zhēn bàng!)"
Oftentimes your Chinese friends may greet you by saying: "Have you had anything to eat?" You were puzzled. This is a typical small talk in China though. How do you respond in an authentic way?
You have been dating with the same person for five years now, and he or she still has no plan to get married. You started to wonder: "Does he or she love me or not?"
You successfully signed a contract with a Chinese client, and got invited for a celebration party. Your Chinese host proposed a toast but you don't drink alcohol at all. You don't want to offend them but how do you explain to them politely?
When you say "how are you?" to your Chinese friends, they may not respond by saying "Wǒ hěn hǎo." or "I’m fine." That's not wrong, but just not so authentic. You might hear them saying "I am doing OK" or "I am just so so." Why? Because Chinese people usually tend to be modest, and keep a low profile, even if they are doing super great.
You have met someone. And you thought he/she could be really special. Ready to ask him/her out? You don’t want to miss this lesson!
Now that you are going to see a Chinese friend you haven’t seen for a while. How do you greet him besides saying Ni hao? How do you show your genuine warmness and respond your friend’s greetings?
You will meet an important Chinese client. Unfortunately, you are caught in the traffic jam; it seems that you will be late for this meeting. How do you make a sincere apology when you meet the client?
Are you in a relationship now? Or do you have a crush on someone? Learn the most basic phrases that help you express your feelings toward the special someone.
Making an apology is an effective lubricant in social interactions. It is not surprising that there are many ways to say “sorry” in Chinese. Knowing the appropriate ways to express yourself under various circumstances will not only help placate those around you, but also give you the upper hand in building relationships.
OK. You know this is an important meeting and you are eager to greet someone in Chinese. This lesson shows the most basic expressions to do so. You will also learn that the Chinese way to say “hello” is actually “you” “good”, and “good morning” is "morning good!”
Facebook, Google, Twitter, Yahoo… We are really familiar with these famous brand names, aren’t we? Recently, we were asked to coin a brand name for our product. Everyday we racked our minds, rack, rack, rack… How difficult it is to find a perfect name! How do the creators of these brands think up names? Oh, they are really something, aren’t they?
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I have learned Survival Chinese courses here for a week and noticed that in Lesson 4 of the Survival Chinese course there is the measure word “个.” The usage of this is not very clear to me. Could you explain it? Thanks!
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