What is the ugliest Chinese character?
肏 has always stuck me as a bit disturbing. It means fuck. This is a compound ideograph. The top part 入 means to enter. The bottom …
How hard is learning Chinese?
As an exchange student in Beijing, I’m currently preparing for HSK 4 of Chinese proficiency test. I was writing my practice exam when came across …
Where did the Bai (白) surname originate from in Northern China?
In Northern China, this surname originated from Henan Province and Shaanxi Province. For instance, on the Wikipedia, you would find that this surname is used …
What does “辣眼睛” mean in Chinese?
La Yan Jing (辣眼睛, Là yǎnjīng), literally spicy eyes, is a common internet slang word in China. It generally refers to the symptoms of discomfort …
How do I say “What the f***” in Mandarin?
I haven’t seen that answer it in the comments yet so: to me the closest thing to WTF in mandarin would be “什么鬼” (Shénme guǐ). …
What is the longest word in Mandarin Language?
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What does “awsl” mean in Chinese?
Awsl is an abbreviation. The full form is À Wǒ Sǐ Le (啊我死了). You can understand it this way: 啊我死了 (À Wǒ Sǐ Le): Ah I’m dead/ oh I’m dead Awsl is …
Why do people say Mandarin Chinese is the most difficult language when its grammar is so easy?
Not really! Chinese grammar seems easy for simple communication. If you want to reach the professional level, the grammar would not be “so easy”. Further, …
What misconceptions do foreign language learners have about the Chinese language?
1. Chinese language is most difficult on its tones Tones are most likely the first hurdle foreign learners come across in Chinese learning. Intuitively, it …
What does “耍嘴皮子” mean in Chinese?
This is a Chinese idiom. Understanding a Chinese idiom requires understanding the corresponding characters and words. Characters: 耍 (shuǎ): play, display 嘴 (zuǐ): mouth 皮 …