This is our second article that looks at Chinese sentence particles. We will discuss structural, aspect and some other particles that do not fit into a specific category. If you want to learn about modal particles, then take a look at our first article, The Complete Guide to Chinese Modal Particles. Structural particles 结构助词 (jié gòu zhù cí):… Read More
We’re back for another episode of Two White Chicks in China! We’ve got a short and sweet episode this week, featuring Hollie’s parents! We quiz them about their first few days in China If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode… Read More
Chinese Modal Particles Modal particle (yǔ qì zhù cí) 语气助词 are used in the Chinese language to express a certain ‘mood’. Modal Particles are always used at either the end of a sentence or during a pause in the middle of a sentence. In this article we will look at the following six modal particles: 啊 (a) 吗 (ma) 呢 (ne) 吧 (ba) 了 (le)… Read More
We’re back for another episode of Two White Chicks in China! Our question this week comes from Godiraone T Motsaathebe, from Botswana who asks us ‘How do you stay motivated in learning Chinese?’ If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode… Read More
We’re back for another episode of Two White Chicks in China! Our question this week comes from Stu who asks us ‘What do you like about living in Shenzhen?’ If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode We Talk… Read More
Chinese Sentence Types To follow on from our previous article A Simple Guide to Chinese Sentences: Structure, this post introduces you to the different sentence types, their elements and how to structure them correctly. If sentences are sorted by tone or mood, there are 4 main sentence types: Declarative sentence 陈述句 (chén shù jù) Interrogative sentences 疑问句 (yí wèn jù) Imperative… Read More
