We taught you the two other so-called ‘magic words,’ but today, the one that trumps them all with its multi-varied uses. In this Qing Wen learn all about 让 (Ràng). The word that makes people jump out of the way, lets you boss people around, and provides old ladies with seats on the bus.
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In this Qing Wen, yet another way to make ourselves sound like the polite people we are. However, there is so much more to 请 (Qǐng) than meets the eye. Listen to this episode to see all the many uses of this polite-sounding word!
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Often: Using 常常，经常，通常 (chángcháng, jīngcháng, tōngcháng)
So many words for ‘often.’ In this Qing Wen, we dissect three of the more common ones: 常常，经常，and 通常 (chángcháng, jīngcháng and tōngcháng). Listen in and learn the difference as you explore the mundane routines of your ChinesePod hosts.
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When 比较 (bǐjiào) becomes 更 (gèng)
Our favorite comparison word, 比较 (bǐjiào), makes a special appearance on this Qing Wen, in order to help us state our preferences. Its more enthusiastic partner, 更 (gèng), also chimes in today and shows us how to take our likes to the next level.
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Today on Qing Wen we help you move above and beyond your usual one word answers… and expand your vocabulary when responding to the age old query, ‘怎么样 (Zěnmeyàng)?’ Listen in, and learn to express everything from being on top of the world to the depths of despair, in Chinese.
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In this Qing Wen, we discover a new way to make ourselves sound like the polite people we are. The magic phrase: 麻烦你 (Máfan Nǐ)… a way to curry favor, impose upon, complain, and much more. Learn how to use it here!
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On today’s Qing Wen, we teach you have to maneuver around the ‘time’ words of Chinese. You’ll learn the differences between yesterday and tomorrow, last week and this week… and so on. A little clarity on these everyday words and how to use them in Chinese!
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In this Qing Wen we tackle numbers. From 100 and beyond, you’ll learn them all here. Bonus inclusion for those that earn their millions—how to decipher Chinese discounts and brag about getting 100% on your Chinese math test after this podcast.
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Today on Qing Wen we learn about the two ways to say ‘no wonder’ in Chinese! They are 难怪 (nánguài) and 怪不得 (guàibude)! Listen to our examples, and tell people you listen to every Qing Wen. They’ll say, ‘no wonder your Mandarin is so good!’
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Today on Qing Wen we talk about how to use the word for almost in Chinese, 差一点儿 (chàyīdiǎnr). Learn here not only how to use ‘almost,’ but how Connie ‘almost’ made a fool of herself, how Amber ‘almost’ got hit by a car, and how JP… laughs at both of us! Try your own ‘almost’ sentences in the comments section
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