睡 (shuì) means “to sleep” and is used when referring to sleeping or resting in everyday Mandarin.
Month: August 2025
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南京 (Nanjing)
南京 (Nanjing) is a historic capital city known for its ancient city walls, Ming Dynasty heritage, and role in modern Chinese history.
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Best Age to Start Learning Chinese: A Guide for Parents
Starting Mandarin early offers strong cognitive and linguistic advantages. Ages 0–6 are ideal, but primary school is still a great time to begin. Children benefit from immersive, playful learning supported at home through books, songs, and conversation. Consistency, encouragement, and exposure are key to long-term language success.
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对牛弹琴
对牛弹琴 (duì niú tán qín) means addressing the wrong audience—explaining something to someone who cannot appreciate or understand it, like “casting pearls before swine.”
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喝 (hē)
喝 (hē) means “to drink” and is used when referring to beverages or drinking liquids in everyday Mandarin.
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成都 (Chengdu)
西安 (Xi’an) was once the capital of 13 dynasties—famous for the Terracotta Army and as the starting point of the Silk Road. A city rich in ancient Chinese history and culture.
