The "is" word sentence is a very common sentence pattern in Chinese. Many sentences can be formed using this sentence structure.
There are three ways to say thank you in Chinese depending on the person that you are thanking. And to say you are welcome, you can simply say "no thanks."
To make something past tense in Chinese is very simple. Just add "le" at the end and the sentence is now past tense.
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In this episode of Chinese Daily Life, we find out what Beijingers think of Shanghai?
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Chinese Daily Life speaks with Beijingers on their thoughts about Shanghainese people.
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China Daily Life continues to ask Beijingers if they've been to Shanghai and why they've had the chance to frequent the cosmopolitan city.
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How well would a Beijinger speak Shanghainese?
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What are some differences between Shanghainese and Beijingers?
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Have cab drivers in Beijing been to Shanghai or met Shanghainese people before?
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What is a Beijinger's first impressions of Shanghai?
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What complaints do Beijingers have about the Shanghainese?
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Not all Beijingers have been to Shanghai, but they've certainly heard of its main attractions.
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Is there anything about Shanghai that's better than Beijing?
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It's time for more impressions of Beijing.
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Our host meets a half-Beijingese, half-Shanghainese, and learns the importance of using "nin" while in Beijing.
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Some more differences between Shanghai and Beijing.
If you've just moved to China, one of the first things you're going to want to do is look for an apartment to rent. Watch this video and learn how to go about it.
When looking for an apartment, there are some important questions you may want to ask the landlord before visiting.
How much is the monthly rent? That's a question you'll surely need to ask the landlord when looking to rent a place in China.
Just because the landlord has given you his initial price, that doesn't mean the discussion is over. In this video, learn the essential skill of bargaining in Chinese.
So, you've finally settled on a place. There are, however, still some things to do in the renting and moving process. Learn how to talk about moving in and finding a company to help you do so.
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