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My students always tell me that they get confused about “想xiǎng” and”要yào”. Well, it’s difficult to tell the difference. But there is a way.I hope this article can help you. “想xiǎng” and”要yào”，as modal verbs, both mean “want/intend to do ”.However, the differences are: 1. In meaning: ”要yào” is more determined than “想xiǎng”. 2. In structure: … Read more

红 (hóng): to become popular/successful Amongst different cultures, different words and concepts carry with them varying undertones and meanings. As you progress in the Mandarin language, you’ll learn this is especially true with the word “红 (hóng),” or “red.” Perhaps you’ve already explored predominantly Chinese environments, or explored websites and heard an individual being labeled, … Read more

“伤不起 (shāngbùqǐ)” is a new popular expression in 2011. It means someone has already been hurt deeply and won’t stand any more torment. At first, “伤不起 (shāngbùqǐ)” was only popular  in schools and on the internet, but now “伤不起 (shāngbùqǐ)” is widely used in daily life. Some television programs are using this phrase to create … Read more