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Have you ever come across "Difference between ...... and ...... in Mandarin Chinese." "How to say ...... in Mandarin Chinese" "What does ...... mean in Chinese?" Whether it's asking a question or answering the other, this is the place to share your Mandarin Chinese knowledge together.

DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-10 / 05:29PM

Benny what does wo yao ka fei mean could you please explain to me. Thank you so much

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thodge

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Tony Hodge on2design.com.au 
2007-10-10 / 02:02PM

Ni hao Benny,
In the lesson on verbs when asking for Ka Fei, in English it sounds like more of a demand. Is this how it sounds in Mandarin also?
Is there a more polite way of saying Wo yao ka fei…

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DAGSTER

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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-10 / 12:48AM

Hi jenny thanks for giving me the translations. Oh you dont have to right the numbers now i have got the software to get the pinyin thank you:)

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DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-09 / 10:30PM

Hi miss word could ypu please tell me how would i say the following.
Keyboard, mouse, screen, tv, games, toys, cables, mobile phone, phone, buttons, carpet, laminate floor (wooden flooring) Thats …

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chinachinaman

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Kevin yahoo.com 
2007-10-09 / 11:52PM

what if I just want to say “No” to someone? I’ve heard people simply say “mei you”

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 piperchandesu youtube.com 
2007-10-07 / 03:12PM

NI Hao Benny:)!!
Wo hen kai xin!! I got my results from my auditions and I am assistant concertmaster! Just one sit away from being The Concertmaster. I couldn’t believe it, but my conductor gave …

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DAGSTER

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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-10 / 12:49AM

Jenny i thought you would forget about giving me numbers in pinyin. Thanks a lot the doctor gave me the site i cant remember is name thanks to him aswell:)

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chinachinaman

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Kevin yahoo.com 
2007-10-09 / 02:40AM

da jia zao shang hao!…i’m not completely sure when to use “er” or “liang”….i know when saying 2 people i say “liang wei”, and twice is “liang ci” right?…how about ordering food at a restauran…

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snyral

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Mike Snyder itgintl.com 
2007-10-09 / 04:20AM

My son (we just adopted from China!) eats too fast. How might I ask him to Eat — or .. Eat Slowly?

Mike

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kiwidragon

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 george aerenga yahoo.com.au 
2007-10-09 / 02:02PM

hey guys,i’ve gone to learning like you suggested.where do i start.where are the materials.i must be going blind.there’s a little chinese man inside me,trying to get out,but i can’t understand a go…

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kiwidragon

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 george aerenga yahoo.com.au 
2007-10-09 / 12:03PM

miss word,hi,how ar just re you?i have just registered.what happens now.how do i start learning to speak mandarine?

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2007-07-23 / 03:29PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Usage Of Time Words   Learn

Abstract : When being told to “Wait a moment”, be one step ahead of the game and surprise the waitresses or staff by learning how to say “How much longer?“

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ashleyj722

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Jon Ashley yahoo.co.uk 
2007-10-09 / 12:26AM

If I ask “Henry and Betty ye-shi ni de pengyou ma”, what does ye mean?
I know “ni de pengyou”, means your friends.

When I say “tamen dou-shi xinjiapo-ren” What does dou mean. Does it mean …

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 pooshybooshy youtube.com 
2007-10-08 / 01:56PM

Xie xie ni, Benny. Ni shi hen you bang zhu – did I say that right? :d I was meant to say you are very helpful. I’ve found a Chinese-English dictionary online but you are my main source for learning…

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thodge

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Tony Hodge varianinc.com 
2007-10-08 / 10:31AM

Hi Benny,
Thanks for an excellent site. I have searched far and wide and your’s is the best. Do you have lessons beyond white belt ready?
Thanks,
Tony

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DAGSTER

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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-08 / 02:52AM

Hi miss word how was your holiday? I was wondering could give me the kitchen utensils please. For example Spoon, cups, plate, mug, fork, knife , chopping board. I dont really know much if you could…

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 pooshybooshy youtube.com 
2007-10-07 / 03:13PM

Ni hao Benny, I just want to say xie xie for the videos, they really are a great help. I don’t know if you remember me commenting on one of your videos, but since then I’ve decided to learn the wor…

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NickWaters

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 NickWaters gmail.com 
2007-10-07 / 12:16PM

Ester! What a cute pic! Awesome! ;o)

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drobcek24

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Ester Malá centrum.sk 
2007-10-07 / 03:16AM

How do you say: I am from Slovakia.
And: How do you from?

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DAGSTER

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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-06 / 08:05PM

Hi Oh Benny what do you believe in? my parents are sikhs but i dont really follow the tradiotion im not happy with certain rules i only believe in god thats all what about you?

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DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-05 / 11:38PM

Benny what religion are you. Do you beleive in god i mean are you a buddhist?

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DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-05 / 11:37PM

Hi jenny yeh that is good that you are doing law. I mean nowadays there is no justice in the world. If i need a lawyer dont charge me, fight my case for free hehe.

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DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-06 / 01:15AM

Nihao Jenny how long is an average bachelors degree for over in shanghai. Like for example to graduate as a lawyer over in the UK. You would need to go to law school for 4 years then 3 years addtio…

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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-05 / 07:48PM

Jenny what do you want to become a soilictor, lawyer, or barrister?

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DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-04 / 10:28PM

I think jenny might have learnt her english secretly there must be lot of essay writing in law very boring… In medicine we make all formulas it makes your brain crazy hehe. What do you want to be…

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narnia

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 adebi yahoo.com 
2007-10-05 / 04:15AM

could you please tell me the word for believe

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narnia

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 adebi yahoo.com 
2007-10-05 / 01:16AM

what do i do now? i am trying to make a map

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DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-04 / 10:37PM

Oh medicine is very stressing hehe in some parts. But im managing now its my 2nd year i passed last yr got 75%. You need 40% to go to next year, so i did well:) Dont know whether i will do well thi…

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DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-04 / 10:30PM

Yeh definately i will learn chinese its really enjoyable to learn. You and Benny have also encouraged me even more to learn it further.

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DAGSTER

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
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 Harmeet hotmail.co.uk 
2007-10-04 / 10:23PM

Oh wow Jenny thats good. Law is a very difficult field to get into. Oh no she didnt stay. You see i live in a seperate accomadation and i couldnt really give her a lot of attention as you can see m…

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