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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.

Dazza

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-19
Language : None
Posts : 4
Responses : 5
Comments : 0
 Daren Yip gmail.com 
2007-07-20 / 11:13AM

Mr.Buddha – Is rock salt really more healthy than table salt?

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BronwynUK

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-19
Language : None
Posts : 3
Responses : 5
Comments : 2
 Bronwyn Brin gmail.com 
2007-07-20 / 11:08AM

can you tell me how to cook rice! I can never really do it myself, even with a rice cooker!!!!!

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Dazza

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-19
Language : None
Posts : 4
Responses : 5
Comments : 0
 Daren Yip gmail.com 
2007-07-20 / 11:17AM

Yo Doc! I think I have a virus on my comp but my current programme cant pick it up! Any suggestions?

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BronwynUK

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-19
Language : None
Posts : 3
Responses : 5
Comments : 2
 Bronwyn Brin gmail.com 
2007-07-20 / 11:03AM

How do save a file to make it into PDF?

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BronwynUK

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-19
Language : None
Posts : 3
Responses : 5
Comments : 2
 Bronwyn Brin gmail.com 
2007-07-20 / 11:05AM

Im interested in travelling to Xian… any suggestions on the best way?

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lukeylukey

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-19
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 luke cavill hotmali.com 
2007-07-20 / 11:54AM

Hey. I think this site looks really great but for one thing. How do i get the different levels? I seem to only be able to access white belt lessons. Are there any lessons available which deal with …

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Alim

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-16
Language : English, Turkish
Posts : 3
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 阿林 msn.com 
2007-07-18 / 09:42PM

为什么我们不说中文。。 为什么我们说英文!。。 我要学汉语!所以你想answer中文我们的questions? therefore. it can be helpfull a lot. 第一 我要话 中国的多少(travelcost) 吗?

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Jezs

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-18
Language : None
Posts : 2
Responses : 3
Comments : 0
 Jessica Tan Chau Hui hotmail.com 
2007-07-18 / 08:50AM

Hiiiii! I think I found you! ;) I think… My friend asked if Miss Saigon is gonna show in Broadway, NYC? She wanna watch it too.

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Alim

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-16
Language : English, Turkish
Posts : 3
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 阿林 msn.com 
2007-07-17 / 09:47PM

hello again!.. 再你好!我有一个question!(i have a question) 为什么我们用 “要”instade of "想“ for example:when we ask 你想死吗?xiang uses as “want” Could u help my brain!!!! 谢谢你啊! 小姐. Tones!!

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nomadsoul

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-15
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 1
Comments : 2
 nomadsoul atu.edu 
2007-07-18 / 09:44AM

How do you move to the next belt?

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frank

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-11
Language : None
Posts : 13
Responses : 49
Comments : 4
 frank hotmail.com 
2007-07-18 / 02:59PM

Do you think chinese is difficult for french people to learn? Especially the Pronunciation?

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NickWaters

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-12
Language : None
Posts : 9
Responses : 39
Comments : 3
 NickWaters gmail.com 
2007-07-18 / 03:47PM

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

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take

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-13
Language : None
Posts : 8
Responses : 13
Comments : 1
 take yahoo.com.cn 
2007-07-18 / 02:55PM

What do you think of using the text books to learn chinese? Is it the best and efficient way?

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Last Replied by Benny on 2007-07-18 / 03:07PM  

YungCarter

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-15
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 YungCarter yahoo.com 
2007-07-17 / 09:03PM

Can you give me an effective studying method that will help me improve fast?

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Questions Owner
 ilya yahoo.com 
2007-07-17 / 08:26PM

What is the difference between 你 and 妳?

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Alim

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-16
Language : English, Turkish
Posts : 3
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 阿林 msn.com 
2007-07-16 / 01:56AM

is there any way to learn Chinese like crazy. 因为我会说一点儿汉语!但是我要学中文。我的中文不很好但是我的中文蒸蒸日上!

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Questions Owner
 ebony verde gmail.com 
2007-07-05 / 08:55AM

when are you going to compose new songs, Gabriel?

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adventuregirl

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-17
Language : None
Posts : 1
Responses : 5
Comments : 0
 adventuregirl gmail.com 
2007-07-17 / 01:03AM

What are your favorite songs? Who do you think is a good singer in China?

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leonardfontanilla

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-13
Language : None
Posts : 2
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 leo yahoo.com 
2007-07-14 / 12:07AM

my problem is if i try to read characters (i.e tian1xin4) i cant decipher their meaning. if i were to translate this tian1xin4 it could be trust God or faith or letter from heaven(God).. those were…

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take

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-13
Language : None
Posts : 8
Responses : 13
Comments : 1
 take yahoo.com.cn 
2007-07-13 / 01:43PM

How can I tell the tones, because you chinese speak too fast, I was completely lost. In Japan it’s considered to be rude if you speak that fast to people

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NickWaters

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-12
Language : None
Posts : 9
Responses : 39
Comments : 3
 NickWaters gmail.com 
2007-07-12 / 11:16AM

What do I ask from you?

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take

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-13
Language : None
Posts : 8
Responses : 13
Comments : 1
 take yahoo.com.cn 
2007-07-13 / 02:00PM

could you give me some tips about how to go to high hit? I tried hundreds of times, feel so frustrated

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xue3933

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-12
Language : None
Posts : 4
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 ilya yahoo.com 
2007-07-12 / 03:33PM

Do you think about claiming askbenny.com and askbenny.com.cn?

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xue3933

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-12
Language : None
Posts : 4
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 ilya yahoo.com 
2007-07-12 / 03:22PM

Do you know that search for ‘ni hao’ from the home page doesn’t give results?

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xue3933

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-12
Language : None
Posts : 4
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 ilya yahoo.com 
2007-07-12 / 03:34PM

Do entries on this page have correct timestamp?

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xue3933

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-12
Language : None
Posts : 4
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 ilya yahoo.com 
2007-07-12 / 03:21PM

Why the site is called ‘alpha’ if it’s still under construction (beta)?

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take

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-13
Language : None
Posts : 8
Responses : 13
Comments : 1
 take yahoo.com.cn 
2007-07-13 / 10:34AM

Hello, I am a Japanese. I saw your Video on Youtube. It’s interesting, but as a Japanese , what is the best idea to learn Chinese?

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19800604

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-13
Language : None
Posts : 2
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 ordeal hotmail.com 
2007-07-13 / 01:26PM

if i ask question about my working in Shanghai. like industry information, realestate price, summer restorts, like these

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19800604

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-13
Language : None
Posts : 2
Responses : 0
Comments : 0
 ordeal hotmail.com 
2007-07-13 / 01:22PM

what can i know from yourside, benny,plz give me some exampls

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frank

Chinese Mandarin :Chinese Mandarin Level
Registered on : 2007-07-11
Language : None
Posts : 13
Responses : 49
Comments : 4
 frank hotmail.com 
2007-07-12 / 11:06AM

please help me , how to use , to say and to tell, I can’t get my head around.

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