Chinese Idioms: 34 Useful Chengyu to Improve Your Mandarin Fluency

This Week's Posts Chinese Idioms: 34 Useful Chengyu to Improve Your Mandarin Fluency Nothing beats the impact of a Chinese idiom delivered with precision. They say brevity is the soul of wit, after all, and those four-character phrases sure are concise. So while it isn’t strictly necessary to learn idioms as you learn Chinese, it is necessary to learn chengyu if you really want to be fluent. Read on for 34 Chinese idioms to help you sound more native and understand more about the language and culture. [READ FULL POST]( 32+ Common Chinese Terms of Endearment You Need to Know Chinese terms of endearment are cute words Chinese people use to refer to their loved ones. Whether it be to joke around, show affection, or even flirt with someone, using these words correctly will help you sound more like a native speaker. Plus, these 32 common Chinese terms of endearment can potentially deepen the bond between your Chinese family, significant other and/or friends. 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That’s what we call a win-win situation, and you can find these wonderful learners to complement your goals with apps for language exchange! I’ve gathered the best language exchange apps of 2023 where you can find the perfect partner for you. [READ FULL POST]( 50 Language Exchange Topics to Keep the Conversation Flowing for Days When it comes to language exchange, you need more than an interesting enough partner who speaks your target language and is learning your native language. In fact, you’ll also need a variety of topics to discuss, and we’ve got loads to keep the conversation flowing. We’ve compiled more than 50 language exchange topics you might want to try out. Remember to always base your questions on what you know about your partner and what they will be comfortable with. What’s appropriate to ask can often vary by culture, so always take that into consideration. Let’s get started! 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