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Chinese slang young people really use: 40 internet words like YYDS, 躺平 and 内卷, each with pinyin, meaning, where it came from and an example sentence.
A complete pinyin chart of all 403 Mandarin syllables in phone-friendly tables, with the spelling rules, tips for hard sounds and where tone marks go.
HSK test registration step by step: your account, test center or home edition, payment, admission ticket, 2026 dates, fees, rules and results.
A free HSK practice test with original sample questions for HSK 1 to 6, an answer key with explanations and tips to copy real exam timing.
HSK levels explained: what you can do at each level, words per level in HSK 2.0 and 3.0, the CEFR comparison, and which level to aim for.
How long does it take to learn Chinese? The FSI estimate, time per HSK level at 15, 30 or 60 minutes a day, and a sample weekly study plan.
A Chinese tones chart to practice with: the four tones and neutral tone, all 20 tone pairs with real words, tone change rules, tone numbers and drills.
A Chinese radicals list of the 50 most useful radicals with meanings, variant forms and HSK example characters, plus how to guess and look up words.
Chinese numbers 1-10 with characters and pinyin, then counting to 100 and beyond, 二 vs 两, dates, time, prices and the one-hand number signs.
How to form the present continuous in Chinese with 在, 正在 and 呢: the patterns, negation with 没在, past actions in progress, 着, and verbs that can't take 在.
Yi jiu Chinese grammar made simple: how 一…就… says "as soon as" and "whenever", where the subject goes, how 一 changes tone, plus mistakes and a quiz.
How to say if in Chinese with 如果…就… (rúguǒ jiù): where 就 goes, 要是 vs 如果, 如果…的话, "if not" and "what if", with examples, common mistakes and a quiz.
Lian dou Chinese grammar made simple: how 连…都/也 means 'even', with nouns, verbs and negatives like 一个人也没有, plus common mistakes, a quiz and an FAQ.
How to say about to in Chinese with 快要…了, 快…了, 就要…了 and 要…了: how each one feels, which ones take time words, how to say not yet, mistakes and a quiz.
Gang vs gangcai explained: 刚 is an adverb before the verb, 刚才 is a time word for "just now". Learn word order, 了, 没, 刚来三天, 刚刚, 刚…就 and take a quiz.
Duration of time in Chinese explained: where 三年 or 半个小时 goes, how the object fits, 了…了 for ongoing actions, 多长时间 questions and common mistakes.
When in Chinese grammar: 的时候 goes after the event, at the start of the sentence. Learn 以前 and 以后 for before and after, 之前, 之后, 时 and common mistakes.
Chule yiwai Chinese grammar explained: when 除了…以外 means "except" (with 都) and when it means "besides" (with 还 or 也), with examples, mistakes and a quiz.
Verb reduplication in Chinese explained: 看看 vs 看一看, ABAB verbs like 休息休息, past 看了看, separable verbs like 散散步, and the mistakes learners make.
一点儿 (yìdiǎnr) vs 有点儿 (yǒudiǎnr): both mean "a little," but word order and tone differ. Learn the rules, 一点儿也不, common mistakes and a short quiz.
The HSK exam format for Levels 1 to 6: sections, number of questions, test length, passing score, how scoring works, the score report and how long it is valid.
The full HSK 6 vocabulary list for New HSK 3.0: all 1,140 new words with pinyin and meanings, grouped by topic, with examples and tips to study them.
The complete HSK 5 vocabulary list for New HSK 3.0: all 1,071 new words with pinyin and English meanings, grouped by topic with example sentences.
The full HSK 4 vocabulary list for New HSK 3.0: all 1,000 new words with pinyin and meanings, useful word groups, tricky readings and how to learn them.
The full HSK 3 vocabulary list for New HSK 3.0: all 973 new words with pinyin and meanings, key word groups, tricky pairs and how to study them.
HSK 3.0 vs HSK 2.0 explained: the new nine levels, word and character counts, what changes in the exam, the December 2026 start and which list to study.
The full HSK 2 vocabulary list for New HSK 3.0: all 772 new words with pinyin and meanings, useful word groups, example sentences and study tips.
The full HSK 1 vocabulary list for New HSK 3.0: all 500 words with pinyin and English meanings, the most useful word groups and how to study them.
不 (bù) vs 没 (méi) explained: use 不 for habits, wishes, the future and adjectives, and 没 for past actions and 有. Rules, tone changes, 别 and a quiz.
How to study for HSK 6: the 1,140 new words, formal grammar with examples, reading authentic texts, common mistakes and a 20-week plan.
How to study for HSK 5: the 1,071 new words, formal grammar with examples, reading longer texts, common mistakes and an 18-week plan.
How to study for HSK 4: the 1,000 new words, key grammar with examples, reading and listening methods, common mistakes and a 16-week plan.
Master the difference between 知道 (zhīdào) and 认识 (rènshi). Learn when to use 'know' for facts versus personal acquaintances, character recognition, and common HSK traps.
Master the aspect particle 着 (zhe) in Mandarin Chinese. Learn how to describe static continuous states, spatial scenes, accompanying postures, and the difference between 着 and 正在.
Master 越来越 and 越...越... in Mandarin Chinese. Learn how to express progressive change over time versus proportional correlation ('the more... the more...'), with clear formulas and real-world examples.
Both 又 and 再 mean "again" in English, but they are never interchangeable. Learn the golden past vs. future rule, recurring habit patterns, and common mistakes with examples.
Understand the crucial distinction between 也 (yě) and 还 (hái) in Mandarin Chinese. Learn the different subjects vs. cumulative addition rule, continuation patterns, and common HSK exam mistakes.
Both 想 and 要 translate to "want," but they express totally different levels of intention and urgency. Learn when to use 想 (wish/would like) vs. 要 (plan/demand), plus their critical negation differences.
Master the 是...的 (shì...de) construction in Mandarin Chinese. Learn how to emphasize time, location, manner, agent, and purpose of past actions with clear formulas and real-world examples.
Both 就 and 才 describe when an action takes place, but they convey opposite attitudes. Learn how to express "earlier than expected" (就) vs. "later than expected" (才) with examples.
In English, "or" works in both questions and statements. In Mandarin, you must choose between 还是 (questions) and 或者 (statements). Learn the difference, examples, and indirect question rules.
In English, "can" covers everything from swimming to asking for permission. In Mandarin, you must choose between 会, 能, and 可以. Master the exact differences with simple rules and examples.
Master the complete HSK 3 grammar syllabus. Explore all 14 intermediate sentence structures including 把 disposal sentences, 被 passives, potential complements, and directional connectors.
Master the complete HSK 2 grammar syllabus. Explore all 12 essential sentence structures including 比 comparisons, 是...的 emphasis, 了 and 过 aspect particles, and conjunctions.
Master the crucial difference between 过 (guò) and 了 (le) in Mandarin Chinese. Learn when to express life experiences versus completed actions, state changes, and common HSK traps.
Master Chinese result complements (结果补语). Learn the difference between 看到 and 看见, how to pair verbs with 到, 见, 完, and 好, and common HSK exam mistakes.
Chinese questions never flip word order or add auxiliary verbs like "do" or "does." Master sentence-final particles like 吗 and 呢, mid-sentence question words, and choice patterns.
Master Chinese potential complements (可能补语). Learn how to express possibility and ability using Verb + 得 and Verb + 不, including 看得懂, 买得起, and key HSK exam traps.
In Mandarin, you can never count nouns directly. Learn why measure words (classifiers) are required, the universal classifier 个, the rule for number two (两 vs. 二), and the top 20 classifiers.
Master the Mandarin particle 了 (le). Understand the crucial difference between verb 了 (completed actions) and sentence-final 了 (change of state), with rules, examples, and dialogues.
A complete, beginner-friendly guide to Mandarin Chinese grammar. Master word order, time markers, question rules, negation, and measure words with clear examples.
Master Chinese directional complements with a focus on 起来 (qǐlai). Learn all 5 meanings: physical upward motion, starting an action, sensory evaluation, storage, and recall.
Confused by the three homophones 的, 得, and 地? Learn their distinct grammatical jobs, simple formulas, real dialogue examples, and quick tricks to choose the right one every time.
Master Chinese conjunctions (关联词). Learn why Chinese uses paired connectors like 虽然...但是... and 因为...所以..., explore 15 essential HSK sentence linkers, and avoid common English-transfer mistakes.
Master Chinese comparative sentences using 比 (bǐ). Learn essential formulas for comparing qualities, expressing degrees of difference, using 没有 for negative comparisons, and avoiding common HSK mistakes.
Master the 被 (bèi) sentence structure in Mandarin Chinese. Learn how to form the passive voice, when to express misfortune, spoken alternatives like 让 and 叫, and common HSK mistakes.
The 把 (bǎ) construction changes Chinese from SVO to SOV. Learn when you must use 把, the golden sentence formula, result complements, and verbs that are strictly forbidden.
A structured, step-by-step game plan to learn the 500 HSK 1 words of the New HSK 3.0, master fundamental Pinyin, and pass the HSK 1 test.
Struggling to tell Tone 2 and Tone 3 apart? Learn pitch contour visualizations, natural English intonation parallels, and minimal pair drills.
Why passive flashcard flipping is not enough for true character mastery. Discover the power of active recall and stroke order motor memory.
