Word Comparison

In Chinese, “不” (bù) and “没” (méi) are both used to express negation, but they are used in different situations. Let’s explore how each is used and look at some examples. 不 （bù） （一）Using 不 to refuse present actions We can use […]

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If you wish to convey a sense of desire in Chinese, you have three options in your toolbox: 想 (xiǎng), 要 (yào), and 想要 (xiǎngyào), all of which can be translated as “to want.” The choice among them hinges on the context […]

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几 (jǐ) and 多少 (duōshǎo) are both Chinese words that are used to ask about numbers or quantities. Let’s dive into the ways they are each used, and learn to differentiate them. 几 1. We typically use 几 to refer to small, […]

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