From Head To Heart: How To Describe A Person (描寫一個人 – Miáoxiě Yīgè Rén) In Chinese
If you can only say “他很高” (Tā hěn gāo – He is tall), you’re only painting a shadow. To truly […]
All Yak Yacker Traditional Chinese posts (繁體中文 fántǐ zhōngwén)—practical phrases, characters, grammar patterns, and Taiwan-style Mandarin learning tips.
If you can only say “他很高” (Tā hěn gāo – He is tall), you’re only painting a shadow. To truly […]
You can get by in Mandarin using simple two-character nouns and verbs, but if you want to sound smart—not just
The Chinese language is not just a series of sounds; it’s a gallery of miniature poems. When you learn a
Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) • zh-TW Speaking & Texting Friendly Taiwan-Tilted Usage Notes Beyond “Baby”: Terms Of Endearment In Traditional Chinese
Calling someone by their full name in Taiwan is a bit like wearing a suit to a night market—it’s formal,
If there is one social lubricant that works faster than a cold Taiwan Beer on a humid Taipei night, it’s
Some days you need a big speech. Most days you just need the right hello. Everyday Mandarin greetings are tiny
A weekday question unlocks schedules, store hours, and sanity. In Traditional Mandarin, you ask “今天星期幾?” and answer with “今天星期一/二/三….” Taiwan
Mandarin dates are clean and logical: big → medium → small. Write the year first, then the month, then the
Tongue twisters are the gym for your mouth: short, chaotic, and strangely addictive. They sharpen tones, clean up similar initials