If you like to write, you're in luck. Writing is also great for your SPEAKING. 

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5. Write to speak 

矛 máo：spear; lance; pike，A type of ancient Chinese weapon
盾 dùn：A shield for protecting the body
自相矛盾[zì xiāng máo dùn]：oneself/each other/spear/shield，to contradict oneself 
夸赞kuā zàn：praise;commend 
质问 zhì wèn：query;inter pellate;question;call to account
哑口无言 yǎ kǒu w yán：Have nothing to say for oneself; be dumbfounded

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

自相矛盾[zì xiāng máo dùn]

想 (xiǎng) and 要 (yào) are both verbs in Chinese that can be translated as "want" in English, but they are used in different contexts and convey slightly different meanings.
想 (xiǎng) is used to express a desire or inclination, often accompanied by a feeling or emotion. It can be translated as "to think" or "to wish" in English. For example:
我想去旅游。 (Wǒ xiǎng qù lǚyóu.)
I want to go traveling.
他想学游泳。 (Tā xiǎng xué yóuyǒng.)
He wants to learn how to swim.
要 (yào) is used to express a strong desire or intention, often with the idea of taking action to achieve a goal. It can be translated as "to want" or "to need" in English. For example:
我要一杯咖啡。 (Wǒ yào yī bēi kāfēi.)
I want a cup of coffee.
他要买一辆新车。 (Tā yào mǎi yī liàng xīn chē.)
He wants to buy a new car.
Note that in some contexts, 想 (xiǎng) and 要 (yào) can be used interchangeably, especially in spoken Chinese. In this case, the choice of word may depend on the speaker's style or emphasis.

Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

想 (xiǎng) VS 要 (yào)

Today's episode, I invited "贪生怕死" to make a conversation about dirty secrets in China's IT industry. Fast speed, hit me up if you wanna get the script!
今天这集，我请到贪生怕死来聊聊关于中国互联网那些事儿。语速很快，想要文本的请来联系我！📱

RealLife Chinese With Grace(细菌)

dirty secrets in IT industry

There are a few ways of asking "how are you"? i also gave answers to thosr questions


Serbian language journey

How are you? - Kako si/ste?

ou can record the story you read and send it here, I'll correct the pronunciation for you. Follow me ,you will learn more Chinese 。

key words:
米老鼠 - Mǐ Lǎoshǔ - Mickey Mouse
生日 - shēngrì - birthday
今年 - jīnnián - this year
电影 - diànyǐng - movie / film
见 - jiàn - to see / to meet
给 - gěi - to give / for sb
快乐 - kuàilè - happy
喜欢 - xǐhuan - to like
生日快乐 - shēngrì kuàilè - Happy Birthday

content：
11月18日是米老鼠的生日，他今年88岁了。
1928年11月18日，人们在电影里见到米老鼠，这一天是他的生日。
在这88年里，米老鼠给人们很多快乐。人们都很喜欢他。
米老鼠，生日快乐！



Merry's voice (HSK一）

HSK 一 story 2 《米老鼠，生日快乐》

when"一(yī) " together with first tone,second tone,third tone, "一(yī) " turn into forth tone "一（yì）“ 

when"一(yī) " together with forth tone, "一(yī) " turn into second tone "一（yí）“ 

here is some examples,hope helpful for you:) 

 yi1+1/2/3--bu4+1/2/3:
yì jīn ， yì zhōu ， yì pínɡ ， yì zhǒnɡ ， yì qǐ ， yì běn ， yì máo ， yì wǎn ， yì shēnɡ ， yì kē ，yì tiān ， yì bēi 
 一 斤  ， 一 周   ， 一 瓶   ， 一 种    ， 一 起 ， 一 本  ， 一 毛  ， 一 晚  ， 一 生    ， 一 颗 ，  一 天   ， 一 杯  

yi1+4--yi2+4:
yí ɡè ， yí huì ， yí jiàn ， yí jù ， yí kuài ， yí bù ， yí dìnɡ ， yí fù ， yí bèi zi ， yí shì 
一 个 ， 一 会  ， 一 件   ， 一 句 ， 一 块   ， 一 部 ， 一 定   ， 一 副 ， 一 辈  子 ， 一 世  

Laura cheng Chinese

Laura cheng Chinese tone change for "一“

・山形県の方言「ではてたじゃー」の紹介
・久しぶりに友達の部屋を訪れた時、隣の部屋の人が出てきて・・・
・意味と使用法の紹介、異動の季節などによく聞かれる言葉
・元々の言葉「出はって行ったじゃー」
・まとめ


Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

「ではてたじゃー」とはどんな意味？山形弁でこう言われたらどう返せばいいの？Learning Tohoku dialect

En este capítulo vamos a aprender el significado de expresiones coloquiales con el verbo estar. 