Master everyday Mandarin by ditching literal English translations!
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Lots of common English phrases sound weird, formal or totally unnatural when translated word-for-word into Chinese. Cultural differences make direct translation a huge language trap for new learners.
From "blessing someone" after a sneeze to saying "bon appetit" at the dinner table, we’re sorting out the most typical translation mix-ups, swapping those stiff literal versions for the casual phrases native speakers actually use.
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From "blessing someone" after a sneeze to saying "bon appetit" at the dinner table, we’re sorting out the most typical translation mix-ups, swapping those stiff literal versions for the casual phrases native speakers actually use.
Welcome to Actually Useful Mandarin, where we teach you the Chinese you'll actually use.
Save this post and start speaking more like a native!
📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈
Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8
Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv
For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video
Most watched videos:
Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws
Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w
Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA
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