Chinese Mistakes – Fix Common Errors in Chinese

😅 我回来北京 – Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Learn why “我回来北京” is incorrect in Chinese and how to use 回, 回到, and 回来 naturally. Avoid this common mistake and speak like a native.

😅 我不有 – Wait… That’s Wrong?!

In Chinese, you can’t say “我不有” to mean “I don’t have.” The correct expression is “我没有.” Learn why “有” is always negated with “没” — never with “不,” and see easy examples to remember this rule.

🏠 回家 vs 去家 – Why "Go Home" in Chinese Needs the Right Verb | Common Mistake Guide

Think “我去家” means “I’m going home”? Not quite! Learn why “回家” is the correct way to say it — and sound more natural in Chinese.

😅 我们吃饭一起吧 – Wait… That’s Wrong?!

In Chinese, “一起” (yìqǐ – together) doesn’t go at the end of the sentence like in English. Learn the correct placement of 一起 and stop making this common mistake!

😅 我穿眼镜 – What’s Wrong with This Sentence?

Many learners say “我穿眼镜,” but this sentence is wrong in Chinese! In this post, you’ll learn the correct verb for “wear” and avoid this common mistake.

😅 我看见了一个电影。Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Saying “我看见了一个电影” to mean “I watched a movie”? It’s a common mistake! Learn the difference between 看 and 看见 — with clear examples and fun practice.

😅 我吃了面包，和喝了牛奶？Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Said “我吃了面包，和喝了牛奶”？Sounds natural in English, but it’s a typical Chinese mistake! Learn how to connect actions correctly using 也 or 还, with examples and fun practice.

Ever said “三个人们 (sān ge rénmen)” to mean “three people”? It sounds okay in English, but it’s actually a common Chinese mistake! Learn when to use 人 vs. 人们 with clear rules, examples, and fun practice.

😅 我今天二点上课？Nope! Say 两点 – Here’s Why

Many learners say “二点” when talking about time—but that’s not correct! Learn why it should be “两点” and why “十二点” is fine.

😅 我起床八点 Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Do you say “我起床八点”? That sounds okay in English, but it’s wrong in Chinese! Learn where to place time words like 八点 in your sentences.

😅 他是高 Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Do you say "他是高"? It's a common mistake! Learn why you shouldn't use 是 (shì) before adjectives in Chinese, and how to say it right.

😅 我想一个苹果。 Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Do you say "我想一个苹果"? It's a common mistake! Learn the difference between 想 (xiǎng) and 想要 (xiǎngyào) to avoid this error.

😅 我有二个哥哥。 Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Do you say "我有二个哥哥"? Many learners do—but it's wrong! Learn when to use 二 (èr) and when to use 两 (liǎng) in Chinese.

😅 我见面了一个朋友。 Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Do you say "我见面了一个朋友"? It's a common mistake! Learn how to correctly use the separable verb 见面 (jiànmiàn) in Chinese.

😅 昨天我没去公园了。 Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Learn why “没” and “了” don’t go together, and how to talk about things that didn’t happen — the right way.

😅 昨天我不去公园。 Wait… That’s Wrong?!

Think "昨天我不去公园" is okay? Not quite! Discover why this common mistake happens and how to fix it with one simple rule about 不 and 没.