HSK 1 Chinese Lessons: Grammar, Vocabulary, and Common Mista

🗣️ How to Say “Let’s Wait and See” Naturally in Chinese — Not Just “我不知道”

In real conversations, Chinese people don’t always say “我不知道” to delay a plan. Learn natural phrases like “到时候再说” and “再看看吧” to sound polite, warm, and flexible — just like native speakers.

🧐 帮 bāng vs 帮助 bāngzhù – What’s the Difference?

帮 and 帮助 both mean “help,” but they aren’t always used the same way! Learn when to use each one naturally in Chinese, with clear rules, real examples, and a quick practice quiz.

📝 How to Say “You Mean…?” Naturally in Chinese — Not Just “我不明白”

Want to clarify what someone just said? Don’t say “我不明白”! Use real-life Chinese phrases like “你的意思是…？” or “所以你是说…？” to sound more natural and polite.

📝 How to Use 吗 (ma) in Chinese to Ask Questions Clearly

Learn how to use the question particle 吗 (ma) in Chinese. This tiny word turns any sentence into a yes-no question — no word order changes needed!

🗣️ How to Say “I’m Not Free” Without Sounding Cold — Not Just “我没空”

“我没空” is correct, but it can sound cold. In this post, you’ll learn how to say “I’m not available” more naturally with phrases like “最近挺忙的”, “改天吧”, and “看情况吧”.

📝 How to Use 吧 (ba) in Chinese for Suggestions and Polite Sentences

Learn how to use 吧 (ba) in Chinese to sound more polite and natural when making suggestions, soft questions, and polite requests. Clear examples and easy practice inside.

How to Say “I Like It” Naturally in Chinese — Not Just “我喜欢”

“I like it” in Chinese isn’t always “wǒ xǐhuan.” Native speakers use softer, more natural phrases like tǐng xǐhuan de, mán xǐhuan de, and hái mán xǐhuan de to sound more casual and real.

How to Use the Word for “Not” in Chinese: 不 (bù)

Learn how to use the negative word 不 (bù) in Chinese to say “no” or “not.” This guide shows you how to build clear negative sentences with 不 (bù), through examples and practice.

How to Say “Not” in Chinese: Using 不是 (bú shì)

Learn how to say “not” in Chinese using 不是 (bú shì). This simple and clear guide shows you how to build negative sentences in Chinese through examples and practice.

📝 How to Use 是 (shì) for “To Be” in Chinese

Learn how to use 是 (shì) for “to be” in Chinese. This simple guide shows you how to build clear sentences like “I am a teacher” using this essential grammar point.

📝 How to Build a Chinese Sentence: Subject + Verb + Object

Learn the most important Chinese sentence structure: Subject + Verb + Object. This clear, step-by-step guide shows you how to build simple, natural sentences in Chinese with ease.

😅 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!

🌀 次 cì vs 遍 biàn – What’s the Difference?

Both 次 and 遍 mean “time(s),” but they’re not the same! Learn when to use 次 for counting actions, and when 遍 is better for complete processes — with examples, mistakes, and a quick quiz.

How to Say “It’s Okay” Naturally in Chinese — Not Just “没关系”

“没关系” is fine—but in real life, Chinese people often say “没事儿” or “没什么啦” instead. These phrases sound warmer, friendlier, and more natural.

How to Say “I’m Busy” Naturally in Chinese — Not Just “我很忙”

“我很忙” is correct but sounds robotic. Learn how native speakers really say they’re busy with phrases like “挺忙的” and “忙死了” — colorful, casual, and truly Chinese.

🗣 是的 shì de vs 对 duì – What’s the Difference?

Both 是的 and 对 can mean “yes” — but they’re not exactly the same! Learn when to use which, how they differ in tone, and when they’re interchangeable (with examples and a quick quiz).

👗 穿 chuān vs 戴 dài – What’s the Difference?

Think both 穿 and 戴 mean “to wear”? Not quite! In Chinese, different words are used for clothing vs accessories. This blog shows you when to use which — with examples, mistakes, and a quick quiz!

🤔 认为 rènwéi vs 觉得 juéde – What’s the Difference?

认为 and 觉得 both mean “to think,” but they feel very different. One is formal and logical, the other casual and personal. Learn when to use each one with simple examples!