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Mandarin Guides初級 · Lv 1

中文的聲調

The Four Tones of Mandarin

中文有四個基本聲調,還有一個輕聲。同一個音,不一樣的聲調,意思也不一樣——這篇文章帶你認識每一個聲調,並聽聽看它們的差別。

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Real-Life Mandarin初級 · Lv 2

在台灣早餐店點餐

How to Order Breakfast in Taiwan

走進台灣早餐店,學會用中文詢問推薦餐點、選擇口味、提出客製化需求,以及付款和取餐。適合 A2 學習者的生活對話。

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 6

「不好意思」說個不停?台灣人的客氣話,你真的聽懂了嗎?

The Unspoken Rules of Taiwanese Politeness

「再看看吧」到底是答應還是拒絕?從不好意思、謙虛回應、下次再約到作客時的客套,讀懂台灣日常對話裡的言外之意。

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Real-Life Mandarin中級 · Lv 4

A problem at the hotel

住飯店遇到問題

Could you explain a hotel room problem and ask for help?

~7 min read

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Real-Life Mandarin中級 · Lv 4

Apartment hunting

看房記

Learn to ask about rent, deposits, and pets in Mandarin.

~10 min read

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Mandarin Guides中級 · Lv 4

5 Essential Workplace Phrases in Chinese

職場必備的 5 個用語

Learn five practical phrases for speaking at work.

~6 min read

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Mandarin Guides中級 · Lv 4

5 Chengyu Native Speakers Actually Use

中文母語者真的會用的 5 個成語

Learn five Chinese idioms you can use in conversation.

~8 min read

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Real-Life Mandarin中級 · Lv 4

How Do You Say the Same Thing to Friends and Your Boss?

同一句話,跟朋友和主管怎麼說?

Would you say that differently to a friend and a boss?

~8 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

Five Minutes Away? In Taiwan, That’s a Scooter Ride!

走路五分鐘?台灣人可能先去牽機車!

Why do so many Taiwanese people ride scooters for short trips?

~7 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

Too Hot to Talk About Heat?

天氣太熱,連討論高溫的會議都開不了

What happens when a heat conference is canceled because of heat?

~7 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

How a Football Jersey Can Tell a Country's Story

一件球衣,也能說一個國家的故事

What can a football jersey reveal about a country’s culture?

~6 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

The two sides of food delivery culture

外送文化的兩面性

Does food delivery make life easier at a hidden cost?

~7 min read

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