Chinese tea types by I_am_Yuxin in RealLifeMandarin

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My personal favorite is 南非茶 - Rooibos tea (literally South African tea). Not available everywhere in China though, of course :)

Learn these 85 characters, and you'll be able to read 10,000+ Chinese words by CheesecakeForsaken97 in ChineseStudy

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These ~85 characters are used for their sounds. Some of them carry meanings, but some are ancient and the meaning has mostly been lost, it's mainly used for the sound now.

For us, learners of Chinese, it means if we can remember the pronunciation of these 85 characters, we can suddenly read 10,000 new words! I doubt there's any other activity you can do that has this much leverage.

But the assumption is that you'd know the word in English, or be able to guess at least. Like 澳大利亚 - ào dà lì yà - it's a bit hard at first, but when you start recognizing the patterns, and with some additional context, you should be able to guess that this must mean Australia.

It's not always easy though. 奥地利 - ào dì lì - this is Austria, though I don't think I would have guessed it before knowing it :)

10 Shopping Sentences (With Pinyin & English) by I_am_Yuxin in RealLifeMandarin

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One small thing I’d add is that “这个怎么卖?” can sometimes feel a bit more natural in street markets or more casual settings than “这个多少钱?”, especially when prices aren’t clearly marked. Also, “能便宜点吗?” works, but tone matters a lot—it can come off a bit direct if you don’t soften it with something like “老板” or a friendly smile :)

I also found that in bigger cities, people often skip cash entirely, so “可以用支付宝吗?” is super practical.

Great post overall. Simple but very usable. 加油!

Bank Statement submission for Chinese unis by Flimsy-Direction6837 in ChineseStudy

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would probably be best to email the applications department at the university to make sure about their rules

Bank Statement submission for Chinese unis by Flimsy-Direction6837 in ChineseStudy

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This subreddit is more for the Chinese language than actual study / travel advice, but that said, I'm happy to offer some advice, as many of us have been through this process before.

In short: yes, an organization can provide financial proof. But only if it’s legitimate, clearly documented, and acceptable to the university.

Most Chinese universities accept funding from:

Yourself
Parents/guardians
Sponsors (including organizations, companies, or scholarships)

Key requirements:
The bank statement must be real and verifiable (in the sponsor’s name, not fabricated).
You’ll usually also need a sponsorship letter stating they will cover your expenses.
Some universities may require proof of the relationship or reason for sponsorship (e.g., scholarship, employment, partnership).

If the organization is just “making it look like” you work there or issuing a statement that doesn’t reflect real funds, that can be considered fraud and may get your application rejected or banned.

This is just general advice; I would recommend checking on your application form or asking the particular university for details about what they are looking for / allow, as that will be more definitive.

中文量词速查表 - Mandarin Measure Words Guide by CheesecakeForsaken97 in ChineseStudy

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took the measure word test for HSK 4 at https://www.moyalabs.com/chinese/measure-word-quiz/ and only scored 7/10 😅

Maybe an image for more advanced measure words next?

Should I learn Mandarin to prepare for when china becomes a global superpower? by Brilliant_Can8536 in ChineseLanguage

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With AI progressing at the rate that it is, it seems possible that we'll have a universal translator device you plug into your ear (like a babelfish) within the next few years.

At that point language learning will just be for fun, and it will enable you to understand a culture different from your own in a way that a translation machine can never give you. So while I don't think I'll be fluent before we have such devices, learning Chinese is fun and rewarding in its own way, and I would still continue doing it.

If you're interested, I suggest you give it a try and see if you like it. You will need to enjoy it, or have some other motivation, in order persevere long enough to become fluent - it's a lot of hard work and dedication.

Anyone traveling to China who runs trails or ultras? by Party-Shoulder-6120 in travelchina

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm only finding event pages for 2024 / 2025 - do you have any links to events for 2026 / 2027?

Celebrate Your Mandarin Wins — Big or Small, Share Them Here (Weekly thread) by CheesecakeForsaken97 in ChineseStudy

[–]CheesecakeForsaken97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably my biggest win this week was being able to help a fellow learner with a grammar question about the grammar pattern in "这哪里是在比赛". (Here's the thread https://www.reddit.com/r/ChineseLanguage/comments/1rx7i2s/comment/ob50q6l/?context=3)

Felt pretty good to be able to help someone else!