I know there are many variations of Chinese but would watching films help me to learn Mandarin, or cantonese? I realise this question might be a tricky one to answer so a fairly explanatory answer would be welcome.

I know 2007 is 二〇〇七年 - I understand the character for the 1, - , but I also know that when spoken ,depending on the preceding tone, the tone for 1 changes? Help?

I recently watched a film in Mandarin Chinese about a teacher, and not once the word "laoshi" was used. Is it possible to just say "shi" or is there another word for "teacher"?

I find when I pronounce Chinese words, I take longer to pronounce it because of the tone falling rising but I notice other people don't take as long. Why's that? Any tips on to pronouncing correctly and quickly? What are some exercises I can do to recognize these tones better?

1. How old is your father? 2. How many brothers and sisters do you have? 3. What country are you from? 4. In what year was your mother born? 5. Are you interested in learning Chinese characters? 6. do you have time on the weekend to learn Chinese? 7. How is your spoken chinese? 8. What date is it today? 9. What time is Chinese class today? 10. What time is it now?

I am learning Chinese. I would like to talk to my Chinese neighbor. How do I say the following sentences in correct Chinese grammar? May I talk in Chinese with you? Can we talk in Chinese sometime? I would really like to learn Chinese grammar.

Can any one name a good book to learn Chinese? Thanks.

So I don't remember all the tones when I'm pronouncing Chinese. If I don't remember the tone, what tone should I use? What should I do?

"Every day, in every way, you are getting better and better." And also "Every day, in every way, we are getting better and better." I am learning Chinese. I would like someone to translate both of these phrases into Mandarin Chinese with proper Kanji if possible. Thank you!

Are there any tricks or exercises to get better at the pronunciation，especially the tones?

1). How to say daily Chinese sentences "have you still not eaten"? --> Is this correct? Ni haichi le meiyou? 2). "She went to Beijing" -- are both "Ta qu Beijing le" and "Ta qule Beijing" correct? Either placement of the 'le' is OK? 3). I've eaten Chinese food many times-- are both placements here ok? - Wo chile hen duo ci Zhongguo fan OR Wo hen duo ci chile Zhongguo fan 4). The men's room is on the 3rd floor --> is this correct? Zai san lou nan fangjian -- could I say instead "nan fangjian zai san lou" Thanks for helping me with these daily Chinese sentences in advance!

Or, could you please translate the characters into English? I know they represent three different forms of the Chinese language.

I would like to speak chinese at an efficient level.

I'm planning on getting a tattoo of the Chinese symbol for wisdom. I've searched online for it and there are loads of different ones... so I’m not sure, anybody knows?

Nathan! You're the love expert, give me some advice?

I'm learning Chinese since last few months and I think my vocabulary is quite good, but I have a big problem with making sentences!! So please help me!! Peace!!!

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I'm starting a degree in Chinese in September - The course is on scratch but the first year is supposed to be extremely intensive and they advise everyone to try and get a head start on the language learning. So far I have a really good book that teaches you the characters which I am working through - but it doesn't say anything about Chinese grammar/sentence structure. I am starting lessons with a tutor soon but before then I was wondering if anyone could explain just the basics of Chinese grammar? Or any good links to websites and things?

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