君
Meaning: monarch; sovereign Origin: 君”的本义是“君主”，由“尹”和“口”组成，“尹”是一只手拿着表示权力的杖，“口”表示发号施令。 The original meaning of “君” is monarch, and it is comprised of “尹” and“口”. “尹” looks like a hand holding a stick, symbolizing power, and “口” means to issue orders. Words： 君王 ：…
姓
Structure: Subject + 姓 + surname Meaning: The verb 姓 (xìng) literally means “to be surnamed” or “to have the surname.” You can use 姓 to tell someone your own…
会
Structure: subject + 会 + Verb + Object Meaning: The verb 会 (huì) can be used to express ability that has been learned, i.e. a skill. In this case 会…
总是
Structure with Verbs 总是 + Verb Meaning: 总是 （zǒngshì）and 老是 （lǎoshì) have the same meaning. Both can be interchanged in the same sentence. Examples: 1. 我 总是 忘记 这 个…
一直
Structure: Subject + 一直 + Predicate Meaning: Expressing “all along” with 一直 (yīzhí) is pretty easy. Character for character, it literally means “one straight,” and it’s sort of like saying…
有
Structure: Place + 有 + Object Meaning: The verb 有, “to have”, can also be used to express existence. This is similar to saying “there is” or “there are” in…
在
Structure: Subject + 在 + Place Meaning: The verb 在 is used to express existence in a place. English does not have a verb that covers this, and instead uses…
吧
Structure: Commant + 吧 Meaning: Note that when you have a command with the subject “we,” you’re basically just saying, “let’s (do something).” 吧 makes the suggestion sound more tentative…
