Comparisons & Contrasts
Guides on comparing grammar forms, synonyms, and subtle distinctions in sentence structures.
12 articles
Comparing “别 + action” & “别 + action + 了”
Comparing 很 & 是...的 (天很蓝 vs. 天是蓝色的)
How are 和 hé & 又 yòu different? How to use 既...又... & 又...又...
How do I know when to use 来 or 去？
How do I say "Approximately" or "About?" 差不多 chàbuduō - 大概 dàgài - 大约 dàyuē?
How do I say "happy" in Chinese comparing 高兴 - 开心 - 幸福 - 快乐 - 愉快 - 欢乐
How do I use "俩 liǎ" in a sentence? How do I say "the two of them" or "the five of them," etc.?
How to compare sizes with 大 & 小
How to distinguish between similar looking characters? (e.g, 土 vs. 士)
How to distinguish between characters with the same components in different positions (办 vs. 为)
How to distinguish between 未 and 末?
How to figure out small differences in grammar?