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感谢 (gǎn xiè): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

感谢 (gǎn xiè): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

感谢 (gǎn xiè) means to thank; to be grateful.

更改 (gēng gǎi): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

更改 (gēng gǎi): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

更改 (gēng gǎi) means to alter.

恭喜 (gōng xǐ): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

恭喜 (gōng xǐ): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

恭喜 (gōng xǐ) means to congratulate; congratulations.

够了 (gòu le): Meaning in English

够了 (gòu le): Meaning in English

够了 (gòu le) means “Enough; that is enough”.

关心 (guān xīn): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

关心 (guān xīn): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

关心 (guān xīn) means to care about; to be concerned about.

过字句 (guò zì jù): Mandarin Grammar Example

过字句 (guò zì jù): Mandarin Grammar Example

过 after a verb marks experience.

害怕 (hài pà): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

害怕 (hài pà): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

害怕 (hài pà) means to be afraid; scared.

好吧 (hǎo ba): Meaning in English

好吧 (hǎo ba): Meaning in English

好吧 (hǎo ba) means “All right; okay”.

好吃 (hǎo chī): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

好吃 (hǎo chī): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

好吃 (hǎo chī) means tasty; delicious.

好的 (hǎo de): Meaning in English

好的 (hǎo de): Meaning in English

好的 (hǎo de) means “Okay; sure”.

合同 (hé tong): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

合同 (hé tong): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

合同 (hé tong) means contract; agreement.

合作 (hé zuò): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

合作 (hé zuò): Meaning and Mandarin Pronunciation

合作 (hé zuò) means to cooperate; collaborate; work together.