Sheng Yi - Daily Mandarin Lesson
The Mandarin Chinese word for "business" is "sheng yi." This daily Mandarin lesson has audio files for your pronunciation and listening practice.
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kitchen table lingo
See "family slang."
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Office Items in Mandarin Chinese
This list of Mandarin Chinese vocabulary will teach you the names of common items found in the office. Each entry has an audio file for listening and pronunciation practice.