Beginners may find Chinese a little difficult.

One day, my foreign friend Tom watched a basketball game with me. When we cheered loudly for our team, he suddenly asked in surprise, "Why do you say 'add oil'?" I explained that "Jiayou" is a common Chinese cheer meaning "come on". It was really funny to see his confused face.

This story shows how interesting language exchange can be. Many Chinese words come from English, such as coffee and sofa. In return, English has accepted words like tofu and kung fu from us. These words show the deep connection between cultures.

Language is actually a beautiful bridge between countries. It is not a barrier but a carrier of culture. By learning each other's languages, we can understand each other better and communicate more effectively.