#27 Affirmative-Negative Questions with 不 & 没 | Hot Tea culture | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 1

🎧 Master Affirmative-Negative Questions with 不 (bù) & 没 (méi) | Why the Chinese Drink Hot Tea!
In this episode, we’ll teach you how to form yes–no questions in Mandarin using the super useful structure: affirmative + 不/没 + affirmative. 🧠 You’ll learn how to say “Do you drink tea?” or “Did you eat rice yesterday?” like a native!
But that’s not all!
We’re also diving into one of the most iconic parts of Chinese culture: tea. From green tea to pu’er, we’ll explore why tea is more than just a drink in China—it’s a daily ritual, a social gesture, and even a symbol of respect.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to ask yes–no questions using 不 (bù) for present/future.
✅ How to use 没 (méi) for yes–no questions about the past.
✅ Everyday expressions and question patterns with verbs like 喝 (hē), 吃 (chī), and 去 (qù).
✅ Why Chinese people drink tea hot—even in the summer.
✅ The social and symbolic importance of tea in Chinese culture.
🎉 Fun Fact:
Did you know that many Chinese people carry their own thermos of hot tea everywhere, even on 40°C summer days? It’s not just a preference—it’s believed to be good for your health!
💬 Question for You:
How do you say “Did you eat rice yesterday?” in Chinese? Leave your answer in the comments!
📝 Homework Challenge:
Make a yes–no question using 不 or 没 and share it below. Let’s see who can create the most natural Mandarin sentence!

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