Food is an important part of Chinese culture and lifestyle. Meals in China are so important that they also influence the daily language. Greetings such as “你吃了吗？(Nǐ chī le ma?) Have you eaten yet?” is used to break the ice and say hello. …
In case you’ve just started learning Chinese, “traditional Chinese” refers to the characters used before simplification reforms enacted during the second half of the 20th century in Mainland China. This means that traditional characters are still being used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and in many …
AP Chinese Sample Test Question:
A: 你是从哪儿来的？
B: 我是从美国纽约来的。你呢？
A: _____。
(A) 老实说，我哪儿都不想去。 (B) 真可惜，你从来没去过纽约。 (C) 我要跟你去那个地方。 (D) 我是本地人，在这儿出生的。
Answer: D
Nǐ shì cóng nǎr lái de? 你 是 从 哪儿 来 的？ Where are you from?
Wǒ shì cóng měiguó niǔyuē lái de. Nǐ ne? 我 是 从 美国 纽约 来 的。你呢？ I am from New York, USA. What about you?
According to …
As everyone knows Father’s Day is almost here. On Father’s Day many people make a special effort for their fathers or father figures. For some people this means a visit to their fathers. While for most others it means getting their Dads a gift such …
Let’s face it—there’s nothing like having someone to take care of you, whether you’re sick, sad or shopping. Well, especially if you’re shopping. A spree is a great way to lift your spirits! That’s where having a “男朋友 (nán péngyou) boyfriend” comes in handy. In …
Answers: 1. B 2. A <<Back to “How to find a deal in Chinese”
When you go shopping, you are always looking for the best price for the product you want. Whether its clothing, electronics or food that you are hunting for, everybody loves a good bargain! You can find a sign indicating a sale in China by finding …
For the first question – what would Ellie say, the right answer is B, because they are talking about a man Ellie likes (no polite form needed), Ellie’s friend wants Ellie to introduce herself to the man.
For the second question – what …
Bump into a friend? Know the formal and informal ways to say “hello” in Chinese. We know that “你好(nǐhǎo)” is the most common way, but did you know there are other ways?
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In China, you’ll be eating. A lot. Before you close your menu, you must know how to order in Chinese. You can use “我要 (wǒ yào) Want it” + the name of the dish you want. Otherwise, be ready for a surprise! Watch Video Answers…
Before you make a purchase in China, it’s important to know how to ask “多少钱？(Duōshǎo qián?) How much is it?” It’s an applicable phrase everywhere you go! Watch Video Answers …
Key Learning Points (Preview): 粽子 (zòngzi)
rice dumpling
庆祝 (qìngzhù)
to celebrate
In the west, people “庆祝 (qìngzhù) celebrate” Easter Day in memory of Jesus. They eat Easter Eggs to commemorate this day. In China, people have a similar celebration of a heroic …
一分钱 (Yìfēnqián) I Found a Penny
Wǒ zài mǎlù biān jiǎndào yìfēnqián, 我 在 马路 边 捡到 一分钱， I found a penny on the street,
Bǎ tā jiāogěi jǐngchá shūshu shǒu lǐbian. 把 它 交给 警察 叔叔 手 里边。 And handed it over to Uncle …
