“跑腿(pǎotuǐ)” Fancy Footwork Gets the Job Done! (Beginner)

In Chinese, people often use “跑腿(pǎotuǐ)” when describing their jobs. What does this mean? Find out after completing this test!

Wáng Lín: Mǎ Kè,   nǐde xīngōngzuò zěnmeyàng a? 王      琳:马  克,你的   新工作        怎么样      啊? Wang Lin: Mark, how’s your new job? Mǎ Kè:  Biétíle,   tiāntiān …

新年好 Happy New Year

新年好 (xīnniánhǎo) Happy New Year  Happy New Year is a children’s song for New Year, and most Chinese kids are familiar with it.

Xīnnián hǎo ya! Xīnnián hǎo ya! 新年      好  呀!新年     好  呀! Happy New Year! Happy New Year!

Zhùhè dàjiā xīnnián hǎo! 祝贺   …

Answer to Chinese Test: Joining the Red Envelope Frenzy for Spring Festival?

Answer: B

Analysis:

A: “包裹 (bāoguǒ)” means “package.” B: “红包 (hóngbāo)” means “red envelope.” C: “礼物 (lǐwù)” means “present.” D: “情书 (qíngshū)” means “love letter.”

Culture Note:

In Chinese culture, a “红包 (hóngbāo) red envelope” is usually presented with good tidings written on it and …

商务介绍礼仪 Business Etiquette–Business Card Exchanges and Introduction (Beginner)

商务介绍礼仪 (Shāngwù jièshào lǐyí) Business Etiquette–Business Card Exchanges and Introduction

Key Learning Points (Preview):

介绍 (jièshào): v/n. to introduce/introduction

年龄 (niánlíng): n. age

名片 (míngpiàn): n. business card

In China, the first “介绍 (jièshào) introduction” is crucial in business relationships. It is a stepping …

Chinese Kids Story: The Crab’s Funny Walk (Beginner)

Mandarin Chinese Course: 横行的螃蟹 (Héngxíngde pángxiè) The Crab that Walks Sidewise

Key Learning Points (Preview):

螃蟹 (pángxiè)   n.  crab

难看 (nánkàn)   adj.  ugly

Yígè yuèguāng míngliàngde yèwǎn, xiǎo pángxiè zài shātān shàng zǒuzhe. 一个  月光        明亮的          夜晚, 小   螃蟹      在  沙滩    上      走着。 On a …

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