Correct Answer: C
Analysis:
A. “喜从天降 (xǐcóngtiānjiàng)” is the Chinese phrase for “a heaven-sent fortune.” “喜 (xǐ)” means happiness and “从 (cóng)” means from. “天 (tiān)” means sky in this context and “降 (jiàng)” means to fall.
B. “喜出望外 (xǐchūwàngwài)” is …
Correct Answer: B
Analysis:
A. “拜访 (bàifǎng)” is the Chinese characters for “to pay a visit.”
“拜 (bài)” means to worship and “访 (fǎng)” means to visit.
B. “拜年 (bàinián)” is the Chinese characters for “to pay a New Year call.” …
Correct Answer: A
Analysis:
A. “Chūnjié” is the Chinese pinyin for “春节 Spring Festival.”
“春 (chūn)” means spring and “节 (jié)” means festival.
B. “Chūntiān” is the Chinese pinyin for “春天 spring.”
“春 (chūn)” means spring and “天 (tiān)” means day …
年的故事 (Nián de gùshi) The Story of the Beast Nian
红色 (hóngsè):n red
故事 (gùshi):n story
问好 (wènhǎo):v to send one’ regards to
“过春节 (guò chūnjié) celebrate Spring Festival” can also be said “过年 (guònián) celebrate the Chinese …
Correct Answer: D
Analysis:
A. “掩耳盗铃 (yǎněrdàolíng)” is the phrase for “Deceive oneself.” “掩 (yǎn)” means covering and “耳 (ěr)” refers to ears. “盗 (dào)” means stealing and “铃 (líng)” refers to bell. B. “隔墙有耳 (géqiángyǒu’ěr)” is the phrase for “Walls …
Correct Answer: B
Analysis:
A. “讨厌 (tǎoyàn)” is the word for “Hate.”
“讨 (tǎo)” means asking for something and “厌 (yàn)” means loathing.
B. “喜欢 (xǐhuan)” is the word for “Like.”
“喜 (xǐ)” means liking and “欢 (huān)” refers to happiness.…
发火 (fāhuǒ) To Get Angry (Intermediate)
The character “发 (fā)” means to show (one’s feeling) here and “火 (huǒ)”
literally means fire but here, means temper or anger. Example:
Gōngsī xiàoyì bù hǎo de shíhou, lǎobǎn jiù hěn ài fāhuǒ. 公司效益不好的时候，老板就很爱发火。
When a company is …
Correct answer: B Analysis:
A. “为什么 (wèishénme)” are the Chinese characters for “Why.” “为 (wèi)” means for. “什么 (shénme)” means what.
B. “怎么办 (zěnmebàn)” are the Chinese characters for “What shall I do.” “怎么 (zěnme)” equals what in English. “办 (bàn)” …
Correct answer: C Analysis:
A. “要不然 (yàobùrán)” are the Chinese characters for “Or else” or “Otherwise.” “要 (yào)” means demand; “不 (bù)” means not and “然 (rán)” means so or thus.
B. “是不是 (shìbushì)” are the Chinese characters for “If.” “是 …
Correct answer: D Analysis: A. “Nǎinai” is the Chinese Pinyin for “奶奶 grandmother.” B. “Bàba” is the Chinese Pinyin for “爸爸 father.” C. “Yéye” is the Chinese Pinyin for “爷爷 grandfather.” D. “Māma” is the Chinese Pinyin for “妈妈 mother.”
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发短信 (fāduǎnxìn) Send a Text Message
“发 (fā)” means to send; “短 (duǎn)” means short and “信 (xìn)” means message.
Example:
Míngtiān shì wǒ hǎopéngyou de shēngrì; gěi tā fāduǎnxìn sòng shàng wǒ de shēngrì zhùfú. 明天是我好朋友的生日，给她发短信送上我的生日祝福。
Tomorrow is my friend’s birthday; I’ ll send …
Correct Answer: C Analysis:
A. “忍受 (rěnshòu)” is the phrase for “Put up with.”
The characters “忍 (rěn)” and “受 (shòu)” both mean to endure.
B. “开玩笑 (kāi wánxiào)” is the phrase for “Play a joke.”
The character “开 (kāi)” means …
健康歌 (jiànkāng gē) Exercise Song
This is a Chinese song which became well known since performing on a Chinese Spring Festival Gala on CCTV. With cheerful rhythm, this song will not only be useful for you to learn Chinese, but will also make you …
In this lesson, eChineseLearning’s professional Chinese teacher will teach you shopping related Chinese words, expressions and grammar. Specifically, you will learn numbers, measure words, pronouns, verbs, and dialogues, etc.
Key Learning Points:
A:Nǐ yào (măi) shénme? 你要（买）什么？ What do you want to buy
B:Wŏ yào …
逛街 (guàngjiē) Go Window-shopping/ Go Shopping
The character “逛 (guàng)” means to stroll around or to roam; “街 (jiē)” means street.
Wǒ zuótiān wǎnshàng qù guàngjiē le. 我昨天晚上去逛街了。
I went window-shopping last night. Got questions? // // HSK Test General Chinese (Beginner Level) …
打的 (dǎdī) Take a Taxi
“打 (dǎ)” means to take or to hire; “的 (dī)” means taxi.
Example：
Wǒ jīntiān zǎoshang shì dǎdī qù shàngbān de. 我今天早上是打的去上班的。 I took a taxi to work this morning.
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Got questions?
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “Chīfàn” is the Chinese pinyin for “吃饭 to have a meal.” “吃 (chī)” means to eat or have and “饭 (fàn)” means meal.
B. “Zuòkè” is the Chinese pinyin for “做客 to be a guest or …
Correct answer: B
Analysis:
A. “七上八下 (qīshàngbāxià)” means an unsettled state of mind. The Chinese character “七 (qī)” refers to seven; “上 (shàng)” refers to up; “八 (bā)” refers to eight and “下 (xià)” refers to down.
B. “乱七八糟 (luànqībāzāo)” means …
寒假 (hánjià) Winter Vacation
The character “寒 (hán)” means cold and “假 (jià)” means vacation or holiday.
Example:
Wǒ dǎsuan lìyòng hánjià zài wǎngshàng xuéxiào xuéxí zhōngwén. 我打算利用寒假在网上学校学习中文。 I plan to learn Chinese through online Chinese school during winter vacation.
