Answer to “热点 (rèdiǎn)”, “热词 (rècí)”, “汉语热 (hànyǔrè)” and “健身热 (jiànshēnrè)”
Correct Answers: 1. A 2. A 3. B <<Back to “‘热点 (rèdiǎn)’, ‘热词 (rècí)’, ‘汉语热 (hànyǔrè)’ and ‘健身热 (jiànshēnrè)'”
“热点 (rèdiǎn)”, “热词 (rècí)”, “汉语热 (hànyǔrè)” and “健身热 (jiànshēnrè)”
Yesterday, May 6, 2015, was a special day called 立夏(Lì xià),” the seventh solar term of the 24 Chinese Solar Terms This is the day that marks the beginning of the hot summer in China. These days, the maximum air temperatures of most cities in …
Chinese Nursery Rhyme – 粉刷匠(Fěnshuājiàng) The Painter
Wǒ shì yígè fěnshuājiàng, 我 是 一个 粉刷匠， I am a painter,
Fěnshuā běnlǐng qiáng. 粉刷 本领 强。 I am good at painting.
Wǒ yào bǎ nà xīnfángzi, 我 要 把 那 新房子， I will make that new house,
Shuāde gèngpiàoliang. 刷得 更漂亮。 More beautiful …
Answer to Expressing “Not Even One” in Chinese
Answer: C To express “not even one” in Chinese, we usually use the following structure: “Subjective + 一 + Measure Word + (Noun) + 也/都 + Verb.” “一(yī)” means “one” and it is followed by a measure word. You can use either “也(yě)” or “都(dōu),” …
Expressing “Not Even One” in Chinese
There may be times when you want to emphasize how little of something you have or how seldom you have done something, like “none at all” or “not even once” in English. Do you know how to express this in Chinese? Take the following test …
Answer to Who Was Born First on the Earth: A Woman or A Man?
The answer is A. Let’s take a look at how to get to the bottom of this Chinese brainteaser. Chinese people often use “先生 (xiānsheng) Mr.” to address a “男人(nánrén)man.” In Chinese, separately “先 (xiān)” means “first, earlier, or before” and “生(sheng)” means “to be …
Who Was Born First on the Earth: A Woman or A Man?
Q: Shìjièshàng xiānyǒu nánrén háishì xiānyǒu nǚrén? Q: 世界上 先有 男人 还是 先有 女人？ Q: Who was born first on the earth: a woman or a man? A. 男人(nánrén)
B. 女人(nǚrén)
6 Sceneries on the Back of Chinese Currency
Paper money is what keeps any country running, and the RMB, or yuan, is the currency of China. In many countries, paper currency is not only practical, but also features well-known public figures and landmarks. For example, you can see the White House on the …
Song for Kids – 小小少年(Xiǎoxiǎo shàonián) The Little Boy
Xiǎoxiǎo shàonián, hěnshǎo fánnǎo. 小小 少年， 很少 烦恼。 The little boy has few worries.
Yǎn wàng sìzhōu, yángguāng zhào. 眼 望 四周， 阳光 照。 He looks around and finds the sun is shining.
Xiǎoxiǎo shàonián, hěnshǎo fánnǎo. 小小 少年， 很少 烦恼。 The little boy has …
Avoiding Exact Answers with “左右(zuǒyòu)” and “大概(dàgài)”
Do you know the difference between “左右(zuǒyòu)” and “大概(dàgài)?” Give this test a try! Tā kànqǐlái sānshísuì _____. 他 看起来 三十岁_____。 He looks about 30 years old. Tā kànqǐlái _____ sānshísuì. 他 看起来 _____ 三十岁。 He looks nearly 30 years old. A. 左右(zuǒyòu); 大概(dàgài)
B. …
Answer to Avoiding Exact Answers with “左右(zuǒyòu)” and “大概(dàgài)”
Answer: A “左右(zuǒyòu)” and “大概(dàgài)” both mean “about, nearly or approximately.” Approximate numbers are indicated by putting “左右(zuǒyòu)” or “大概(dàgài)” in front of or after a numeral, such as “六点左右(liùdiǎn zuǒyòu) at about 6 o’clock,” “十二个人左右(shíèrgèrén zuǒyòu) about 12 people,” “大概三个月(dàgài sāngèyuè) nearly 3 months” …
Answer to the Exercises for Chinese Brainteaser
Correct Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. C <<Back to “Answer to Chinese Brainteaser” …
Answer to Chinese Brainteaser
Answer: Yīnwèi jǐngchá shì zhègerénde jiějie. 因为 警察 是 这个人的 姐姐。 Because the cop is the young man’s elder sister.
Key Learning Points:
The key word here is “警察(jǐngchá).” As we all know, English is a kind of inflectional language. So in English, we could …
Chinese Brainteaser
Yígè jǐngchá yǒu gè dìdi, dàn dìdi què fǒurèn yǒu gè gēge, wèishénme? 一个 警察 有 个 弟弟， 但 弟弟 却 否认 有 个 哥哥， 为什么？ A cop has a younger brother, but the younger brother denies that he has an elder brother. Why is …
Answer to Chinese Dating: Who Should Pay the Bill?
Correct Answer: A First off, it should be made clear that China has long been a patriarchal society, where males have traditionally played dominant roles in political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and also control of property. In ancient China, females were not supposed to …
Chinese Dating: Who Should Pay the Bill?
How does dating work in China? Try this little test to check how much you know about dating in Chinese culture! Who is supposed to pay the bill on a date according to Chinese custom? A. The man B. The woman C. Go Dutch, so …