As cultural divides narrow due to globalization and increased travel opportunities, Christmas has quickly spread beyond its Western origins. With all of the entertaining festivities that the jolly holiday entails, China has come to embrace the spirit of Christmas as well.
圣诞节 (Shèngdànjié)
Although Christmas …
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Answers: 1) B 2) B 3) A 4) A
Analysis:
Both “也 (yě)” and “还 (hái)” can be translated into “also”. But “也 (yě)” means two identical situations, while “还 (hái)” means a progressive relationship. “也 (Yě)” can mean all of the following: the same …
Look at the photo above. What verb would you use to describe this act?
In Chinese, there are many ways as well, but the word that is flying around the internet lately is “笑喷 (xiàopēn).” The word “笑 (xiào)” means “laugh” and “喷 (pēn)” means …
Answer: 1. B
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That’s funny! 搞笑 (Gǎoxiào) Funny/ Provoke laughter Beware of a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: the Ancient Lesson of “笑里藏刀 (Xiào Lǐ Cáng Dāo)”…
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B
Analysis:
预示(Yùshì)
Being a sign of something; suggest the possibility or probability of something. People can make a judgement by slight signs that appear in a process like an omen before its formation, and the so-called …
Many countries celebrate Halloween whereas the ghost festival celebration in China is called “中元节 (Zhōngyuánjié)” – The Hungry Ghost festival.
万圣节 (Wànshèngjié)
Western Halloween celebrations throw costume parties where people participate in cosplay. The streets are filled with spectacular live performances, intricately staged displays with …
Have you ever seen a live performance, that was so magnificent and energetic, that it almost seemed like the floor itself was jumping? Musicians, athletes, and people who exhibit extraordinary traits are usually considered hardcore, cool and awesome. In an internet-centric world, it would only …
In America, when you think of stand-up comedy, you might think of a comedian spouting anecdotal stories and off the wall jokes on stage alone.
While in China, the popular comedy styles include a type of comedic dialogue called “crosstalk” as well as witty skits …
We’ve all been in circumstances where minuscule things were blown way out of proportion. According to many people in cities all around the world, wasting time on trivial things is a laughing matter, and basically has little to no place in the fast-paced and modern …
Answers: 1. A; B 2. A 3. B
There’s a nuance between “能 (néng)”, and “会 (huì)” in Chinese. “能 (néng)” means “can”, which signifies temporary capability, while “会 (huì)” means “be able to”, which signifies past or future possibility. Using this information, we …
Answers: 1. C 2. B
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Jīnglǐ: Lì Li, wǒ xià zhōu nǎ jǐ tiān méiyǒu xíngchéng ānpái? 经理：丽丽，我下周哪几天没有行程安排？ Manager: Li Li, which …
Quick question?
What’s the one thing that’s very controversial around the office?
“Office jargon”!
Employees are constantly steering the nuances of working in environments with people from so many different walks of life.
This issue can actually get much more controversial, especially if you introduce …
Have you heard of the emerging and trendy internet slang from China called “土味情话 (tǔwèi qínghuà) ”? It can be compared to “cheesy pick-up lines” in English. “土味 (tǔwèi)” usually means outdated or old-school, while “情话 (qínghuà)” refers to the sweet nothings shared between lovers. …
Have you ever tried to say something in Chinese only to use the wrong tones and say something completely inappropriate or random? Don’t worry! It happens to every Chinese learner in the beginning. This is because Chinese has a limited number of syllables, only about …
We love getting questions from our students! And recently, one of our students asked how to learn and remember Chinese characters quickly. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Chinese characters are very profound and interesting, and they are especially helpful while learning Chinese; what’s more, …
We live in a time where buying something without a recommendation is uncommon.
Consumerism has fueled large corporations to supply the increasing demand for their products, with various ranges.
Many times it can be hard to determine whether or not the product or service will …
Answers: 1. C 2. A
To correctly complete the sentence, we should understand the nouns that describe position, such as: 左上角 (Zuǒ shàng jiǎo) top left corner; the upper left
右下角 (Yòu xià jiǎo) lower right corner; the lower right
正中央 (Zhèng zhōngyāng) …
Answers: 1. A
The vocabulary words are defined as follows: 敏感 (Mǐngǎn) sensitive; susceptible
聪敏 (Cōngmǐn) clever; intelligent; quick
聪慧 (Cōnghuì) bright; intelligent
聪颖 (Cōngyǐng) intelligent, smart
Tā shì yígè juédǐng cōngmíng de rén. 他是一个绝顶聪明的人。 He is the cleverest man.
绝顶聪明 (Juédǐngcōngmíng) which means …
“Never give up” takes on an interestingly new perspective with the popular Chinese fable “愚公移山 (yúgōngyíshān) Yu Gong Yi Shan”. The story presents a magnifying look into the Chinese culture, a motivational pep talk, as well as an interesting lesson on how to use …
