How to Use 以致 (yǐ zhì) and 致使 (zhì shǐ) Correctly?
“致使 (zhì shǐ)” is a word that appears in the seventh lesson of the “New HSK6 Standard Course (Part 1)”. Here’s an example of how it appears: tā de cū xīn zhì shǐ shì yàn shī bài. 他 的 粗 心 致 使 试 验 …
Answer To YCT 3 Real Exam Question Practice And Analysis
Answers 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C 1.Nán: Jīntiān yǒu hànyǔ kè ma? 男： 今天 有 汉语 课 吗？ Boy: Do you have Chinese class today?
Nǚ: Yǒu, xiàwǔ yǒu. 女： 有， 下午 有。 Girl: Yes, there is in …
Chinese New Year Fun for the Whole Family
Can you believe it’s almost the end of January already? Lucky for us, that means the Chinese New Year is almost here! This year, the “Spring Festival” – a translation of the Chinese name for the holiday – will fall on February 1, 2022. 春节 …
Involve Children in Chinese ‘Year of the Tiger’ Celebrations
As parents increasingly want their children to experience the world and the cultures within it they find themselves searching for ways to involve their kids in the activities that give the special holidays meaning. This year “过新年 (guò xīnnián) Celebrations for Chinese New year” may …
Expressions You Need to Know About Money
Everyone has their own personal reason for learning Chinese, including you. Perhaps you are intrigued by languages or you like the idea of being able to communicate with a billion people. But for many Chinese language learners there’s a promise of a variety of work …
YCT 4 Real Exam Question Practice And Analysis
Just how well can you identify where words belong in a sentence? These Level 4 YCT sentence formation questions will put your understanding of word order, parts of speech, grammar conventions, and vocabulary to the test, so make sure you have your “thinking cap” on! …
Answer to YCT 4 Real Exam Question Practice And Analysis
Answers 1. 你希望去哪个国家旅游？ 2. 玻璃中间被打破了。 3. 他买的这些梨子很甜。 4. 请你在另外一个窗口排队。 5. 儿子同意以后不吃糖了。
1. Answer:
Nǐ xīwàng qù nǎgè guójiā lǚ yóu ? 你 希望 去 哪个 国家 旅游？ Which country would you like to travel to?
Analysis: The verb “希望 (to hope/to wish/to want)” suggests having …
YCT 3 Real Exam Question Practice And Analysis
Being able to generate correct sentences is an important step in learning a language. However, language proficiency is really tested when one is asked to identify errors or construct a phrase from its component parts. These kinds of questions are necessary when preparing for the …
Answer To YCT 3 Real Exam Question Practice And Analysis
Answers 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. A
1. Nán: Wèi, xiǎolǐ zàijiā ma? 男：喂， 小李 在家 吗？ Boy: Hello, is Xiao Li home?
Nǚ: Tā qù yīyuàn le. 女：她 去 医院 了。 Girl: She’s gone to the hospital.
Answer: C
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The Chinese Idiom to Improve Your 2022 New Year’s Resolutions
Almost 3 weeks have passed since 2022 began, so we thought we’d check in on how everybody’s New Year’s resolutions are going! This is usually when we start slacking in our goals – the “新年 xīn nián ” (new year) is not so “ 新 …
Before Chinese New Year Learn About These Little-Known Traditions
In China, sharing a bowl of Laba congee with family and friends is a time-honored practice that also warms up a cold day and empty stomach. It is also a prelude to the Chinese New Year. The Laba Festival is an ancient Chinese folk festival …
The Mystery of Brand Names in Chinese Revealed
While it’s easy to pronounce brand names in your native tongue, have you ever tried to say them in their original creator’s language? French names tend to be challenging for English speakers, that is until they’ve tried to pronounce them in Chinese! Let this be …
Must-Know Tips for Dealing with School Boredom
It’s typical to hear parents lament that their children are not able to focus and that their grades are not as good as previous report cards. As children grow older, their minds wander and they would much rather spend their attention on the things they …
Superheroes You Have to Know About — in Chinese
Earlier this month, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” came out in theaters, and since its debut it’s pulled in nearly $800 million – and on track to make over $1 billion (it probably has already, if you’re reading this after Christmas). With all eyes on “蜘蛛侠 …
Try These Tongue Twisters to Loosen up Your Tongue.
Tongue twisters are a kind of language art, an art which can greatly help develop children’s language and thinking!
Tongue twisters also give children the chance to exercise their eloquence, memory, and reaction abilities. Not only are tongue twisters different than how many students are …
3 Foods You’ll Wish You Were Eating This Christmas
In the northern hemisphere and many western countries, the holiday season brings images of presents, family, and snow to mind. While mittens, a crackling fire, and mugs of hot cocoa symbolize warmth and coziness to many people, have you ever stopped to wonder: what brings …
Switching Roles with Your Child This Holiday Season
Childhood is a magical time. For the child, everything they see and do is a new experience in one way or another, a chance to interact with and learn from the world in a different way. As parents, we marvel at how our children seem …
Do you know the differences between 不 (bù) and 没 (méi)？
“不 (bù)” and “没 (méi)” are the two most commonly seen and widely used negative adverbs in modern Chinese. They also occupy a very important position in modern Chinese, but unfortunately many students often confuse their meanings. This article will start with an analysis of …
Yes, Children Can Learn to Do Chores and Enjoy Them
Children usually start to imitate the behavior of adults when they are around two years old. For example, if you do housework, they also like to lend a helping hand. At this stage, letting children learn to do housework is an excellent time to guide …
What Questions Will You Be Asked in China?
When you come to China, what questions do you expect to get from other people? Unsure? Well, that’s why we not only have a list of questions, but also possible answers for you! Now you can prepare to confidently handle situations from random encounters, to …