Put This Chinese Conversation in Order And Find out When to Go to Sleep!
Suǒyǐ gèngjiā yǒu zhù yú wǒmen jìnkuài jìnrù mèngxiāng. 1. 所以更加有助于我们尽快进入梦乡。
Yīnwèi zhè duàn shíjiān réntǐ jīnglì xiàjiàng, 2. 因为这段时间人体精力下降,
Rúguǒ yào xiǎng tígāo shuìmián zhìliàng, nǐ bìxū zhùyì rùshuì de shíjiān. 3. 如果要想提高睡眠质量,你必须注意入睡的时间。
Yǒu shùjù biǎomíng …
Thanksgiving Day Seems Like What Chinese Holiday? Take Our Quiz And Find Out!
Míng Míng: Nǐ néng hé wǒ shuōshuo gǎn’ēnjié ma? 明明:你能和我说说感恩节吗?
(How to Give Thanks to Your Friends in Chinese?) Xiǎo Xīn: Gǎn’ēnjié jiù shì yí gè dà de jiātíng jùhuì. Wǒmen zǒng huì zuò hěnduō hǎochī de …
Answer to Can’t Decide Where You Want to Go? You Need This Word Pair to Explain It!
Answer: 1. A
Wǒ dǎsuàn qù lǚyóu, yào me qù xīnjiāng , yào me qù yúnnán. 我打算去旅游,要么去新疆,要么去云南。 I’m going to travel, either to Xinjiang or to Yunnan.
“要么 (Yàome) …… 要么 (yàome) ……(either…… or) “ represents selection relationship. “有时 (Yǒushí) ……有时 (yǒushí) ……(sometimes)” are …
Video Lesson: I Go to Shanghai Every Two Months!
Do you know how to express frequency in Mandarin Chinese?
1. A: Jenny, nǐ zuìjìn shòu le! B: Wǒ zài jiǎnféi, měi gè xīngqī qù sān cì jiànshēnfáng. Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? Please choose …
Chinese Philosophy: Learn About “五行 (Wǔ Xíng) the Five Elements”
One of the unexpected benefits of studying the Mandarin Chinese language is that you also get to learn new things about Chinese culture and philosophy, which is likely much different from the beliefs that you grew up with outside of China.
One of these beliefs …
Careful! Don’t Be Fooled by Fallen Porcelain
There is a popular Internet word “碰瓷 (pèng cí) touching the porcelain” which often appears on all kinds of websites and social media platforms. What does it mean? It metaphorically refers to a behavior or trick when someone pretends to be knocked down so he …
Answer to Learn How to Meow Like a Cat in Chinese
Answer: C Analysis: A. 汪汪 (wāngwāng): barking noise
B. 呱呱 (guāguā): croak; quack
C. 喵喵 (miāomiāo): the mew of the cat
“汪汪 (wāngwāng)” is used to describe the dog, “呱呱 (guāguā)” is used to describe the fog and “喵喵 (miāo miāo)” is used to describe …
Can You Match These Chinese Sentences?
Please match the Chinese sentences below with the corresponding pictures.
1. Zhè zhī māo hěn kěài. 1. 这只猫很可爱。 ( )
2. Nǐ kěyǐ jiāo wǒ tiàowǔ ma? 2. 你可以教我跳舞吗? ( )
3. Wǒ xiǎngyào yì bēi kāfēi. 3. 我想要一杯咖啡。 ( )
4. Nǐ xǐhuān shāokǎo …
Beware of a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: the Ancient Lesson of “笑里藏刀 (Xiào Lǐ Cáng Dāo)”
When I first decided to learn Mandarin Chinese, it was mostly because of China’s rising economy and all the business opportunities between China and western countries. However, once I began the language learning process, I became much more interested in Chinese culture and history…
Chinese Grammar Hack: The Many Uses And Rules of “了 (Le)” (Part I)
Chinese grammar is famously simple. However, some grammatical aspects are still difficult for my Mandarin Chinese students. In this lesson, I will help you understand one of these tricky aspects that you are likely to see on tests such as the HSK. What’s so …
Are You Super Cute, Even in Chinese?
Just like with English, Mandarin has evolved a lot since the use of the internet. We have a lot of slang words whose meanings started as something and ended up as something entirely different because of the way it’s used in messaging and online. One …
Do You Have the Heart of a Wolf? Learn This Chinese Idiom
There are words that we use in Chinese mostly on dramas or TV shows because their meaning is pretty negative for daily life.
This Chinese idiom phrase is one of those that I have never actually used when talking to a person, but I hear …
How to Make Your Chinese Sound Native Part I
Welcome to part I of commonly used word pairs. This is one of the best ways to improve your Chinese and help your speaking sound more native. Let’s look at various “递进关系 (dìjìn guānxì) progressive relationships” and “转折关系 (zhuǎnzhé guānxì) transition relationships” between words. These …
When and How to Use “不 (Bù)” and “没 (Méi)” for Negative Meaning
Mandarin Chinese does not have a simple and easy way to say “no.” A Chinese student will have to become familiar with the various negative meanings of “不 (bù) not” and “没 (méi) none” to indicate refusal, denial, disappointment and not having something.
As a …
SAT Chinese with Listening (Formerly SAT II Chinese Test)
Offered only in November at designated test centers, the SAT Chinese test evaluates students’ ability to understand spoken and written Mandarin Chinese in the context of contemporary Chinese culture. Students take the SAT Chinese test to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like …
Do You Know Where the Phrase ‘Get Off Your High Horse’ Comes from?
In English we have a saying, “Get off your high horse!” It means someone is being prideful and we want them to take their pride down a notch, or just act more humble. The cool thing is that in Chinese we have a similar phrase, …
How Do the Heart and Liver Represent Your “Darling?” Learn “心肝宝贝 (Xīngān bǎobèi)!”
Can you imagine that your eye has an apple in it?
And, can you imagine that this same apple in your eye represents a person you are extremely fond of?
Well, sometimes expressions are a bit hard to understand, just like “the apple of my …
Learn the Chinese Family Tree with This Song
Introduction:
Family is a very important part of any culture, but especially in China.
It’s important when learning Chinese to know how to address family members, especially those that are older in the family, in a proper way.
This kids’ song is a great way …
“喝墨水 (Hē Mòshuǐ) Drink Ink?” This Phrase Might Not Mean What You Think!
In China primary education is tuition-free. According to the Ministry of Education, we have a 99% attendance rate. After graduating primary school students do pay a small tuition fee during middle and high school.
In China test scores are very important. Many, many years ago …