Yǒu qián méi qián, huíjiā guònián. 1. 有 钱 没 钱，回家 过年。 Money or no, we’ll be home for Spring Festival.
Background Information:
This popular phrase originated from a well-known song of the same name. On Chinese New Year, getting home to see family is …
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打架 (dǎjià): n/v. fight/to fight
客人 (kèrén): n. guest
An American “学生 (xuésheng) student” traveled to China and was having dinner with his Chinese friends. His “老师 (lǎoshī) teacher” asked him what he thought of China and the Chinese people. The …
Wǒ mǎile wǔ gè píngguǒ. 我 买了 5 个 苹果。 I bought 5 apples.
Analysis: A. 买 (mǎi) means to buy.
B. 卖 (mài) means to sell.
“买 (mǎi)” and “卖 (mài)” are antonyms. They are a bit tricky to master, …
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裸婚 (luǒhūn): n. getting married with no car, no house, and no wedding
结婚 (jiéhūn): v. to get married
The new hit TV series “裸婚时代 (Luǒhūn shídài) Getting Married with No Car, No House, and No Wedding” has stimulated many passionate …
神笔马良 (Shénbǐ Mǎ Liáng) Ma Liang and the Magic Pen
“神笔马良 (Shénbǐ Mǎ Liáng) Ma Liang and the Magic Pen” is a very famous and interesting story for children in China. Magic is a mysterious thing that kids are interested in, so this story is …
This is a nursery rhymethat can help children learn the six simple finals (a, o, e, i, u, ü) in the Chinese pinyin alphabet. 单 韵母 六 兄弟，
The six simple finals are all buddies. a, o, e, i, u, ü, a、o、e、i、u、ü，
a, o, …
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票房 (piàofáng): n. box office
吸引 (xīyǐn): v. to attract Watch the trailer for more about the film:
The new film “新少林寺 (Xīn shàolínsì) Shaolin” is a hit. Only four days after its release in mainland China, “票房 (piàofáng) box office” …
Learning Chinese through “The Number Song” helps your kids learn to count in Chinese with lots of fun. Can your kids count in Chinese? Let’s practice with “The Number Song” right now!
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爬 (pá): …
Key Learning Points (Preview): 称呼 (chēnghū): n./v. form of address/ to call; to address
In China, husbands often call their wives’ father “岳父 (yuèfù).” The meaning of “父 (fù) father” is rather easy …
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett will come to China to “urge donation” (Intermediate) Key learning points (preview): 财富 (cáifù) n. fortune
捐献 (juānxiàn) v. to donate
面对面 (miànduìmiàn) adv. face to face
In June 2010, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett launched a “行动 (xíngdòng) campaign” …
让我们荡起双桨 (Ràng wŏmen dàngqĭ shuāngjiăng) Let’s Paddle Together (Intermediate) Let’s paddle together is a very famous and traditional Chinese song for teens in China. You can definitely practice speaking Chinese while singing it.
Learn Chinese through this beautiful Chinese song!
Listen to the song Key …
A: Have you made some preparations for the Shanghai “世博会 Expo?” B: Yes, I have taken some
to practice my oral Chinese. Do you know the Chinese Pinyin for “世博会 Expo ” in this sentence? A. Shìjièbēi B. Àoyùnhuì …
Correct answer: D
Analysis:
A.“训练 (xùnliàn)” is the Chinese phrase for “to train.”
“训 (xùn)” means to train and “练 (liàn)” means to practice.
B.“联系 (liánxì)” is the Chinese phrase for “to contact.” “联 (lián)” means to ally and “系 (xì)” …
In the commercial, the foreign monk broke three pieces …
农历 (nónglì): n/adj the lunar calendar/lunar
愿望 (yuànwàng): n wish
完美 (wánměi): adj perfect
The Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first “农历 (nónglì) lunar” month. In ancient China, people called …
绕口令 (Ràokǒulìng) Tongue Twister (Beginner)
会与费 (Huì yǔ fèi) Can and Cost
Listen to the tongue twister
学 (xué): v to learn
会 (huì): v can/be able to
The Chinese tongue twister below is a very typical one which will help …
Correct answer: B
Analysis:
A. “学习 (xuéxí)” are the Chinese characters for study.
“学 (xué)” means to learn, “习 (xí)” means to study or to practice.
B.“学生 (xuéshēng)” are the Chinese characters for student. “学 (xué)” means to learn and “生 …
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站着说话不腰疼(zhànzhe shuōhuà bù yāo téng) It’s easier said than done
黄昏(huánghūn): n. dusk
跪(guì): v. to kneel
打断(dǎduàn): v. to interrupt
Qíncháo de shíhou, Xiào Gōng de chǒngchén Jǐng Jiān jiāng Shāng Yāng yǐnjiàn gěi Qín Xiào Gōng. 秦朝 的 时候， …
How to Master Chinese Tones? Questions: I’ve just started to learn Mandarin. How could I master Chinese tones?
Chinese tones are usually challenging for the beginning-level Mandarin learners. There are several suggestions for you on Chinese tones: First of all, memorize, memorize, and memorize. …
Christmas Online Shopping in China Key Learning Points (Preview):
网上购物 (wǎngshàng gòuwù) n Online shopping
热销 (rèxiāo) n Best seller
讨价还价(tǎojià huánjià) v To bargain
As the holiday season is coming up soon, the Christmas shopping frenzy is already around the corner. Will you do …
