Answer: C “多少(duōshǎo)” is often used in daily conversation. It’s generally used in two ways. First, the “多(duō) much” in “多少(duōshǎo)” can be used as an adverb to modify the adjective “少(shǎo)”, which means “as little as possible” . For example, “夏天能穿多少穿多(Xiàtiān néng chuān duōshǎo …
Lǐ Lì: Jīntiān zhēn rè a! 李丽：今天 真 热 啊！ Lily: It’s so hot today! Wáng Lín: Shì a, néng chuān duōshǎo chuān duōshǎo, tài rè le. 王 琳：是 啊， 能 穿 多少 穿 多少, 太 热 了。 Wang Lin: Yes, ________. It’s too hot. …
“对牛弹琴 (Duìniútánqín)” is used by Chinese people to describe someone who is explaining something complicated to a fool, or sometimes this idiom is used to describe a person who is trying to tell something to the wrong audience. In English, people sometimes joke around by …
Did you know that by knowing some simple English words you already can speak some popular colloquial Chinese phrases? If you have been studying Chinese for a while some words might immediately jump to mind. What occurs is actually the adoption of particular words from …
There are several ways to say “Sunday” in Chinese! Do you know all of them? Take the test to have a check! You can say “Sunday” in Chinese except ______. A. “星期天(xīngqītiān)” B. “礼拜天(lǐbàitiān)” C. “星期日(xīngqīrì)” D. “星期七(xīngqīqī)”
Answer: D In Chinese, “Sunday” is “星期日(xīngqīrì)”, “星期天(xīngqītiān)”. You can also call it “礼拜天(lǐbàitiān)” or “礼拜日(lǐbàirì)”, but not “星期七(xīngqīqī)”. Here’s a tip to help you remember: In Christianity and Judaism, it is said that the weekdays from “星期一(xīngqīyī) Monday” to “星期六(xīngqīliù) Saturday” are six workdays …
The Chinese idiom “井底之蛙 (jǐngdǐzhīwā)” is derived from a story about a frog who lived at the bottom of an unused well. People now use it to refer to people who are short-sighted and arrogant. Read the story below to improve your Chinese learning.
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“五个手指头的对话(Wǔ gè Shǒuzhǐtou de Duìhuà)” The Five Fingers’ Dialogue
Yìtiān wǎnshang, wǔ gè shǒuzhǐtou tǎng zài chuáng shàng liáotiān. 一天 晚上， 五 个 手指头 躺 在 床 上 聊天。 One night, five fingers laid on the bed chatting.
Zhōngzhǐ shuō: “āiyō, mǔzhǐ …
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Finding a good Chinese tutor is key if you want to learn the Chinese language correctly and in an effective way, but how do you know if your tutor is the right one for you? Use the following checklist as …
One of the best things about traveling in China is the country’s convenient transportation network. China’s cities are well connected by trains, which are generally quick, comfortable, and with regular departures to choose from. To enjoy your trip in China, you must learn some essential …
Answer: C The key word in this test is “随便(suíbiàn).” Generally, the word is used in two ways: 1. We can use “随便(suíbiàn)” as a verb which means “ to do as one wishes” or as a conjunction which means “no matter,” indicating that one …
Read the dialogue below and answer the question that follows. Mǎ Kè: Amy, wǒmen qù chīfàn ba. Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme? 马 克：Amy，我们 去 吃饭 吧。你 想 吃 什么？ Mark: Amy, let’s dine out, what do you wan to eat?
Amy: Suíbiàn. Wǒ chī shénme …
Family plays an important role in every culture, and it is a topic you will certainly cover when learning any new language. As you might guess, there are many terms used to describe relationships in a Chinese family, which can be quite confusing because terms …
Today, we’ll teach you how to make Chinese friends! Or, at least the very first step: greetings. You’ll learn how to greet people in Mandarin Chinese, ask them how they are doing, and reply when they ask you. Sit back, listen, and you’ll be able …
There is a saying in English that goes, “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” In Chinese, this same phrase can be translated as “麻烦没有来找你, 你就永远不要去找麻烦(Máfan méiyǒu lái zhǎo nǐ, nǐ jiù yóngyuǎn búyào qù zhǎo máfan),” or, in brief, “不要自找麻烦(búyào zì zhǎo máfan).” The …
Compliments play an important role in maintaining good social relationships. After all, it never hurts to make others feel good about themselves! Let’s learn how to pay your Chinese friends compliments in Mandarin.
First, let’s have a look at the most common sentence structure for …
Zhè shì shénme? 这 是 什么？ What is this?
Nǐhǎo, hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ. 你好， 很 高兴 认识 你。 Hello, nice to meet you.
Here, “高兴(gāoxìng)” means “happy” and “认识(rènshi)” is “ to meet”. This sentence is always used when first meeting new friends or acquaintances.
Lǐ Yuè: Nǐhǎo, wǒ shì Lǐ …
Answer: B The translation of “喝西北风(hēxīběifēng)” is “to drink the northwest wind.” It is a Chinese idiom which means getting nothing to eat or, essentially, having to live on air. The idiom comes from the philosophy of Taoism — “吸风(xīfēng) to absorb the air,” which …
