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 …
Answer: C
Analysis:
Nǐ gāngcái zuò shénme le? 你刚才做什么了？ What did you do just now?
Wǒ gāngcái kàn le Chénglóng lìxiǎn jì. 我刚才看了《成龙历险记》 。 I watched Jackie Chan Adventures just now.
歌曲 (Gēqǔ)
舞蹈 (Wǔdǎo)
动画片 (Dònghuàpiān)
“成龙历险记 (Chénglóng lìxiǎn jì) Jackie Chan Adventures” is …
Vocabulary plays an important role in learning new languages and Chinese is no exception.
Of course, attending a regular course is essential but it may not be enough. Everybody has a different learning style, as well.
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Zhōngguó chuántǒng xìqǔ lìshǐ yōujiǔ, yuányuǎnliúcháng, 中国传统戏曲历史悠久，源远流长， tā shì zhōnghuá mínzú wénhuà yìshù pǐnzhǒng zhī yī. 它是中华民族文化艺术品种之一。 Chinese traditional operas, of a long history and well established, are one of the cultural and artistic forms of the Chinese nation.
Zhèxiē gǔlǎo de jùzhǒng, zhìjīn huóyuè …
Tā néng ______ zhèyàng de hǎoshì, zhēn xìngyùn. 1. 她能 ______ 这样的好事，真幸运。
Míngtiān xiàwǔ wǒ xiān qù chāoshì, ______ zài qù zhǎo nǐ. 2. 明天下午我先去超市，______ 再去找你。
Zhège dìfāng yǐjīng yǒu 500 duō nián de lìshǐ le, …
Xīguā hé xiāngjiāo děng shuǐguǒ hányǒu fēngfù de wéishēngsù. A. 西瓜和香蕉等水果含有丰富的维生素。
Zhè xiàng gōngchéng zhìshǎo xūyào 5 nián cáinéng wángōng. B. 这项工程至少需要5年才能完工。
Shīzi shì yì zhǒng wēiměng de dòngwù. C. 狮子是一种威猛的动物。
Zhège chāoshì chūshòu píjiǔ, qìshuǐ …
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 …
As a standardized test of general language proficiency, HSK is not based on any particular textbook or course of study. Therefore, candidates may refer to any textbook in preparing for the test. Nevertheless, it is important that all candidates read the HSK Test Syllabus carefully. …
Answer analysis: 1. D Wǒ jiào xiǎo chén, hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ. 我叫小陈，很高兴认识你。 My name is Xiao Chen and I am very happy to meet you.
Xiǎo chén, nǐ hǎo! Wǒ jiào xiǎo lín. 小陈，你好！我叫小林。 Xiao Chen, hello! My name is Xiaolin.
Píngguǒ …
Answer: C Analysis: 提亲 (Tíqīn): propose marriage.
哭嫁 (Kū jià): Bridal Laments.
闪婚 (Shǎnhūn): lightning marriage.
The term “闪婚 (Shǎnhūn) lightning marriage” originated in the early 21st century, and it describes a marriage in which the couple has married after knowing each other for less …
Every culture has their own wedding traditions. In the USA it’s not uncommon for the bride to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Similarly, in China there are superstitious and ritualistic practices unique to each region’s culture. Instead of blue, for …
Bookstores and online stores have begun carrying an increasing amount of “武侠 (wǔxiá)” novels from China. Readers internationally are taking a keen interest in this genre of fantasy literature.
So, what is “wuxia fiction” and why is it gaining in popularity throughout the world? Heroes …
In English the word “thing” is quite vague and can imply animate and inanimate objects as well as concepts and general life transactions. For example if I were to say, “The thing is, that thing I was thinking about made me drop the thing.” It …
Answer analysis:
Yìtiān pǎo 30 gōnglǐ, nǐ kě zhēn chéng. 一天跑30公里，你可真
。 Running 30 kilometers a day, you are really amazing.
好 (Hǎo): good.
行 (Xíng): capable.
累(Lèi): tired.
Tā yìdī jiǔ yě bù zhān, kěshì què rè’ài cáng jiǔ. …
China is one of the most culturally diverse nations on the planet. China has over 56 nationalities and ethnicities. Among those 56 ethnic groups, there are 55 ethnic minorities and one main ethnicity, Han. Although all of the ethnicities live within the same boundaries lines …
Answer: B Analysis: 满族 (Mǎnzú): Manchu.
大和族 (Dàhé zú): Yamato.
蒙古族 (Ménggǔ zú): Mongolia nationality.
汉族 (Hànzú): Han nationality.
The ”大和族 (Dàhé zú) Yamato” is Japan’s leading group, accounting for the largest share of Japan’s population. In fact, about 98% of the country’s inhabitants are …
Have you ever purchased something spontaneously and then the next day had buyer’s remorse? You are not alone. Many times we are either stressed and want to feel better with a shopping spree or overspend on a brand name just for the sake of having …
Answer: A Analysis: 图书馆 (Túshū guǎn) = library
大使馆 (Dàshǐ guǎn) = embassy
领事馆 (Lǐngshìguǎn) = consulate
Chinese embassies and consulates abroad are divided into consular districts. Applicants should apply for visas from the embassy or consulate of their place of residence for best results. …
Since the Beijing Olympics of 2008, there has been a large increase in the amount of foreign travelers coming into China. In recent years, with China’s economic and cultural rise, more and more people are choosing to come to China for travel, work and study. …
Answer analysis:
Wǒ zhù shànghǎi fàndiàn 1002 hào fángjiān. 我住上海饭店1002号房间。 I live in Shanghai Hotel Room 1022.
层 (Céng): floor.
个 (Gè): piece.
号 (Hào): number.
1022 is a room number. So, C is the best fit.
Tā cóng wǒ miànqián …
