Key Learning Points (Preview):
K歌 (K gē): v. to sing karaoke
麦霸 (màibà): n. karaoke master
If you’ve been to China before, or just know a lot about modern Chinese culture, then you have probably heard of “K歌 (K gē)” or Karaoke TV, the most …
What Present Would You Select on Chinese Valentine’s Day?
Key Learning Points (Preview):
礼物 (lǐwù): n. present/gift
送 (sòng): v. to give
Chinese Valentine’s Day -七夕 (Qīxī), on July seventh of the Chinese lunar calendar, is coming up. Many people in China are preparing to …
The right answer for this Chinese test is A.
Analysis:
A. “bāozi” is the Chinese pinyin for “包子 steamed stuffed bun.” B. “bàozhǐ” is the Chinese pinyin for “报纸 newspaper.” C. “bàozhe” is the Chinese pinyin for “抱着 to hold.”
Distinguish …
Online Chinese Learning – 你不高兴吗? (Nǐ bù gāoxìng ma?) Aren’t you happy? Key Learning Points (Preview):
高兴 (gāoxìng) adj. happy/glad
微笑 (wēixiào) n./v. smile
At the Charles de Gaulle airport, some friends came to pick up me. When they met me, my French friend hugged …
皮影戏 (píyǐngxì) Shadow Play in the Movie Kung Fu Panda 2 Key Learning Points (Preview):
皮影戏 (píyǐngxì) n. shadow play
欣赏 (xīnshǎng) v. to appreciate
Kung Fu Panda 2 is coming! This time it brings more insights to the audience, and the most attractive thing …
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, …
中国古代四大美女 (Zhōngguó gǔdài sì dà měinǚ) The Four Beauties of Ancient China
Key Learning Points (Preview): 美女 (měinǚ): n. beauty
含蓄 (hánxù): adj. reserved/implicit
温柔 (wēnróu): adj. gentle/tender
Throughout China’s five thousand year history, numerous heroic figures have emerged and captured the people’s fancy. But …
The correct answer to this test is B.
Translation:
Zhè běn shū duōshǎo qián? A: 这 本 书 多少 钱？ How much is this book?
Èrshí yuán B: 二十 元 Twenty yuan.
Analysis:
There are both Arabic numerals and traditional Chinese …
As Mother’s Day is coming, we prepared a Mandarin Chinese story for this special day. It is a story about filial piety. In traditional Chinese culture, filial piety is the most important of all the virtues to Chinese people. Although society has changed a lot …
Chinese Lessons Online -Most Frequently Used Chinese Words for Tattoo Key Learning Points (Preview): 纹身 (wénshēn): v./n. to tattoo/tattoo
勇气 (yǒngqì): n. courage
Do you have “纹身 (wénshēn) tattoos?” The Mexico International Tattoo Expo has just been held in Monterey. A variety of tattoos raised …
“春天在哪里 (Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ)” is a popular Chinese song for kids. Learn it in our
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Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ yā? 春天 在 哪里 呀？
Where is spring? Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ? 春天 在 哪里？
Where is spring?
Chūntiān zài nà qīngcuì de …
The correct answer to this test is B.
Analysis:
A. “一月二十一日 (yīyuè èrshíyī rì)” is January 21st. “一月 (yīyuè)” are the Chinese characters for “January”.
B. “二月二十一日 (èryuè èrshíyī rì)” is February 21st. “二月 (èryuè)” are the Chinese characters for “February”.…
The correct answer to this test is B.
Analysis:
A. “火车 (huǒchē)” are the Chinese characters for “train,” so “坐火车 (zuò huǒchē)” means “to go by train.”
B. “飞机 (fēijī)” are the Chinese characters for “plane,” so “坐飞机 (zuò fēijī)” means …
Àiqíng shì yìzhǒng xiūxíng, shēnghuó yěshì yìzhǒng xiūxíng, xiūxíng, jiùshì yào xuéhuì 爱情 是 一种 修行， 生活 也是 一种 修行， 修行， 就是 要 学会 miànduì, jiēshòu, kuānróng, lǐjiě, rènmìng. 面对、 接受、 宽容、 理解、认命。
Love is cultivation, and life is also cultivation. Cultivation is to learn …
Popular Chinese Word 涨 (zhǎng)
Chinese character “涨 (zhǎng)” is made up of the radical “氵” relating to water and the remaining part “张 (zhāng),” which is a character usually used for a surname. “涨 (zhǎng)” has two basic meanings in Mandarin language. First, it …
May I Ask What Your Surname Is?
Example:
Nín hǎo! Wǒ shì S gōngsī de Jim, qǐng wèn nín guì xìng? A: 您 好！ 我 是 S 公司 的 Jim，请 问 您 贵 姓？
Top Three Blockbuster Chinese Movies for the New Year Holidays Key Learning Points (Preview):
牺牲 (xīshēng) v. / n. sacrifice
传奇 (chuánqí) n. legend
The New Year is coming! And dozens of movies are coming out in theaters. Amongst them, the three following movies are …
渔翁得利 (Yúwēngdélì) Tencent (QQ) vs. 360: The Fisherman benefits.
渔 (yú)：v. to catch fish
渔翁 (yúwēng)：n. fisherman
利 (lì)：n. profit
之 (zhī)：a structural auxiliary word, which means “of…,” more often used in ancient Chinese text
In early November, two of China’s …
Thanksgiving Day is coming up. Do you know how to read and write the Chinese Characters
for Thanksgiving Day? The Chinese Characters
for “Thanksgiving Day” are “感恩节(Gǎn’ēnjié),” or the traditional Chinese characters “感恩節(Gǎn’ēnjié).” “感(gǎn)” means to appreciate or to give thanks. “恩(ēn)” means the favor …
为什么吃醋？(Wèishénme chīcù?) Why do you eat vinegar? (Intermediate)
Why do Chinese lovers “eat vinegar?” This online Chinese lesson will tell you.
Zài Zhōngguó, qínglǚ zhī jiān de jìdù jiào “chīcù.” Wèishénme shì chīcù ér bú shì 在 中国， 情侣 之 间 的 嫉妒 …
