Some things in life can be achieved through hard work and dedication. However, there are always a few that are impossible, like trying to fly, or making a duck stand on a perch! We’ve all been there, in situations where we simply feel like giving …
Exercises in the Video: 1. A: We are going to be late for Lisa’s wedding! B: Xiànzài jǐ diǎn? B：现在几点？ A: Shí’èr diǎn líng wǔ. . A：十二点零五。 B:We are already five minutes late. Which of the followings is most likely to be true? Please choose …
In China, there is usually a week-long National Day holiday that’s aptly called “黄金周 (Huángjīn Zhōu) Golden Week”. Most people choose to travel during this mini-break so a “travel guide” is necessary if you want to take this opportunity to visit some of the special …
Answer: 1. A
Mike: Bob zhǐ yòng le bàntiān de shíjiān jiù bǎ zhègè yóuxì wán tōngguān le. Mike：Bob只用了半天的时间就把这个游戏玩通关了。 Mike: Bob only used half a day to go through all levels of the game.
Lucy: Wa! Tā zhēnshì gè yìnghé wán jiā. Lucy：哇！他真是个硬核玩家。 Lucy: …
Have you ever seen a live performance, that was so magnificent and energetic, that it almost seemed like the floor itself was jumping? Musicians, athletes, and people who exhibit extraordinary traits are usually considered hardcore, cool and awesome. In an internet-centric world, it would only …
China is famous over the world for its culture, cooking, and fantastic sceneries. The number of travelers in China has been increasing drastically. Especially in recent years, more and more foreigners have come to China to study Chinese, see beautiful settings, and eat local delicacies. …
由于少儿这个教学对象的特殊性，现在大部分对外汉语教师上课会用游戏将课堂变得生动有趣，吸引学生注意力，让学生积极参与中文课堂学习。游戏确实是少儿课堂中引导孩子学习必不可少的一部分，但是过多的游戏带入课堂却并没有达到提高孩子中文水平的目标，反而让孩子课堂上更加依赖游戏，对没有游戏的中文课堂产生抵触情绪甚至开始厌恶中文学习。再加上孩子们对新鲜事物总是充满好奇心，一个游戏玩一段时间也会觉得枯燥无聊。在上过大量的少儿汉语课之后，我总结出以下一些科学高效的方法，让青少年学生不依赖多样化地游戏课堂，也能高效地学好中文。…
Let’s face it. Some aspects of speaking an entirely new language can often be confusing. But Chinese language takes the meaning of “confusing” to a whole new level of challenge, especially as far as it’s homophones are concerned. Pinyin is used to distinguish among the …
Lǐ xiānsheng: Nǐ nǎlǐ bù shūfu? 李先生：你哪里不舒服？
Wáng Jūn: Wǒ yǒu diǎnr liú bítì, hóulóng yě hěn tòng. 王军：我有点儿流鼻涕，喉咙也很痛。
Lǐ xiānsheng: Zhè zhǒng qíngkuàng chíxù duōjiǔ la? 李先生：这种情况持续多久啦？
Wáng Jūn: Liǎng tiān la. 王军：两天啦。
Lǐ xiānsheng: …
In America, when you think of stand-up comedy, you might think of a comedian spouting anecdotal stories and off the wall jokes on stage alone.
While in China, the popular comedy styles include a type of comedic dialogue called “crosstalk” as well as witty skits …
Answer: 1. A
Xiǎo Lǐ: Wèishénme Xiǎo Hóng kànqǐlái bù gāoxìng ？ 小李：为什么小红看起来不高兴？ Xiao Li: Why does Xiao Hong look unhappy?
Xiǎo Míng: Tā hé Xiǎo Zhāng yīnwèi jiè dōngxi de shìqing chǎojià le, tāmen zǒngshì wèile jīmáosuànpí de xiǎoshì zhēngchǎo. 小明：她和小张因为借东西的事情吵架了，他们总是为了鸡毛蒜皮的小事争吵。 Xiao Ming: …
We’ve all been in circumstances where minuscule things were blown way out of proportion. According to many people in cities all around the world, wasting time on trivial things is a laughing matter, and basically has little to no place in the fast-paced and modern …
We’ve all had that friend or colleague who just seems to always have everything in order.
It’s as if a genie granted each and every wish he or she has commanded. While this is great news for some people, the truth is that it doesn’t …
Answers: 1. A; B 2. A 3. B
There’s a nuance between “能 (néng)”, and “会 (huì)” in Chinese. “能 (néng)” means “can”, which signifies temporary capability, while “会 (huì)” means “be able to”, which signifies past or future possibility. Using this information, we …
1. C 2. A
In order to understand the correct answers to fill in the blanks, let’s take a look at the picture above, which shows a cat 猫 (māo) and dog 狗 (gǒu). We can then use context clues from the given …
Have you ever tried to say something in Chinese only to use the wrong tones and say something completely inappropriate or random? Don’t worry! It happens to every Chinese learner in the beginning. This is because Chinese has a limited number of syllables, only about …
The wellness movement is alive and thriving as people across the world are beginning to focus more on health more than ever before. One aspect of well-being is traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine (or TCM for short) has developed over thousands of years. It …
We love getting questions from our students! And recently, one of our students asked how to learn and remember Chinese characters quickly. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Chinese characters are very profound and interesting, and they are especially helpful while learning Chinese; what’s more, …
Answers: 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C
睛 (Jīng) n. eyeball; (often paired with “眼 (yǎn)”, hence “眼睛 (yǎnjīng)
清 (Qīng) adj. unmixed; clear; quiet; distinct
情 (Qíng) n. feeling; affection; favor; (often paired with “事 (shì)”, hence “事情 (shìqing )
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Answer: 1. B
Lì Li: Jīntiān yǒu diǎnr lěng a. 丽丽：今天有点儿冷啊。 Lily: It’s a little cold today.
Xiǎo Xīn: Shì a, nǐ hái chuān de zhè me shǎo, (fēi) gǎnmào (bùkě). 小新：是啊，你还穿得这么少，非感冒不可。 Xiao Xin: Yeah, you’re wearing so little that you’re certain to …
