新月 (Xīnyuè) New Moon and 聊斋志异 (Liáozhāizhìyì) Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio Key Learning Points (Preview):
电影(diànyǐng): n. movie
The release of the new movie “新月 (Xīnyuè) New Moon” “刷新 (shuāxīn) broke a lot of records.” It left Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Harry …
健康歌 (jiànkāng gē) Exercise Song
This is a Chinese song which became well known since performing on a Chinese Spring Festival Gala on CCTV. With cheerful rhythm, this song will not only be useful for you to learn Chinese, but will also make you …
“说曹操，曹操到 (shuō Cáo Cāo, Cáo Cāo dào) Speak of the Devil and He Appears”
Origin
The story about “说曹操，曹操到 (shuō Cáo Cāo, Cáo Cāo dào) speak of the devil and he appears” was from《三国演义(sānguó yǎnyì)》The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
汉献帝 (Hàn Xiàndì) Han Xiandi …
1、Jīntiān hěn cánkù, míngtiān gèng cánkù, hòutiān hěn měihǎo, dàn jué dàduōshù rén dōu sǐ zài míngtiān wǎnshàng, kàn bú jiàn hòutiān de tàiyáng. 今天很残酷，明天更残酷, 后天很美好，但绝大多数人都死在明天晚上，看不见 后天的太阳。 Today is cruel and tomorrow is crueler. The day after tomorrow will be wonderful; however, most people die …
去网吧 (Qù wăngbā) Go to an Internet Cafe
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Dărăo yí xià, qĭngwèn “Internet Cafe” yòng hànyŭ zěnme shuō? A：打扰 一下，请问 “Internet Cafe” 用 汉语 怎么 说？ Excuse me, how to say “Internet Cafe” in Chinese? Ò, zhège ya, wŏmen jiào wăngbā. …
暑期计划 (shǔqī jìhuà) Summer Travel Plan Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí) A: Shǔjià yǒu shěnme ānpái ma? 暑假有什么安排吗？ Do you have any plans for your summer holiday?
B: Shǔjià wǒ cānjiā zhōngwén shǔqībān xué zhōngwén. 暑假我参加中文暑期班学中文。 I am going to take a summer Chinese program to…
蜗居(wōjū) Dwelling Narrowness
房价(fángjià) n. housing price
房奴(fángnú) n. mortgage slave
“蜗居(wōjū) Dwelling Narrownes” is probably the most popular TV series in 2009. It is about a new couple struggling for buying their first “房子(fángzi) house.” The script expresses a confusion …
中国工人入选时代周刊 (Zhōngguó gōngrén rùxuǎn shídài zhōukān) Chinese Worker Selected as Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”
On Dec.16, 2009, “the Chinese worker” ended up ranking second in the selection of Time magazine’s prestigious “Person of the Year 2009.” They were the only group selected. Time …
Origin of “元旦 (Yuándàn) New Year’s Day” Key Learning Point (Preview): 元旦 (Yuándàn) n. New Year’s Day
“元旦(Yuándàn) New Year’s Day” has a three thousand-year history in China. In ancient times, “元旦 (Yuándàn)” was the “农历 (nónglì) lunar calendar” new year—today’s “春节 (Chūnjié) Spring Festival.” …
圣诞节里的绿色商机 (Shèngdànjié lǐ de lǜsè shānɡjī) Green Business Opportunity at Christmas
Christmas is a golden time for many businesses in China to make the most out of the holiday season. On the Wangfujing Street in Beijing on December 16, 2009, 15 meters “环保 (huánbǎo) environmental …
狂欢的日子来了 (Kuánghuān de rìzi lái le) Christmas Party Beginner level
A:Dàjiā hǎo, shèngdàn kuàilè! 大家好，圣诞快乐！ Hello, everyone. Merry Christmas! B: Nǐ hǎo, Lǐ nà! Nǐ yě kuài lè! 你好，李娜！你也快乐！ Hi, Li Na! Same to you. A: Dàjiā dōu lái le mɑ？ 大家都来了吗？ …
圣诞老人吃饺子吗？(Shèngdàn lǎorén chī jiǎozi ma?)
The “冬至 (dōngzhì) Winter Solstice” is one of the twenty-four “节气 (jiéqì) solar terms” and a traditional festival for “汉族 (hànzú) Han ethnic group.” Winter Solstice is a day …
花木兰 (huāmùlán) Hua Mulan
考验 (kǎoyàn): n ordeal or test
毅力 (yìlì): n willpower
Do you remember the popular cartoon movie Mulan made by Disney in 1998? Recently, the same story that a courageous girl pretending to be a male soldier …
China’s Most Valuable Brand
Key Learning Points (Preview):
抱怨 (bàoyuàn): v to complain
信誉 (xìnyù): n reputation
In December 2009, China’s most valuable brand list was “揭晓 (jiēxiǎo) announced” in New York and 100 Chinese consumer brands “进入 (jìnrù) entered” the final list, including “联想(liánxiǎng) …
隐形的翅膀 (Yǐnxíng De Chìbǎng ) Invisible Wings Listen to this song
坚强 (jiānqiánɡ): n. strong 希望 (xīwànɡ): n/v. hope/to hope Měi yí cì dōu zài páihuái gūdān zhōng jiānqiáng, 每一次都在徘徊孤单中坚强， Every time in hesitation and loneliness I become stronger, Měi yí …
Correct Answer: C
Analysis:
A. “单词 (dāncí)” is the word for vocabulary. The character “单 (dān)” means single and “词 (cí)” refers to word.
B. “班级 (bānjí)” is the word for class.
The character “班 (bān)” means class and “级 …
Porsche’s First Four-door Sports Car Launched in China
供不应求(gōngbùyìngqiú) supply is unable to meet the demand
Panameral, 保时捷 (bǎoshíjié) Porsche’s first four-door GT sports car, was featured at both the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show and 广州汽车展 (Guǎngzhōu Qìchēzhǎn) 2009 Guangzhou Motor …
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 …
中国功夫 (Zhōngguó Gōngfu) Chinese Kungfu
Listen to this song:
Key Learning Point (Preview): 松 (sōnɡ): n. pine
Wò sì yì zhāng gōng, zhàn sì yì kē sōng. 卧似一张弓，站似一棵松。 Crouching is like a bow, and standing is like a pine.
Bú dòng bù yáo zuò rú …
Tàiyáng dāng kōng zhào, 太阳 当 空 照， The sun is shining in the sky.
Huāér duì wǒ xiào, 花儿 对 我 笑， The flowers are smiling to me,
Xiǎoniǎo shuō: “Zǎo! Zǎo! Zǎo! 小鸟 说： “早！ 早！ 早！ The little birds are talking …
