How does one learn to write in Chinese? How does one write a letter in Chinese? Chinese people pay considerable attention to format and use of words in formal situations such as letter writing. When it comes to Chinese writing skills, the first thing an …
Nov.7, 2008, is the day of “Lì dōng（立冬）”, it is the Beginning of Winter in China! Li Dong is the 19th solar term, besides Li Dong, there are 24 Solar Terms.
The 24 solar terms is a gross name of the system that comprises of …
Correct Answer: B
In China, people use various terms to address others depending on the person and the situation. Choosing the appropriate form shows your sense of charm and respect to others. So how do you address Chinese women, and when is each term appropriate? …
Have you ever invite your Chinese friend to dinner? How to express “it is my treat, let me be the host”? Listen to how these two guys say. Jīntiān de cài hěn là. Búɡuò, wǒ hěn xǐhuɑn. F: 今天 的 菜 很 辣。不过， 我 很 …
Deciding not to go with a red sofa, moving a mirror from the bedroom to the living room, changing the position of the bed in your bedroom. These may seem like just simple interior design or decorating decisions, but they may also be part of …
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The topic about how to learn Chinese becomes more and more popular now. Over the years, the only way people could take live Chinese lessons is by meeting teachers face to face, either in language learning centers or at a …
The Han people have their own spoken and written language. Chinese belongs to the Han-Tibetan language family. It is the most commonly used language in China, and one of the most commonly used languages in the world. Written Chinese emerged in its embryonic form of …
Wŏ shì yìzhī dà gōngjī, 我 是 一只 大 公鸡， I’m a big rooster,
Wō wō wō, 喔 喔 喔， Cock-a-doodle-doo,
Dài jīnguān, 戴 金冠， I wear a gold crown,
Chuān huāyī. 穿 花衣。 And bright-colored clothes.
Zhǐyào wŏ wō wō wō jiào yìshēng, 只要 …
Studying anything has many advantages, and languages are no different. There are personal and professional advantages to be derived from studying them. Right now in the world Chinese is moving itself into a position to be the dominant language and cultural force for the 21st …
When learning a new language there are literally hundreds of things you can do wrong. With a good teacher you can learn how to overcome your difficulties. Everyone makes many mistakes but some mistakes are more common than others. Here is a list of some …
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Learn words such as “Happy Birthday” in Chinese.
课文 Text :
Nĭ de shēngrì shì jĭ yuè jĭ hào? A: 你 的 生日 是 几 月 几 号 ？ What day is your birthday? Yī jiŭ bā sān nián shí yuè sān shí …
Costumes have maintained an important place in Chinese culture for more than three thousand years. Moreover, Chinese costumes are magnificent and colorful. Many dynasties throughout China’s history each had its own unique style of costumes, with styles changing or disappearing as the dynasty changed, declined, …
Listen to the nursery rhyme Táng Sēng qímǎ dōng de le dōng, 唐 僧 骑 马 咚 得 了 咚， Tang Seng is riding his white horse, (Dong, Dong, Dong)
Hòumian gēn zhe gè Sūn Wùkōng. 后面 跟 着 个 孙 悟 空。 Following him …
Jìncháo shí, yŏu yí gè rén jiào Jī Shào. Tā zhăng de yíbiăotángtáng, érqiĕ cáinéng chūzhòng, dānrèn Jìn Huìdì de shìcóngguān. Yí cì, yŏu rén qīnfàn jīngchéng. Jī Shào gēnsuí Huìdì qiánqù zhēngtăo pànluàn, búliào dă le bàizhàng, suíxíng de guānyuán、jiànglĭng yĭjí shìwèi sĭshāng wúshù, …
by 李商隐 (Lĭ Shāngyĭn) Li Shangyin
Yúnmŭ píngfēng zhúyĭng shēn, chánghé jiàn luò xiăoxīng chén. 云母 屏风 烛影 深， 长河 渐 落 晓星 沉。 Now that a candle-shadow stands on the screen of carven marble，and the River of …
U.S. President Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on October 9th, which 大跌眼镜(dàdiēyănjìng) surprised many people around the world. Some people said that this was the most 尴尬(gāngà) embarrassing winner of the prize in the history of Nobel …
Key Learning Point (Preview): 刻舟求剑 (kèzhōuqiújiàn) To Mark the Boat to Look for the Sword
Idiom Story:
Yǒu yígè Chǔguó rén chūmén yuǎnxíng. 有 一个 楚国 人 出门 远行。 There was a man from Chu who went out on a long journey.
Tā zài chéngchuán …
Correct Answer: B “大年三十(dànián sānshí) Lunar New Year’s Eve” falls on the 18th of February 2015. It is the last day of the lunar year, which is also one of China’s most important traditional holidays.
Legend has it that a long time ago, during the …
The Spring Festival is fast approaching and Chinese people are looking forward to enjoying themselves. However, the Spring Festival is not just a festive, carefree time, there are also many superstitions, or taboos, which you should pay attention to. As a significant part of Chinese …
