Correct Answer: D
Analysis:
A. “好像 (hǎoxiàng)” are the Chinese characters for “as if” or “seem.”
“好 (hǎo)” means good or well. “像 (xiàng)” means alike or resemble.
B. “可能 (kěnéng)” are the Chinese characters for “maybe” or “probably.”
“可 (kě)” …
Correct Answer: B
Analysis:
A. “洗澡 (xǐzǎo)” are the Chinese characters for “taking a shower” or “taking a bath.” “洗 (xǐ)” means to wash. “澡 (zǎo)” means shower or bath.
B. “刷牙 (shuāyá)” are the Chinese characters for “brushing your teeth.”…
红包 (hóngbāo) Red Packets/ Red Envelope (Intermediate)
The character “红 (hóng)” means red and “包 (bāo)” means bag or packet.
Example:
Měinián chūnjié, wǒ huì shōudào hěnduō hóngbāo ne! 每年 春节， 我 会 收 到 很多 红包 呢！
I can receive many red packets for …
春联 (chūnlián ) Spring Festival Couplets (Intermediate)
The character “春 (chūn)” means spring and “联 (lián )” means couplet.
Example: Tiē chūnlián shì chūnjié de yí dà xísú. 贴 春联 是 春节 的 一 大 习俗。 Pasting couplets is a great custom during Spring Festival.…
年画 (niánhuà) New Year Picture (Intermediate)
The character “年 (nián)” means year and “画 (huà)” means painting.
Example:
jīn nián guānyú hǔ de niánhuà hěnduō. 今 年 关于 虎 的 年画 很多。 There are many New Year paintings of tiger on this year’s spring festival.…
灯笼 (dēnglong) Lantern (Intermediate)
The character “灯 (dēng)” means lamp or light and “笼 (lóng)” means cage.
Example:
Wǒmen jiā měi nián chūnjié shí dōu huì zài jiāménkǒu guàshàng yí gè dàdà de hóng dēnglong. 我们 家 每 年 春节 时 都 会 在 家门口 …
年货 (niánhuò) Goods Bought for the Spring Festival Holiday (Intermediate)
The character “年 (nián)” means year and “货 (huò)” means goods.
Example:
Kuài guò chūnjié le, jiājiā dōu zài máng zhe zhìbàn niánhuò. 快 过 春节 了，家家 都 在 忙 着 置办 年货。
Spring Festival …
YCT Sample Test Question:
One of the important activities in Chinese New Year is to pay a New Year call. Do you know the Chinese characters for “to pay a New Year call?”
A. 拜访 (bàifǎng)
B. 拜年 (bàinián)
C. 礼拜 (lǐbài)
D. 崇拜 (chóngbài)…
除夕 (chúxī) New Year’s Eve (Intermediate)
The character “除 (chú )” means to remove and “夕 (xī)” means sunset.
Example:
Chúxī yè, wǒmen quán jiā rén zuò zài yìqǐ kàn chūnjié liánhuānwǎnhuì. 除夕夜，我们全家人坐在一起看春节联欢晚会。
My family members watch the Spring Festival Gala together on the New …
Correct Answer: B
Analysis:
A. “拜访 (bàifǎng)” is the Chinese characters for “to pay a visit.”
“拜 (bài)” means to worship and “访 (fǎng)” means to visit.
B. “拜年 (bàinián)” is the Chinese characters for “to pay a New Year call.” …
年的故事 (Nián de gùshi) The Story of the Beast Nian
红色 (hóngsè):n red
故事 (gùshi):n story
问好 (wènhǎo):v to send one’ regards to
“过春节 (guò chūnjié) celebrate Spring Festival” can also be said “过年 (guònián) celebrate the Chinese …
烟花 (yānhuā) Fireworks (Intermediate)
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The character “烟 (yān)” means smoke and “花 (huā)” means flower.
Example:
Chúxī yè, wǒ hé bàba māma yìqǐ fàng yānhuā. 除夕夜，我和爸爸妈妈一起放烟花。 I set off the fireworks with my parents on New Year’s Eve.
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年夜饭 (niányèfàn ) Dinner on Chinese New Year’s Eve (Intermediate)
The character “年 (nián)” means year; “夜 (yè)” means night and “饭 (fàn)”
means meal. Example:
Jīnnián chūnjié, wǒmen yào qù nǎinai jiā chī niányèfàn. 今年春节，我们要去奶奶家吃年夜饭。
We will go to my grandparents’ place to have …
红红火火 (hónghónghuǒhuǒ) Flourishing (Advanced)
The character “红 (hóng)” means red and “火 (huǒ)” means fire.
Example:
Chūnjié dào le, dàjiā dōu hónghónghuǒhuǒ guò xīnnián. 春节到了，大家都红红火火过新年。
Spring festival is coming; people are celebrating the New Year with excitement.…
Mr. Smith wants to start his own business in China in 2010, but he barely knows any
. “What shall I do?” he asks himself. Do you know the
for “What shall I do?” A. 为什么 (wèishénme) …
The character “压 (yā )” means to press; “岁 (suì)” means age and “钱 (qián)” means money. Example:
Měi nián guònián wǒ dōu néng shōu dào hǎo duō yāsuìqián. 每年过年我都能收到好多压岁钱。
I receive much …
What is the Chinese character for “cold?” A. 冷 (lěng) B. 凉 (liáng) C. 热 (rè) D. 暖 (nuǎn)
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