Have you ever been “bored to death,” or were so hungry that you said you were “starving?” If yes, you were most likely not actually near death, but were using exaggeration to intensify a situation.
In Chinese, the word “死 (sǐ)” refers to death and …
Daughter: I like the green skirt. Mom: The red one will be nicer on you. Why not try it on?
Where does the dialogue most likely take place?
A. 服装店 (fúzhuāng diàn) B. 水果店 (shuǐguǒ diàn) C. 超市 (chāoshì)
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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 …
Shēngrì kuàilè, Xiǎogāng. A: 生日 快乐， 小刚。 B: _______。 Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. A: 你也是 (nǐ yě shì) B: 谢谢 (xièxie) C: 不客气 (bú kèqi) D: 没问题 (méi wèntí)
A. liǎng gè hóng píngguǒ hé liù běn shū 两 个 红 苹果 和 六 本 书 B. yí gè lǜ píngguǒ hé bā běn shū 一 个 绿 苹果 和 八 …
The correct answer to this test is C.
Analysis:
A. liǎng gè hóng píngguǒ hé liù běn shū 两 个 红 苹果 和 六 本 书 Two red apples and six books
B. yí gè lǜ píngguǒ hé bā běn shū …
Appreciating Modern Chinese Beauty (Advanced) Chinese Name: 中国式美丽 (Zhōngguó shì měilì)
Key Learning Points (Preview): 美丽 (měilì): n. beauty
传统的 (chuántǒng de): adj. traditional
展示 (zhǎnshì): v. to show/to display
People of China in China’s National Image Promotional Video (Chinese name: 中国国家形象宣传篇之人物篇 Zhōngguó guójiā xíngxiàng …
A: Jīntiān nǐ yì zhí zài késou, nǐ zěnme le? A: 今天 你 一直 在 咳嗽, 你 怎么 了？ A: You have been coughing all day. What happened to you?
B: Wǒ gǎnmào le, hěn yánzhòng. …
新年好！(Xīnnián hǎo!) Happy New Year!
Xīnnián hǎo! A：新年 好！
Happy New Year! Nǐ yě yíyàng! B：你也 一样！
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The Year of the Rabbit is coming! We hope all of you will find happiness in the New Year. What does “happiness” mean in the above sentence? A. 幸福 (xìngfú) B. 幸运 (xìngyyùn) C. 祝福 (zhùfú) D. 运气 (yùnqi)
…新年快乐！(Xīnnián kuàile!) Happy New Year!
Xīnnián kuàile! Zhù nǐ xīn de yì nián lǐ wànshìrúyì. A：新年 快乐！祝 你 新 的一 年 里 万事如意！
Happy New Year! I wish you all the best in the coming new year. Xièxie! Nǐ yě yíyàng. B：谢谢！你 也 一 …
Are you looking for “Mr. or Mrs. Right?”
Key Learning Points (Preview):
男朋友 (nánpéngyou): n. boyfriend
喜欢 (xǐhuan): v. to like
谈恋爱 (tánliàn’ài): v. to fall in love
Chinese Conversation (Part I):
A: Zhōumò wǎnshang yí gè rén zài jiā kàn diànshì duō wúliáo a! …
“I am very happy today.” Here “happy” means “开心” in Chinese language. Do you know the Chinese pinyin of “开心?”
A. Kāikuò B. Kuàilè C. Qīngxǐng D. Kāixīn
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“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 …
喜庆 (xǐqìng) Happy Event/ Festival/ Jollit
The character “喜 (xǐ)” means happy and “庆 (qìng)” means to celebrate.
Example:
Xīnnián shì gè xǐqìng tuányuán de rìzi. 新年是个喜庆团圆的日子。
New Year is a time for happiness and reunion. Got questions?
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Correct Answer: D
Analysis:
A. “Kāikuò” is the Chinese pinyin of “开阔.”
“开阔 (kāikuò)” means broad and capacious. The character “开 (kāi)” in “开 阔 (kāikuò)” means open and “阔 (kuò)” means wide.
B. “Kuàilè” is the Chinese pinyin of “快乐.” …
In today’s globalized world, learning Chinese has become an incredibly valuable skill for new generations. As China continues to grow in influence, the ability to speak Chinese can open doors to new cultures, friendships, and career opportunities for children.
This topic gained even more attention …
When it comes to spoken Chinese, many children would find it difficult to master. As Mandarin is a language rich in tones that can feel daunting. However, finding effective practice methods can make all the difference. One powerful yet often overlooked tool in this journey …
In today’s globalized world, learning a new language goes beyond memorizing vocabulary and grammar. When it comes to mastering Mandarin Chinese, understanding the cultural context is essential for true fluency. Chinese culture is deeply ingrained in the language, influencing everything from daily conversation to formal …
