Answer to Video Lesson: Will He Come?
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Video Lesson: Will He Come?
If you have one million dollars, what will you do?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lisa, Ted huì lái nǐ de party ma? B: Tā huì lái. Which of the following statements is correct according to the dialogue? Please choose the correct answer. A. …
Answer to 5 Ways That “黑科技 (Hēi Kējì) Black Technology” Is Being Used in the 2018 World Cup
Answer: B Analysis: 点球 (Diǎnqiú) = penalty.
扣篮 (Kòulán) = slam dunk.
头球 (Tóuqiú) = header.
Choices A and C both used in every football game, while choice B, “扣篮 (kòulán) slam dunk” is a basketball term. So, answer B will not be used at …
5 Ways That “黑科技 (Hēi Kējì) Black Technology” Is Being Used in the 2018 World Cup
Since 1930, football (or “soccer”) fans around the world have gathered to watch the “FIFA World Cup” every four years. The 2018 World Cup is being held for the first time in Russia. While there are no major changes to the rules of the game, …
Answer to the Cat’s out of the Bag Why They Are Taking over Cafes in China
Answer: C Analysis: 猫咪寄养 (Māomī jìyǎng): Foster cats.
云养猫 (Yún yǎng māo): Cyber cat petting.
买狗粮 (Mǎi gǒu liáng): Buying dog food.
The choice A and B both belong to the cat economy, while choice C, “买狗粮 (Mǎi gǒu liáng)” means buy food for dogs. …
The Cat’s out of the Bag Why They Are Taking over Cafes in China
What’s the trendiest thing you can think of? Add a cat and you’ve got a recipe for success. Cats are taking over everything from cafes to the Internet and it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. Let’s take a look at China’s cat …
Answer To Are You Ready for the HSK 2 Quiz? Take This Measure Word Quiz and See!
Answer：1. False 2. False 3. True Analysis: Wǒ shàngwǔ qù wàimiàn mǎi le gè xīn shǒujī, jiǔ bǎi duō yuán qián. 我 上 午 去 外 面 买 了 个 新 手机，九百 多 元 钱。 I went outside to buy a new mobile phone in …
Are You Ready for the HSK 2 Quiz? Take This Measure Word Quiz and See!
Please judge whether the following statements are true or false.
Wǒ shàngwǔ qù wàimiàn mǎi le gè xīn shǒujī, jiǔ bǎi duō yuán qián. 1. 我 上 午 去 外 面 买 了 个 新 手 机，九百 多 元 钱。 Nàgè shǒujī yìqiān yuán. ★ …
Answer to Deodorant? Liquor? Louis Vuitton? You Can Use the “Daigou” Website for That!
Answer: C Analysis: 老师 (Lǎoshī): teacher
房子 (Fángzi): house
代购 (Dàigòu): overseas personal shopper
Ann: Wǒ xiǎng gěi wǒ nǚ’ér mǎi guówài de nǎifěn, nǐ zhīdào nǎlǐ néng mǎi dào ma? Ann: 我 想 给 我 女儿 买 国 外 的 奶 粉，你知 道 哪里 …
Deodorant? Liquor? Louis Vuitton? You Can Use the “Daigou” Website for That!
Life in China is different in so many ways from life in America. One of the most noticeable differences is the goods available for purchase in the shops and supermarkets. For my foreign classmates and myself, finding our everyday goods such as deodorant, maple syrup …
Video Lesson: The Difference Between “Huòzhě” and “Háishì”
To be, or not to be, that is the question…
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lǐ Lán, wǔfàn nǐ xiǎng chī shénme? B: … What does Li Lan want to eat for lunch? A. Hànbǎo huòzhě pīsà. B. Hànbǎo le pīsà. C. Hànbǎo háishì …
Answer to Video Lesson: The Difference Between “Huòzhě” and “Háishì”
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Answer to YCT 4 Test: Which Word Is Missing in These Chinese Sentences?
Answer: (1) 斤 (2) 长 (3) 水 (4) 好 (5) 下 Analysis: Nǐ hǎo! Xiāngjiāo duōshǎo qián yì jīn? 你 好！ 香 蕉 多 少 钱 一 斤？ Excuse me, how much for 500g of bananas?
Māmā de tóufà hěn cháng. 妈 妈 的 头 …
YCT 4 Test: Which Word Is Missing in These Chinese Sentences?
1. Read the following sentences and fill in the blank according to the pinyin.
(1) 你好！香蕉多少钱一 ___ (jīn)？ (2) 妈妈的头发很 ___ (cháng)。 (3) 服务员，我想要一杯 ___ (shuǐ)。 (4) 一边走路一边玩手机对眼睛不 ___ (hǎo)。 (5) 只要明天不 ___ (xià) 雨，我们就去打网球。
…Answer to Our Best Kept Secrets to Learning Fluent Chinese
Answer: B Analysis: Amy: Jīntiān shàng de shì nǎ běn jiàocái? Amy: 今 天 上 的 是 哪 本 教 材？ Amy: Which textbook will the teacher use today?
Bob: Qīngsōng xué zhōngwén. Bob: 《轻 松 学 中 文》。 Bob: Easy steps to Chinese.
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Our Best Kept Secrets to Learning Fluent Chinese
I get asked all the time by my students the same question: What books are really gonna help me get ahead in Chinese? There are many, many Mandarin Chinese textbooks out there. It can be a gamble to choose which one is going to be …
Answer to Modern Ladies, Do You Have “女子力 (Nǚzǐlì)”? Know the Traits of “Women Power”
Answer: C Analysis: A. 吃饭 (Chīfàn): eating
B. 房间乱 (Fángjiān luàn): chaotic room
C. 时尚 (Shíshàng): stylish
D. 不守时 (Bù shǒushí): unpunctual
Women who have “女子力 (nǚzǐlì) women power” have good living habits. They will organize their room efficiently, enjoy their signature dish, follow …
Modern Ladies, Do You Have “女子力 (Nǚzǐlì)”? Know the Traits of “Women Power”
It’s an exciting time to be in China! The country is changing each year. The role of women in China is evolving and females are gaining skills and qualities that were not common in the past. In many of my Mandarin Chinese classes here in …
Answer to Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!
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Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!
Are you the kind of person who likes doing things strictly in order?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Ellie, hurry up! The stores will be closed soon! B: The stores are usually open until 9 o’clock in the evening. Bié dānxīn! Wǒmen xiān chīfàn …