In the commercial, the foreign monk broke three pieces …
爸爸 (bàba): n dad/ father
“爸爸 (bàba)” is the most commonly used Chinese phrase for dad. But some people use “爹 (diē)” to refer dad.
Example:
A: Bàba, wǒ zhè zhōumò xiǎng qù hǎiyáng gōngyuán. 爸爸，我 这 周末 想 去 海洋 公园。 Dad, I want …
The “Sage of Omaha” Warren Buffett has invested in “比亚迪 (bǐyàdí) BYD-Build Your Dreams” CO Ltd, which is a Chinese manufacturer of batteries, “手机 (shǒujī) cellphones,” and electric vehicles founded by Wang Chuanfu. Buffett “看好 (kànhǎo)” apparently is bullish on the rise of “技术 (jìshù) …
The Chinese Pinyin for “开学” is C (Kāixué)
Analysis:
A.“Kāixīn” is the Chinese Pinyin for “开心 to feel happy.”
“开 (kāi)” means open and “心 (xīn)” means heart.
B.“Kāikuò” is the Chinese Pinyin for “开阔 open or wide.”
“开 (kāi)” means …
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猫 (māo): n cat
狗 (gǒu): n dog
宝宝 (bǎobao): n baby
Xiǎo huā māo, bú yào chǎo. 小 花 猫， 不 要 吵。
Little cat; don’t …
Did you get it? When Yao Ming asked Tracy Mcgrady what the hosts on the TV show were talking about, Tracy said he would put Yao out. What happened between these two friends?
In fact, what Tracy said was “我不知道”. “Well, put u out” has …
Jǐn zhù xīnnián kuàilè xìngfú, dàjídàlì . 谨 祝 新年 快乐 幸福， 大吉大利！
Wish you a happy New Year and great fortune! —Most popular Chinese New Year greetings
:
快乐 (kuàilè): adj merry
幸福 (xìngfú): adj happy/blessed
大吉大利 (dàjídàlì): great fortune
Got questions?…
财神来，钱财到 (Cáishén lái, qiáncái dào) To Greet the God of Wealth and wish for good fortune
财神 (cáishén): n the God of Wealth
迎接 (yíngjiē): v to greet
诚信 (chéngxìn): n honesty
During the Chinese New Year, the most important …
Correct Answer: C
Analysis:
A. “喜从天降 (xǐcóngtiānjiàng)” is the Chinese phrase for “a heaven-sent fortune.” “喜 (xǐ)” means happiness and “从 (cóng)” means from. “天 (tiān)” means sky in this context and “降 (jiàng)” means to fall.
B. “喜出望外 (xǐchūwàngwài)” is …
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)…
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 …
The Chinese New Year is coming up soon. All the surroundings in China are full of happiness. Do you know the Chinese meaning of “full of happiness?” A. 喜从天降 (xǐcóngtiānjiàng) B. 喜出望外 (xǐchūwàngwài) C. 喜气洋洋 (xǐqìyángyáng) D. 喜怒哀乐 (xǐnù’āilè)
…Traditionally, Chinese New Year is also called “春节.” Do you know the Chinese pinyin of “春节?”
A. Chūnjié
B. Chūntiān
C. Chuīniú
D. Chūnlián
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“妈妈 mom” is a frequently appearing word in the
. Do you know the
for “妈妈 mom?” A. Nǎinai B. Bàba C. Yéye D. Māma
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As one of the biggest and most important festivals in China, the Chinese New Year is also called “春节 (chūnjié) Spring Festival.” This video lesson will teach you words, expressions and grammars related to the Spring Festival. Happy Chinese New Year!
Key Learning Points:
春节 …
Correct Answer: B
Analysis:
A. “讨厌 (tǎoyàn)” is the word for “Hate.”
“讨 (tǎo)” means asking for something and “厌 (yàn)” means loathing.
B. “喜欢 (xǐhuan)” is the word for “Like.”
“喜 (xǐ)” means liking and “欢 (huān)” refers to happiness.…
“您真有福气，真羡慕您啊 (Nín zhēn yǒu fúqi, zhēn xiànmù nín a)!” Do you know the meaning of the phrase “福气 (fúqi)” in this sentence? A. Happiness B. Good fortune C. Blessing D. Rich
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生活 (shēnghuó) Life/Living (Beginner)
The character “生 (shēng)” means life and “活 (huó)” means living. Example:
Nǐ xiǎng yào huó de kuàilè, jiù yào rè’ài shēnghuó. 你想要活得快乐，就要热爱生活。
If you want to be happy, you need to love life itself. …
加班 (jiābān) Work Overtime (Beginner)
The character “加 (jiā)” means to add or increase and “班 (bān)” means work
here. Example:
Jīntiān wǒ gōngzuò hěn duō, kàn lái yòu děi jiābān le. 今天我工作很多，看来又得加班了。
I have a lot of work today, and it appears I have …
