Learning fun Chinese slang which can be applied to, and be used in, a classroom or boardroom setting is one of my favorite things to teach in my Mandarin Chinese classes. One of these Chinese expressions which I find to be very useful is “幺蛾子 …
Answer: B Analysis: Tā cái shì nàgè ài chū yāo ézi de rén. 他 才 是 那个 爱 出 幺 蛾子 的 人。 He is the one who often comes up with abnormal ideas.
么 (Me): interrogative particle; repetition of a tune small; tender.
幺 …
Do you want to know how to express “after” in Chinese?
1. A: Mr. Chen, we are still working on your suit. Qǐng nín zhèi ge xīngqīsì yǐhòu lái qǔ. B: Hǎo de, xièxie! Which of the following statements is true …
Mr Wu: Tóngxuémen, jīntiān de zhōngwén kè jiù shàng dào zhèlǐ. Dàjiā yǒu shénme bùdǒng Mr Wu: 同 学 们，今 天 的 中 文 课 就 上 到 这里。大家 有 什 么 不 懂 de wèntí …
Answer: A Analysis: Mr Wu: Tóngxuémen, jīntiān de zhōngwén kè jiù shàng dào zhèlǐ. Dàjiā yǒu shénme bùdǒng Mr Wu: 同 学 们，今 天 的 中 文 课 就 上 到 这里。大家 有 什 么 不 懂 de wèntí kěyǐ xiàkè lái wèn wǒ. 的 …
Have you visited your local museum lately? Soon you may have the opportunity to do so for free. “国际博物馆日 (Guójì bówùguǎn rì) International Museum Day (IMD)” is an internationally celebrated day on or around 18 May. Each year, museums across the globe are invited to …
I like to introduce my students to common words used in Mandarin Chinese daily life. It’s important to learn words to use correctly in all kinds of social situations. One such popular Mandarin Chinese vocabulary word is “小看 (xiǎokàn).” What does it mean? Let’s look …
Answer: A Analysis: Búyào xiǎokàn wǒ, wǒ lìqì kěshì hěn dà de! 不 要 小 看 我，我力气可 是 很 大 的！ Don’t underestimate me. I can carry a lot of stuff!
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At times, Chinese can sound curiously similar to English. So what’s going on?
1. A: Cindy, zhù nǐ shēnɡrì kuàilè! B: Wā…qiǎokèlì! Xièxie. What present does Cindy get at her birthday party? Please choose the best answer. A. Cindy gets beautiful …
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Answer: B Analysis: Shìjiè bówùguǎn rì shì shénme shíhòu? 世 界 博 物 馆 日 是 什 么 时候？ When is the International Museum Day?
“国际博物馆日 (Guójì bówùguǎn rì) International Museum Day (IMD)” is an internationally celebrated day on or around 18 May. So, the …
1. Guò le yìhuǐ’r zài kàn biǎo, háishì sì diǎn. 过 了 一会儿 再 看 表， 还 是 四 点。
2. Kàn le kàn shǒubiǎo cái sì diǎn. 看 了 看 手 表 才 四 点。
4. …
Answer: B Analysis: 4. Jīntiān wǒ xiǎng zǎodiǎn huí jiā. 今 天 我 想 早 点 回 家。 Today I want to go home early.
2. Kàn le kàn shǒubiǎo cái sì diǎn. 看 了 看 手 表 才 四 点。 I read my watch …
In English it is common to compare someone running away quickly to a cloud of dust. In Chinese, there’s a similar slang word– “一溜烟 (yí liù yān),” which can be used instead. This word is fast as lightning, leaves smoke trails, and is its own …
Answer: B Analysis: Tīngshuō xiàozhǎng lái le, Jim yíliùyān jiù pǎo le. 听 说 校 长 来了，Jim一溜烟 就 跑 了。 Hearing the headmaster coming, Jim ran away swiftly.
It’s always fun to use Mandarin Chinese slang among Chinese friends. When we are joking around together, we often tease each other in a playful manner with “吐槽 (tǔcáo)” and lighten the mood. When we want to be self-deprecating regarding our sudden and impulsive behavior, …
Answer: B Analysis: Wǒ dāngshí nǎo zi fārè jiù bǎ tóufǎ quán jiǎn le. 我 当 时 脑 子发热 就 把 头发 全 剪 了。 I was so impulsive that I cut all my hair.
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Why is the sky blue? Why do flowers bloom? Why do birds sing? … Why do you have so many questions? Let me tell you Why.
1. A: Duìbuqǐ, Jill, I’m not going to the movies tomorrow. B: Wèishénme? What did …
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