I have only lived in China as a Mandarin Chinese student for a little over a year now, but I have learned that things in China move and change fast. The trains zip by fast, the buildings are constructed almost overnight, Internet slang comes and …
Answer: C
In 2011, the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Rail opened, cutting the trip down to 4.5 hours. The slower train built in the 1950s, used to take 12 to 15 hours. Today, you can still ride the “old” train line. However, it is “老掉牙 …
You have them on most of the day. They stay low, but they show class.
1. A: Wáng Lìlì, míngtiān xiàwǔ dǎ lánqiú, nǐ lái ma? B: Wǒ méiyǒu yùndòngxié. Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? …
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1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Shoes As gifts? It Is A Taboo in China!” …
When we see our friends off, we want to express our wishes that they will be safe and well. What should you say and what should you NOT say even you have the best intentions in the world?
1. A: The …
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Bon Voyage!” …
In China, the most popular food you can find is definitely rice. We consume so much of it every year that it’s hard to keep up with the demand. This year, the China National Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center has recognized Yuan Longping, a …
My favorite moments in the virtual classroom are when I see my students learn a new word and I can see the light-bulb go off in their heads. They become excited that they can use it in a sentence and in daily life immediately. This …
Answer: C The correct structure of “掏腰包 (tāo yāobāo)” should be: “Somebody+掏腰包 = 掏+somebody’s +腰包” So A and B are correct. Zhè gè lǐwù shì Mike tāo yāobāo fù de qián. 这 个 礼物 是 Mike 掏 腰包 付 的 钱。 Mike paid for the …
Answer: B
破坏 (pòhuài): to destroy.
打破 (dǎpò): to break .
创造 (chuàngzào): to create .
In this example, “打破 (dǎpò)” is the most appropriate word to match the sentence.
Olympic Lingo in Chinese The Hangzhou G20 summit: know “峰会 (fēnghuì)” …
Now that you are going to see a Chinese friend you haven’t seen for a while. How do you greet him besides saying Ni hao? How do you show your genuine warmness and respond your friend’s greetings?
1. A: Ellie, hǎo …
1. A 2. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Greetings” …
Tā _____ xiānhuā sòng gěi le zhōngwén lǎoshī. 他 _____ 鲜花 送 给 了 中文 老师。 A. 为 (wèi)
B. 把 (bǎ)
C. 用 (yòng)
D. 以 (yǐ)
Answer: B
When you work for a company, or do other sorts of physical (and even mental) activities for another party, you’re likely to use the Chinese preposition 为 (wèi), which is often translated into English as “for,” a translation …
Lots of people love Chinese food. Maybe you do too. Oh, well…let’s look at some controversies first.
1. A: Annie, nǐ xǐhuan chī chòu dòufu ma? B: Wǒ bù xǐhuan chòu de dōngxi. What does Annie think about the stinky tofu? …
1. B 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Delicious or Disgusting?” …
Chinese history is fascinating!
The reason I became interested in learning Mandarin Chinese is due to first being interested in Chinese history and culture.
When I first began studying ancient China I was blown away by how rich and surprising the 5,000-year history is.
Some …
Answer: C
The answer is C: “高铁 (gāotiě) high-speed rail”. This important rail line, connecting two of the biggest cities in the world was begun in 2008 and opened in 2011. Before the high-speed rail line was in operation, the train ride was …
Often in my Mandarin Chinese classes, I like to challenge the students to use their Mandarin Chinese in creative ways while problem solving. We engage in friendly debates and I give them tricky riddles or show them confusing images and problems that encourage students to …
Answer: C Answer Analysis: 抓瞎 (zhuāxiā) is used for times when you feel puzzled and not prepared. It generally is used for times when things are not going your way, such as in answers A, B and D. Answer C is the correct answer because …
