Chinese Song: 五指歌 (Wǔ zhǐ gē) The Five Fingers Song
五指歌 (Wǔ zhǐ gē): Five Fingers Song Lyrics:
Yī èr sān sì wǔ, 一 二 三 四 五, One, two, three, four, five,
shàng shān dǎ lǎohǔ. 上 山 打 老虎。 hunt for a tiger alive.
Lǎohǔ méi dǎ dào, 老虎 没 打 到, We …
五指歌 (Wǔ zhǐ gē): Five Fingers Song Lyrics:
Yī èr sān sì wǔ, 一 二 三 四 五, One, two, three, four, five,
shàng shān dǎ lǎohǔ. 上 山 打 老虎。 hunt for a tiger alive.
Lǎohǔ méi dǎ dào, 老虎 没 打 到, We …
“感冒(gǎnmào)” literally means “catch a cold.” But it can also mean “have an interest for something or somebody.”
The famous Chinese singer, Jay Chou, is throwing a concert in Jack’s hometown. Jack wants to invite his girlfriend Lily, but will she go? Let’s take a …
In the previous issue we introduced four keywords about Spring Festival: 春运 (chūnyùn), 春晚 (chūnwǎn), 春联 (chūnlián) and 压岁钱 (yāsuìqián). Of course, there are more than 4 words to learn about Chinese New Year, so today we’ll continue our discussion to bring you up to …
The child is learninging Chinese. At first, his teacher teaches him to say numbers in Chinese. After that, she gives the child candy and asks him: 好吃吗? (Hǎo chī ma?) Is it yummy? And the kid replies: 好吃 (hǎo chī). It’s yummy. Now, let’s try …
During the 2008 “奥运会 (Àoyùnhuì) Olympic Games,” people of different nationalities flocked to Beijing in support of their fellow countrymen; they shouted out the name of their country, chanted, and sang songs.
As the host nation, many Chinese people attended the games to …
Key Learning Point (Preview):
不到黄河心不死 (bù dào Huánghé xīn bù sǐ): Don’t stop until the goal is reached.
A long time ago, there was a boy who was fond of imitating bird songs. His “模仿 (mófǎng) imitation” was so perfect that even birds were drawn …
The “Divine Tune” in China: “忐忑 (tǎntè) Uneasy”
忐忑 (tǎntè) adj. uneasy
称赞 (chēngzàn) v. to praise
表演 (biǎoyǎn) n. performance
Do you know a song titled “忐忑 (tǎntè) Uneasy” that has become famous in China? This song hit the Internet …
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篮球 (lánqiú) n. basketball
歌曲 (gēqǔ) n. song
Recently, Kobe Bryant and Jay Chou performed a song together named “天地一斗(tiāndìyìdǒu) The Combination of Heaven and Earth“. The song is “创作 (chuàngzuò) composed” by Jay Chou and “表演 (biǎoyǎn) performed” by Kobe …
“春天在哪里 (Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ)” is a popular Chinese song for kids. Learn it in our
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Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ yā? 春天 在 哪里 呀?
Where is spring? Chūntiān zài nǎlǐ? 春天 在 哪里?
Where is spring?
Chūntiān zài nà qīngcuì de …
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票房 (piàofáng): n. box office
吸引 (xīyǐn): v. to attract Watch the trailer for more about the film:
The new film “新少林寺 (Xīn shàolínsì) Shaolin” is a hit. Only four days after its release in mainland China, “票房 (piàofáng) box office” …
小老鼠上灯台 (Xiǎo lǎo shǔ shàng dēngtái) A Little Mouse Going up on a Lamp Stand
Xiǎo lǎoshǔ, 小 老 鼠, There was a little mouse
shàng dēngtái. 上 灯 台。 going …
找朋友(Zhǎo péngyou) Looking for a Friend
“Looking for a Friend” is a classic Chinese children’s song that almost every child in China can sing it.
找 (zhǎo) v. to look for
握手 (wòshǒu) v. to shake hands
The Race between the Hare and the Tortoise (Beginner) 龟兔赛跑
“The Hare and the Tortoise” is a remarkable story, well-known among both children and adults in China. It is great material in Chinese for kids to learn.
Wūguī pǎo báitù …
Key Learning Points: Learn how to read and write the Chinese words for various body parts.
Liǎng zhī huāgǒu liǎng zhāng liǎn. 两 只 花狗 两 张 脸。
Learning Chinese through “The Number Song” helps your kids learn to count in Chinese with lots of fun. Can your kids count in Chinese? Let’s practice with “The Number Song” right now!
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爬 (pá): …
Key Learning Points (Preview): 称呼 (chēnghū): n./v. form of address/ to call; to address
In China, husbands often call their wives’ father “岳父 (yuèfù).” The meaning of “父 (fù) father” is rather easy …
下班 (xiàbān): v. to get off work
辛苦 (xīnkǔ): adj. tiring
Wǒ de hǎo māma, xiàbān huí dào jiā. 我 的 好 妈妈,下班 回 …
Chinese Songs for Kids (Beginner)
世上只有妈妈好 (Shì shàng zhǐyǒu māma hǎo) Mom is the best in the world
Mother’s day is coming up soon, so we chose a famous Chinese song for kids who can sing the song to their moms. Hope this song can …
Are you wondering how to learn Chinese with joy? Learning Chinese songs may be a good way to enjoy Chinese music at the same progress in your Chinese learning. So please listen to this well-known Chinese song for kids and learn some Chinese knowledge from …