Story: One day, Tom saw a large sign in front of a busy, midtown restaurant with the printed characters, “小心地滑.” As he passed, he starts to slowly skate his feet across the floor. His friend Jack immediately stops him. Tom, nǐ gàn má ne? Jack: …
Key Learning Points (Preview):
筷子 (kuàizi): n. chopsticks
简单 (jiǎndān): adj. easy/simple
Can you use “筷子 (kuàizi) chopsticks?” With the continued growing popularity of Chinese food and culture, more and more people around the world are trying to learn how to use chopsticks. Some even …
The right answer to the quiz is A.
Translation: Mén kāi zhe, jìnlai ba. Boss: 门 开 着，进来 吧。
The door is open, please come in.
Lǎobǎn, zhè shì nín yào de wénjiàn. Mike: 老板， 这 是 您 要 的 文件。…
The answer to the test is A.
Reread the conversation:
Huàn xīn fāxíng le? Anna: 换 新 发型 了? You got a new haircut?
Hǎo kàn ba. Jenny: 好 看 吧。 Isn’t it beautiful?!
Kàn bǎ nǐ měi de, búguò tǐng …
The answer to the test is A.
Translation: Susan, nǐ yuànyì jià gěi wǒ ma? Mike: Susan, 你 愿意 嫁 给 我 吗？
Susan, will you marry me?
Èn, wǒ yuànyì. Susan: 嗯，我 愿意。
Yes, I will.
Analysis: In Chinese, the …
The answer to the test is C.
Translation:
Nǐ tīngshuō guò Lín Shūháo ma? Mike: 你 听说 过 林 书豪 吗？ Have you ever heard about Lin Shuhao?
Dāngrán le, tā xiànzài kě huǒ le. Tom: 当然 了, 他 现在 可 …
Story: Māma: Zhècì kǎoshì, gēge kǎole jiǔshíwǔ fēn, nǐ kǎole duōshǎo fēn? 妈妈： 这次 考试， 哥哥 考了 95 分，你 考了 多少 分？ Mom: Your brother got 95 points on this exam. What about you?
Dìdi: Wǒ bǐ tā duō yì diǎn. 弟弟：我比他 多 一 点。 …
The answer to the test is C.
Translation:
Míngtiān wǒ yào chuān nà tiáo wǒ zuì xǐhuan de qúnzi. Linda: 明天 我 要 穿 那 条 我 最 喜欢 的 裙子。
I want to wear my favorite skirt tomorrow.
Wǒ jiù …
The answer to the test is A.
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Tīnɡshuō Běijīng kǎoyā hěn hǎochī, yúshì, wǒ hé péngyou juédìnɡ qù chángyicháng. 听说 北京 烤鸭 很 好吃，于是，我 和 朋友 决定 去 尝一尝。 It is said that Beijing roast duck is very …
The answer to the test is A.
Translation: Tīngshuō Lady Gaga yào lái Xiānggǎng kāi yǎnchànghuì le. Lucy: 听说 Lady Gaga 要 来 香港 开 演唱会 了。
I learned that Lady Gaga will come to Hong Kong to hold a concert.…
Valentine’s Day is coming up! Who are you going to spend it with? In today’s lesson, we’ll learn three popular Chinese expressions to use on Valentine’s Day.
Qīn’ài de péngyou, zhù nǐ Qíngrénjié kuàilè. 1. 亲爱 的 朋友， 祝 你 情人节 快乐！ My dear friend, …
The answer to the test is B.
Nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme guò Qíngrénjié ya? Tom: 你打算 怎么 过 情人节 呀？
How will you spend your Valentine’s Day?
Wǒ dàoshì xiǎng guò ne, kě méi rén gēn wǒ guò a. Mike: 我倒是 想 …
The answer to the test is C.
Translation: Yuánxiāojié wǒmen yìqǐ chūqu wán ba! Anne: 元宵节 我们 一起 出去 玩 吧？
We should go out and enjoy the Lantern Festival!
Hǎo a. Lisa: 好 啊。
Nice, sounds good to me!
Analysis:…
Key Learning Points (Preview):
元宵节 (Yuánxiāojié): n. Lantern Festival
放烟花 (fàngyānhuā): v. to set off fireworks
The “元宵节 (Yuánxiāojié) Lantern Festival” falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On this day, activities such as “猜灯谜 (cāidēngmí) guessing the lantern riddles,” “吃元宵 (chī …
The expression “你懂的 (nǐ dǒng de)” was translated from the English expression “you know.” Its popularization is due to a video Old Boy, made by the Chopsticks Brothers. It’s a story about two middle-aged friends who combine their talents they learned in middle school to …
The answer to the test is B.
Translation: Tīngshuō iPhone 4s yào chūshòu le. Ivy: 听说 iPhone 4s 要 出售 了。 I heard the iPhone 4s hit the shelves.
Shì a, yàoshì wǒ néng mǎi yí bù jiù hǎo le. Mary: …
The answer to the test is A.
Analysis:
A: “拜年 (bàinián)” means “paying a New Year’s visit.”
For example: Míngtiān wǒ qù gěi péngyou bàinián. 明天 我 去 给 朋友 拜年。
Tomorrow I’ll be paying a New Year’s visit to my …
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龙 (lóng) n. dragon
代替 (dàitì) v. to take the place of/to replace
In ancient China, the “龙 (lóng) dragon” lived capable upon the earth’s land, though notably, his majestic appearance lacked its famous horns. With a strong body and the …
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小年 (Xiǎonián): n. the Little New Year
“小年 (Xiǎonián) The Little New Year,” also known as the “祭灶节 (Jìzào jié) the Kitchen God Festival,” is believed to take place on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month when the Kitchen …
Translation:
Lily: Yìnián méi jiàn le. Nǐ hǎo ma? Lily: 一年没见了。你好吗？
We haven’t seen each other for one year. How are you doing?
Lucy: Wǒ hěn hǎo. Lucy: 我很好。
I am fine.
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