Video Lesson: Breaking Up in Mandarin Chinese
“I am not sure if we are right for each other. I guess we have to break up.” It is absolutely heart breaking to hear this, or is it? Watch Video Answers …
Know 打交道 (dǎ jiāodào) to “Deal With” Chinese Business Clients
As the saying goes: “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. Making personal contacts and relationships and then applying them to work in China is just as important as it is in any country. It can make or break you! In Mandarin Chinese, …
What Is the Most Effective Way to Learn Chinese Characters?
Chinese is distinctive for its characters. When people think of China, they think of thousands upon thousands of symbols, normally amazed that people can memorize so many different icons for their language. For some it’s the characters that make them want to learn Chinese, and …
Video Lesson: I Love You!
Are you in a relationship now? Or do you have a crush on someone? Learn the most basic phrases that help you express your feelings toward the special someone. Watch Video Answer …
Chinese Beginners: Quiz Yourself on Numbers!
A: Zhèr yǒu jǐ gè rén? A: 这儿 有 几 个 人？ B: Zhèr yǒu _____ gè rén． B: 这儿 有 _____ 个 人。 By looking at the photo above, choose the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank. A. 一 (yī)
B. 二 …
Answer to Chinese Beginners: Quiz Yourself on Numbers!
Answer: C A: Zhèr yǒu jǐ gè rén? A: 这儿 有 几 个 人？ A. How many people are here?
B: Zhèr yǒu sān gè rén． B: 这儿 有 三 个 人。 B. There are three people here.
A. 一 (yī) one
B. 二 (èr) …
Video Lesson: Go on A Date
Go hiking? Go window shopping? Go on a date? Make a plan and express it in Chinese. Watch Video Answer …
Video Lesson: What Kind of Music Do You Like?
What kind of music do you like? Which game is fun to play? What kind of hair style is cool… Today let’s talk about how to use “什么 (shénme)” when asking questions. Watch Video Answers …
Get Prepared for the HSK: Synonyms
Tā lái dào jiàoshì, jīngyà de fāxiàn jiàoshì lǐ yí gè rén dōu méiyǒu.
他 来 到 教室， 惊讶 地 发现 教室 里 一 个 人 都 没有。
Look at the word highlighted in red in the sentence above. Choose the word from the selection …
Answer to Get Prepared for the HSK: Synonyms
Answer: B Tā lái dào jiàoshì, jīngyà de fāxiàn jiàoshì lǐ yī gè rén dōu méiyǒu. 他 来 到 教室， 惊讶 地 发现 教室 里 一 个 人 都 没有。 When he got to the classroom, he was surprised to find that there wasn’t a …
WeChat: A Gateway into Chinese Language and Culture
The 微信 (wēixìn) WeChat app is not only an important part of life in China, it is essential. By the end of 2016, WeChat had over a billion accounts created, and 700 million accounts were active. Outside of China, 70 million users are also active …
Let Your Chinese Take Flight with This Bird Metaphor!
All languages often use animals as metaphorical representations of a person’s character or temperament. In English, phrases such as “stubborn as a mule” and “eyes of a hawk” are easily used and understood in everyday conversation. The Chinese language is no different! Today’s blog focuses …
Answer to Know the Use of “吹 (chuī)” with This Quiz
Answer: A
Answer analysis:
Tāmen liǎ liǎngnián qián jiù chuī le. 他们 俩 两年 前 就 吹 了。 They broke up two years ago.
吹 (chuī)
is a verb meaning to blow, or puff.
Example:
Chuī miè làzhú. 吹 灭 蜡烛。 Blow out a candle.…