Just like shared bicycles, the moment that it was introduced, “unmanned retail” brought us one step closer to the future. It embraces the ”new retail” strategy where big data technology connects and optimizes offline outlets and online stores to enhance customer experiences. All of these …
Answer: C Analysis: Amy: Jīntiān shì liù yuè shíqī rì, nǐ mǎi lǐwù gěi nǐ bàba le ma? Amy: 今 天 是 6 月 17 日，你买礼物 给 你 爸爸 了 吗？ Amy: It’s June 17th. Do you buy any presents for your Dad?
Bob: Wèishénme …
Did you know we celebrate Father’s Day in China too? This holiday is one of my favorites because I love to give my dad the best gifts possible, as a token of gratitude for all he has done for my life. Many Chinese children do …
You’re Vivian, aren’t you? He is your boyfriend, isn’t he? Let’s learn how to use “吧 (ba)” to indicate a supposition.
1. Tracy: Tā shì Ted ba? Amy: Shì de, Tracy. Tā shì Ted. He is a really nice guy. Shall …
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: You’re Vivian, Aren’t You? (Part III)” …
Answer: C Analysis: 老铁 (Lǎotiě) is a popular Mandarin word used on the internet and in daily life. It can be used to describe the close relationship between friends and is the equivalent to “brothers”, “dude”, etc. in English. It means that the relationship is …
Language is always evolving, and Mandarin Chinese is no exception. The past two years or so, more and more Chinese people are using the word “老铁 (lǎotiě).”
Originally, “老铁 (lǎotiě)” was used as a word by a northeastern Chinese dialect.
One example of how this …
Many of my American Mandarin Chinese language students are surprised to learn that the NBA Basketball League is now the most popular sports league to follow in China, based on online views.
The popularity of Chinese Hall of Fame player Yao Ming of the Houston …
At times, Chinese can sound curiously similar to English. So what’s going on?
1. A: Becky, shénme shíhòu kāihuì? B: Bùzhīdào, nǐ wènwen zhāng zǒng ba! Which of the following can be inferred from the tone of the conversation? Please choose …
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Let Me Have A Look” …
While learning Chinese expressions, it’s important that you understand the literal meaning and also the figurative meaning as well. Knowing the figurative meaning will help you apply the language to the appropriate situation, while knowing the literal meaning will help you avoid embarrassing or …
Answer: B Analysis: Amy: Kàn, wǒ gěi nǐ dài lái le mǎn mǎn de gānhuò, bāo nǐ xuéhuì hànyǔ. Amy: 看，我 给 你 带 来 了 满 满 的 干 货， 包 你 学 会 汉 语。 Amy: Look, I have collected for you lots …
Your meeting with your new Chinese clients has just begun when you realize you left something essential behind. As you scan the meeting table you notice someone has just what you need. Great! Now all you need to do is politely ask to borrow it. …
Answer: A Analysis: Ann: Wǒ néng jiè nǐ de píngbǎn diànnǎo yòng yíxià ma? Ann: 我 能 借 你 的 平 板 电 脑 用 一下 吗？ Ann: Can I borrow your tablet?
Bob: Kě yǐ, wǒ fàng zài jiànpán yòubiān le. Bob: 可 以，我 …
Both “néng” and “kěyǐ” mean CAN. What’s the difference?
1. A: We’re going to have a big business conference in New York tomorrow. Nǐ kěyǐ qù ma? B: Sorry. I got really sick this morning. … What would she say? Please …
1. Read this following public sign and answer the question.
A. Schoolchildren B. Pedestrians C. Motorists
…Answer: C Analysis: “此处禁止停车 (Cǐchù jìnzhǐ tíngchē)” means no parking.
We can divide this sign into three parts: 此处 (Cǐ chù): here.
禁止 (Jìnzhǐ ): no; forbid.
停车 (Tíngchē): parking your car.
Normally, we would see this sign on the side of the street or …
The pinyin of “中文” is zhōng wén which uses the first tone and second tone accordingly. So, the answer is A.
…I get asked all the time by prospective students, new students, or even seasoned students–“How do I improve my spoken Chinese?” And not only do they want to know the answer to that question, they also want to know: “How can I do it fast?” …
