Answer: A 冰淇淋 (bīngqílín): ice cream. It is popular in summer.
烤玉米 (kǎoyùmǐ): roasted corn.
烤红薯 (kǎohóngshǔ): roasted sweet potatoes.
暖手袋 (nuǎnshǒudài): warm handbags.
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In traditional Chinese culture, “Winter solstice” marks the start of the longer daylight hours and an increase in positive energy flowing in. Chinese call this day “dōngzhì,” and eat either dumplings or Tangyuan on that day.
1. A: Ellie, Dōngzhì kuàilè! …
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Dongzhi Festival” …
Santa Clause, Christmas trees, Christmas cards, Christmas hats….And how to say these words in Chinese?
1. A: Becky, what are you making? B: Wǒ xiǎng gěi Kate zuò yì zhāng shèngdàn kǎ. Which of the followings is false? Please choose the …
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Merry Christmas! (Part II)” …
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Merry Christmas!” …
Smog, also known as “雾霾 (wùmái)” in Chinese, has been a hot and serious topic in China, especially in winter. It is such an issue that it affects people’s daily life and work. To not only protect yourself against smog, but also improve your Chinese, …
Answers: 1. A 2. B
What does “上火(shànghuǒ)” mean in Mandarin? I am sick (Beginner) <<Back to “Our Top 4 Chinese Tips for Living with Smog”…
Merry Christmas! Yeah…it is that time of the year again. Christmas shopping, Christmas gifts, Christmas holidays…
1. A: Zhèi tiáo wéijīn shì shéi de? B: Nà shì wǒ gěi māma de … What would she say? Please choose the best answer. …
You will never learn these Mandarin Chinese words in a text book. What are you talking about? Yes, I am talking about all the gunk and smell that come out of your head!
1. Yì xiǎng dào māma zuò de fàn, …
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: All of the Gunk Or Smell Comes Out of Your Head!” …
Are you business savvy? If you are, you would know the legendary investor, Jim Rogers. At an international business forum, Jim talked about the huge importance of learning Chinese to anyone interested in building a future in business. “Chinese will be the most important global …
Answer: A 绕口令 (ràokǒulìng): tongue twister
诗歌 (shīgē): poem
谜语 (míyǔ): riddle
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I have known many foreigners who have come and visited China for different reasons–whether it be for immersion, traveling, work and more. Usually at some point these people can’t get by on their foreign bank and need to use one of the major banks in …
When you are buying a house, a car, or some precious jewelry for your girlfriend, don’t just worry about the money, you haven’t known how to express that large amount yet.
1. A: Ellie, nǐ de xuéxiào zhēn dà ya! Zhèr …
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Beijing Has a Population of Twenty Million!” …
Mike: Xiàbān hòu wǒmen yìqǐ qù yuèliàng jiǔba ba? Mike: 下班 后 我们 一起 去 月亮 酒吧 吧？ Mike: Let’s go to Moon Bar after working, shall we?
Jack: Wǒ bùnéng qù. Wǒ nǚpéngyǒu bú ràng wǒ wǎnshàng hējiǔ. Jack: 我 不能 去。我 女朋友 …
Answer: A
Mike: Nǐ kě zhēn sǎoxìng, měi cì dōu ná nǚpéngyǒu dāng dǎngjiàpái. Mike: 你 可 真 扫兴， 每 次 都 拿 女朋友 当 挡箭牌。 Mike: How disappointing! Every time you name your girlfriend as the excuse.
挡箭牌 (dǎngjiànpái): excuse; pretext.
You are attending a conference, and meeting all these Chinese business elites. After exchanging name cards, how do you show your respect to them?
1. A: Méi xiǎng dào néng zài zhèr pèng dào Hé xiǎo jiě! B: Lǐ xiàozhǎng! Jiǔyǎng, …
