Vinegar. Bitterness. Losses. What? You want me to eat them all?
1. A: Xiǎoměi, jǐ ge yuè bú jiàn, nǐ shòu le hǎo duō a! B: Ǹg, wǒ wèi le jiǎnféi, chī le hěn duō kǔ. What does Xiaomei mean? Please …
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: To Eat Or Not to Eat?” …
Recently, U.S. president Donald Trump made his first trip to Asia. This trip included a visit to Beijing, where President Trump was greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping with the friendly meeting over tea and a lavish dinner in the Forbidden City. However, even among …
Answer: D
田野 (tiányě) = a field or open countryside
荷花 (héhuā) = Lotus
湖 (hú) = lake
喀斯特地形 (kāsītè dìxíng) = karst topography of Guilin
By reading the lyrics above, you would know “喀斯特地形 (kāsītè dìxíng)” was not mentioned in the song.…
Do you ever put in more than you receive? Philosophers say that giving, not receiving, is the true path to happiness. However, sometimes you find yourself “in over your head” and losing money on an investment of your time and finances. Other times, you spend …
Green, white…when Chinese people use them, do you know what they REALLY mean?
1. A: Zuótiān wǒ kànjiàn Jessica zài hé lìngwài yí gè nánren jiē wěn. B: Shénme? Tā gěi tā lǎogōng dài le lǜ màozi! Please choose the best …
1. Which of the following is not a Chinese traditional festival? A. 中秋节 (zhōngqiūjié)
B. 感恩节 (gǎn’ēnjié)
C. 端午节 (duānwǔjié)
D. 清明节 (qīngmíngjié)
Chinese Culture HSK Test General Chinese (Beginner Level) General Chinese (Intermediate Level) …
Answer: B
A. 中秋节 (zhōngqiūjié): Mid-autumn Festival.
B. 感恩节 (gǎn’ēnjié): Thanksgiving Day
C. 端午节 (duānwǔjié): The Dragon Boat Festival.
D. 清明节 (qīngmíngjié): Tomb Sweeping Day.
A, C and D are Chinese Traditional Festivals, but B is a Western Festival. So B is the …
When you say “how are you?” to your Chinese friends, they may not respond by saying “Wǒ hěn hǎo.” or “I’m fine.” That’s not wrong, but just not so authentic. You might hear them saying “I am doing OK” or “I am just so so.” …
1. B 2. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Greetings (Part II)” …
There are some Mandarin Chinese words that just don’t have an exact equivalent in English.
Because when it comes to slang, there are a lot of hidden meanings behind each and every word. And you really have to know the full meaning to be able …
Answer: B Jack: Wǒ bù xiǎng qù, diànyǐng lǐmiàn de jùqíng tài gǒuxiě! Jack: 我 不 想 去， 电影 里面 的 剧情 太 狗血！ Jack: I don’t want to, the story of the film is too ridiculous!
I have only lived in China as a Mandarin Chinese student for a little over a year now, but I have learned that things in China move and change fast. The trains zip by fast, the buildings are constructed almost overnight, Internet slang comes and …
Answer: C
In 2011, the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Rail opened, cutting the trip down to 4.5 hours. The slower train built in the 1950s, used to take 12 to 15 hours. Today, you can still ride the “old” train line. However, it is “老掉牙 …
You have them on most of the day. They stay low, but they show class.
1. A: Wáng Lìlì, míngtiān xiàwǔ dǎ lánqiú, nǐ lái ma? B: Wǒ méiyǒu yùndòngxié. Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? …
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1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Shoes As gifts? It Is A Taboo in China!” …
When we see our friends off, we want to express our wishes that they will be safe and well. What should you say and what should you NOT say even you have the best intentions in the world?
1. A: The …
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Bon Voyage!” …
