Answer: A This quiz tests your understanding of question words. Molly states: “我在中信广场。(Wǒ zài zhōngxìn guǎngchǎng.) I am in CITIC Plaza.” So, you know Molly is talking about a place. Because of that, you can tell Jessie is asking a question about position. In these …
Nǐ xiànzài zài ____ guàngjiē ne? Jessie: 你 现在 在 ____ 逛街 呢？ Wǒ zài zhōngxìn guǎngchǎng. Molly: 我 在 中信 广场。 I am in CITIC Plaza. A. 哪里 (nǎlǐ)
B. 什么 (shénme)
C. 怎么 …
Presents, cakes, candles, and maybe a bowl of noodles?
1. A: Lìli, nǐ shénme shíhou guò shēngrì? B: Liù yuè shíbā hào. What will probably happen on June 18th this year? Please choose the best answer. A. Lili will give birth …
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Happy Birthday!” …
Sometimes a reason to keep learning Mandarin is to take a good look at well-known people who have learned it, and study the way they achieved fluency. Let’s take a look at these famous people who have taken the time to learn how to read, …
Answer: C 请客 (Qǐngkè): to entertain guests.
敬酒 (Jìng jiǔ): to propose a toast.
发红包 (Fā hóngbāo): to give red envelopes (with cash inside).
These three activities above are good for building relationships with Chinese people. However, be careful! Never give clocks to Chinese people …
Although some of my Mandarin Chinese students sign up for Chinese classes to impress their in-laws, enrich their cultural knowledge or just to exercise their brains, the vast majority of my students become interested in Mandarin Chinese due to its business and career applications. There …
Dàn yuàn rén cháng jiǔ, qiān lǐ gòng chán juān! (We wish each other a long life so as to share the beauty of this graceful light even though miles apart.) What a beautiful poem for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Let’s talk about the traditions of …
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Mid-Autumn Festival” …
There are people who often do something that exceeds other’s expectations. Some might, perhaps, memorize long passages in a book, or skillfully craft a figurine with dexterous hands. Sometimes though, not all talents are necessarily beneficial…like those who max out three credit cards in a …
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: She’s Really Something, Isn’t She?” …
1. Which of the following is in the correct Chinese word order?
Shùxué duì wǒ bù gǎn xìngqù. A. 数学 对 我 不 感 兴趣。
Wǒ duì shùxué bù gǎn xìngqù. B. 我 对 数学 不 感 兴趣。
Bù gǎn xìngqù shùxué duì wǒ. C. …
Answer: B. Answer analysis: The correct sentence should be:
Wǒ duì shùxué bù gǎn xìngqù. 我 对 数学 不 感 兴趣。 I’m not interested in math.
Pay attention to the word “对 (duì)”. 对 (duì) is used as a preposition here. It means “to” or …
You are in a Chinese restaurant in New York. The waiter is about to provide you western utensils, yet you’d like to use chopsticks. What should you say?
1. A: Lydia, nǐ huì yòng kuàizi! B: Shì a, wǒ xǐhuan yòng …
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Chopsticks Or Fork?” …
You successfully signed a contract with a Chinese client, and got invited for a celebration party. Your Chinese host proposed a toast but you don’t drink alcohol at all. You don’t want to offend them but how do you explain to them politely?
My Chinese class is never dull! My students always keep me on my toes and laughing with their funny mistakes and their funny ways of learning. One of my favorite “Daily Mandarin” classes was when one of my students was practicing conversational Chinese. He wanted …
Answers: 1. B 走狗 (zǒugǒu): hired thug, lackey.
遛狗 (liùgǒu): walk the dog.
训狗 (xùngǒu): train a dog.
So B is the correct answer. 2. B. 好的 (hǎo de): Okay.
好吃 (hǎo chī): good to eat; tasty; delicious.
These two words above can not be …
“This bag needs to be a little cheaper!” “This skirt needs to be a little cheaper!” “That DVD needs to be a little cheaper!” This lesson will show you the art of bargaining!
1. A: Josh, nǐ wèishénme bù chī wǎnfàn? …
