Answer: D When using “一锅粥” to describe a messy situation you cannot say “XXX + 是一锅粥” but could use “XXX + (乱)成了一锅粥”. Huǒchēzhàn tài yōngjǐ, luàn chéng le yīguōzhōu. A. 火车站 太 拥挤，乱 成 了 一锅粥。 The train station was too crowded, it became a …
The American film “Warcraft” did not do well at theatres in the USA. However, in China, “Warcraft” was a huge success. So, why did this film succeed in China but not in America? The movie was a “bomb” at the American box office but a …
You are invited to a wedding of your Chinese friend. What do you say when you propose a toast? Watch Video Answers …
Basketball player 姚明 Yao Ming is the most famous athlete in China’s history. Yao played for the Shanghai Sharks from 1997 to 2002 and then played for the NBA’s Houston Rockets from 2002 to 2011. Standing 7’6” tall (229cm), Yao was dominating in the position …
Everyone likes to take a break from the books. One of the best ways to keep learning without taxing your brain too much is to watch a movie. Don’t worry, a little relaxation won’t hurt. And after all, what’s the use of learning Chinese without …
Where are you? That is the question. In spoken Mandarin Chinese, the question “哪儿 (nǎr)” is commonly used when requesting location information. Watch Video Answers …
1. (Phone ringing) … What would she say? Please choose the best answer. A. Nǐ shì shéi? A. 你是谁？ B. Nǐ hǎo ma? B. 你好吗？ C. Wéi, nǐ hǎo! C. 喂，你好！ 2. A: Wéi, nǐ hǎo! A：喂，你好！ B: Wéi. … B：喂。… …
How do you celebrate your birthday? (How do people say birthday in Chinese?) Many might answer: with a birthday cake. (How do people say birthday cake in Chinese?) In China, there is an ancient tradition that is still in practice today. …
Answer: B A. 寿司 (shòusī) sushi B. 长寿 (chángshòu) longevity C. 寿星 (shòuxīng) the god of longevity/a person whose birthday is being celebrated
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Recently a parent of one of our students told us that her son loves this happy song. Studying songs like this can help students be more happy while studying Chinese and learn the language quicker. We hope it can help you too!
Leap Frog lyrics:…
Did you know that in Mandarin Chinese, there are different titles for both “sets” of grandparents? The title you call them depends on whether they are from your MOTHER’S side of the family or your FATHER’S side of the family. Don’t mix them up! Watch …
