Answer to Show humility and learn “自黑 (zìhēi)” for “self-mockery”
Correct Answer B <<Back to “Show humility and learn ‘自黑 (zìhēi)’ for ‘self-mockery’”
How long does it take to learn Chinese?
It depends on your gift for language-learning as well as the time you are able to dedicate to learning it. If you study a few hours every day you’re going to learn a lot faster than someone who only spends one day a week. For …
Learn the meaning behind the phrase “吃土 (chītǔ) eating dirt” (Beginner)
Jack: Eric, néng jiè diǎnr qián gěi wǒ ma? Jack: Eric, 能 借 点儿 钱 给 我 吗？ Jack: Eric, can you lend me some money? Eric: Nǐ yòu méi qián le? Eric: 你 又 没 钱 了？ Eric: You ran out of money again? …
Answer to Learn the meaning behind the phrase “吃土 (chītǔ) eating dirt” -Beginner
Correct Answer: C
Answer analysis:
吃 (chī): v. to eat 土 (tǔ): n. dirt/soil 吃土 (chītǔ): literally means “to eat dirt,” it is used to describe someone who is very poor. Why? Many people have heard of black Friday in the US, but have you …
Admiring the full moon and eating moon cake (Beginner)
Key Learning Points (Preview): 赏月 (shǎngyuè):
v.
to admire the full moon
月饼 (yuèbǐng): n. moon cake
On Mid-autumn Festival, the custom of “赏月 (shǎngyuè) admiring the full moon” began with people in ancient China, and is still maintained. In the Zhou Dynasty, on the …
Learn about “吉日 (jírì) lucky days”and “凶日(xiōngrì) unlucky days”
All cultures have their superstitions. The Chinese people are no different! There are many interesting beliefs involving colors, gifts, self-grooming, and especially, numbers and dates. In Chinese superstition, the number “4” is considered as unlucky because the pronunciation is similar to the word “死 (sǐ) …
Answer to What does “花花肠子 flowery intestines ” signify?-Intermediate
Correct Answer: B The phrase “花花肠子 (huāhuāchángzi)” is a folk saying that means “cunning; trickery; cunning plot.” This word originally referred to the ovaries and the fallopian tube, and was used in common speech. Now, it is mainly used as a metaphor for fraudulent schemes …
What does “花花肠子 flowery intestines” signify? (Intermediate)
Tom: Jenny, nǐ juéde Jack zhège rén zěnme yàng? Tom: Jenny, 你 觉得 Jack 这个 人 怎么样？ Tom: Jenny, what do you think of Jack? Jenny: Wǒ bú tài xǐhuan tā, tā yí dùzi de huāhuāchángzi. Jenny: 我 不 太 喜欢 他，他 一肚子的 花花肠子。 Jenny: …
The Hangzhou G20 summit: know “峰会 (fēnghuì)” to describe it
The G20 (or G-20 or Group of Twenty) is an international forum for the governments of 20 of the largest economies in the world. Each year, the G20 holds an annual “summit,”or “meeting,” to address many of the world’s economic and financial problems. Past locations …
Chinese brides: The Cinderella’s of China’s past
You are probably very familiar with the fairytale Cinderella, but did you know there was a custom in ancient China much like this story? The bridegroom in China would actually use a shoe to tell if it’s his bride! Much like in the children’s story, …
Test Yourself with this Sample HSK Quiz-Advanced
Zuò wán shǒushù, Liú dàifu de shǒu dōu zhǒng le, _______ tā xīnlǐ shì gāoxìng de. 做 完 手术， 刘 大夫 的 手 都 肿 了，_______ 他心里 是 高兴 的。 After completing the surgery, Doctor Liu’s hand was swollen, but in his heart he was …
Answer to Test Yourself with this Sample HSK Quiz-Advanced
Correct Answer: C Zuò wán shǒushù, Liú dàifu de shǒu dōu zhǒng le, kě tā xīnlǐ shì gāoxìng de. 做 完 手术， 刘 大夫 的 手 都 肿 了，可 他心里 是 高兴 的。 After completing the surgery, Doctor Liu’s hand was swollen, but in his …
Answer to Learn how to read important signs in Chinese
Correct Answers: 1. A 2. D
Answer analysis:
Zhèlǐ jìnzhǐ tíngchē! 这里 禁止 停车！ No parking here！
Bówùguǎn jìnzhǐ pāizhào. 博物馆 禁止 拍照。 You can’t take pictures in the Museum.
Learn how to read important signs in Chinese
Seen regularly around town, many foreigners will notice signs featuring the Chinese characters “禁止 (jìnzhǐ).” From street signs near buildings and public offices, or even on the side of the road these characters are very important to know! They may even save your life one …
Learn “完蛋了(wándàn le)” if you are “Over With” (Advanced)
Has your boat ever “gone under?”
We have all been in those doomed situations, sometimes.
In English, you might express this situation as being “doomed,” “in trouble,” or “in a bad spot.”
In Chinese, you can say “完蛋了 (wándàn le).” Your business is closing? The …