When the British Pound Falls, Know 暴跌 to Describe It
Last month, the British pound fell 6% to $1.18 against the US dollar in Asian markets. This dramatic drop of the British currency was based on fears regarding the future of trade in Britain following the June 2016 voter decision for the UK to leave …
4 things you must ask when renting an apartment in China
If you are soon moving to China or already living there, it is possible that you will need to rent an apartment. For some people, such as English teachers, an apartment might be included in their contract. Students may live in dorms, which is prepared …
Chinese Nursery Rhyme-大风车 (Dà fēngchē) The Big Pinwheel
Dà fēngchē zhī ya zhī yōuyōu de zhuàn, 大 风车 吱 呀 吱 悠悠 的 转， The big pinwheel twirls,
Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng a zhēn hǎokàn. 这里 的 风景 啊 真 好看。 The scenery here is so beautiful.
Tiān hǎokàn, dì hǎokàn, 天 好看， 地 …
Bigger is better? Discuss China with this Quiz
Zhōngguó shì shìjiè shàng ______ zuì duō de guójiā. 中国 是 世界 上 ______ 最 多 的 国家。 China has the world’s biggest ______ . A. 人口 (rénkǒu) B. 民族 (mínzú) C. 土地面积 (tǔdì miànjī)
Answer to Bigger is better? Discuss China with this Quiz
Correct Answer: A
Answer analysis:
A. 人口 (rénkǒu) population China has the world’s largest population, with almost 1.4 billion people living there. Example: Měiguó xiànzài yǒu duōshǎo rénkǒu? 美国 现在 有 多少 人口？ How large is America’s population now?
B. 民族 (mínzú) nationality Nigeria has …
Are you interested in Halloween Chinese–style?
Halloween in China
Halloween is coming up soon on 31st of October this year! People in China call it 万圣节(wànshèngjié), where people use 南瓜(nánguā) pumpkins to carve all kinds of funny faces and shapes to ward off evil spirits. Many colleges in China hold parties …
Are you Naughty or Nice? See if Your Behavior is 捣蛋 (dǎodàn)
Recently, a video of some misbehaving children in Henan Province, China went viral throughout the Chinese cyberworld. Some kids on a public bus were recorded on CCTV video footage dancing and swinging from the hanging straps. It all seemed like innocent “horse play” until one …
Get Ready for a 对决(duìjué): Trump vs. Clinton in November!
On Tuesday, November 8th 2016, the United States will elect a new president to begin serving in January of 2017. The two candidates this year are Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party and Hillary Clinton, representing the Democratic Party. These two candidates received more votes …
HSK Quiz: Put the Chinese sentences in order!
Put the sentences in the correct order:
1. 今天再去的时候，发现已经卖出去了。 2. 本来想买，但是钱不够。 3. 昨天，我在商场看中了一件漂亮的大衣。 A. 1-3-2 B. 3-1-2 C. 3-2-1 D. 1-2-3
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Answer to HSK Quiz: Put the Chinese sentences in order!
Correct Answer: C
Answer analysis:
Zuótiān, wǒ zài shāngchǎng kàn zhòng le yí jiàn piàoliang de dàyī. 3. 昨天， 我 在 商场 看 中 了 一 件 漂亮 的 大衣。 Yesterday, I look a fancy to a pretty overcoat in the market.
Běnlái xiǎng mǎi, …
Chinese Song for Kids: 劳动最光荣 Be Proud of Working Hard
Chinese Song: 劳动最光荣 (Láodòng zuì guāngróng) Working Hard is Glorious (Beginner)
Watch the video and listen to the song:
Key Learning Points (Preview):
忙 (máng): adj. busy
爱 (ài): v./n. love
Listen to the whole song lyrics:
Tàiyáng guāng jīn liàngliàng, 太阳 光 金 亮亮， …
Know the Warning Signs of Being a 妻管严(qīguǎnyán) in China
A recent study named men in Shanghai as the most submissive, or “henpecked,” in China. The English term “henpecked” is often used to describe these males whose feathers have been “plucked” by their women (his hen). These “henpecked” husbands and boyfriends are controlled by their …
Discuss the new president of the United States with this Chinese quiz
The United States presidential election is nearly here and its time to put your Chinese to the test! There are many different words for different types of leaders in Chinese, let’s see if you know them. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: …