Where can I learn Mandarin Chinese online?
Chinese is growing in popularity, so there are new ways to learn online popping up every day. They aren’t all good though. I believe the best resource is, of course, you can work one-to-one with qualified instructors online. Here are some of the other…
Learn “夺duó” for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics
Since China’s dramatic and successful hosting of the 2008 Olympic Games “奥运会 (Aoyùnhuì),” the Chinese people have considered The Olympics as a point of pride for their country. The Beijing games, and its colorful opening ceremony, captured the attention of the world and are still …
China makes waves at 2016 Rio Olympics
1. How to say “gold medal” in Chinese? A. 金牌 (jīnpái) B. 银牌 (yínpái) C. 铜牌 (tóngpái) 2. Zuó wǎn ____ kàn Àoyùnhuì le, jīntiān kěnéng huì _____. 昨 晚 ____ 看 奥运会 了，今天 可能 会 _____。 I stayed up late last night to watch …
Answer to China Makes Waves at 2016 Rio Olympics
Correct Answers 1. A 2. B C The Summer Olympic Games in Rio are coming to an end. So far, the United State earned forty-six”金牌 (jīnpái) gold medals” and China has claimed twenty-six “金牌 (jīnpái) gold medals.” So many excellent athletes have left a deep …
Kids’ Chinese song: Planting the Sun (Beginner)
Mandarin for Kids: 种太阳 (Zhòng tàiyang) Planting the Sun Listen to the song lyrics: Key Learning Points (Preview): 播种 (bōzhòng) v. to grow / to plant
角落 (jiǎoluò) n. corner
Wǒ yǒu yí gè měilì de yuànwàng, 我 有 一 个 美丽 的 愿望， I …
Answer to why do Chinese people always say “死(sǐ) die?”
Correct Answer: B Translation: Lily: Nǐ zài gān shénme? Zhè jǐ tiān wǒ dōu méiyǒu jiàn dào nǐ. Lily: 你 在 干 什么？ 这 几 天 我 都 没有 见 到 你。 Lily: What are you doing? I haven’t seen you for several days.
Tom: …
Why do Chinese people always say “死(sǐ) die?”
Lily hasn’t seen her friend Tom for several days. She decides to give Tom a phone call.
Conversation:
Lily: Nǐ zài gān shénme? Wǒ zhè jǐ tiān dōu méiyǒu jiàn dào nǐ. Lily: 你 在 干 什么？ 我 这 几天 都 没有 见 到 你。 …
If you’re stressed and overworked, call yourself “工作狂 (gōngzuòkuáng)”
The old expectations of a “9-to-5” work day are often being destroyed in many countries where cost of living and competition are rising rapidly. For office workers, “9-to-6” is more common and for many overachievers, “burning the midnight oil” is a common expectation, working long …
Satisfied? Write “good” or “bad” reviews in Chinese
E-commerce refers to the process of buying or selling products or services over the Internet. Online shopping platforms are slowly taking over from traditional shopping, in which buyers go to the market and pay for things with cash. (Must Known Chinese words for online …
Answer to what you should know for Valentine’s Day in China
Correct Answers 1. B 2. D The “七夕 (qīxī)” festival is commonly known as “Chinese Valentine’s Day.” The characters “七夕 (qīxī),” when taken apart, actually mean the “七 (qī) seventh,” “夕 (xī) night.” Indeed, this romantic holiday always falls on the 7th night of the …
What you should know for Valentine’s Day in China?
1. What day is the “七夕节(qīxījié) Chinese Valentine’s Day (lunar calendar)?” A. July 1st B. July 7th C. June 1st D. June 7th 2. All of the following are traditional activities on “七夕节(qīxījié)” EXCEPT: A. 表白 (biǎobái) B. 求婚 (qiúhūn) C. 烛光晚餐 (zhúguāng wǎncān) D. …
Let’s talk about web celebs in Chinese
Everybody wants to be an Internet star —maybe not everybody—but a lot of people try! (Do you know the famous NBA star?) And with the multitude of accessible media platforms—Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc.—many make it. Before, you had to act in a …
File a complaint by using “吐槽 (tǔcáo)”
Everyone makes mistakes, right? Are we never allowed to complain just a bit? Well, when you’ve just about had enough of something (or someone), you can use the verb “吐槽 (tǔcáo)” to playfully express your discontent, or simply to complain about something or someone. You …
Is Chinese hard to learn? What’s the best way to learn Chinese?
If you’re interested in learning Chinese, I strongly suggest you work with a qualified teacher. A teacher will be able to help you make the most of your studies in a way that studying on your own is hard to imitate. And since going to …