There may be times when you want to emphasize how little of something you have or how seldom you have done something, like “none at all” or “not even once” in English. Do you know how to express this in Chinese? Take the following test …
The answer is A. Let’s take a look at how to get to the bottom of this Chinese brainteaser. Chinese people often use “先生 (xiānsheng) Mr.” to address a “男人(nánrén)man.” In Chinese, separately “先 (xiān)” means “first, earlier, or before” and “生(sheng)” means “to be …
Q: Shìjièshàng xiānyǒu nánrén háishì xiānyǒu nǚrén? Q: 世界上 先有 男人 还是 先有 女人？ Q: Who was born first on the earth: a woman or a man? A. 男人(nánrén)
B. 女人(nǚrén)
Paper money is what keeps any country running, and the RMB, or yuan, is the currency of China. In many countries, paper currency is not only practical, but also features well-known public figures and landmarks. For example, you can see the White House on the …
Xiǎoxiǎo shàonián, hěnshǎo fánnǎo. 小小 少年， 很少 烦恼。 The little boy has few worries.
Yǎn wàng sìzhōu, yángguāng zhào. 眼 望 四周， 阳光 照。 He looks around and finds the sun is shining.
Xiǎoxiǎo shàonián, hěnshǎo fánnǎo. 小小 少年， 很少 烦恼。 The little boy has …
Do you know the difference between “左右(zuǒyòu)” and “大概(dàgài)?” Give this test a try! Tā kànqǐlái sānshísuì _____. 他 看起来 三十岁_____。 He looks about 30 years old. Tā kànqǐlái _____ sānshísuì. 他 看起来 _____ 三十岁。 He looks nearly 30 years old. A. 左右(zuǒyòu); 大概(dàgài)
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Answer: A “左右(zuǒyòu)” and “大概(dàgài)” both mean “about, nearly or approximately.” Approximate numbers are indicated by putting “左右(zuǒyòu)” or “大概(dàgài)” in front of or after a numeral, such as “六点左右(liùdiǎn zuǒyòu) at about 6 o’clock,” “十二个人左右(shíèrgèrén zuǒyòu) about 12 people,” “大概三个月(dàgài sāngèyuè) nearly 3 months” …
Correct Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. C <<Back to “Answer to Chinese Brainteaser” …
Answer: Yīnwèi jǐngchá shì zhègerénde jiějie. 因为 警察 是 这个人的 姐姐。 Because the cop is the young man’s elder sister.
The key word here is “警察(jǐngchá).” As we all know, English is a kind of inflectional language. So in English, we could …
Yígè jǐngchá yǒu gè dìdi, dàn dìdi què fǒurèn yǒu gè gēge, wèishénme? 一个 警察 有 个 弟弟， 但 弟弟 却 否认 有 个 哥哥， 为什么？ A cop has a younger brother, but the younger brother denies that he has an elder brother. Why is …
Correct Answer: A First off, it should be made clear that China has long been a patriarchal society, where males have traditionally played dominant roles in political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and also control of property. In ancient China, females were not supposed to …
How does dating work in China? Try this little test to check how much you know about dating in Chinese culture! Who is supposed to pay the bill on a date according to Chinese custom? A. The man B. The woman C. Go Dutch, so …
Tàiyáng mīmīxiào, 太阳 咪咪笑， The sun is beaming with smiles,
Hóngqí yíngfēng piāo, 红旗 迎风 飘， The red flag is flying in the wind,
Chéngsède shì júzǐ, 橙色的 是 桔子， The tangerines are orange,
Lǜsède shì qīngcǎo, 绿色的 是 青草， The grass is green,
Xiǎoyādàn …
Correct Answer: B “那儿(nàr)” means “there” and “哪儿(nǎr) ” means “where.” Usually, “那儿(nàr)” is used in affirmative sentences, while “哪儿(nǎr)” is used in interrogative sentences.
Nǐ zhège jiàqī dǎsuàn qù nǎr wán? 你 这个 假期 打算 去 哪儿 玩？ Where will you go …
You may often hear Chinese people saying “那儿(nàr)” and “哪儿(nǎr)” when talking about places. So what are the differences between them? Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks. Zhang Ming met Wang Li on his way home, so he came up to …
