The difference between “知道(zhīdào)” and “认识(rènshi)”

Correct Answer: A

In the Chinese language, both “知道(zhīdào)” and “认识(rènshi)” can be used to indicate “to know.” However, they are actually used to express quite different meanings, especially in the two situations below.

Situation 1:

“知道(zhīdào)” someone ≠ “认识(rènshi)” someone

“知道(zhīdào)” someone means that …

How do you say “one and a half” when referring to time in Chinese?

Correct Answer: C

Analysis:

In Chinese, we usually use the structure below to express “one and a half.” Number + Measure Word + 半(bàn)  + Noun E.g. Yí               ge                      bàn           xiǎoshí 一               个                      半              小时 One and a half hours Similarly, we can use the …

“七上八下(qī shàng bā xià)” and Why Do Chinese Hate It?

While learning Chinese, we have become familiar with the numbers “七(qī) seven,” “八(bā) eight,” and the two verbs “上 (shàng) up,” and “下 (xià) down.” Such as, “七天 (qī tiān) seven days, ” “八点(bā diǎn) eight o’clock,” “上楼 (shànglóu) go upstairs,” and “下山 (xiàshān) go …

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