The differences between “中间” and “当中”
The correct answer is A.
Translation:
Zhèr yǒu sānge píngguǒ, nǐ yào nǎ yíge？ Tom：这儿 有 三个 苹果， 你 要 哪 一个？ There are three apples. Which one do you want?
Wǒ yào zhōngjiān de nà yíge. Jack：我 要 中间 的 那 一个。 I want …
Chinese test: Which apple do you want to eat? (Elementary)
There is a saying: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Do you like apples? Do you eat apples every day? Tom and Jack are choosing their apples. Let’s look at the following conversation.
Zhèr yǒu sānge píngguǒ, nǐ yào nǎ yíge? Tom：这儿 有 …
Answers to the exercises on renting a girlfriend
1. C 租 (zū) means “to rent” and 房 (fáng) is “house.” So 租房 (zūfáng) means “to rent a house.”
2. C The sentence means “she likes to stay at home and rarely goes out on the weekends.” In this sentence, 宅 (zhái) is an …
Rent a girlfriend for the Chinese New Year (Elementary)
Recently, there has been an intriguing news story spreading across the internet in China. Lily and Jerry are talking about it.
Wǒ kàndào yítiáo qíguài de xīnwén. Lily：我 看到 一条 奇怪 的 新闻。
I read a weird piece of news.
Shénme xīnwén? Jerry：什么 新闻？
What …
Answers to exercises for usages of “好”
Answers:
1. B
Jim did something wrong. He knows he will be in trouble, but he can’t do anything to repair the mistake. So he said “这下好了。(Zhè xià hǎo le.)” in an ironic tone.
2. B.
The whole sentence “饭做好了吗？(Fàn zuò hǎole ma?)” means “have …
“Good” Times: How Do You Use “好” (Elementary)
When beginning to learn Chinese, the first sentence most people learn is 你好 (nǐhǎo), “hello.” They also learn that literally 你 (nǐ) means “you” and 好 (hǎo) means “good.” It is true that 好 (hǎo) means “good” most of the time; however, when used in …
The difference between “突然” and “忽然.” (Elementary)
The correct answer is A.
Translation:
Jane：Míngtiān yào kǎoshì, nǐ zhīdao ma? Jane：明天 要 考试， 你 知道 吗？ Jane：Do you know that we will take the exam tomorrow?
Li Ming：Á? Tài tūrán le ba! Li Ming：啊？太 突然 了 吧！ Li Ming：Ah? (It is) really very …
Chinese test: How do you say “sudden” in Chinese? (Elementary)
Exams drive students crazy. Do you remember staying up late cramming for your exams? Today, Li Ming hears that the exam is tomorrow! Let’s see what he says. Conversation: Míngtiān yào kǎoshì, nǐ zhīdao ma? Jane：明天 要 考试， 你 知道 吗？ Á? Tài ___le ba! …
The usages of Conjunctions in Chinese
The correct answer is B.
Translation:
Nǐ bú qù pǎobù ma? Li Hua：你不 去 跑步 吗？ Aren’t you going running?
Bú qù. Sam：不 去。 No.
Wèishénme? Li Hua：为什么？ Why?
Yīnwèi tiānqì bùhǎo, suǒyǐ wǒ bùxiǎng qù pǎobù. Sam：因为 天气 不好，所以 我 不想 去 跑步。 I’m …
SAT Sample Chinese Test: Why aren’t you out running?
Running is great for cardio health and many make sure to run every day. Li Hua’s friend Sam loves to go running, but today he doesn’t feel up to it. Let’s follow Li Hua and see what happened.
Conversation:
Nǐ bú qù pǎobù ma? Li …
Answers to the exercises for Love Statuses (Ⅱ)
1. A 热 (rè) in Chinese means “hot” or “passionate.” 热恋 (rèliàn) means “to be deeply in love” with somebody. B is 初恋 (chūliàn) and C is 失恋(shīliàn)
2. C 他是我的初恋。(Tā shì wǒ de chūliàn.) Here, 初恋 (chūliàn) is describing a person, not a first …
What’s your love status? (Ⅱ) (Elementary)
Do you remember the meaning of 单身 (dānshēn)? What about 单身汉 (dānshēn hàn) and 光棍儿 (guāng gùnr)? Have you tried to use them in your daily Chinese? Continuing with the topic of love statuses, we offer you three more types of love for Valentine’s Day.…
Answers to the exercises about love statuses (Ⅰ)
B. 单身 (dānshēn) means “to be single.” 我是单身 (Wǒ shì dānshēn.) means “I am single.”
A. 光棍儿 (guānggùnr) means “to be single.” It is always combined with the verb “打 (dǎ).” So the meaning of “打光棍儿 (dǎ guānggùnr)” is “to remain single.”
B. 暗恋 (ànliàn)…
The usage of 还 (hái) and 也 (yě)
The correct answer is B .
Translation:
Wǒ yǒu liǎngge píngguǒ. Li Hua：我有两个苹果。 I have two apples.
Wǒ yě yǒu liǎngge píngguǒ. Li Ming：我也有两个苹果。 I also have two apples.
Explanation:
Both 还 (hái) and 也 (yě) are adverbs in Chinese meaning “also.” But 还 (hái) …
Chinese test: I have two apples too. (Elementary)
Li Hua and her cousin Li Ming meet at their grandma’s home. Their grandma gives each of them a couple of apples. They show the apples to each other.
Wǒ yǒu liǎngge píngguǒ. Li Hua：我 有 两 个 苹果。
Wǒ __ yǒu liǎngge píngguǒ. Li …
What’s Your Love Status in Chinese? (Ⅰ) (Elementary)
Valentine’s Day is coming, and all over the world people are buying chocolates, cards, and getting ready to celebrate with that special someone. But what about you? Do you have a special someone? We know that love can be a complicated affair, so today we’re …
Keywords about Spring Festival (Ⅱ) (Elementary)
In the previous issue we introduced four keywords about Spring Festival: 春运 (chūnyùn), 春晚 (chūnwǎn), 春联 (chūnlián) and 压岁钱 (yāsuìqián). Of course, there are more than 4 words to learn about Chinese New Year, so today we’ll continue our discussion to bring you up to …
YCT Sample Chinese Test: What’s Your Hobby
During Spring Festival, Li Ming was invited to his friend’s home. Once there, Li Ming met Wang Gang. The two go to the same school, but they don’t know each other very well. Take a look at how they get to know each other by …
How do you say “sport” in Chinese?
The correct answer is A .
Translation:
Nǐ xǐhuan shénme yùndòng? Li Ming: 你 喜欢 什么 运动 ？ What’s your favorite sport? Wǒ xǐhuan tī zúqiú, hái xǐhuan dǎ lánqiú. Wang Gang: 我 喜欢 踢 足球，还 喜欢 打 篮球。 I like playing football and basketball. …