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Mark: “The Seventh Night of July” is coming up. What are you preparing for your girlfriend?
Li Ming: I will give her “一束红玫瑰 (yíshù hóng méigui).”
Mark: “红玫瑰 (Hóng méigui)?” What does this mean?
Do you know what “红玫瑰 …
Key Learning Points (Preview):
裸婚 (luǒhūn): n. getting married with no car, no house, and no wedding
结婚 (jiéhūn): v. to get married
The new hit TV series “裸婚时代 (Luǒhūn shídài) Getting Married with No Car, No House, and No Wedding” has stimulated many passionate …
Key Learning Points (Preview): 最 (zuì): adv. most
哭 (kū): v. to cry
Watch the video to listen to the song Míngtiān nǐ shìfǒu huì xiǎngqǐ 明天 你 是否 会 想起
Will you recall tomorrow zuótiān nǐ xiě de rìjì? 昨天 你写的日记？
the things you …
Jīntiān chī jiǎozi háishì chī miàntiáo? A:今天 吃饺子 还是 吃 面条？ Dōu xíng. B: 都 行。 What does the speaker B want to eat? A. Noodles B. Dumplings C. Either
The correct answer for this online Chinese test is C.
Translation:
Jīntiān chī jiǎozi háishì chī miàntiáo? A:今天 吃 饺子 还是 吃 面条？ What do you want to eat today, dumplings or noodles?
Dōu xíng. B: 都 行。 Either is okay.…
A Chinese story— The Fox and the Grapes
Aesop’s Fable “the Fox and the Grapes” is a very interesting and educational children”s story told in China, which is also good for adults. This tale about “sour grapes” will help parents educate their children.
Listen to …
Online Mandarin Chinese: The Eastern Carnival-火把节 (Huǒbǎjié) The Torch Festival Key Learning Points (Preview):
节日(jiérì): n. festival
旅行(lǚxíng): v. to travel
“火把节 (cHuǒbǎ jié) The Torch Festival” is an ancient and important traditional “节日 (jiérì) festival” for various ethnic groups such as “彝、白、纳西 (Yí, Bái, …
The correct answer is C.
Translation:
Xiǎojiě, mǎidān. A: 小姐，买单。 Ms, check please.
Hǎode. Zǒnggòng shì 3200 yuán. B: 好的。 总共 是 3200 元。 The total is 3200 yuan.
Kěyǐ shuā kǎ ma? A: 可以 刷 卡 吗？ Is credit card …
Xiǎojiě, mǎidān. A: 小姐，买单。 Hǎode. Zǒnggòng shì 3200 yuán. B: 好的。 总共 是 3200 元。 Kěyǐ shuā kǎ ma? A: 可以 刷 卡 吗？ Kěyǐ. B: 可以。 What does “刷卡” mean? A. How much B. Brush C. To pay with a …
Nǐ zǎoshàng chī shénme le? A: 你 早上 吃 什么 了？ What did you eat for breakfast?
Wǒ chī ___ le. B: 我 吃 包子了。 I ate steamed stuffed buns.
Question: What’s the pinyin for “包子 steamed stuffed buns?”
A. bāozi …
The right answer for this Chinese test is A.
Analysis:
A. “bāozi” is the Chinese pinyin for “包子 steamed stuffed bun.” B. “bàozhǐ” is the Chinese pinyin for “报纸 newspaper.” C. “bàozhe” is the Chinese pinyin for “抱着 to hold.”
Distinguish …
Online Chinese Learning – 你不高兴吗? (Nǐ bù gāoxìng ma?) Aren’t you happy? Key Learning Points (Preview):
高兴 (gāoxìng) adj. happy/glad
微笑 (wēixiào) n./v. smile
At the Charles de Gaulle airport, some friends came to pick up me. When they met me, my French friend hugged …
神笔马良 (Shénbǐ Mǎ Liáng) Ma Liang and the Magic Pen
“神笔马良 (Shénbǐ Mǎ Liáng) Ma Liang and the Magic Pen” is a very famous and interesting story for children in China. Magic is a mysterious thing that kids are interested in, so this story is …
Zhège zhōurì nǐ yǒukòng ma? Wǒmen qù kàn Gōngfuxióngmāo ba? A: 这个 周日 你 有空 吗？ 我们 去 看 功夫熊猫 吧？ Hǎoā, tīngshuō hěn hǎokàn ne. B: 好啊， 听说 很 好看 呢。 Question: What does “空” mean in this dialogue?
A. …
The correct answer should be A.
Translation:
Zhège zhōurì nǐ yǒukòng ma? Wǒmen qù kàn Gōngfuxióngmāo ba? A: 这个 周日 你 有空 吗？ 我们 去 看 功夫熊猫 吧？ Are you free this Sunday? How about watching Kong Fu Panda with me? …
Nǐ xiǎng hē píjiǔ ma? A: 你 想 喝 啤酒 吗？ Wǒ xiǎng hē yìdiǎnr. B: 我 想 喝 一点儿。 Question: Does Speaker B want to drink some beer?
A. Yes B. No Take a Free 1-on-1 live online Chinese lesson …
The right answer for this online Mandarin course is A.
Nǐ xiǎng hē píjiǔ ma? A: 你 想 喝 啤酒 吗？ Would you like to drink some beer?
Wǒ xiǎng hē yìdiǎnr. B: 我 想 喝 一点儿。 I would like to …
Chinese Lesson Online: 夏 (xià) summer
Summer is coming, but do you know how to write the Chinese character for “summer?” The Chinese character for “summer” is “夏(xià)”. Let’s learn to write the Chinese character in this Chinese lesson online.
拼音 (pīnyīn) pinyin: xià
笔画 …
Summer is coming! So let’s list some popular cold drinks and treats and teach the children how to say them in Chinese.
Āyí, wǒ yào mǎi yìpíng chéngzhī. A: 阿姨， 我 要 买 一瓶 橙汁。
Ms., I want to buy a bottle of orange …
A. It’s too hot. Let’s go swimming. B. Good idea.
How do you say “swim” in Chinese? A. 游泳 (yóuyǒng) B. 运动 (yùndòng) C. 冲浪 (chōnglàng)
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