Long Time No See! (Beginner) 好久不见！（初级）
Learn Chinese: 好久不见 (hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn) Long Time No See! (Beginner)
Example: Hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn, zhè duàn shíjiān nǐ qù nǎ le? A: 好 久 不 见，这 段 时间 你 去 哪 了？ Long time no see! Where have you been these days?…
爱屋及乌 (Àiwūjíwū) Love Me, Love My Dog
爱屋及乌 (Àiwūjíwū) Love Me, Love My Dog
In this Chinese idiom “爱屋及乌 (àiwūjíwū) Love me, love my dog,” “爱” means “like” or “love;” “屋” refers to “house;” “及” is a conjunction which means “and;” “乌” refers to “乌鸦 (wūyā),” which is “crow.” “爱屋及乌” is a …
Quote of the week (Jul. 27, 2010)
Chāopiào zhǐyǒu yòng diào le yǐhòu cái shì nǐ de, 钞票 只有 用 掉 了 以后 才 是 你 的， dǎ kāi píjiāzi, kànkan méiyǒu yòng diào de chāopiào, 打 开 皮夹子，看看 没有 用 掉 的 钞票， shàngmian yìn de shì “Zhōngguó rénmín yínháng,” gēn …
AP Chinese Test: What is Your Nationality?
AP Chinese Sample Test Question:
A：你是哪国人？ B：__________
A. 我是美国人。 B. 我学习汉语。 C. 我住在英国。 D. 我要去中国。
AP Sample Test Answer: What is Your Nationality?
你是哪国人？means: What is your nationality? A. “我是美国人 (wǒ shì měiguórén)” in this conversation means “I am an American” or “I come from America.”
B. “我学习汉语 (wǒ xuéxí hànyǔ)” means “I learn Chinese.”
“汉语(hànyǔ)” is also known as “Mandarin” in many Chinese conversations.
C. “我住在英国 (wǒ
… Me too! (Beginner) 我也是!（初级）
How to Learn Chinese: 我也是！(Wǒ yě shì)
Me too!
(Beginner)
Example:
Wǒ réngrán bù zhīdào gāi zěnyàng xué hànyǔ. A： 我 仍然 不 知道 该 怎样 学 汉语。
I still don’t know how to learn Chinese.
Wǒ yě shì, huòxǔ wǒmen kěyǐ wènwen Tuōni. B： …
Mercedes-Benz E-class Convertible
The new Mercedes-Benz E-class convertible has just hit the market recently. The new design 软硬兼施(ruănyìngjiānshī) uses both hard-top and soft-top models, meaning it is versatile and stylish and should meet the eagerly awaited expectations of many car fans. It will use the new engine-AMG with …
I Love You! (Beginner) 我爱你！（初级）
Learn Chinese lessons: 我爱你 (Wǒ ài nǐ) I love you! (Beginner)
Example:
Wǒ ài nǐ! Nǐ kěyǐ zuò wǒ de nǚpéngyǒu mā? A: 我 爱 你！你 可以 做 我 的 女朋友 吗？ I love you! Could you be my girlfriend?
Duìbùqǐ, wǒ yǐjīng yǒu …
AP Sample Test Answer: Birthday Gift
Tom says: “This gift is for your birthday, do you like it?”
How should Mary respond to the question?
A. “我要去参加朋友的生日 (Wǒ yào qù cānjiā péngyou de shēngrì)” means “I will take part in my friend’s birthday party.” Obviously, this sentence does not answer the …
Looking for Double Happiness (Beginner)
Are you looking for “Mr. or Mrs. Right?”
Key Learning Points (Preview):
男朋友 (nánpéngyou): n. boyfriend
喜欢 (xǐhuan): v. to like
谈恋爱 (tánliàn’ài): v. to fall in love
Chinese Conversation (Part I):
A: Zhōumò wǎnshang yí gè rén zài jiā kàn diànshì duō wúliáo a! …
AP Chinese Test: Birthday Gift
AP Chinese Sample Test Question:
Choose the one of the following answers that continues or completes the conversation in a logical and culturally appropriate manner.
Tom: 这是我送你的生日礼物，喜欢吗？
Mary: _____________________
A. 我要去参加朋友的生日！
B. 我很喜欢，谢谢！
C. 对不起，我不知道你过生日！
D. 这是谁送的礼物？
Read Chinese Story: 矛和盾的故事 (Máo hé dùn de gùshi) The Story of Spear and Shield (Beginner)
矛和盾的故事 (Máo hé dùn de gùshi) The Story of Spear and Shield
Key Learning Points (Preview):
卖 (mài): v. to sell
问 (wèn): v. to ask
Yǒu yí gè Chǔguó rén, mài dùn yòu mài máo. 有 一个 楚国 人，卖 盾 又 卖 矛。
In …
Just So So! (Beginner) 一般！（初级）
HSK Preparation: 一般! (Yìbān!) Just So So! (Beginner)
Example:
Yuēhàn, nǐ zuìjìn hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì zhǔnbèi de zěnmeyàng le? A: 约 翰，你 最近 汉语 水平 考试 准备 的 怎么样 了？ Hi, John, how is your going? HSK preparation
Yìbān. Nǐ ne? B: 一般。你 呢？ Just …
Quote of the week (Jul. 20, 2010)
Dāng rénmen wèn jí wǒ nǎ yí gè jìnqiú shì zuì jīngcǎi, piàoliang de,
当 人们 问 及我 哪一 个 进球 是 最 精彩、 漂亮 的，
wǒ de huídá shì: xià yí gè！ 我 的 回答 是：下一 个！
When I was asked which the most …
Forget It! (Beginner) 算了! (初级)
How to Learn Chinese：算了! (suàn le) Forget It! (Beginner)
Example:
Zhège zhōumò wǒmen yìqǐ qù Shànghǎi lǚyóu ba. A: 这个 周末 我们 一起 去 上海 旅游 吧。
Let’s go to Shanghai in this weekend.
Suàn le ba, zhè ge zhōumò wǒ hěn máng. Xià zhōu …
HSK Sample Test Answer: Smile (Threshold)
Threshold 入门级 (rù mén jí)
The correct answer of this HSK question is D. The whole sentence means: After hearing what Xiaoming said, Lily finally smiled.
A. “动 (dòng)” is the word for “move.”
Frequently used phrase: 移动 (yídòng) to move
B. “说 (shuō)” is
… HSK Sample Chinese Test: 笑
Threshold 入门级 (rù mén jí)
Tīng le Xiǎomíng de huà, LìLi zhōngyú xiào le qǐlái. 听 了 小明 的 话，莉莉 终于 笑 了 起来。
Do you know the meaning of the word “笑” in this sentence?
A. Move
B. Speak
C. Cry
D. Smile
See …
Quote of the week (Jul. 13, 2010)
Nǐ de zhìshāng zhēn de hěn tíshén. 你 的 智商 真 的 很 提神。
Your IQ is really refreshing. —From “李成功 (Lǐ Chènggōng) Li Chenggong,” criticizing his subordinates in the movie “Lost on a Journey.”
Culture Note:
In a humorous and ironic way, “李成功 (Lǐ… Learn Chinese (Chinese Character Lesson): 七 (Qī) Seven and 北 (Běi) North (Beginner)
Chinese Character Lesson: 七 (Qī) Seven and 北 (Běi) North
In the past, you have learned the Chinese character “山 (shān) ,” and in this issue, you can learn Chinese characters “七 (qī) seven” and “北 (běi) north.”
七 (qī) Seven
Chinese lessons: 七…How Much? (Beginner) 多少钱? (初级)
Business Chinese: 多少钱？(Duōshǎo qián?) How much? (Beginner)
Example:
Qǐng wèn zhèjiàn hóngsè de chènshān duōshǎo qián? A: 请 问 这件 红色 的 衬衫 多少 钱？ Excuse me, how much is this red shirt?
Yìbǎi kuài. B: 一百 块。 One hundred Yuan. Take a Free 1-on-1 …