Correct answer: A
Analysis:
A. “漂亮 (Piàoliang)” is the phrase for “Beautiful.”
B. “英俊 (Yīngjùn)” is the phrase for “Handsome.” C. “太棒了 (Tài bàng le)” is the phrase for “Great.” D. “好 (Hǎo)” is the phrase for “Good.” Key learning points:…
Key Learning Points (Preview):
鹊桥 (què qiáo): n. a bridge made up of magpies
七夕节 (Qīxījié): n. Double Seven Festival
中国情人节 (Zhōngguó Qíngrénjié): n. Chinese Valentine’s Day
The Double Seven Festival or Chinese Valentine’s Day is on …
Wǒ zhēn de xiǎng bāngzhù Yáo Míng. 我 真 的 想 帮助 姚 明。
I really want to help Yao Ming. —From “布拉德•米勒 (Bùlādé•Mǐlè) Brad Miller.” Miller signed with the Houston Rockets and would become a substitute for Yao Ming. …
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?…
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 …
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 …
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。
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.”
“汉语(hànyǔ)” is also known as “Mandarin” in many Chinese conversations.
How to Learn Chinese: 我也是！(Wǒ yě shì)
(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： …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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？
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The correct answer of this HSK question is D. The whole sentence means: After hearing what Xiaoming said, Lily finally smiled.
Frequently used phrase: 移动 (yídòng) to move
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 …
