Quote of the Week (Nov. 29, 2010)
Rén de qiánlì shì wúxiàn de, yì gè rén jiù xiàng xiàngpíjīn yíyàng, 人 的 潜力 是 无限 的，一 个人 就 像 橡皮筋 一样， xūyào búduàn de lā, zài zhè gè guòchéng zhōng tiǎozhàn zìjǐ 需要 不断 地 拉，在 这 个 过程 中 挑战 自己 …
You are so kind! (Beginner) 你真好！（初级）
你真好！(Nǐ zhēnhǎo!) You are so kind! (Beginner)
Example:
A: Tiānqì yuèláiyuèlěng le, wǒ gěi nǐ mǎi le yífù yángmáo shǒutào, dàizhe tā jiù nuǎnhuo le! A：天气 越来越冷 了，我 给你 买 了 一副 羊毛 手套， 戴着 它 就 暖和 了！ A: The weather is getting colder …
Chinese Mini-Test: Travel (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
“Up above there is heaven; down below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Hangzhou is considered the best city for travel in China. What’s the meaning of travel in Chinese? A. 生活 (shēnghuó) B. 购物 (gòuwù) C. 旅游 (lǚyóu) D. 体育 (tǐyù) …
Mini-test Answer: 旅游 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
The correct answer for this Chinese test is C.
Analysis:
A. In Chinese “生活 (shēnghuó)” means “life.”
B. In Chinese “购物 (gòuwù)” means “shopping.”
C. In Chinese “旅游 (lǚyóu)” means “travel.”
D. In Chinese “体育 (tǐyù)” means “Physical Education.”
Culture Note:…
Group Purchasing-The New Way to Save Money (Intermediate)
Key Learning Points (Preview):
团购 (tuángòu): n. group purchasing
捏团 (niētuán): v. to form a group
捏友 (niēyǒu): n. friends made from group purchasing
Will you participate in group purchasing today?
With rising prices these days, “团购 (tuángòu) group purchasing” is becoming a big part …
That’s funny! (Beginner) 真有趣！（初级）
真有趣！(Zhēn yǒuqù!) That’s funny! (Beginner)
Example:
Wǒ lǎogōng jīngcháng zài mènglǐ xiàng wǒ dàoqiàn! A：我 老公 经常 在 梦里 向 我 道歉！ A: My husband often apologizes to me in his dreams!
Zhēn yǒuqù! B：真 有趣！ B: That’s funny!
Further Reading:
Chinese Mini-Test Answer: 婚纱 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
The correct answer for this Chinese test is A.
Analysis:
A: “婚纱 (hūnshā)” is the Chinese word for “wedding veil.”
B: “婚礼 (hūnlǐ)” is the Chinese word for “wedding.”
C: “婚姻 (hūnyīn)” is the Chinese word for “marriage.”
D: “礼服 (lǐfú)” …
Chinese Mini-Test: Wedding Veil (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
A: I plan to get married with Jim right after Christmas. B: Really? I can’t wait to see your wedding veil! What does “Wedding Veil” mean in Chinese? A. 婚纱 (hūnshā) B. 婚礼 (hūnlǐ) C. 婚姻 (hūnyīn) D. 礼服 (lǐfú)
…Kids’ Chinese Story: 曹冲称象 Cao Chong Weighed An Elephant (Beginner)
曹冲称象(Cáo Chōng Chēng Xiàng) Cao Chong Weighed an Elephant
Listen to the whole story:
Key Learning Points (Preview)
大象(dàxiàng): n. elephant
称(chēng): v. to weigh
Sānguó de shíhou, yǒurén sònggěi CáoCāo yìtóu jùxiàng. 三国 的 时候， 有人 送给 曹操 一头 巨象。
One day during the …
How to say “Thanksgivings” in Chinese? (Intermediate)
Thanksgiving Day is coming up. Do you know how to read and write the Chinese Characters
for Thanksgiving Day? The Chinese Characters
for “Thanksgiving Day” are “感恩节(Gǎn’ēnjié),” or the traditional Chinese characters “感恩節(Gǎn’ēnjié).” “感(gǎn)” means to appreciate or to give thanks. “恩(ēn)” means the favor …
Quote of the Week (Nov. 19, 2010)
Wǒ juéde shìbó yīngggāi yǒngyuǎn yǒngyuǎn de chíxù xiàqu, 我 觉得 世博 应该 永远 永远 地 持续 下去， wǒ zhēnxīn de xīwàng shìjiè shàng de měi yígè rén 我 真心 地 希望 世界 上 的 每 一个 人 dōu kěyǐ hùxiāng xuéxí qítā guójiā. 都 …
Please Help Me! (Beginner) 帮帮我！（初级）
Speaking Chinese-帮帮我！(Bāngbang wǒ!) Please Help Me! (Beginner)
Example:
Bāngbang wǒ! Nǚpéngyou ràng wǒ péi tā qù xué fǎyǔ, kěshì wǒ A： 帮帮 我！女朋友 让 我 陪 她 去 学 法语，可是 我 zhēnde hěn xiǎng xué shuō hànyǔ. 真的 很 想 学 说 汉语。 A: Please …
Chinese Test: It is cold!(Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
A: It is cold outside. You’d better put on warm clothes. B: Okay.
What does “cold” mean in Chinese language?
A. 冷 (lěng)
B. 热 (rè)
C. 凉爽 (liángshuǎng)
D. 温暖 (wēnnuǎn)
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Mini-test Answer: 冷 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
The correct answer for this online Chinese mini-test is A.
Analysis: A. “冷 (lěng)” means “cold.”
B. “热 (rè)” means “hot.”
C. “凉爽 (liángshuǎng)” means “cool.”
D. “温暖 (wēnnuǎn)” means “warm.”
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Mandarin Lesson: Salutations in Chinese Letters (Intermediate)
中文书信的称呼(Zhōngwén shūxìn de chēnghū) Salutations in Chinese letters
Zhōngguó bèi yùwéi “lǐyízhībāng.” 中国 被 誉为 “礼仪之邦”。 Wúlùn zài rìcháng shēnghuó háishì shāngwù huódòng zhōng, 无论 在 日常 生活 还是 商务 活动 中， Zhōngguórén yìzhí dōu hěn zhùyì lǐyí. 中国人 一直 都 很 注意 礼仪。 China …
Kids’ Chinese Idiom: 亡羊补牢 It’s Never Too Late To Take Action (Beginner)
亡羊补牢(Wángyángbǔláo) It’s Never Too Late to Take Action
Listen to the whole story:
Key Learning Points (Preview):
狼(láng) n. wolf
接受(jiēshòu)
v.
accept
Cóngqián yǒu gè rén, yǎngle jǐ zhī yáng. 从前 有 个 人，养了 几只 羊。
Once upon a time, there was a shepherd …
上海世博会The Shanghai World Expo (Advanced)
上海世博会(Shànghǎi Shìbóhuì) The Shanghai World Expo
Listen to the whole story:
Key Learning Points (Preview) 世博会(Shìbóhuì): n. World Expo
突破(tūpò): v. to break
创造(chuàngzào): v. to create
Shíyuè sānshíyī rì, Zhōngguó Shànghǎi Shìbóhuì zài rèliè de wǎnhuì zhōng chénggōng 10月 31 日, 中国 上海 世博会 …
Quote of the Week (Nov. 12, 2010)
Wǒ zài zuò wǒ xǐhuan hé shàncháng de shìqing, 我 在 做 我 喜欢 和 擅长 的 事情， wǒ měitiān de gōngzuò jiùshì wǒ de xiǎngshòu! 我 每天 的 工作 就是 我 的 享受！
I’m doing what I am fond of and good at. My …
Watch Out! (Beginner) 当心！（初级）
Learn Chinese Words-当心！(Dāngxīn!) Watch Out! (Beginner)
Example:
Nánhái: Dāngxīn! Dìbǎn shì shī de. 男孩： 当心！ 地板 是 湿 的。 Boy: Watch out! The floor is wet.
Nǚhái: Duōkuī nǐ lāle wǒ yì bǎ, bùrán wǒ jiù shuāidǎo le. 女孩： 多亏 你拉了我 一 把，不然 我 就 …
“最中国”的中国字 The Most “Chinese” Chinese Characters (Intermediate)
“最中国”的中国字The Most “Chinese” Chinese Characters Listen to the whole story Key Learning Points (Preview)
和谐 (héxié): n. harmony
反映 (fǎnyìng): v. to reflect
推崇 (tuīchóng) v. to praise highly
Lā’ěrfū.Àimòshēng shuō, wǒmen kěyǐ cóng yìguó de yǔyán 拉尔夫 爱默生 说，我们 可以 从 一国 的 语言 …