大款 (dàkuǎn) Rich Guy (Intermediate)
大款 (dàkuǎn) Rich Guy (Intermediate)
Example: A: Nǐ jiàn guò Jiǎn de xīn nányǒu ma? Tīngshuō shì gè dàkuǎn. 你 见 过 简 的 新 男友 吗？ 听说 是 个 大款。 Have you met Jane’s new boyfriend? I heard he is a rich guy.
B: …
偶像 (ǒuxiàng) Idol (Intermediate)
偶像 (ǒuxiàng) Idol (Intermediate) Example: A: Màikèjiékèxùn zhēnde shì gè hěnbàng de gēshǒu. 迈克杰克逊 真的 是 个 很 棒 的 歌手。 Michael Jackson is really a great singer.
B: Shì de. Tā shì wǒ de ǒuxiàng. 是 的。他 是 我 的 偶像。 Yes. He is …
生日 (shēngrì) Birthday (Beginner)
生日 (shēngrì) Birthday (Beginner)
Example: A: Mínɡtiān shì nǐ de shēngrì, nǐ xiǎng yào shénme shēngrì lǐwù ā? 明 天 是 你 的 生日， 你 想 要 什么 生日 礼物 啊？ Tomorrow is your birthday. What birthday gift do you want? B: Wǒ xiǎng yào …
生气 (shēngqì) Angry (Beginner)
生气 (shēngqì) Angry (Beginner)
Example:
A: Wǒ hànyǔ cèyàn méiyǒu jígé, māma fēicháng shēngqì. 我 汉语 测验 没有 及格，妈妈 非常 生气 。 I didn’t pass my Chinese test. My mom got very angry.
B: Nǐ yīnggāi rènzhēn zhǔnbèi zhècì cèyàn de. 你 应该 认真 …
Mini-test Answer: 世博会 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
Correct answer: D
Analysis:
A. “Shìjièbēi” is the Chinese Pinyin for “世界杯 the World Cup.”
B. “Àoyùnhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “奥运会 Olympic Games.”
C. “Bólǎnhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “博览会 fair.” D. “Shìbóhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for …
Mini-test Answer: 聚会 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “Jùjí” is the Chinese Pinyin for “聚集” and it means to get together.
B. “Kaīhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “开会” and it means to hold or attend a meeting. C. “Jùhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin …
Mini-test Answer: Ring (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
Correct answer: B
Analysis:
A. “手指 (shǒuzhǐ)” are the Chinese characters for “finger.” B. “戒指 (jièzhi)” are the Chinese characters for “ring.” C. “截止 (jiézhǐ)” are the Chinese characters for “cut-off.”
It often used together with “日期 (rìqī).” e.g. “截止日期” means …
Chinese Mini-test: Ring (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
A: How nice your ring is! B: Thank you. Do you know how to say the word “ring” in Chinese? A. 手指 (shǒuzhǐ) B. 戒指 (jièzhi) C. 截止 (jiézhǐ) D. 节制 (jiézhì)
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Chinese Mini-test: Party (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
“我不能去参加同学聚会了，因为我要准备HSK 考试。I can’t go to my classmate’s party, because I have to prepare for the
HSK exam.”
Do you know the Chinese Pinyin for “聚会 party ” in this sentence?
A. Jùjí
B. Kāihuì
C. Jùhuì
D. Huìjí
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Chinese Mini-test: 世博会 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
A: Have you made some preparations for the Shanghai “世博会 Expo?” B: Yes, I have taken some
to practice my oral Chinese. Do you know the Chinese Pinyin for “世博会 Expo ” in this sentence? A. Shìjièbēi B. Àoyùnhuì …
Chinese Song for Kids: A Doll Dances with a Little Bear (Beginner)
Are you wondering how to learn Chinese with joy? Learning Chinese songs may be a good way to enjoy Chinese music at the same progress in your Chinese learning. So please listen to this well-known Chinese song for kids and learn some Chinese knowledge from …
公园 (gōngyuán) Park (Beginner)
公园 (gōngyuán) Park (Beginner) Example:
A: Lǚyóu hànyǔkè jiéshù hòu, wǒmen yìqǐ qù fùjìn de gōngyuán sànbù ba? 旅游 汉语课 结束 后，我们 一起 去 附近 的 公园 散步 吧？ How about going for a walk in the park after our Travel Chinese classes?
B: Hǎo …
Quote of the week (Apr. 20, 2010)
Chéngzhǎng jiù huì chūchǒu, chūchǒu cái huì chéngzhǎng. 成 长 就 会 出丑， 出丑 才 会 成 长。
Making a fool of yourself is just part of your growing process. And only after that can you grow up. –From “刘一秒 (Liú Yìmiǎo) Liu Yimiao,” one …
Answer key to the Crossword Puzzle
Answer key to the Crossword Puzzle: Horizontal:
(1) 没门 (méimén)
(2) 关 (guān)
(3) 联系 (liánxì)
Vertical:
(1) 后门 (hòumén)
(2) 没关系 (méiguānxi)
(3) 联 (lián)
You can learn Chinese with a lot of fun through Chinese crossword puzzle. For the words “没门 (méimén) no …
填字游戏 (Tiánzì yóuxì) Chinese Crossword Puzzle (Intermediate)
填字游戏 (Tiánzì yóuxì ) Chinese Crossword Puzzle (Intermediate)
You can learn Chinese with fun through Chinese crossword puzzle!
Hints:
Horizontal:
(1) No way (2) Close (3) Contact
Vertical:
(1) Back door (2) It doesn’t matter (3) Unite…
Learn Chinese Character: 爱 Love (Beginner)
Do you know how to say “I love you” in Chinese? Today, let’s learn the Chinese character “ài 爱 (love),” including how to pronounce, write, and use it. We’ll also share a song about “ài (爱)” that can help you better understand this …
Can I say “Have a Good Shower” in Chinese? (Intermediate)
Can I say “Have a Good Shower” in Chinese? (Intermediate)
Howard Wolowitz in American sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” can say “have a good shower” in six different languages, including Chinese. See the video clip below:
In fact, Chinese people seldom wish others …
“Harry Potter” Has a Chinese Name, Do You? (Beginner)
“Harry Potter” Has a Chinese Name, Do You? (Beginner)
It has become common for foreigners who want to study or live in China to get a Chinese name first. However, even people who have never come to China before have Chinese names, such as Daniel …
雨伞 (yǔsǎn) Umbrella (Beginner)
雨伞 (yǔsǎn) Umbrella (Beginner)
“雨 (yǔ)” means rain and “伞 (sǎn)” means umbrella.
Example: A: Wàimiàn xiàyǔ le, nǐ lái de shíhou dài yǔsǎn le ma? Méiyǒu de huà wǒ 外面 下雨 了，你 来 的 时候 带 雨伞 了 吗？没有 的 话， 我 men kěyǐ …
路上小心 (lùshang xiǎoxīn) Take Care on Your Way Back (Advanced)
路上小心 (lùshang xiǎoxīn) Take Care on Your Way Back (Advanced)
“路上小心 (lùshang xiǎoxīn) Take care on your way back” is often communicated to people who are about to leave. Example: A: Jīntiān zài nǐjiā wánr de fēicháng kāixīn, dànshì wǒ xiànzài yào zǒule. 今天 在 …