平安夜 (píng’ān yè) Christmas Eve
“平安夜 (píng’ānyè)” are the Chinese characters for “Christmas Eve.”
The character “平 (píng)” means flat; “安 (ān)” means peace or safe, and “夜 (yè)” means night.
Xiàn zài hěnduō niánqīngrén xuǎnzé hé fùmǔ yìqǐ guò píng ān yè. 现在很多年轻人选择和父母一起过平安夜。 …
放心 (fàngxīn) Feel relieved
The character “放 (fàng)” means put down and “心 (xīn)” means heart.
Example: Tā hěn xìxīn de, zhè shì jiāogěi tā lái bàn, nín jiù fàngxīn ba. 她很细心的，这事交给她来办，您就放心吧。
Let her handle the matter, for she is very careful. Please don’ t …
狂欢的日子来了 (Kuánghuān de rìzi lái le) Christmas Party Beginner level
A:Dàjiā hǎo, shèngdàn kuàilè! 大家好，圣诞快乐！ Hello, everyone. Merry Christmas! B: Nǐ hǎo, Lǐ nà! Nǐ yě kuài lè! 你好，李娜！你也快乐！ Hi, Li Na! Same to you. A: Dàjiā dōu lái le mɑ？ 大家都来了吗？ …
Correct answer: B Analysis: A. “动物 (dòngwù)” are the Chinese characters for “animal.”
“动 (dòng)” means to move and “物 (wù)” means object.
B. “礼物 (lǐwù)” are the Chinese characters for “gift.”
“礼 (lǐ)” means gift and “物 (wù)” means object.…
随便 (suíbiàn) Casual/Informal
The character “随 (suí)” means to comply with and “便 (biàn)” means convenience. Example： Tā píngshí zhuózhuāng hěn suíbiàn, cóngbù jiǎngjiu. 他平时着装很随便，从不讲究。 He usually dresses casually and never pays much attention to the way he dresses.
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下马威 (xiàmǎwēi) Show one’s power to intimidate others at the
The character “下 (xià)” means to get down; “马 (mǎ)” means horse and
“威 (wēi)” means power. Oftentimes, this phrase is used when power or
severity is displayed by an official upon taking office.…
知己 (zhījǐ) Extremely close friend/ Bosom friend
The character “知 (zhī)” means to know and “己 (jǐ)” means self.
Example:
Yī gè rén huì yǒu hěnduō péngyou, dàn nénggòu chéngwéi zhījǐ de què hěn shǎo. 一个人会有很多朋友，但能够成为知己的却很少。
A person will have many friends, but just a …
加油 (jiāyóu) Make an extra effort
The character “加 (jiā)” means to increase or to add and “油 (yóu)” means
oil. So the phrase literally means to add oil.
Example: Nǐ kě yào jiāyóu a, búyào gūfùle dàjiā duì nǐ de qīwàng. 你可要加油啊，不要辜负了大家对你的期望。
You must …
面熟 (miànshú) Look familiar
The character “面 (miàn)” means face or surface and “熟 (shú)” means familiar.
Zhè xiǎo nánhái hǎo miànshú ya, hǎoxiàng zài nǎ’er jiànguò. 这小男孩好面熟呀，好像在哪儿见过。
The little boy looked so familiar. I seem to have seen him somewhere before. Got questions?…
Correct answer: D Analysis: A. “红色 (hóngsè)” are the Chinese characters for “red.”
“红 (hóng)” means red and “色 (sè)” means color.
B. “蓝色 (lánsè)” are the Chinese characters for “blue.”
“蓝 (lán)” means blue and “色 (sè)” means color.
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Correct answer: C Analysis: A. “理解 (lǐjiě)” are the Chinese characters for “understand.”
“理 (lǐ)” means logic and “解 (jiě)” means to understand.
B. “梦想 (mèngxiǎng)” are the Chinese characters for “dream.”
“梦 (mèng)” means to dream and “想 (xiǎng)” means …
把关 (bǎguān) Check on
The character “把 (bǎ)” means to hold or to grasp and “关 (guān)” means
check point.
Example:
Nǐ xiān zìyǐ xiě zhè piān wénzhāng ba, xiě wánle wǒ bāng nǐ bǎbǎguān. 你先自已写这篇文章吧，写完了我帮你把把关。
First, you write the paper by yourself; then I …
翘课 (qiàokè) Skip classes
The character “翘 (qiào)” means to stick up or to bend upwards and “课
(kè)” means class.
Example:
Nǐ bú yào zài qiàokè le, fǒuzé zhè cì kǎoshì tōng bú guò le. 你不要再翘课了，否则这次考试通不过了。
Don’ t skip classes. Otherwise you won’ t …
挂科 (guàkē) Flunk/ Fail in the exam
The character “挂 (guà)” means failing and “科 (kē)” means subject or a branch of academic or vocational study.
Example:
Yīnwéi méiyŏu nǔlì xuéxí, zhè cì kăoshì Gao Feng yòu guàkē le. 因为没有努力学习，这次考试高峰又挂科了。 Not having studied his lessons …
折腾 (zhēteng) Do much ado about nothing
The character “折 (zhē)” means to roll over or turn over and “腾 (téng)”
means galloping or jumping. Example:
Còuhezhe shuì yíhuìr, bié zhēteng le. 凑合着睡一会儿，别折腾了。
Just try to sleep for a while. Don’ t do much ado …
搞定 (gǎodìng) Make it/ Work out/ Get it done
The character “搞 (gǎo)” means to make or to do and “定 (dìng)”
means to calm down or to decide.
Wǒ xiāngxìn nǐ yídìng néng gǎodìng zhè jiàn shì. 我相信你一定能搞定这件事。
I believe you can get …
Correct Answer: D
Analysis:
A. “Kāikuò” is the Chinese pinyin of “开阔.”
“开阔 (kāikuò)” means broad and capacious. The character “开 (kāi)” in “开 阔 (kāikuò)” means open and “阔 (kuò)” means wide.
B. “Kuàilè” is the Chinese pinyin of “快乐.” …
Correct Answer: C
Analysis:
A. “单词 (dāncí)” is the word for vocabulary. The character “单 (dān)” means single and “词 (cí)” refers to word.
B. “班级 (bānjí)” is the word for class.
The character “班 (bān)” means class and “级 …
Correct Answer: D Analysis: A. “幸福 (xìngfú)” is the word for “Happiness.” The character “幸 (xìng)” means lucky and “福 (fú)” means blessing.
B. “悲伤 (bēishāng)” is the word for “Sorrow. ” The character “悲 (bēi)” means sad and “伤 (shāng)” …
Correct Answer: D Analysis: A. 祝贺 (zhùhè) is the word for “Congratulate.” The character “祝 (zhù)” means wish and “贺 (hè)” means congratulate.
B. 表扬 (biǎoyáng) is the word for “Praise.” The character “表 (biǎo)” means to show and “扬 …
