Chinese Quiz: Common Phrases Used in Job Recruitment
Read the dialogue and fill in the blanks.
Zhāng Lì: Nǐ kàn dào nà ɡè ɡōnɡ sī de__ ɡuǎnɡ ɡào le ma? 张 丽：你 看 到 那 个 公 司 的__ 广 告 了 吗？ Wáng Méng: Kàn dào le ， zuó tiān wǒ qù …
Answer Key – HSK Quiz: Shǐ (使), Gèng (更) or Biàn/Pián (便)
Answer:
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C
Answer Analysis:
1. Qǐnɡ wèn nǐ zhī dào dà __ ɡuǎn zěn me zǒu mɑ ？ 1. 请 问 你 知 道 大 __ 馆 怎 么 走 吗 ？ Do you know the …
HSK Quiz: Shǐ (使), Gèng (更) or Biàn/Pián (便)
Choose the best option to fill in each blank.
A. shǐ (使)
B. gèng(更)
C. biàn/pián (便)
1. Qǐnɡ wèn nǐ zhī dào dà __ ɡuǎn zěn me zǒu mɑ ？ 1. 请 问 你 知 道 大 __ 馆 怎 么 走 吗 ？ …
The Perfect Chinese Song for Kindergarten Age Mandarin Learners
Vanna from Sydney recently told us that it was a good break since kids are no longer engaged in online model at home. After many countries removed their restrictions, parents and children have returned to work and school, yet it noticeably has taken everyone some …
Your Must-Try Chinese Food in Summer
It’s almost summer time in China. Many Chinese would go out to enjoy great food with family or friends at night. One of the most popular choices is “shāo kǎo(烧烤)”, Chinese barbecue, a kind of food that belongs to the night.
烧烤 (Shāo kǎo): n. …
The Perfect Song in Chinese for Mother’s Day
Rachel from New York recently told us that her daughter Nancy sang a Chinese song to her: “Shì shànɡ zhǐ yǒu mā ma hǎo, yǒu mā de hái zi xiànɡ kuài bǎo. (世上只有妈妈好，有妈的孩子像块宝。)” After understanding the meaning of the lyrics, the mother was surprised and …
Want to Do Business with Chinese? These Dinner Etiquette is Essential!
Meals and banquets are an important aspect of doing business in China, where they are used to form business deals, build relationships and show respect. That’s why people always say that “It’s at the business dinner table that business would actually be discussed.” Given the …
Answer to Quiz-Rearrange Words to Form Correct Sentences
Answers: 1. E-B-C-A-D 2. A-C-E-B-D 3. B-D-C-A 4. C-D-A-B 5. A-C-D-B-E
1. Correct sentence:
Nà hé tánɡ fēi chánɡ tián. 那 盒 糖 非 常 甜。 That box of candy is very sweet.
Analysis: The word “那” means “that”, which is a demonstrative pronoun followed …
Quiz-Rearrange Words to Form Correct Sentences
Can you rearrange the words below to form correct sentences? This is a good way to enhance your Chinese language ability.
Let’s give it a try!
Past Exam Question Practice
fēi chánɡ hé tánɡ tián nà 1. A. 非 常 B. 盒 C. 糖 D. …
Easy Chinese Words and Phrases for Speaking about Movies (Pt. 1)
Nǐ xǐ huan kàn diàn yǐng ma? (你喜欢看电影吗?)
Do you like watching films?
Today I will introduce some movies suitable for learning Chinese as well as some useful words and phrases to talk about them.
Key Vocabulary
1. Diàn yǐng (电影) Movie/film
2. Nán yǎn …
The Best Ways to Involve Your Child on Labour Day
Every year citizens around the world get the option to celebrate International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, by relaxing. Those who put in the time at work can look back at all the sacrifices they’ve made, all of the meetings, …
Answer Key – Yì si (意思)-Most Misunderstood Word with So Many Surprising Meanings
Here is the translation of the test at the beginning of the article:
zhāng lěi gěi lǐng dǎo sòng hóng bāo shí，èr rén de duì huà pō yǒu yì si。 张 磊 给 领 导 送 红 包 时，二 人 的 对 话 颇 有 …
Yì si (意思)-Most Misunderstood Word with So Many Surprising Meanings
Victor has been learning Chinese for more than five years, and he’s quite proud of his Chinese.
But he failed an exam recently with only one question on the test paper: Please explain each “意思 (yì si)” in the dialogue (The answer can be found …
Chinese Teachers Recommend These 4 Books for Children Learning Mandarin
April 23rd is World Book Day. On this day 406 years ago, two of the world’s great literary figures, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and William Shakespeare, passed away. Thus, it was a natural choice for the United Nations General Assembly to pay a worldwide tribute …
The Secret of Speaking Like the Locals – Chinese Slangs
If you turn on a popular Chinese TV show or watch a movie, you may find that you can’t understand them completely even if you have passed the most difficult level of HSK. It’s probably because the actors and actresses speak tons of Chinese slang …
The Real Reason Chinese Language Day is on 420
China is well known for having what seems like innumerable holidays and festivals because of its rich and long history. We have another one for you to learn about, but this one is much more recent. On April 20, 2010, UNESCO (a United Nations agency) …
Similarities and Differences in Teens’ Education Between the West and China
It’s not uncommon to ponder the differences between the school systems in the West and China when both parts of the world have their own specialties and struggles. For instance, China has a reputation for churning out math whizzes in schools while the West is …
7 Makeup Items You Have to Know About in Chinese
Did you know the first nail polish was invented in China in 3000 BC by mixing egg whites, beeswax, gum, and colored powder? Makeup in China has been popular over the centuries.
Especially the whitening face powder that survived in China while tanning was popularised …
Help Children Improve Their Chinese Writing with Qingming Poems
Today is Tomb-Sweeping Day, a traditional Chinese festival that has moments of solemnity during tomb-sweeping and ancestor worship, yet it is a joyful occasion for parents and children as they can get close to nature amongst the greenery and enjoy spring together. Tomb-Sweeping Day falls …