While learning Chinese, you’ve more likely than not come across these three words: “的”, “得” and “地” – all pronounced “de”. These three characters are like three brothers, and they often pop up in our lives. Although they have the same pronunciation, their different looks …
Being able to generate correct sentences is an important step in learning a language. However, language proficiency is really tested when one is asked to identify errors or construct a phrase from its component parts. These kinds of questions are necessary when preparing for the …
Answers 1. B-C-A-D 2. A-C-B-D 3. A-D-B-C 4. A-B-D-C
Wǒmen yìqǐ qù le yí tàng chángchéng. 我们 一起 去 了 一 趟 长城。 We went on a trip to the Great Wall together.
Analysis: “趟 (tàng)” is a quantifier used for the number …
Within the last few years the Thanksgiving holiday has begun to see a shift in how it’s celebrated and some families are opting to no celebrate the day at all in light of its harrowing history. In that case, it’s appropriate to focus on the …
With all that goes on every day, and all that could go wrong, we sometimes forget to be grateful. Of course, with Thanksgiving (感恩节 Gǎn ēn jié) right around the corner gratitude is in the air in the U.S., but we thinking that no matter …
The best education is one that is not preachy, and the most beneficial education is one that is practiced. There are many simple and practical activities to teach children Chinese. We share some of these activities to engage your children in Chinese learning. It’s …
American cowboy boots, Dutch clogs, Scottish kilts, French berets – some clothing is so iconic it’s immediately recognizable. But what about Chinese sartorial traditions? Chances are the phrase “traditional Chinese clothing” may not bring anything specific to mind when you hear it, and that’s why …
Many students preparing for Chinese proficiency exams do fill-in-the-blank questions over and over, because they’re finished quickly and often straightforward. However, there’s a lot of value in practicing sentence formation, because a) it tests your knowledge of word order and function in making sentences, and …
Answers 1. C-B-A-D 2. A-D-C-B 3. B-D-A-C 4. D-C-B-A 1. Answer: There is a mountain in the park. Key part analysis: The measure word “坐 (zuò)” is used for larger or fixed objects, in this case, a mountain. Make sure you know your measure words!…
Recently, Netflix’s original Korean drama “Squid Game” has taken the world by storm. It tells of a group of people who are heavily in debt in real life who participate in a game.
The final winner can take home $38 million. Since its release, the …
Have you ever thought about this question? “My child has just started learning Chinese, how should I help my child enjoy the process while learning Chinese well?”
Here is a summary of some Chinese learning experiences and lessons that are recommended to read to accompany …
Did the hotpot we told you about in our last post make your heart skip a beat, your mouth water, and your stomach rumble? Well, brace yourself, because we’re about to kick it up a notch as we round off our “10 Kinds of Chinese …
It’s time again for Halloween! While these last couple years have seemed different for many people, it’s looking like October 31st may actually have kids in costume going door to door collecting snacks and candy from generous neighbors. Halloween is notorious for being a kid …
With winter approaching, there’s nothing more comforting than indulging in a hotpot on a chilly day.
But Chinese hotpot offers a world of diversity, from its flavors and presentation to its ingredients and claimed health benefits.
We’ve curated a list of 10 of the most …
You may have noticed more and more homeschooling posts in your social media and in parenting magazines lately. It’s even showing up on entertainment TV channels as celebrities have their own children homeschooled for reasons ranging from privacy and time convenience and it’s no secret …
Welcome to this week’s Youth Chinese Test (YCT) practice! While the test may seem overwhelming when you first look at what you have to know, there are actually patterns and themes that come up throughout the test, and there are strategies for answering questions. One …
Answers 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C
1. Nán: Nǐ huà de shì shěn me? 男： 你 画 的 是 什 么？ Male: What did you draw?
Nǚ: ( ) 女: ( ) Female: ( )
A. bái sè de B. xiě wán …
The Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar every year. It is also known as the Climbing High Festival, the Double Ninth Festival, Chrysanthemum Day or Old People’s Day. With this holiday, children are taught to …
Recently, T-shirts with Chinese printed on them have been popping up in many different Western countries worn by everyday people, just as clothes with Chinese elements have appeared in major fashion shows for a long time. However, clothes that Chinese people would actually wear aren’t …
When we think of soccer (football), many people think of superstars like Lionel Messi from Argentina or the Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. But did you know that in 2004, FIFA confirmed that the origins of soccer lie in Chinese Cuju (cù jū 蹴鞠)? Cuju was the …
