Understand This Important Sign in Chinese
1. Read this following public sign and answer the question.
The sign’s message is directed primarily to:
A. Schoolchildren B. Pedestrians C. Motorists
…Answer to Understand This Important Sign in Chinese
Answer: C Analysis: “此处禁止停车 (Cǐchù jìnzhǐ tíngchē)” means no parking.
We can divide this sign into three parts: 此处 (Cǐ chù): here.
禁止 (Jìnzhǐ ): no; forbid.
停车 (Tíngchē): parking your car.
Normally, we would see this sign on the side of the street or …
Answer Key – It’s as Easy as 1-2-3: How to Improve Your Spoken Chinese
Answer: A
Analysis:
The pinyin of “中文” is zhōng wén which uses the first tone and second tone accordingly. So, the answer is A.
…It’s as Easy as 1-2-3: How to Improve Your Spoken Chinese
I get asked all the time by prospective students, new students, or even seasoned students–“How do I improve my spoken Chinese?” And not only do they want to know the answer to that question, they also want to know: “How can I do it fast?” …
Answer to It’s as Easy as 1-2-3: How to Improve Your Spoken Chinese
Answer: A Analysis: The pinyin of “中文” is zhōng wén which uses the first tone and second tone accordingly. So, the answer is A.
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Beware of “幺蛾子 (Yāo ézi)”! Call Someone On Their Bluffing
Learning fun Chinese slang which can be applied to, and be used in, a classroom or boardroom setting is one of my favorite things to teach in my Mandarin Chinese classes. One of these Chinese expressions which I find to be very useful is “幺蛾子 …
Answer to Beware of “幺蛾子 (Yāo ézi)”! Call Someone On Their Bluffing
Answer: B Analysis: Tā cái shì nàgè ài chū yāo ézi de rén. 他 才 是 那个 爱 出 幺 蛾子 的 人。 He is the one who often comes up with abnormal ideas.
么 (Me): interrogative particle; repetition of a tune small; tender.
幺 …
Video Lesson: Send Me A Text Message After You Get There! (Part I)
Do you want to know how to express “after” in Chinese?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Mr. Chen, we are still working on your suit. Qǐng nín zhèi ge xīngqīsì yǐhòu lái qǔ. B: Hǎo de, xièxie! Which of the following statements is true …
What About Chinese Class? Find Out with This HSK 2 Quiz
1. Read the sentence below and answer the question.
Mr Wu: Tóngxuémen, jīntiān de zhōngwén kè jiù shàng dào zhèlǐ. Dàjiā yǒu shénme bùdǒng Mr Wu: 同 学 们，今 天 的 中 文 课 就 上 到 这里。大家 有 什 么 不 懂 de wèntí …
Answer to What About Chinese Class? Find Out with This HSK 2 Quiz
Answer: A Analysis: Mr Wu: Tóngxuémen, jīntiān de zhōngwén kè jiù shàng dào zhèlǐ. Dàjiā yǒu shénme bùdǒng Mr Wu: 同 学 们，今 天 的 中 文 课 就 上 到 这里。大家 有 什 么 不 懂 de wèntí kěyǐ xiàkè lái wèn wǒ. 的 …
4 Incredible Museums You Must Visit in China
Have you visited your local museum lately? Soon you may have the opportunity to do so for free. “国际博物馆日 (Guójì bówùguǎn rì) International Museum Day (IMD)” is an internationally celebrated day on or around 18 May. Each year, museums across the globe are invited to …
Do You Feel Underestimated? Learn How To Use This Word in Chinese
I like to introduce my students to common words used in Mandarin Chinese daily life. It’s important to learn words to use correctly in all kinds of social situations. One such popular Mandarin Chinese vocabulary word is “小看 (xiǎokàn).” What does it mean? Let’s look …
Answer to Do You Feel Underestimated? Learn How To Use This Word in Chinese
Answer: A Analysis: Búyào xiǎokàn wǒ, wǒ lìqì kěshì hěn dà de! 不 要 小 看 我，我力气可 是 很 大 的！ Don’t underestimate me. I can carry a lot of stuff!
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Video Lesson: Sofas and Shafas!
At times, Chinese can sound curiously similar to English. So what’s going on?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Cindy, zhù nǐ shēnɡrì kuàilè! B: Wā…qiǎokèlì! Xièxie. What present does Cindy get at her birthday party? Please choose the best answer. A. Cindy gets beautiful …
Answer to Video Lesson: Sofas and Shafas!
Answers:
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Sofas and Shafas!” …
Answer to 4 Incredible Museums You Must Visit in China
Answer: B Analysis: Shìjiè bówùguǎn rì shì shénme shíhòu? 世 界 博 物 馆 日 是 什 么 时候？ When is the International Museum Day?
“国际博物馆日 (Guójì bówùguǎn rì) International Museum Day (IMD)” is an internationally celebrated day on or around 18 May. So, the …
Watch Out for This Challenging HSK4 Quiz
Please put the sentences in the correct order:
1. Guò le yìhuǐ’r zài kàn biǎo, háishì sì diǎn. 过 了 一会儿 再 看 表， 还 是 四 点。
2. Kàn le kàn shǒubiǎo cái sì diǎn. 看 了 看 手 表 才 四 点。
4. …
Answer to Watch Out for This Challenging HSK4 Quiz
Answer: B Analysis: 4. Jīntiān wǒ xiǎng zǎodiǎn huí jiā. 今 天 我 想 早 点 回 家。 Today I want to go home early.
2. Kàn le kàn shǒubiǎo cái sì diǎn. 看 了 看 手 表 才 四 点。 I read my watch …
A Disappearing Act with “一溜烟 (Yí Liù Yān)”
In English it is common to compare someone running away quickly to a cloud of dust. In Chinese, there’s a similar slang word– “一溜烟 (yí liù yān),” which can be used instead. This word is fast as lightning, leaves smoke trails, and is its own …