Animals, Drinks and Objects: Do You Know the Chinese Words for the Pictures?
Please determine whether the picture and the text are the same. 1. 猫 (Māo) ( )
2. 电脑 (Diànnǎo) ( )
3. 汽车 (Qìchē) ( )
4. 咖啡 (Kāfēi) ( )
5. 男人 (Nánrén) ( )
Answer to What’s the Difference Between Mandarin and Cantonese? Are They Both “Chinese”?
Answer: B Analysis: 你好 (Nǐhǎo) = Hello.
谢谢 (Xièxie) = Thank you.
再见 (Zàijiàn) = Bye-bye.
多少钱 (Duōshǎo qián) = How much.
In Cantonese, “do ze” means “谢谢 (xièxie) Thank you.” You can say this to show gratitude, and be respectful and kind. Of all …
Difference Between Mandarin and Cantonese: Are They Both “Chinese”?
When talking about language, people often instantly assume that when you say “Chinese” you mean “Mandarin.” This is because “Mandarin Chinese” is the standard language of China, the world’s #1 spoken language (in terms of native speakers), and the most common language to learn right …
Answer to How Well Do You Know Chinese Kung Fu?
Answer: B Analysis: 少林功夫 (Shàolín gōngfu): Shaolin Kung Fu.
跆拳道 (Táiquándào): Taekwondo.
太极拳 (Tàijí quán): Tai Chi Quan.
“少林功夫 (Shàolín gōngfū) Shaolin Kung Fu” combines Zen and martial arts and originated in the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China. “跆拳道 (Táiquándào) Taekwondo” originated on the …
How Well Do You Know Chinese Kung Fu?
You know Chinese Kung Fu because of movies, right?
Chinese Kung Fu is so much more. It embodies China’s national wisdom and traditional culture in one very pure active art form.
The main concepts of Kung Fu are moderation and harmony. Its artistic nature and …
Answer to Video Lesson: I Like to Sing While Taking a Shower
Answers:
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: I Like to Sing While Taking a Shower” …
Video Lesson: I Like to Sing While Taking a Shower
Do you like to sing while taking a shower? Do you like to drink beer while chatting with your friends? Learn expressing two actions being taken by a person or a group of people at the same time in this lesson.
Exercises in the Video:
… Answers to Score a Goal by Answering the 2018 World Cup Quiz
Answer: 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B Analysis:
俄罗斯 (Éluósī): Russia, the white in the banner represents the snow-capped mountains throughout the year, the blue symbolizes Russia’s rich natural resources, and the red symbolizes the long history of Russia and its contribution to …
Score a Goal by Answering the 2018 World Cup Quiz
Each team represents its own country. In the 2018 World Cup, which national team’s flag are you most familiar with? Please select the country name corresponding to the flag image below. 1. ______
A. 俄罗斯 (Éluósī) B. 日本 (Rìběn)
2. _______
A. 阿根廷 (Āgēntíng) B. …
Answer to Video Lesson: Will He Come?
Answers:
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Will He Come?” …
Video Lesson: Will He Come?
If you have one million dollars, what will you do?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lisa, Ted huì lái nǐ de party ma? B: Tā huì lái. Which of the following statements is correct according to the dialogue? Please choose the correct answer. A. …
Answer to 5 Ways That “黑科技 (Hēi Kējì) Black Technology” Is Being Used in the 2018 World Cup
Answer: B Analysis: 点球 (Diǎnqiú) = penalty.
扣篮 (Kòulán) = slam dunk.
头球 (Tóuqiú) = header.
Choices A and C both used in every football game, while choice B, “扣篮 (kòulán) slam dunk” is a basketball term. So, answer B will not be used at …
5 Ways That “黑科技 (Hēi Kējì) Black Technology” Is Being Used in the 2018 World Cup
Since 1930, football (or “soccer”) fans around the world have gathered to watch the “FIFA World Cup” every four years. The 2018 World Cup is being held for the first time in Russia. While there are no major changes to the rules of the game, …
Answer to the Cat’s out of the Bag Why They Are Taking over Cafes in China
Answer: C Analysis: 猫咪寄养 (Māomī jìyǎng): Foster cats.
云养猫 (Yún yǎng māo): Cyber cat petting.
买狗粮 (Mǎi gǒu liáng): Buying dog food.
The choice A and B both belong to the cat economy, while choice C, “买狗粮 (Mǎi gǒu liáng)” means buy food for dogs. …
The Cat’s out of the Bag Why They Are Taking over Cafes in China
What’s the trendiest thing you can think of? Add a cat and you’ve got a recipe for success. Cats are taking over everything from cafes to the Internet and it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. Let’s take a look at China’s cat …
Answer To Are You Ready for the HSK 2 Quiz? Take This Measure Word Quiz and See!
Answer：1. False 2. False 3. True Analysis: Wǒ shàngwǔ qù wàimiàn mǎi le gè xīn shǒujī, jiǔ bǎi duō yuán qián. 我 上 午 去 外 面 买 了 个 新 手机，九百 多 元 钱。 I went outside to buy a new mobile phone in …
Are You Ready for the HSK 2 Quiz? Take This Measure Word Quiz and See!
Please judge whether the following statements are true or false.
Wǒ shàngwǔ qù wàimiàn mǎi le gè xīn shǒujī, jiǔ bǎi duō yuán qián. 1. 我 上 午 去 外 面 买 了 个 新 手 机，九百 多 元 钱。 Nàgè shǒujī yìqiān yuán. ★ …
Answer to Deodorant? Liquor? Louis Vuitton? You Can Use the “Daigou” Website for That!
Answer: C Analysis: 老师 (Lǎoshī): teacher
房子 (Fángzi): house
代购 (Dàigòu): overseas personal shopper
Ann: Wǒ xiǎng gěi wǒ nǚ’ér mǎi guówài de nǎifěn, nǐ zhīdào nǎlǐ néng mǎi dào ma? Ann: 我 想 给 我 女儿 买 国 外 的 奶 粉，你知 道 哪里 …
Deodorant? Liquor? Louis Vuitton? You Can Use the “Daigou” Website for That!
Life in China is different in so many ways from life in America. One of the most noticeable differences is the goods available for purchase in the shops and supermarkets. For my foreign classmates and myself, finding our everyday goods such as deodorant, maple syrup …
Video Lesson: The Difference Between “Huòzhě” and “Háishì”
To be, or not to be, that is the question…
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lǐ Lán, wǔfàn nǐ xiǎng chī shénme? B: … What does Li Lan want to eat for lunch? A. Hànbǎo huòzhě pīsà. B. Hànbǎo le pīsà. C. Hànbǎo háishì …