(The picture source: www.photophoto.cn） Here is the second part of the popular ”十二生肖 (shí’èrshēngxiào): Chinese Zodiac” series that you all have been patiently waiting for. If your animal wasn’t included in the last installment, you are sure to find it below. In the last zodiac …
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B <<Back to Video Lesson: I Go to Shanghai Every Two Months! …
Do you know how to express frequency in Mandarin Chinese?
1. A: Jenny, nǐ zuìjìn shòu le! B: Wǒ zài jiǎnféi, měi gè xīngqī qù sān cì jiànshēnfáng. Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? Please choose …
Answers: 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B
1. Wǒ měi tiān kāichē qù shàngbān. 我每天开车去上班。 I drive to work every day.
2. Wǒ gānggāng zǒu shén le. 我刚刚走神了。 I just got distracted.
3. Wǒ lái xiàng dàjiā jièshào yíxià, zhè shì …
A. 向 (Xiàng)
B. 健身房 (Jiànshēnfáng)
C. 刚刚 (Gānggāng)
D. 每天 (Měi tiān)
Wǒ _____ kāichē qù shàngbān. 1. 我 _____ 开车去上班。
Wǒ _____ zǒu shén le. 2. 我 _____ 走神了。
Wǒ lái _____dàjiā jièshào yíxià, …
Answer: 1. A
As you’ve learned, “冰 (bīng) ice” is the solid state of “水 (shuǐ) water.” From the article, we have learned that the five elements are “金 (jīn) metal,” “木 (mù) wood,” “水 (shuǐ) water,” “火 (huǒ) fire” and “土 (tǔ) …
One of the unexpected benefits of studying the Mandarin Chinese language is that you also get to learn new things about Chinese culture and philosophy, which is likely much different from the beliefs that you grew up with outside of China.
One of these beliefs …
Answer: 1. C
A: Qiūtiān dào le, yèzǐ dōu luò le. 秋天到了，叶子都落了。 Autumn has arrived, the leaves have fallen.
B: Tiān kuài hēi le, wǒ yě gāi huíjiā le. 天快黑了，我也该回家了。 It’s getting dark. I’d better go home.
C: Gōngsī juédìng pài tā qù …
In a previous article, I introduced some common usages and grammar rules of “了 (Le).” And in today’s lesson, Part II, I will introduce three more rules and fixed phrases about it.
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C <<Back to Video Lesson: I Bought an IPhone, And Also Bought an IPad Mini! …
In English, we usually put “too” or “as well” at the end of the sentence. However, in Chinese “还 (hái)” is never put at the end of a sentence, but is put before the intended statement.
1. A: Zhào Gāng, nǐ …
Answer: 1. A Analysis:
Xiǎo Hóng: Míngtiān shì wànshèngjié, wǒmen yìqǐ qù shōují tángguǒ ba. 小红: 明天是万圣节，我们一起去收集糖果吧。 Xiao Hong: Tomorrow is Halloween, let’s go to collect some candy.
Xiǎo Míng: Hǎo de, xīwàng jīnnián shōují de tángguǒ bǐ qùnián duō. 小明: 好的，希望今年收集的糖果比去年多。 Xiao ming: I …
1. Read the dialogue below and choose the best answer to fill in the blank. Xiǎo Hóng: Míngtiān shì wànshèngjié, wǒmen yìqǐ qù shōují tángguǒ ba. 小红: 明天是万圣节，我们一起去收集糖果吧。
Xiǎo Míng: Hǎo de, xīwàng jīnnián de tángguǒ bǐ qùnián ______. 小明: 好的，希望今年的糖果比去年_____。
A. 多 (Duō)
B. …
Answer: 1. A
Analysis:
From this article, we can know that there are 12 zodiac animals and they are: 鼠 (shǔ) mouse, 牛 (niú) ox, 虎 (hǔ) tiger, 兔 (tù) rabbit, 龙 (lóng) dragon, 蛇 (shé) snake, 马 (mǎ) horse, 羊 (yáng) goat, 猴 (hóu) …
People have been interested in their fortune and explanations of their personalities since the beginning of civilization. Even if you don’t believe in it, it’s fun when your friend reads your weekly horoscope. In China, there are 12 zodiac animals and they are: 1. 鼠 …
There is a popular Internet word “碰瓷 (pèng cí) touching the porcelain” which often appears on all kinds of websites and social media platforms. What does it mean? It metaphorically refers to a behavior or trick when someone pretends to be knocked down so he …
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How to ask for help in Chinese?
1. A: Mínɡtiān shì Lily de shēnɡrì, wǒ bú huì xuǎn lǐwù, nǐ bānɡ ɡè mánɡ bɑ! B: Jack, wǒ yě bù xǐhuɑn xuǎn lǐwù. What does Jack want to do? Please choose the …
Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. A
1. Xiao Hong: Zhègè hànzì zěnme dú? Nǐ kěyǐ jiāo wǒ ma? 小红：这个汉字怎么读？你可以教我吗？ How do you pronounce this Chinese character? Can you teach me?
Xiao Ming: Dāngrán kěyǐ, zhè gè zì dú “hǎo.” 小明：当然可以，这个字念读“好”。 Of course, this …
Please choose the corresponding answer to the questions below.
Xiao Hong: Zhègè hànzì zěnme dú? Nǐ kěyǐ jiāo wǒ ma? 1. 小红：这个汉字怎么读？你可以教我吗？ Xiao Ming: ___________________________ 小明： ___________________________
Xiao Jun: Jīnnián nǐ dǎsuàn qù nǎ lǐ guò chūnjié? 2. 小军：今年你打算去哪里过春节？ Xiao Lei: ___________________________ 小雷：___________________________
Li Li: …
