Answer to Video Lesson: The Difference Between “Huòzhě” and “Háishì”
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1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: The Difference Between ‘Huòzhě’ and ‘Háishì’.” …
Answer to YCT 4 Test: Which Word Is Missing in These Chinese Sentences?
Answer: (1) 斤 (2) 长 (3) 水 (4) 好 (5) 下 Analysis: Nǐ hǎo! Xiāngjiāo duōshǎo qián yì jīn? 你 好！ 香 蕉 多 少 钱 一 斤？ Excuse me, how much for 500g of bananas?
Māmā de tóufà hěn cháng. 妈 妈 的 头 …
YCT 4 Test: Which Word Is Missing in These Chinese Sentences?
1. Read the following sentences and fill in the blank according to the pinyin.
(1) 你好！香蕉多少钱一 ___ (jīn)？ (2) 妈妈的头发很 ___ (cháng)。 (3) 服务员，我想要一杯 ___ (shuǐ)。 (4) 一边走路一边玩手机对眼睛不 ___ (hǎo)。 (5) 只要明天不 ___ (xià) 雨，我们就去打网球。
…Answer to Our Best Kept Secrets to Learning Fluent Chinese
Answer: B Analysis: Amy: Jīntiān shàng de shì nǎ běn jiàocái? Amy: 今 天 上 的 是 哪 本 教 材？ Amy: Which textbook will the teacher use today?
Bob: Qīngsōng xué zhōngwén. Bob: 《轻 松 学 中 文》。 Bob: Easy steps to Chinese.
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Our Best Kept Secrets to Learning Fluent Chinese
I get asked all the time by my students the same question: What books are really gonna help me get ahead in Chinese? There are many, many Mandarin Chinese textbooks out there. It can be a gamble to choose which one is going to be …
Answer to Modern Ladies, Do You Have “女子力 (Nǚzǐlì)”? Know the Traits of “Women Power”
Answer: C Analysis: A. 吃饭 (Chīfàn): eating
B. 房间乱 (Fángjiān luàn): chaotic room
C. 时尚 (Shíshàng): stylish
D. 不守时 (Bù shǒushí): unpunctual
Women who have “女子力 (nǚzǐlì) women power” have good living habits. They will organize their room efficiently, enjoy their signature dish, follow …
Modern Ladies, Do You Have “女子力 (Nǚzǐlì)”? Know the Traits of “Women Power”
It’s an exciting time to be in China! The country is changing each year. The role of women in China is evolving and females are gaining skills and qualities that were not common in the past. In many of my Mandarin Chinese classes here in …
Answer to Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!
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1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!” …
Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!
Are you the kind of person who likes doing things strictly in order?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Ellie, hurry up! The stores will be closed soon! B: The stores are usually open until 9 o’clock in the evening. Bié dānxīn! Wǒmen xiān chīfàn …
Answer to What’s So Important About This Email Quiz?
Answer: A Analysis: Shōu jiàn rén: Lǐ Níng 收 件 人：李 宁 Receiver: Li Ning
Yóujiàn zhǔtí: Wǒ de shēngrì pàiduì 邮 件 主题：我 的 生 日 派 对 Email Subject: My birthday party
Lǐ Níng, zuìjìn zěnme yàng a? Xià zhōuliù shì wǒ de …
What’s So Important About This Email Quiz?
1. Read this email then answer the following question.
What is the email most likely about?
A. Wang An’s birthday party B. Birth date C. Li Ning’s birthday party
…Answer to Convenient Chinese Words to Use for Futuristic Shopping
Answer: B Analysis: 信用卡 (Xìnyòng kǎ) : n. credit card. 二维码 (Èrwéimǎ) : n. QR code. 现金 (Xiànjīn) : n. cash. Unlike ordinary supermarkets, it operates 24 hours and there are no cashiers in the store. The “二维码 (Èwéimǎ) QR code” is at the front …
Convenient Chinese Words to Use for Futuristic Shopping
Just like shared bicycles, the moment that it was introduced, “unmanned retail” brought us one step closer to the future. It embraces the ”new retail” strategy where big data technology connects and optimizes offline outlets and online stores to enhance customer experiences. All of these …
Answer to What Should I Get My Dad for Father’s Day?
Answer: C Analysis: Amy: Jīntiān shì liù yuè shíqī rì, nǐ mǎi lǐwù gěi nǐ bàba le ma? Amy: 今 天 是 6 月 17 日，你买礼物 给 你 爸爸 了 吗？ Amy: It’s June 17th. Do you buy any presents for your Dad?
Bob: Wèishénme …
What Should I Get My Dad for Father’s Day?
Did you know we celebrate Father’s Day in China too? This holiday is one of my favorites because I love to give my dad the best gifts possible, as a token of gratitude for all he has done for my life. Many Chinese children do …
Video Lesson: You’re Vivian, Aren’t You? (Part III)
You’re Vivian, aren’t you? He is your boyfriend, isn’t he? Let’s learn how to use “吧 (ba)” to indicate a supposition.
Exercises in the Video:
1. Tracy: Tā shì Ted ba? Amy: Shì de, Tracy. Tā shì Ted. He is a really nice guy. Shall …
Answer to Video Lesson: You’re Vivian, Aren’t You? (Part III)
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1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: You’re Vivian, Aren’t You? (Part III)” …
Answer to Going to the Doctor in China? Test Yourself with This HSK Quiz!
Answer: B Analysis: Patient: Shàngwǔ hǎo a, lǐ yīshēng. Patient: 上 午 好啊，李医 生。 Patient: Good morning, Doctor Lee.
Doctor: Shàngwǔ hǎo. Nǐ chī yào le ma? Doctor: 上 午 好。你 吃 药 了 吗？ Doctor: Morning. Have you taken your pills?
Patient: Wǒ chī …
Going to the Doctor in China? Test Yourself with This HSK Quiz!
1. Read the dialogue below and fill in the blank with the most proper sentence.
Patient: Shàngwǔ hǎo a, Lǐ yīshēng. Patient: 上 午 好啊，李医 生。
Doctor: Shàngwǔ hǎo. Nǐ chī yào le ma? Doctor: 上 午 好。 你 吃 药 了 吗？
Patient: Wǒ …
Answer to Dude! How to Be Forever Friends in Chinese?
Answer: C Analysis: 老铁 (Lǎotiě) is a popular Mandarin word used on the internet and in daily life. It can be used to describe the close relationship between friends and is the equivalent to “brothers”, “dude”, etc. in English. It means that the relationship is …