Answer to Learn 背黑锅 (bēi hēiguō) and It’s Fascinating Origin Story!
Correct Answer 1. C The term “背黑锅 (bēi hēiguō)” means “to take the blame for others” so the answer is C. <<Back to “Learn 背黑锅 (bēi hēiguō) and It’s Fascinating Origin Story!”…
Answer to Test Yourself for the HSK 3 with This Chinese Quiz!
Answer: B Tā yǒu liǎng gè ér’zi, dà ér’zi jīnnián shísuì, xiǎo ér’zi jīnnián sān suì. 他 有 两 个 儿子，大 儿子 今年 十岁，小 儿子 今年 三 岁 。 He has two sons, the oldest son is 10 years old this year. The youngest son …
Test Yourself for the HSK 3 with This Chinese Quiz!
Read the sentence below and answer the question.
Tā yǒu liǎng gè ér’zi, dà ér’zi jīnnián shí suì, xiǎo ér’zi jīnnián sān suì. 他 有 两 个 儿子，大 儿子 今年 十 岁，小 儿子 今年 三 岁 。
Question:
Which of the following has the correct …
Answer Key – HSK Test Guide and Preparation
Answer: B
Answer Analysis:
Test takers for HSK Level 3 will have to know 617 characters from Levels 1 and 2 (cumulative) and also learn 270 “new” characters for Level 3.
…Video Lesson: I Feel Very Hot!
Hot? Cold? How do you feel?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Jill, do you want to have a cup of coffee? B: … What would Jill most likely to say? Please choose the best answer. A. Yeah, with ice! Wǒ bú rè. B. Yeah, …
Answer to Video Lesson: I Feel Very Hot!
Answers:
1. C 2. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: I Feel Very Hot! ” …
HSK Test Guide and Preparation
When my Mandarin Chinese students come to China and study in our program, they often think that the stressful, high-pressure days of test-taking are behind them. Not quite! Mandarin Chinese students have goals to set and reach just as junior high and high school students …
Learn the Perfect Chinese Song for Mother’s Day
妈妈我要亲亲你 (Māmā wǒ yào qīnqīn nǐ) Mom, I want to kiss you Mother’s day is coming and it is a day for many people to show their appreciation towards mothers. So how are you planning to celebrate Mother’s Day? How about learning this Chinese song!…
Answer to Learn the Perfect Chinese Song for Mother’s Day
Answer: C A. 摸摸 (mōmō) touch B. 鼻子 (bízi) nose C. 亲亲 (qīnqīn) kiss D. 额头 (é’tóu) forehead
Sing More Chinese Songs:
Children’s Chinese Song: 小跳蛙 (xiǎo tiàowā) Leap Frog 小白兔乖乖 Little Rabbit (Beginner) <<Back to “Learn the Perfect Chinese Song for Mother’s Day”…
Video Lesson: This Set of Furniture Looks Beautiful
A set of text books, a suit of clothes, a dinner set, a set of furniture…Learn a new measure word for a set of things in this lesson.
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Rachel, we have a meeting with our customer tomorrow. Please wear …
Answer to Video Lesson: This Set of Furniture Looks Beautiful.
Answers:
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: This Set of Furniture Looks Beautiful” …
Answer to Test Yourself for the HSK 3 with This Quiz
Answer: B Tā jiào Lǐ Níng，suǒyǐ “lǐ” shì tā de _____. 他 叫 李 宁， 所以 “李” 是 他 的 ______. His name is Li Ning, so “Li” is his ______. A. 名 (míng) first name
B. 姓 (xìng) last name
C. 家 (jiā) family…
Test Yourself for the HSK 3 with This Quiz
Tā jiào Lǐ Níng，suǒyǐ “lǐ”shì tā de _____. 他 叫 李 宁， 所以 “李” 是 他 的 ______. A. 名 (míng) B. 姓 (xìng) C. 家 (jiā)
HSK Test General Chinese (Beginner Level) General Chinese (Intermediate Level) …
Answer Key – The Four Ancient Capitals of China: Learn About Them Here!
Answer: C
Answer Analysis
: Most Chinese cities were named after their location next to mountains, rivers or the sea. For example, 洛阳 Luoyang is named for its location on the side of the 洛水 (Luo River) and 上海 Shanghai, which simply means “upon sea”. …
Answer to Video Lesson: Body Parts
Answers:
1.C 2.B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Body Parts” …
Video Lesson: Body Parts
I was wearing high heels all day! My feet hurt!
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: These gloves have just arrived in the store. You can try them on. B: They’re too big for me. Wŏ de shŏu hěn xiǎo. Which of following is true …
The Four Ancient Capitals of China: Learn About Them Here!
A very enjoyable part of the experience of learning Mandarin Chinese in China is the opportunity to be able to see and experience new parts of the world. Sometimes, those “new” parts are actually quite old! I’m going to introduce to you some places referred …
Answer to Chinese Culture Lesson: 麻将 (májiàng) Mahjong
Correct Answers 1. D If you read the third paragraph of this blog, you can find the correct answer for this quiz. The key sentence is: When speaking of the game Mahjong, you should pronounce “将” as “jiàng.” 2. C If you know the meanings …
Chinese Culture Lesson: 麻将 (májiàng) Mahjong
It’s very likely you have heard of Mahjong before, you might have even played some version of it on the computer or your phone. Or, perhaps you saw the Chinese mafia in movies playing Mahjong.
But, do you know its everyday significance in China?
麻将 …
Video Lesson: How to Say “No?”
Your friend asks you to a concert, but you have other plans. How can you tell him“no?”
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lily, wǒmen qù KTV hǎo ma? B: Wǒ yào gōngzuò, bùnéng qù. What does Lily mean? Please choose the best answer. A. …