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 …
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 …
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 …
Your friend asks you to a concert, but you have other plans. How can you tell him“no?”
1. A: Lily, wǒmen qù KTV hǎo ma? B: Wǒ yào gōngzuò, bùnéng qù. What does Lily mean? Please choose the best answer. A. …
1.B 2.B 3.B 4.C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: How to Say No?” …
As a student of Mandarin Chinese and a native English speaker, there are some things that fascinate me in comparing our two languages. One of these fascinations are the words that have no equivalent between the two languages. Some English words that don’t translate to …
Madonna’s performance in the Super Bowl was awesome. What do YOU think?
A: Laura, the Italian food in this restaurant is delicious. Nǐ juéde ne? B: Wǒ jué de búcuò. Which of the followings is true? Please choose the best answer. …
Guess what? I got a job offer from Google! I’m very happy!
1. A: Guess what? I have finally closed the deal with Disney! Wǒ hěn gāoxìng! B: Gōngxǐ nǐ, Bella! Which of the following sentences best describes how Bella is …
1.B 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.A <<Back to “Video Lesson: I’m So Glad!” …
Your dress is nice, but I think you need a pair of earrings to match your outfit.
1. A: What can I do for you? B: … What would she say? Please choose the best answer. Wǒ yào yì tào yǎnjìng. …
Answers: 1.竞 (Jìng): compete; contest; strong; powerful.
2.阔 (Kuò)：wide, rich, broad.
3.染 (Rǎn): acquire (a bad habit, etc.); soil; contaminate.
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Pinyin— Hàn: A. 又 B. 氵
汉 (Hàn): Chinese, name of a dynasty, Han.
Stroke …
“Don’t play dumb!” This English phrase has a Chinese equivalent that, although its meaning is the same, has a very different literal translation with unique origins. The Chinese “装蒜 (zhuāngsuàn)” literally means “to pretend garlic” which may sound kind of funny in English. It is …
Arriving in Beijing a year ago to begin my Mandarin Chinese course was a pretty intimidating experience. Unlike a week long vacation, this move to China seemed to feel permanent. I was settling in China to master Chinese and perhaps begin a long and exciting …
Toothbrush, toothpaste, facial cleanser, facial cream…got everything you need for the trip?
1. A: Nǐ mǎi yágāo ma? A: 你买牙膏吗？ B: … What would she say? A. 我买牙膏。(Wǒ mǎi yágāo.) B. 我没有牙刷。(Wǒ méiyǒu yáshuā.) C. 我不买洗面奶。(Wǒ bù mǎi xǐmiànnǎi.) Watch Video …
