Daily Chinese: How Do You Check Out of a Hotel?
Background
At the hotel, Li Jun is asking the desk clerk to check out. This dialogue can help you make better use of daily Chinese, especially if you’re looking to come to work and live in China.
Qiántái: Xiānsheng, wǒ néng bāng nín shénme máng …
Answer to Test Your Knowledge of Daily Chinese Vocabulary with This Quiz!
Answer analysis:
1. C
Tā shēngbìng le, dùzi téng. 她生病了，肚子疼 。 She is sick and has a stomachache.
Nà xiànzài qù yīyuàn ba. 那现在去医院吧。 Go to the hospital now.
个子 (Gèzi): stature.
兔子 (Tùzi): rabbit.
肚子(Dùzi): belly.
2. A
Nǐ Xíguàn Zhōngguó de shēnghuó ma? …
Test Your Knowledge of Daily Chinese Vocabulary with This Quiz!
Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the blank in the sentence.
1. Amy: Tā shēngbìng le, ( ) téng. Amy: 她生病了，( ) 疼。
Tony: Nà xiànzài qù yīyuàn ba. Tony: 那现在去医院吧。
A. 个子 (Gèzi)
B. 兔子 (Tùzi)
C. 肚子(Dùzi)
2. Amy: Nǐ …
Daily Chinese: How Do You Check Out of a Hotel?
Background
At the hotel, Li Jun is asking a desk clerk to check out. This dialogue can help you make better use of daily Chinese, especially for the friends who come to work and live in China.
Qiántái: Xiānsheng, wǒ néng bāng nín shénme máng …
Popular Daily Chinese Word “赞 (zàn) Marvelous” (Intermediate)
流行词语 (liúxíng cíyǔ) Popular Chinese Word (Intermediate)
赞 (zàn) Marvelous
“赞 (zàn)” originally means “to praise.” For instance, “赞美” and “称赞” both mean to praise. We also have a popular Chinese expression starting with “赞,” that is “赞不绝口 (zànbùjuékǒu) to praise profusely.” For example: 他对你赞不绝口 …
流行词语 (liúxíng cíyǔ) Popular Daily Chinese Word “拼” (Intermediate)
拼 (Pīn) To Put Together or to Unite
“拼 (pīn)” originally means to put together or to unite. Recently, “拼 (pīn)” means that people work together to accomplish certain objectives. For instance, some popular
words starting with “拼 (pīn)” appeared.
拼车 (pīnchē) means …
流行词语 (liúxíng cíyŭ) Popular Daily Chinese Words
wŏ de shén a 我 的 神 啊 Where does it originate? “我的神啊 (wŏ de shén a)” first became popular from a hot Chinese TV series “武林外传 (wŭlín wàizhuàn ) My Own Swordsman” as a pet phrase of Tong Xiangyu, the owner of Tongfu tavern. …
Popular Daily Chinese Word: “雷 (léi)” & “山寨 (shānzhài)”
“雷 (léi)” & “山寨 (shānzhài)”
“雷 (léi)”
What does this word mean?
It has been one of the most popular Internet words since 2008. With the original meaning of thunder, the word “雷 (léi)” has been given another meaning on the web. Now it means …
Top 10 Essential Chinese Phrases for Expats: Navigating Daily Life in China
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and daunting, especially when it comes to language barriers. For expats in China, mastering a few essential Chinese phrases can significantly enhance your daily life and help you connect with locals. Whether you’re ordering food, …
Ways for Non-Chinese Children in Hong Kong to Practice Mandarin in Daily Life
In Hong Kong, Mandarin is increasingly becoming an essential language skill. However, for non-Chinese-speaking families, helping their children learn Mandarin can be both a challenge and an opportunity. This is especially true for families where parents do not speak Chinese. Finding effective ways to help …
Daily Quiz: How do you say “kiss” in Chinese?
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Question: Do you know how to say “kiss” in Chinese? A. 问 (wèn) B. 吻 (wěn) C. 闻 (wén)
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… Daily Quiz: How to say dumplings in Chinese?
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Question:
How to pronounce the pinyin of “饺子 dumpling?” A. Jiāozǐ B. Jiǎozi C. Jiàozi
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… Daily Quiz answer: Red is considered to be a lucky and happy color to the Chinese people.
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
The right answer for this test is A.
Analysis:
A: Red is China’s favorite color. It symbolizes the sun, liveliness, warmth, and hope. The Chinese national flag is mainly red, a shade that is called “Chinese red.” This color can be …
Daily Quiz: Which color is considered lucky to Chinese people?
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Question:
Do you know which color stands for good luck and happiness in China? A. 红色 (hóng sè) B. 黑色 (hēi sè) C. 蓝色 (lán sè)
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… Daily Quiz: Which number is considered lucky to Chinese people? (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
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Question:
Which number is considered lucky to Chinese people?
A. 8 (八 bā)
B. 4 (四 sì)
C. 2 (二 èr)
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The Lazy Person’s Guide to Learning Chinese
You want to learn Chinese — but let’s be real: you don’t have time (or energy) for 3-hour daily lessons, 100 new characters a week, or memorizing obscure grammar rules.
Good news: learning Chinese doesn’t have to be painful. If you’re someone who prefers shortcuts, …
5 Common Mistakes That Slow Down Your Chinese Progress
Learning Chinese can be incredibly rewarding, but many students unknowingly make mistakes that hold them back. Whether you’re a beginner or at an intermediate level, avoiding these common pitfalls can help you progress faster and more efficiently.