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:
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.
Nǐ Xíguàn Zhōngguó de shēnghuó ma? …
Test Your Knowledge of Daily Chinese Vocabulary with This Quiz!
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?
Question: Do you know how to say “kiss” in Chinese? A. 问 (wèn) B. 吻 (wěn) C. 闻 (wén)
Daily Quiz: How to say dumplings in Chinese?
Question:
How to pronounce the pinyin of “饺子 dumpling?” A. Jiāozǐ B. Jiǎozi C. Jiàozi
Daily Quiz answer: Red is considered to be a lucky and happy color to the Chinese people.
The right answer for this test is A.
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?
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)
Daily Quiz: Which number is considered lucky to Chinese people? (Beginner)
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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How Mandarin Boosts Creativity: Real Stories from Non-Chinese Kids
For parents outside of Chinese heritage, you might wonder: can your child truly benefit from this unique linguistic journey? Let’s explore how mastering Mandarin not only builds language skills but also inspires original thinking and confidence, with real-life stories that may surprise you.
When children …
Challenge Your Chinese: Guess the Word from Pictures!
How to say this in Chinese?
Drink water——Hē shuǐ 喝水
Have a meal——Chī fàn 吃饭
Sleep——Shuì jiào 睡觉
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