Jìrán nǐ dōu tōngguò HSK kǎoshì le, yīnggāi qǐngkè qìngzhù yí xià ba? A: 既然 你 都 通过 HSK 考试了， 应该 请客 庆祝 一 下吧？ Since you have passed the HSK test, would you treat us to dinner to celebrate it? …
Wǒ hǎoxīn tíxǐng tā gǎnkuài zhǔnbèi SAT kǎoshì, tā què shuō wǒ duōguǎnxiánshì. 我 好心 提醒 他 赶快 准备 SAT 考试， 他 却 说 我 多管闲事。 I kindly reminded him of preparing for the
test, but he said that I …
Míngcì hé róngyù, jiù xiàng tiānshàng de yún, bùnéng tǎng jìnqù, tǎng jìnqù jiù diē xiàlái le. 名次 和 荣誉，就 像 天 上 的 云， 不能 躺 进去，躺 进去 就 跌 下来了。
Rank and honor are just like the clouds in the sky. You’ll fall …
看病挂号 (kànbìng guàhào) Registration in a Hospital (Intermediate) Key Learning Points (Preview):
舒服 (shūfu): adj comfortable
挂号 (guàhào): n/v registration / to register
There is a well-known Chinese saying “身体是革命的本钱 (Shēntǐ shì gémìng de běnqián) Health is the foundation for conducting revolutionary work.” You should …
洗手 (xǐshǒu) Wash Hands (Beginner) Example:
Jīngcháng xǐshǒu yǒu zhù yú jiànkāng. 经常 洗手 有 助 于 健康。 Washing your hands often is good for your health.
General Chinese (Beginner Level) General Chinese (Intermediate Level) // // …
康乃馨 (kāngnǎixīn) Carnation (Advanced)
Example:
Wǒ zhǔnbèi zài Mǔqīnjié nà tiān gěi māma mǎi yí shù kāngnǎixīn. 我 准备 在 母亲节 那 天 给 妈妈 买 一 束 康乃馨。 I will give a bouquet of carnations to my mother on Mother’s Day.…
母亲节 (Mǔqīnjié) Mother’s Day (Intermediate)
A: Mǔqīnjié kuài dào le, nǐ zhǔnbèi gěi māma sòng shénme lǐwù ne? 母亲节 快 到 了，你 准备 给 妈妈 送 什么 礼物 呢？
Mother’s Day is coming. What present will you give your mom? B: Bú gàosu nǐ, …
劳动节 (Láodòngjié) Labor Day (Intermediate)
A: Láodòngjié fàngjià nǐ yǒu shénme jìhuà? 劳动节 放假 你 有 什么 计划？
Do you have any plans for the Labor Day holiday? B: Wǒ zhǔnbèi gēn péngyou qù lǚyóu. 我 准备 跟 朋友 去 旅游。
Yes, I plan …
Wǒ bù zhīdào shénme shì shíshàng, dàn wǒ zhīdào wǒ yìzhí zài yǐnlǐng shíshàng. 我 不 知道 什么 是 时尚， 但 我 知道 我 一直 在 引领 时尚。
I’ve no idea what fashion is, but I know that I have been leading the fashion trend. …
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “尽管” is the Chinese phrase for “even though.” It’s a conjunction. B. “只要” is the Chinese expression for “if only.” “只要” often leads to conditional sentences. For example: “只要你努力，一定会通过HSK考试的。(Zhǐyào nǐ nǔlì, yídìng huì tōngguò HSK kǎoshì …
Correct answer: A
Analysis:
A. “Zhǎngjià” is the Chinese pinyin for “涨价.”
“涨 (zhǎng)” means to rise. “价 (jià)” means price.
B. “Shàngshēng” is the Chinese pinyin for “上升 rise.” C. “Huíjiā” is the Chinese pinyin for “回家 to go home.” …
Correct answer: B
Analysis:
A. “三心二意” are the Chinese characters for “be of two minds.”
“三心二意” is used to describe someone who can’t concentrate on a certain thing.
B. “一心一意” is the Chinese characters for “whole-hearted.”
“一心一意” is the opposite words …
A: How about going hiking with me this weekend? B: I’ d love to, “但是 (dànshì)” I have to prepare for my HSK test. A: Oh, I almost forgot that you are taking that Chinese course. Good luck!
Do …
Tīngshuō dàmǐ yào _____, dàjiā dōu qù qiǎnggòu. 听说 大米 要 涨价， 大家 都 去 抢购。 It is said that the price of rice is going to rise soon, so people are rushing to buy it. Do you know the Chinese …
A: You don’t want to take French lessons along with me, do you? But you said you love me. B: Honey, I love you whole-heartedly
but I want to learn Chinese too. I really want to learn
. …
洗面奶 (xǐmiànnǎi) Facial Cleanser (Beginner)
A: Wǒ kěyǐ jiè nǐ de xǐmiànnǎi yòng yí xià ma? Wǒ wàng dài le. 我 可以 借 你 的 洗面奶 用 一 下 吗？ 我 忘 带 了。
May I borrow your facial cleanser? I forgot to bring …
洗脸 (xǐliǎn) Wash Face (Beginner)
Example
Kuài qù xǐliǎn shuāyá, wǒmen yào chī zǎofàn le. 快 去 洗脸 刷牙， 我们 要 吃 早饭 了。 Please wash your face and brush your teeth quickly; we will have breakfast soon. …
