Mandarin Essentials

Mini-test Answer: Ring (Intermediate)

Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)

Correct answer: B

Analysis:

A. “手指 (shǒuzhǐ)” are the Chinese characters for “finger.” B. “戒指 (jièzhi)” are the Chinese characters for “ring.” C. “截止 (jiézhǐ)” are the Chinese characters for “cut-off.”

      It often used together with “日期 (rìqī).” e.g. “截止日期” means …

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