As the old saying goes: The master teaches the trade, but the apprentice’s skills are self-made (师(shī)傅(fù)领(lǐnɡ)进(jìn)门(mén)，修(xiū)行(xínɡ)靠(kào)个(ɡè)人(rén)). In language learning, the mentor’s and the learner’s effort are the two most important things, but that doesn’t mean they can’t make the most of the tools at …
Given how packed everyone’s schedules are, it’s become imperative that we “plan” or “make plans” in order to get everything done that we need to do, and see everyone who we need (or want) to see. It’s probably this way in your country, and it’s …
Have you heard the expression, “
”? The expression was made popular by a TikTok video where the speaker said, “Don’t mind what he is, 盘他(pán tā). Everything can be ‘盘’, just ‘盘’”. What does that mean? Let’s talk about
first.
Now, …
“
,” or, “Slashers”, are people who make multiple income streams simultaneously from different careers.
“
” literally means “slash” in English, and refers to the “/” (particularly the key on the computer keyboard). The term was coined by Marci Alboher, a …
Answer: 1.B 2.A 3.A 4.B
1.wǒ xué zhōngwén shì wèile gèng hǎo de liǎojiě zhōngguó wénhuà. 我学中文是为了更好的了解中国文化。 I study Chinese to better understand Chinese culture.
2.zhè jiàn shì shì wǒ zuò cuòle, xīwàng nǐ lǐ jiè yíxià. 这件事是我做错了，希望你理解 一下。 This is my fault, …
As in English, in Chinese there are different ways to talk about understanding something. In English you might say, “I get it,” or, “Can you comprehend this?” or, “She understands that,” etc.
In Chinese, “理解(lǐjiě)” and “了解(liǎojiě)” are two verbs, both of which mean, “to …
Answer:A
wǒ bùyào nǐ juédé, wǒ yào wǒ juédé. 我不要你觉得，我要我觉得 <<Back to “Want to Sound More Native? Learn These Popular Internet Words”…
Did you know that the Chinese language is changing at an unbelievable pace? Don’t worry, you will still be able to speak using everyday conversation words and phrases. The rapid change that you need to keep up with, however, is on the internet and with …
Answer:A
wēn dù zuì gāo dá 30 shè shì dù yǐ shàng. 温度最高达30摄氏度以上。 Temperatures have peaked at over thirty degrees Celsius
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Autumnal Equinox is the 16th of the 24 solar terms, which is generally from September 22nd to 24th on the Gregorian Calendar. The highest point of the sun continues to move south after the autumnal equinox so that the days are short and the nights …
Chinese medicine is nearly as old as Chinese civilization itself. Yet it continues to be used, even in 2020. It is sometimes combined with modern medicine and is said to speed recovery time from illness and injury as well as enhance overall wellbeing. Since well …
Suppose you see the following scene transpire between two friends: Friend A: yīqǐ qù páshān ma? 一起去爬山吗？ Want to climb a mountain?
Friend B: (lüè dài jīngkǒng de) bùle bùle （略带惊恐的）不了不了 (Slightly frightened) No no no…
If you’re not from China, you might be confused …
Answer:C
Five methods of time management mentioned in the article:power hour,using a calendar,using the urgent vs. important scale,factors and safety,taking green break. ABD corresponds to taking green break,using the urgent vs. important scale and power hour, so choose C. <<Back to “The Time …
Everyone used to complain that there wasn’t enough time in a day. Now people just can’t seem to manage time due to their schedules being completely different. It’s not that we are lazy most of the time it’s just that being a manager of your …
The establishment of “教师节(jiào shī jié) Teacher’s Day”, aims to recognize the effort made by teachers in the field of education and falls on September 10th every year. At the beginning of the new school year (usually September 1st), students would start preparing the activities …
Answer:A
Both the beautified and PS photos are processed, only the original camera takes the real look.So A is right. <<Back to “Did You “照骗 (Zhào piàn)” Cheat? Everyone Does it Now!”…
We’re all guilty of it in some form or another. It ranges from innocently angling your phone higher to make yourself appear smaller to spinning around in pursuit of the most flattering light to conceal a not-so-perfect complexion. On the extreme end, however, is what …
If you love “啤酒(píjiǔ) beer” and know a little about China, then you must also know you can’t miss the Qingdao International Beer Festival. The Qingdao International Beer Festival is a large-scale celebration that integrates economy, trade, tourism and culture, all with beer as the …
The seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar is the Chinese Qixi Festival, meaning it falls on August 25 this year.The Qixi Festival symbolizes love, a day of romantic celebration between individuals and their significant others.
The festival is based on the …
Answer:A
The dialogue drscribes the filming is over. “杀青(shāqīng)” means to put an end to something, like a film,so A is right.
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