What would it be like when hip-hop meets Chinese stilts? See this video below.
“街舞 (jiēwǔ) Hip-hop” was first introduced into China in 1980s, and is
becoming more and more popular among Chinese youth. “高跷 (gāoqiāo)
stilts”, which is also called “拐子 (guǎizi) cane”, originated …
If you learn Mandarin, you may have heard of a famous poet named Haizi in China. One of his most famous poem is “面朝大海, 春暖花开.” Do you know the meaning of “春暖花开 (chūnnuǎnhuākāi)?” A. Flushed with success.
B. Beaming with Satisfaction…
A: Mastering a new language can be helpful for personal growth, so I am choosing Chinese as my second language. How about you? B: I’m not sure now, but I heard that many students in my class chose to learn Chinese. …
Correct answer: B
Analysis:
A. “学习 (xuéxí)” are the Chinese characters for study.
“学 (xué)” means to learn, “习 (xí)” means to study or to practice.
B.“学生 (xuéshēng)” are the Chinese characters for student. “学 (xué)” means to learn and “生 …
The Chinese Pinyin for “开学” is C (Kāixué)
Analysis:
A.“Kāixīn” is the Chinese Pinyin for “开心 to feel happy.”
“开 (kāi)” means open and “心 (xīn)” means heart.
B.“Kāikuò” is the Chinese Pinyin for “开阔 open or wide.”
“开 (kāi)” means …
Correct answer: D
Analysis:
A. “春风得意 (chūnfēngdéyì)” is the phrase for “Flushed with success.”
“春(chūn)” means spring and “风 (fēng)” refers to wind. “得 (dé)” means to gain and “意 (yì)” refers to meaning.
B. “春风满面 (chūnfēngmǎnmiàn)” is the phrase for …
国家 (guójiā) Country/ Nation (Beginner)
The character “国 (guó)” means nation or country and “家 (jiā)” means
family or home.
Zhōngguó shì yígè yǒu zhe yōujiǔ lìshǐ de dōngfāng guójiā. 中国 是 一个 有 着 悠久 历史 的 东方 国家。
China is an oriental …
可以 (kěyǐ) OK (Beginner)
The character “可 (kě)” means to permit and “以 (yǐ)” means withal.
Example:
A: Míngtiān zánmen yíkuàir gòuwù qù, kěyǐ ma? 明天 咱们 一块儿 购物 去，可以 吗？
Let’s go shopping tomorrow, will you? B: Kěyǐ a, méi wèntí. 可以啊，没 问题。
Ok, …
Yībǎi liùshí yuán rénmínbì yóu shìjiè! 一百 六十 元 人民币 游 世界！
160RMB to travel around the whole world.
Seven out of ten people in a survey (conducted in 32 provinces recently) say that they would like to go to the Shanghai 2010 Expo. …
聊天 (liáotiān) Chat (Beginner)
The character “聊 (liáo)” means to chat and “天 (tiān)” means day. Example:
Zhōumò hé péngyou liáotiān shì yí jiàn hěn yúkuài de shì. 周末 和 朋友 聊天 是 一 件 很 愉快 的 事。
It is pleasant to chat with …
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Peking University Press (I)ISBN 7-301-077777/H.1024 (II)ISBN 7-301-0778-5/H.1025 Chief Editor Fang Ming 教材类型 注释语言 适用对象 册数 配套产品 大学综合教材 英语 中学生，大学生，成人 2 课本、第一册配2CD，第二册配3CD Type Annotation Ideal for volume Supporting Material Comprehensive textbook for college English Beginners of High school …
老板 (lǎobǎn) Boss (Beginner)
The character “老 (lǎo)” means old and “板 (bǎn)” means board.
Example:
Wǒmen lǎobǎn hěn guānxīn yuángōng. 我们 老板 很 关心 员工。 Our boss cares very much about the staff.
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盼 (pàn) To Expect/ To Hope for (Advanced) The character “盼 (pàn)” means to expect or to hope for.
Example:
Chúxīyè hái méi dào, háizimen jiù kāishǐ pàn le, yīnwèi tāmen kěyǐ dédào yāsuìqián ne! 除夕夜 还 没 到， 孩子们 就 开始 盼 了，因为 他们 …
过年 (guònián) To Celebrate the New Year (Intermediate) The character “过 (guò)” refers to spend and “年 (nián)” refers to year.
Example:
Guònián de shíhou, quán jiārén yìqǐ chī tuányuánfàn shì yíjiàn hěn xìngfú de shìqing. 过年 的 时候， 全 家人 一起 吃 团圆饭 是 …
Correct Answer: D
Analysis:
A. “好像 (hǎoxiàng)” are the Chinese characters for “as if” or “seem.”
“好 (hǎo)” means good or well. “像 (xiàng)” means alike or resemble.
B. “可能 (kěnéng)” are the Chinese characters for “maybe” or “probably.”
“可 (kě)” …
Correct answer: D Analysis: A. “Méikòng” is the Chinese pinyin for “没空 have no time.” “没 (méi)” means no. “空 (kòng)” means empty literally. But here it means time and takes the falling tone.
B. “Méiyòng” is the Chinese pinyin for …
A: Do you know any Chinese for teens? I plan to learn Chinese this summer holiday. B: Yes, I do. How do you say “plan” in Chinese from this dialogue? A. 好像 (hǎoxiàng) B. 可能 (kěnéng) C. 愿意 (yuànyì) D. …
Correct Answer: B
Analysis:
A. “洗澡 (xǐzǎo)” are the Chinese characters for “taking a shower” or “taking a bath.” “洗 (xǐ)” means to wash. “澡 (zǎo)” means shower or bath.
B. “刷牙 (shuāyá)” are the Chinese characters for “brushing your teeth.”…
Brushing your teeth everyday can help keep your teeth in good condition. But do you know how to say “brushing your teeth” in Chinese? A. 洗澡 (xǐzǎo)
B. 刷牙 (shuāyá)
C. 洗脸 (xǐliǎn)
D. 梳头 (shūtóu)
