During the process of Mandarin Learning, it’s quite common to run into confusing problems that create humorous situations. In that case, we will introduce some learning points through the jokes. Although they are fun to read about, they also serve as good cautionary stories to …
1. A: Nǐ zhīdào cóng tǐyùguǎn dào yīyuàn zěnme zǒu ma? A: 你知道从体育馆到医院怎么走吗？ B: Bǔhǎoyìsi, Marc. Wǒ bù zhīdào. B: 不好意思，Marc。我不知道。 Which of the following statements is most likely to be true according to the dialogue? Please choose the best answer. …
Answers: 1. C 2. A 3. B
Zhè dào shùxué tí nǐ huì zuò ma? #1 这道数学题你会做吗? Can you do this math problem?
(Yes-no questions with “ma”) The particle “吗 (ma)” is a simple way to form questions in Chinese. By placing …
A. 呢 (Ne)
B. 吧 (Ba)
C. 吗 (Ma)
Zhè dào shùxué tí nǐ huì zuò ______ ? I. 这道数学题你会做 ______ ?
Zhè dào shùxué tí zěnme zuò ______ ? II. 这道数学题怎么做 ______ ?…
April 15th 2019 Jìn rì, “jiǔ jiǔ liù” zài Zhōngguó chéngwéi rèdiǎn huàtí, ā lǐ bā bā、 jīng dōng děng qǐyè de fùzé rén xiāngjì jiù “jiǔ jiǔ liù” fābiǎo kànfǎ. 近日，”996″在中国成为热点话题，阿里巴巴、京东等企业的负责人相继就”996″发表看法。 Recently, “996” has become a hot topic in China. Alibaba, JD.com, and other …
Answer: 1. C
Lì Li: Zuìjìn yǒu yí bù jiào zuò xiǎo biélí de diànshìjù hěn búcuò, tuījiàn nǐ kàn kan. 丽丽：最近有一部叫做小别离的电视剧很不错，推荐你看看。 Lili: There was a good TV show called A Love for Separation recently. Recommend it to you.
Xiǎo Xīn: Hǎo de, …
Here we are going to introduce 3 TV shows that are recommended for Chinese language learners. Not only does it train your ear for listening skills but you also get to be exposed to Chinese culture as well. This is a great way to create …
1. A: Jill, I promise I will never see Lisa again. Duìbuqǐ! Duìbuqǐ! A: Jill, I promise I will never see Lisa again. 对不起！对不起！ B: Mark, wǒ bù xiānɡxìn nǐ le. B: Mark，我不相信你了。 Which of the following statements is true according …
1. B 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C <<Back to Video Lesson: I’m Not Trusting You Anymore!…
Answer: 1. B
Lì Li: Zuò le diǎn Zhōngguó cài, yào búyào chángchang? 丽丽: 做了点中国菜，要不要尝尝？ Li Li: I made a Chinese dish. Would you like to taste it?
Mary: Dāngrán yào. Mary: 当然要。 Mary: Of course.
Lì Li: Huì yǒu yì diǎn diǎn là’o. …
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Lì Li: Zuò le diǎn Zhōngguó cài, yào búyào chángchang? 丽丽: 做了点中国菜，要不要尝尝？
Mary: Dāngrán yào. Mary: 当然要。
Lì Li: Huì yǒu yì diǎn diǎn là’o. 丽丽：会有一点点辣哦。
Mary: Bú pà, wǒ xǐhuān …
Answer: 1. C
As described above, someone who often seems to have an excuse for not being able to spend money can be called a “铁公鸡 (tiěgōngjī).” One of the ways that you can determine whether or not someone can be called “铁公鸡 (tiěgōngjī),” …
Chinese slang words are often unheard of when studying the language at a traditional school. Slang words related to animals find regular use in a variety of contexts. You can describe people, and things using funny and mildly, snarky phrases that are quite common.
Each …
1. A: Wǒ kàn le yí gè duō yuè de Zhōngguó hǎo shēngyīn. Wǒ juéde tài bàng le. A: 我看了一个多月的《中国好声音》，我觉得太棒了。 B: Wáng Yīng, nǐ yě xǐhuān kàn? Wǒ yě shì. B: 王英，你也喜欢看？我也是。 Which of the following statements is true according to …
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C <<Back to Video Lesson: I’ve Dated Her for over Two Months!…
A. 故事 (Gùshì)
B. 事故 (Shìgù)
Zhè cì ānquán ______ yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn guānzhù. 1. 这次安全 ______ 引起了广泛关注。
Wǒ hěn xǐhuān jiǎng ______ . 2. 我很喜欢讲 ______ 。
Dàduōshù háizi dōu duì tónghuà ______ gǎn …
Answers: 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B
故事 (Gùshì) story
事故 (Shìgù) accident
Zhè cì ānquán shìgù yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn guānzhù. 这次安全事故引起了广泛关注。 The safety accident caused widespread concern.
Wǒ hěn xǐhuān jiǎng gùshì. 我很喜欢讲故事。 I like telling stories very much.
Dàduōshù háizi …
Answers: 1. A 2. B
I. Jìn lái, Xí zhǔxí duì fǎguó jìnxíng le guóshì fǎngwèn. 近来，习主席对法国进行了国事访问. Recently, Chairman Xi made a state visit to France.
访问 (Fǎngwèn) access, pay a visit (more formal expression, like a state visit)
询问 (Xúnwèn) ask, inquire
拜访 …
On March, Chinese chairman, Xi Jinping, met with French President, Macron in Nice. During the state visit, chairman Xi received a warm reception as well as a precious gift from the French President. There is an old Chinese motto, “有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎? (yǒu péng zì yuǎnfāng lái, …
