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A Funny Example of Using A Chinese Expression Incorrectly “干货 (Gānhuò)”: Don’t Take It Literally!
While learning Chinese expressions, it’s important that you understand the literal meaning and also the figurative meaning as well. Knowing the figurative meaning will help you apply the language to the appropriate situation, while knowing the literal meaning will help you avoid embarrassing or …
Answer to A Funny Example of Using A Chinese Expression Incorrectly “干货 (Gānhuò)”: Don’t Take It Literally!
Answer: B Analysis: Amy: Kàn, wǒ gěi nǐ dài lái le mǎn mǎn de gānhuò, bāo nǐ xuéhuì hànyǔ. Amy: 看，我 给 你 带 来 了 满 满 的 干 货， 包 你 学 会 汉 语。 Amy: Look, I have collected for you lots …
Don’t Get Embarrassed. Know These Basic Computer Vocabulary
Your meeting with your new Chinese clients has just begun when you realize you left something essential behind. As you scan the meeting table you notice someone has just what you need. Great! Now all you need to do is politely ask to borrow it. …
Answer to Don’t Get Embarrassed. Know These Basic Computer Vocabulary
Answer: A Analysis: Ann: Wǒ néng jiè nǐ de píngbǎn diànnǎo yòng yíxià ma? Ann: 我 能 借 你 的 平 板 电 脑 用 一下 吗？ Ann: Can I borrow your tablet?
Bob: Kě yǐ, wǒ fàng zài jiànpán yòubiān le. Bob: 可 以，我 …
Video Lesson: The Difference Between “Néng” and “Kěyǐ”
Both “néng” and “kěyǐ” mean CAN. What’s the difference?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: We’re going to have a big business conference in New York tomorrow. Nǐ kěyǐ qù ma? B: Sorry. I got really sick this morning. … What would she say? Please …
Understand This Important Sign in Chinese
1. Read this following public sign and answer the question.
The sign’s message is directed primarily to:
A. Schoolchildren B. Pedestrians C. Motorists
…Answer to Understand This Important Sign in Chinese
Answer: C Analysis: “此处禁止停车 (Cǐchù jìnzhǐ tíngchē)” means no parking.
We can divide this sign into three parts: 此处 (Cǐ chù): here.
禁止 (Jìnzhǐ ): no; forbid.
停车 (Tíngchē): parking your car.
Normally, we would see this sign on the side of the street or …
Answer Key – It’s as Easy as 1-2-3: How to Improve Your Spoken Chinese
Answer: A
Analysis:
The pinyin of “中文” is zhōng wén which uses the first tone and second tone accordingly. So, the answer is A.
…It’s as Easy as 1-2-3: How to Improve Your Spoken Chinese
I get asked all the time by prospective students, new students, or even seasoned students–“How do I improve my spoken Chinese?” And not only do they want to know the answer to that question, they also want to know: “How can I do it fast?” …
Answer to It’s as Easy as 1-2-3: How to Improve Your Spoken Chinese
Answer: A Analysis: The pinyin of “中文” is zhōng wén which uses the first tone and second tone accordingly. So, the answer is A.
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Beware of “幺蛾子 (Yāo ézi)”! Call Someone On Their Bluffing
Learning fun Chinese slang which can be applied to, and be used in, a classroom or boardroom setting is one of my favorite things to teach in my Mandarin Chinese classes. One of these Chinese expressions which I find to be very useful is “幺蛾子 …
Answer to Beware of “幺蛾子 (Yāo ézi)”! Call Someone On Their Bluffing
Answer: B Analysis: Tā cái shì nàgè ài chū yāo ézi de rén. 他 才 是 那个 爱 出 幺 蛾子 的 人。 He is the one who often comes up with abnormal ideas.
么 (Me): interrogative particle; repetition of a tune small; tender.
幺 …
Video Lesson: Send Me A Text Message After You Get There! (Part I)
Do you want to know how to express “after” in Chinese?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Mr. Chen, we are still working on your suit. Qǐng nín zhèi ge xīngqīsì yǐhòu lái qǔ. B: Hǎo de, xièxie! Which of the following statements is true …
Do You Feel Underestimated? Learn How To Use This Word in Chinese
I like to introduce my students to common words used in Mandarin Chinese daily life. It’s important to learn words to use correctly in all kinds of social situations. One such popular Mandarin Chinese vocabulary word is “小看 (xiǎokàn).” What does it mean? Let’s look …
Answer to Do You Feel Underestimated? Learn How To Use This Word in Chinese
Answer: A Analysis: Búyào xiǎokàn wǒ, wǒ lìqì kěshì hěn dà de! 不 要 小 看 我，我力气可 是 很 大 的！ Don’t underestimate me. I can carry a lot of stuff!
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Video Lesson: Sofas and Shafas!
At times, Chinese can sound curiously similar to English. So what’s going on?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Cindy, zhù nǐ shēnɡrì kuàilè! B: Wā…qiǎokèlì! Xièxie. What present does Cindy get at her birthday party? Please choose the best answer. A. Cindy gets beautiful …
Answer to Video Lesson: Sofas and Shafas!
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1. B 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Sofas and Shafas!” …