Answer to Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!
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1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!” …
Mandarin Essentials
Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!
Are you the kind of person who likes doing things strictly in order?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Ellie, hurry up! The stores will be closed soon! B: The stores are usually open until 9 o’clock in the evening. Bié dānxīn! Wǒmen xiān chīfàn …
Answer to Convenient Chinese Words to Use for Futuristic Shopping
Answer: B Analysis: 信用卡 (Xìnyòng kǎ) : n. credit card. 二维码 (Èrwéimǎ) : n. QR code. 现金 (Xiànjīn) : n. cash. Unlike ordinary supermarkets, it operates 24 hours and there are no cashiers in the store. The “二维码 (Èwéimǎ) QR code” is at the front …
Convenient Chinese Words to Use for Futuristic Shopping
Just like shared bicycles, the moment that it was introduced, “unmanned retail” brought us one step closer to the future. It embraces the ”new retail” strategy where big data technology connects and optimizes offline outlets and online stores to enhance customer experiences. All of these …
Answer to What Should I Get My Dad for Father’s Day?
Answer: C Analysis: Amy: Jīntiān shì liù yuè shíqī rì, nǐ mǎi lǐwù gěi nǐ bàba le ma? Amy: 今 天 是 6 月 17 日，你买礼物 给 你 爸爸 了 吗？ Amy: It’s June 17th. Do you buy any presents for your Dad?
Bob: Wèishénme …
What Should I Get My Dad for Father’s Day?
Did you know we celebrate Father’s Day in China too? This holiday is one of my favorites because I love to give my dad the best gifts possible, as a token of gratitude for all he has done for my life. Many Chinese children do …
Video Lesson: You’re Vivian, Aren’t You? (Part III)
You’re Vivian, aren’t you? He is your boyfriend, isn’t he? Let’s learn how to use “吧 (ba)” to indicate a supposition.
Exercises in the Video:
1. Tracy: Tā shì Ted ba? Amy: Shì de, Tracy. Tā shì Ted. He is a really nice guy. Shall …
Answer to Video Lesson: You’re Vivian, Aren’t You? (Part III)
Answers:
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: You’re Vivian, Aren’t You? (Part III)” …
Answer to Dude! How to Be Forever Friends in Chinese?
Answer: C Analysis: 老铁 (Lǎotiě) is a popular Mandarin word used on the internet and in daily life. It can be used to describe the close relationship between friends and is the equivalent to “brothers”, “dude”, etc. in English. It means that the relationship is …
Dude! How to Be Forever Friends in Chinese?
Language is always evolving, and Mandarin Chinese is no exception. The past two years or so, more and more Chinese people are using the word “老铁 (lǎotiě).”
Originally, “老铁 (lǎotiě)” was used as a word by a northeastern Chinese dialect.
One example of how this …
Can You Guess Which NBA Star Is Nicknamed “蜗壳 (Wō Ké) Snail Shell” in China?
Many of my American Mandarin Chinese language students are surprised to learn that the NBA Basketball League is now the most popular sports league to follow in China, based on online views.
The popularity of Chinese Hall of Fame player Yao Ming of the Houston …
Video Lesson: Let Me Have a Look!
At times, Chinese can sound curiously similar to English. So what’s going on?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Becky, shénme shíhòu kāihuì? B: Bùzhīdào, nǐ wènwen zhāng zǒng ba! Which of the following can be inferred from the tone of the conversation? Please choose …
Answer to Video Lesson: Let Me Have a Look!
Answers:
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Let Me Have A Look” …
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?…
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
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