1. The History of Kung-fu
In Chinese, the term 功夫 (gōngfū) Kung-fu refers to any skill that is acquired through learning or practice. It is a compound word composed of the words 功 (gōng) meaning “work”, “achievement”, or “merit”, and 夫 (fū) which is a …
Most mornings people don’t have much time before work or school to make breakfast. It’s a troublesome problem for many that still want something filling to have in the morning. But, in China, the perfect solution has been found!
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Answer Analysis: 茉莉花 (Mòlìhuā) Jasmine Flower is a popular Chinese folk song.The song dates back to the 18th century. In time, many regional variations were created, and the song gained popularity both in China and abroad.
…Today I’m going to introduce some fun and helpful Chinese songs that you can learn, from beginner to intermediate level. These songs can supplement your Mandarin Chinese progress and make things a bit more fun. In fact, one of my favorite parts of teaching Chinese …
The second largest economy in the world, China, is rapidly changing. Recently two young men tried to rob a convenience store in China. They got in their disguises, gathered their weapons and drove in the middle of the night to a local convenience store. When …
Correct Answer 1. C
Paypal is not a Chinese Mobile Payment Method. The two most popular Chinese mobile payment methods are WeChat and Alipay.
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: Most Chinese cities were named after their location next to mountains, rivers or the sea. For example, 洛阳 Luoyang is named for its location on the side of the 洛水 (Luo River) and 上海 Shanghai, which simply means “upon sea”. …
A very enjoyable part of the experience of learning Mandarin Chinese in China is the opportunity to be able to see and experience new parts of the world. Sometimes, those “new” parts are actually quite old! I’m going to introduce to you some places referred …
Correct Answers 1. D If you read the third paragraph of this blog, you can find the correct answer for this quiz. The key sentence is: When speaking of the game Mahjong, you should pronounce “将” as “jiàng.” 2. C If you know the meanings …
It’s very likely you have heard of Mahjong before, you might have even played some version of it on the computer or your phone. Or, perhaps you saw the Chinese mafia in movies playing Mahjong.
But, do you know its everyday significance in China?
麻将 …
Something students learning Chinese should know is that learning just the language isn’t enough—one must also study Chinese culture. Every culture has its own morals and societal frameworks that the citizens find very important to uphold. If a Chinese student misses these, then living in …
How do you celebrate your birthday? (How do people say birthday in Chinese?) Many might answer: with a birthday cake. (How do people say birthday cake in Chinese?) In China, there is an ancient tradition that is still in practice today. …
Answer: B A. 寿司 (shòusī) sushi B. 长寿 (chángshòu) longevity C. 寿星 (shòuxīng) the god of longevity/a person whose birthday is being celebrated
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The 微信 (wēixìn) WeChat app is not only an important part of life in China, it is essential. By the end of 2016, WeChat had over a billion accounts created, and 700 million accounts were active. Outside of China, 70 million users are also active …
Christmas has come to China, and if you are a celebrator of Christmas then your festivities don’t have to stop when you leave home. A study on Chinese society showed that people aged 15-45 celebrate Christmas in China. This doesn’t mean Christmas will be the …
Halloween is coming up soon on 31st of October this year! People in China call it 万圣节(wànshèngjié), where people use 南瓜(nánguā) pumpkins to carve all kinds of funny faces and shapes to ward off evil spirits. Many colleges in China hold parties …
