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Did you learn how to select a fitting Chinese name from our last tutorial? While the basic naming method may not have met everyone’s expectations, this advanced version will definitely meet your customized needs. Let’s take a look together!
Your Chinese name can comprise:
Your aspirations for yourself
Male names:
明 (Míng) – Bright, 思 (Sī) – Thoughts, 翔 ...
March falls in Spring in China, and last month we learned a children’s song: “Where is Spring“, do you still remember how to sing it? Today, we are going to learn another Chinese nursery rhyme about Spring: “The Little Swallow”.
Language Points
yànzi
燕子
n. swallow
chuān
穿
v. wear
chūntiān
春天
n. spring
zhèlǐ
这里
n. here
měilì
美丽
n. beauty
v. beautiful
Lyrics
Xiǎo yànzi
小 燕子，
The little swallow,
chuān huāyī,
穿 花衣，
wear colored clothing,
niánnián ...
Choose the best option to fill in each blank.
A. Rén (人)
B. Rù (入)
Cóng____kǒu jìn qù jiù shì____xíng dào.
从____口进去就是____行道。
The entrance leads directly onto the sidewalk.
See Answer Analysis
Answer: B A
Cóng rù kǒu jìn qù jiù shì rén xíng dào.
从入口进去就是人行道。
The entrance leads directly onto the sidewalk.
Analysis:
Rù (入) Means “enter” or ...
Have you been following any trending drama events lately? If so, do you know any Chinese words about trending drama events? Here are five must-know Chinese words you won’t want to miss.
Xi jing
戏 精 Drama Queen
Refers to people who act out of character, behave absurdly, and are theatrical. They attract attention by exaggerating their actions ...
Many may wonder that, while Cantonese and the Teochew dialect are extensively spoken by the overseas Chinese community, why is Mandarin the official language of China?
What is the history of Mandarin?
The predecessor of Mandarin (普通话 Pǔ tōng huà) is the Beijing dialect (北京話 Běi jīng huà), which dates back to the Ming Dynasty in China and ...
Choose the best option to fill in each blank.
A. Dài (戴)
B. Chuān (穿)
Jīn tiān zhēn lěng! Wǒ bù jǐn____le yǔ róng fú hái____shǎng le wéi jīn.
今天真冷！我不仅____了羽绒服还____上了围巾。
Today is really cold! Not only did I wear a down jacket, but I also put on a scarf.
See Answer Analysis
Answer: B A
Jīn tiān zhēn ...
Many parents who want their kids to learn Chinese opt to give them an individualized online learning environment. However, there are a lot of institutions listed on the web, and they are not so sure how to pick one. Some may seem good, but their teacher evaluations are negative, and some may have excellent instructors ...
“In China, spring has arrived! What occurrences in nature do you believe represent the start of spring? Have you ever heard any Chinese songs about the coming of spring? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments! Popular Chinese songs are an important tool to learn the language. Today, you are invited ...
How to quickly integrate into the Chinese-learning environment? Having a Chinese name might be a good place to start!
Check out some of the popular naming techniques that are used!
Literal translation
Literal translation is the easiest way to get a Chinese name, so that you can keep your English name intact. For example, William (威廉Wēi Lián), Jenny ...
Parents with no Chinese background, may wonder: Do their children need to watch cartoons to learn Chinese? Isn’t watching cartoons a waste of learning time? Actually, the answer is “not at all.” For many non-Chinese children, Chinese cartoons offer a more realistic language environment and authentic expressions than textbooks and regular curricula, and the Chinese ...
Do you know what people do during the Chinese New Year holiday? Do you wonder how Chinese people celebrate this grandest event in the country? Today, let’s celebrate the Chinese New Year together!
As one of the leading language-teaching websites, we offer the best lessons in Chinese for kids. These online Chinese lessons are finely made ...
In traditional Chinese culture, the Fèng huáng(凤凰), or Chinese phoenix, often symbolizes good luck and auspiciousness. You may have heard some of these Chinese four-character idioms before, such as Lóng fèng chéng xiáng(龙凤呈祥) and Fèng huáng yú fēi(凤凰于飞), they are used to describe happiness, love, as well as the good relationship between a husband ...
“Happy New Year, Happy New Year, Happy New Year to you all!” At the beginning of this year, we taught a Chinese children’s song, “Xīnnián Hǎo“. Do you still remember to sing it? You can review it if you don’t remember. Today you’re going to learn another song that all Chinese kids sing in the ...
Barbecue, fried chicken, hot coffee…. these warm and delicious food can always bring the feeling of happiness in winter.
Do you know what people eat to keep warm in winter in China?
Malatang
Malatang originated from Southwest China’s Sichuan province and has since become popular throughout Asia. You can choose the flavor of soup base based on your ...
Chinese culture is profound with a long history, and this includes Chinese food culture. In China, there are various kinds of cuisines. Have you ever tasted any of them? Today, let’s learn something about these mouthwatering Chinese foods!
As one of the leading language-teaching websites, we offer the best lessons in Chinese for kids. These online ...
Do you know that China dropped its quarantine requirements for international arrivals starting January 8th? How long has it been since you’ve been to the beautiful country?
Next time when you visit the country, it’s suggested that you choose these following emerging cities rather than Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou!
Chongqing, known as the Mountain City
It’s hard to see ...
Can your children sing the Chinese song of “Xīnnián Hǎo” we taught last week? The year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in China. In this country, there is a Chinese song related to rabbits that all children can sing, do you know what it is? It is well known that songs can be ...
Do you know that the way to greet others has changed a lot recently in China?
In the past, Chinese people would greet each other by saying something like: Hello! Have you eaten today? But now, they say “Did you test positive for COVID-19?” instead.
What made it change? The following dialogue will give you the ...
It is well known that songs can be a very effective tool for children to learn any language including Chinese. Learning to sing Chinese songs will encourage your children to speak Chinese while improving their fluency as well as pronunciation, and the language points in the songs will be easier to memorize.
As one of the ...
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way…” When the familiar melody begins to rise again, people will be aware that Christmas is coming!
Do you know what songs people listen to on Christmas in China?
Líng ér xiǎng dīng dāng (Author Unknown)
Known as the Chinese version of “Jingle Bells”, Líng ér xiǎng dīng dāng is undoubtedly ...
