How to say “No” in Chinese?
Read the following sentences and choose the most suitable negative words to fill in each blank.
A. bù (不)
B. méi (没)
C. bié (别)
1. Tā zuó tiān __ xué hàn yǔ. 1. 他 昨 天 __ 学 汉 语。 2. Chén xiān shēng …
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Self-Guided Chinese Learning for Kids: Consonants Video
Sara from LA reached out to us recently to find a solution for her daughter Mia’s struggles with basic pronunciation. For example, “jīdàn (鸡蛋) egg” and “zǐdàn (子弹) bullet” would be pronounced the same. As the majority of new learners do, she was creating the …
Easy Chinese Words and Phrases for Speaking about Movies (Pt. 2)
In last article, we introduced several popular film genres in China: Animation, Documentary and Action Movie to you. Which one is your favorite so far? In this passage, we’ll continue to let you learn more about China’s movies.
1. War Movies Key Vocabulary
Zhàn zhēng …
The Perfect Song in Chinese for Mother’s Day
Rachel from New York recently told us that her daughter Nancy sang a Chinese song to her: “Shì shànɡ zhǐ yǒu mā ma hǎo, yǒu mā de hái zi xiànɡ kuài bǎo. (世上只有妈妈好，有妈的孩子像块宝。)” After understanding the meaning of the lyrics, the mother was surprised and …
Easy Chinese Words and Phrases for Speaking about Movies (Pt. 1)
Nǐ xǐ huan kàn diàn yǐng ma? (你喜欢看电影吗?)
Do you like watching films?
Today I will introduce some movies suitable for learning Chinese as well as some useful words and phrases to talk about them.
Key Vocabulary
1. Diàn yǐng (电影) Movie/film
2. Nán yǎn …
Answer Key – Yì si (意思)-Most Misunderstood Word with So Many Surprising Meanings
Here is the translation of the test at the beginning of the article:
zhāng lěi gěi lǐng dǎo sòng hóng bāo shí，èr rén de duì huà pō yǒu yì si。 张 磊 给 领 导 送 红 包 时，二 人 的 对 话 颇 有 …
Yì si (意思)-Most Misunderstood Word with So Many Surprising Meanings
Victor has been learning Chinese for more than five years, and he’s quite proud of his Chinese.
But he failed an exam recently with only one question on the test paper: Please explain each “意思 (yì si)” in the dialogue (The answer can be found …
The Real Reason Chinese Language Day is on 420
China is well known for having what seems like innumerable holidays and festivals because of its rich and long history. We have another one for you to learn about, but this one is much more recent. On April 20, 2010, UNESCO (a United Nations agency) …
7 Makeup Items You Have to Know About in Chinese
Did you know the first nail polish was invented in China in 3000 BC by mixing egg whites, beeswax, gum, and colored powder? Makeup in China has been popular over the centuries.
Especially the whitening face powder that survived in China while tanning was popularised …
4 “Lucky” Chinese Slang Terms
Have you heard that the number 4 is unlucky in Chinese?
Well, considering we’re giving you 4 new slang expressions to try out, looks like today is actually your lucky day!
1. Carrying the Black Pot
In English, we have the expression “to be thrown …
Must-Know Gym Chinese Vocabulary and Sentences for Weightlifters
Going to train at a new gym can be intimidating.
So we can only imagine what it’s like if you are going to a new gym in a new country.
Let’s say you are planning on living or working in China in the future but …
Did You Know 2 Mascots Welcomed Athletes to Beijing?
Sure, we all tune in to the Winter Olympics for amazing athletic feats and accomplishments, but what about the mascots? These Winter Olympic Games have offered a cute-and-cuddly overload in the forms of Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, the Winter Olympics and Winter …
Winter Olympic Terms You’ve Probably Never Heard
Eileen Gu (谷爱凌 Gǔ Àilíng) may be a new name to many Americans, but the Chinese freestyle skier became a household name leading up to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games (冬奥会 dōng ào huì). Known on the slopes for her daring acrobatic feats, and online …
Involve Children in Chinese Lantern Festivities for Enhanced Learning
Imagine thousands of lanterns lining the streets on a beautifully illuminated night, strung from homes and shops, hotels and businesses, marketplaces and schools which set the stage for the processions and spectacular shows that will soon conclude the celebrations of the Spring Festival. Since the …
How to Use 以致 (yǐ zhì) and 致使 (zhì shǐ) Correctly?
“致使 (zhì shǐ)” is a word that appears in the seventh lesson of the “New HSK6 Standard Course (Part 1)”. Here’s an example of how it appears: tā de cū xīn zhì shǐ shì yàn shī bài. 他 的 粗 心 致 使 试 验 …
Answer To How to Use 以致 (yǐzhì) and 致使 (zhìshǐ) Correctly?
Answers: 1. 致使 2. 以致/致使 3. 致使 4. 致使 5. 致使 6. 致使 7. 以致/致使 8. 致使
Analyses:
1. jiā tíng huán jìng de yǐng xiǎng ，zhì shǐ tā bù zài xiāng xìn qīn mì guān xì . 家 庭 环 境 的 影 响， …
Chinese New Year Fun for the Whole Family
Can you believe it’s almost the end of January already? Lucky for us, that means the Chinese New Year is almost here! This year, the “Spring Festival” – a translation of the Chinese name for the holiday – will fall on February 1, 2022. 春节 …
Expressions You Need to Know About Money
Everyone has their own personal reason for learning Chinese, including you. Perhaps you are intrigued by languages or you like the idea of being able to communicate with a billion people. But for many Chinese language learners there’s a promise of a variety of work …
The Mystery of Brand Names in Chinese Revealed
While it’s easy to pronounce brand names in your native tongue, have you ever tried to say them in their original creator’s language? French names tend to be challenging for English speakers, that is until they’ve tried to pronounce them in Chinese! Let this be …
Superheroes You Have to Know About — in Chinese
Earlier this month, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” came out in theaters, and since its debut it’s pulled in nearly $800 million – and on track to make over $1 billion (it probably has already, if you’re reading this after Christmas). With all eyes on “蜘蛛侠 …