Mandarin Essentials
Answer to the Exercise on The More the Merrier: How to use the Chinese Numeral “多(duō)”
Correct Answer: B In the Chinese language, the word “多(duō)” can be used as a numeral referring to an uncertain, slight amount of difference between two numbers. The common and correct way to use it is: “number (1-10) + measure word +多(duō)”. Let’s start by …
“黑马(hēimă) Dark Horse” of the 2014 World Cup (Special Issue Ⅱ)
There are tears of joy and the not-so-happy kind in the 2014 World Cup because every match will have its winner and loser. As the 2014 World Cup charges on, there remain some teams on the brink of elimination. There are also teams who have …
The More the Merrier: How to use the Chinese Numeral “多(duō)”
Lǐ Píng: Nǐ lái Zhōngguó duō jiǔ le? 李 萍: 你 来 中国 多 久 了？ Li Ping: How long have you been in China? Cindy: ____ le. Cindy: ____ 了。 Cindy: It has been over five years. Please choose the correct answer to fill …
Answer to the Exercise on 课(kè) vs. 班(bān)-Two Ways to Talk About “Classes” in Mandarin
Correct Answer: A
Foreigners who are in the process of learning Chinese are most likely taking some sort of Chinese course. Some of them take online Chinese lessons and some join in-person classes in their home countries. No matter what kinds of courses you are …
课(kè) vs. 班(bān)-Two Ways to Talk About “Classes” in Mandarin
Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks. Wáng Lín: Anna, nǐ yě shàng zhōngwén ____ ma? 王 琳：Anna, 你 也 上 中文 ____ 吗？ Wang Lin: Anna, are you also taking Chinese class? Shìde, wǒ hé Mike zài tóngyígè ____ . Anna：是的， …
“好球(hǎoqiú)” vs “臭球(chòuqiú)”-World Cup Special
The 2014 World Cup is taking center stage as the whole world enthusiastically celebrates this international soccer event. In China, countless football fans stay up all night to watch live World Cup matches, and the hottest issue up for discussion on Chinese social networks and …
World Cup Fever: Are You a “球迷(qiúmí)?”
Jack: Zhāng Léi, shìjiè bēi nǐ zhīchí nǎ gè duì? Jack: 张 雷，世界 杯 你 支持 哪 个 队？ Jack: Zhang Lei, which team are you rooting for in the World Cup?
Zhānɡ Léi : Argentina, yīnwèi wǒ shì Lionel 张 雷： Argentina, 因为 我 …
Answer to World Cup Fever: Are You a “球迷(qiúmí)?”
Answer: A The FIFA World Cup 2014 held in Brazil is in full swing. Did you catch the opening ceremony and have you been enjoying watching the exciting games? During World Cup time, a number of die-hard fans are all hyped up and rearing to …
Mandarin Test: World Cup or NBA? (Intermediate)
Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks. Nǐ xǐhuan kàn shìjièbēi háishì NBA? Jason：你 喜欢 看 世界杯 还是 NBA？ Wǒ xǐhuan kàn shìjièbēi, yīnwèi shìjièbēi ___ rè’nao. Nǐ ne? Mike：我 喜欢 看 世界杯， 因为 世界杯 ___ 热闹。你呢？ Wǒ yě xǐhuan kàn shìjièbēi, …
Answer to the exercise on World Cup or NBA
Correct Answer: C People compare a lot of things in their daily lives or while at work. For example, when you go shopping, you might compare two pairs of shoes to decide which one has better quality. Or you might compare two dresses to decide …
Answer to Learn the Chinese Phrase “没事儿(méi shìr)”
Correct Answer: C
Translation of the Dialogue:
Betty: Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù! Betty：谢谢 你 的 帮助！ Betty: Thanks for your help!
Linda: Méi shìr! / Bú kè qi! Linda：没 事儿！/不客气！ Linda: You are welcome!
Answer to Two ways to express “A Little Bit” in Chinese
Correct Answer: B
Translation of the Dialogue:
Betty: Wǒ yǒu yìdiǎnr è, wǒmen chī yìdiǎnr dōngxi ba? Betty：我 有 一点儿饿，我们 吃 一点儿 东西 吧？ Betty: I am a little bit hungry. Shall we get something to eat?
Mike: Hǎo de. Mike：好 的。 Mike: Okay.
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Answer to How much is it?
Correct Answer: C
Translation of the Dialogue:
Linda: Píngguǒ duōshǎoqián yìjīn? Linda：苹 果 多少钱 一 斤？ Linda: How much is 500 grams of apples?
Lǎo bǎn: Wǔ kuài wǔ máo qián yìjīn. 老 板： 五 块 五 毛 钱 一斤。 Shopkeeper: 5 yuan and 50 …
Answer to Have you finished watching “Friends”?
Correct Answer: C
Translation of the Dialogue:
Jack: Friends yígòng yǒu shíjì, nǐ kàn wán le ma? Jack：Friends 一共 有 十季，你 看 完 了吗？ Jack: Friends has ten seasons in all. Have you finished watching it?
Tom: Wǒ kàn wán le. Tom：我 看 完 了。 …
Learn the Chinese Phrase “没事儿(méi shìr)” (Elementary)
Betty: Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù! Betty：谢谢 你 的 帮助！ Linda: ____! Linda： ____！ Which choice is NOT correct to fill in the blank above? A. 没事儿(Méi shìr)
B. 不客气(Bú kè qi)
C. 没关系(Méi guānxi)
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Have you finished watching “Friends”? (Intermediate)
Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Jack: Friends yígònɡ yǒu shíjì, nǐ kàn wán le ma? Jack：Friends 一共 有 十季，你看 完 了吗？ Tom: ______ . Tom： ______ 。 A. 我完了(Wǒ wán le)
B. 我看了(Wǒ kàn le)
C. 我看完了(Wǒ kàn wán le)…
How much is it? (Elementary)
Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks. Linda: Píngguǒ duōshǎoqián yìjīn? Linda：苹 果 多少钱 一斤？ Lǎo bǎn: Wǔ___wǔ___yìjīn. 老 板： 五 ___ 五 ___ 一斤。 A. 块钱 (kuài qián), 毛钱 (máo qián)
B. 块钱 (kuài qián), 毛 (máo)
C. 块 (kuài), 毛钱 …
Two ways to express “A Little Bit” in Chinese (Elementary)
Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks. Betty: Wǒ___è. Wǒmen chī___dōngxi ba? Betty：我___饿，我们 吃___ 东西 吧？ Mike: Hǎo de. Mike：好 的。 A．一点儿(yìdiǎnr), 一点儿(yìdiǎnr)
B．有一点儿(yǒu yìdiǎnr), 一点儿(yìdiǎnr)
C．一点儿(yìdiǎnr), 有一点儿(yǒu yìdiǎnr)
D．有一点儿(yǒu yìdiǎnr), 有一点儿(yǒu yìdiǎnr)
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