I have finished it!
Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Rose: Zhè běn shū shì shuí de? Rose：这 本 书 是 谁 的？ Zeo: Shì wǒ de. Zeo：是 我 的。 Rose: Nǐ kàn wán le ma? Rose：你看 完 了 吗？ Zoe: _____ Zoe：_____ A. 我完了。(Wǒ …
Mandarin Essentials
Are you suffering from “choosing disabilities?”
The fast pace of modern life, the heavy burden of urban people, and the endless goals of individuals….all these pressures that have been put upon modern people by the rapid development of cities have brought a lot of troubles for them as well. Insomnia, anxiety, …
Answer to Who is your ex?
Correct Answer: B
Translation of the Dialogue:
Zhāng Míng: Jim, nǐ hé Anna shénme shíhou jiéhūn? 张 明： Jim，你 和 Anna 什么 时候 结婚？
Zhang Ming: Jim, when will you get married with Anna? Jim: Wǒmen gānggāng fēnshǒu, tā xiànzài bú shì wǒ de nǚ …
Who is your ex?
We have published four issues of newsletter in April 2014. Have you read all of them? Let’s see how much you have learned from this month’s issues! Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Zhāng Míng: Jim, nǐ hé Anna shénme shíhou …
Answer to The difference between “要(yào)” and “有(yǒu)”
Correct Answer: D
Translation of the Dialogue:
Betty: Lucy, nǐ zuìjìn hěn máng ma? Betty：Lucy，你 最近 很 忙 吗？
Betty: Lucy, are you very busy recently? Lucy: Shìde, wǒ yǒu sān ge háizi, wǒ yào zhàogù tāmen. Lucy：是的，我 有 三 个 孩子，我 要 照顾 他们。…
The difference between “要(yào)” and “有(yǒu)”
We have published four issues of newsletter in April 2014. Have you read all of them? Let’s see how much you have learned from this month’s issues! Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Betty: Lucy, nǐ zuìjìn hěn máng ma? Betty：Lucy，你 …
Answer to Using “半(bàn)” to indicate time
Correct Answer: A
Translation of the Dialogue:
Zhāng Wěi: Linda, nǐ chūchāi xūyào jǐ tiān? 张 伟：Linda, 你 出差 需要 几 天？
Zhang Wei: Linda, how long is your business trip? Linda: Sān tiān bàn. Linda： 三 天 半。
Linda: Three and a half days. …
Using “半(bàn)” to indicate time
We have published four issues of newsletter in April 2014. Have you read all of them? Let’s see how much you have learned from this month’s issues! Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Zhāng Wěi: Linda, nǐ chūchāi xūyào jǐ tiān? …
Answer to Do you “知道(zhīdào)” someone or “认识(rènshi)” someone?
Correct Answer: A
Translation of the Dialogue:
Tom: Zhàopiàn shàng zhè ge rén shì shuí? Tom：照片 上 这 个 人 是 谁？
Tom: Who is this in the picture? Mary: Tā shì Anne Hathaway, wǒ zhīdào tā, dànshì wǒ bú rènshi tā. Mary：她 是 Anne …
Do you “知道(zhīdào)” someone or “认识(rènshi)” someone?
We have published four issues of newsletter in April 2014. Have you read all of them? Let’s see how much you have learned from this month’s issues! Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Tom: Zhàopiàn shàng zhè ge rén shì shuí? …
Difference Between “也(yě)” and “都(dōu)” in Chinese
Correct Answer: B “
也(yě)
” means “also” or “too”. When you do something that someone else also does, you could use “也(yě)”, as in “我也爱唱歌(Wǒyě ài chànggē), I also love singing,” and “我们也爱唱歌(Wǒmen yě ài chànggē), We also love singing.” The subject can be …
Both of us like Michael Jackson. (Beginner)
Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Jack and James are good friends. One day, they are discussing their idol. Jack: Wǒ xǐhuan Michael Jackson. Jack: 我 喜欢 Michael Jackson。 James: Nǐ xǐhuan Michael Jackson? Wǒ____ xǐhuan Michael Jackson. James: 你 喜欢 …
Do You Suffer from Chinese WiFi (无线wúxiàn) Anxiety?
Modern society is obsessed with WiFi. Dining choices, scenic spots and shopping options don’t matter anymore when people engage in social activities because the most important factor is actually whether or not the place has WiFi. As long as there’s access to WiFi, people can …
Answer to Introducing Yourself – My name is Yao Ming.
Correct Answer: B Everyone’s name can be used to tell others who you are and is a way for others to refer to you. For a Chinese learner, it is very important to learn to express names “姓名(xìngmíng),” as the first step in learning Chinese. …
Introducing Yourself – My name is Yao Ming.
Please choose the correct answers to fill in the blanks. Suppose Yao Ming is making a self-introduction in Chinese. He would say: Wǒ _____ Yáo, wǒ ____ Yáo Míng (Wǒ __ Yáo Míng). 我 _____ 姚，我 ____ 姚 明 （我____ 姚 明)。 A. 是(shì)，姓(xìng)，叫(jiào)
B. …
Answers to the Chinese Exercise – How do you tell time in Chinese?
Correct Answer: C “点(diǎn)” is an unit of time meaning “o’clock.” For example, “七点(qīdiǎn), seven o’clock,” and “十二点(shíèr diǎn), twelve o’clock.” When we ask someone the time, we usually say “几点(jǐdiǎn)? What time is it?” “分(fēn)” is also an unit of time meaning “minute,” such …