劳动节 (Láodòngjié) Labor Day (Intermediate)
A: Láodòngjié fàngjià nǐ yǒu shénme jìhuà? 劳动节 放假 你 有 什么 计划？
Do you have any plans for the Labor Day holiday? B: Wǒ zhǔnbèi gēn péngyou qù lǚyóu. 我 准备 跟 朋友 去 旅游。
Yes, I plan to travel with my friends.…
Wǒ bù zhīdào shénme shì shíshàng, dàn wǒ zhīdào wǒ yìzhí zài yǐnlǐng shíshàng. 我 不 知道 什么 是 时尚， 但 我 知道 我 一直 在 引领 时尚。
I’ve no idea what fashion is, but I know that I have been leading the fashion trend. –From “芙蓉姐姐 (Fúróng jiějie) Sister Furong” or Miss Lotus, one of the most controversial online female celebrities. …
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “尽管” is the Chinese phrase for “even though.” It’s a conjunction. B. “只要” is the Chinese expression for “if only.” “只要” often leads to conditional sentences. For example: “只要你努力，一定会通过HSK考试的。(Zhǐyào nǐ nǔlì, yídìng huì tōngguò HSK kǎoshì de) You will pass the HSK test if only you work hard.”…
Correct answer: A
Analysis:
A. “Zhǎngjià” is the Chinese pinyin for “涨价.”
“涨 (zhǎng)” means to rise. “价 (jià)” means price.
B. “Shàngshēng” is the Chinese pinyin for “上升 rise.” C. “Huíjiā” is the Chinese pinyin for “回家 to go home.” To find out more about these words “回家,” check out : https://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1284.html…
Correct answer: B
Analysis:
A. “三心二意” are the Chinese characters for “be of two minds.”
“三心二意” is used to describe someone who can’t concentrate on a certain thing.
B. “一心一意” is the Chinese characters for “whole-hearted.”
“一心一意” is the opposite words of “三心二意.”…
A: How about going hiking with me this weekend? B: I’ d love to, “但是 (dànshì)” I have to prepare for my HSK test. A: Oh, I almost forgot that you are taking that Chinese course. Good luck!
Do you know the meaning of the Chinese phrase “但是 (dànshì)?”…
Tīngshuō dàmǐ yào _____, dàjiā dōu qù qiǎnggòu. 听说 大米 要 涨价， 大家 都 去 抢购。 It is said that the price of rice is going to rise soon, so people are rushing to buy it. Do you know the Chinese Pinyin of “涨价 increase in price?”…
A: You don’t want to take French lessons along with me, do you? But you said you love me. B: Honey, I love you whole-heartedly
but I want to learn Chinese too. I really want to learn
. Do you know the Chinese characters for the word “whole-hearted?”…
洗面奶 (xǐmiànnǎi) Facial Cleanser (Beginner)
A: Wǒ kěyǐ jiè nǐ de xǐmiànnǎi yòng yí xià ma? Wǒ wàng dài le. 我 可以 借 你 的 洗面奶 用 一 下 吗？ 我 忘 带 了。
May I borrow your facial cleanser? I forgot to bring mine.…
洗脸 (xǐliǎn) Wash Face (Beginner)
Example
Kuài qù xǐliǎn shuāyá, wǒmen yào chī zǎofàn le. 快 去 洗脸 刷牙， 我们 要 吃 早饭 了。 Please wash your face and brush your teeth quickly; we will have breakfast soon. …
眼不见心不烦 (yǎnbújiàn xīnbùfán) Out of Sight and Out of Mind (Advanced)
The character “眼 (yǎn)” means eyes.
“不 (bù)” means not.
“见 (jiàn)” means to see.
“心 (xīn)” means heart. ”
“不 (bù)” means not.
“烦 (fán)” means upset.
Example:
A: Nǐ bú yuàn yì jiàn tā ma? …
大款 (dàkuǎn) Rich Guy (Intermediate)
Example: A: Nǐ jiàn guò Jiǎn de xīn nányǒu ma? Tīngshuō shì gè dàkuǎn. 你 见 过 简 的 新 男友 吗？ 听说 是 个 大款。 Have you met Jane’s new boyfriend? I heard he is a rich guy.
B: Shìma?…
偶像 (ǒuxiàng) Idol (Intermediate) Example: A: Màikèjiékèxùn zhēnde shì gè hěnbàng de gēshǒu. 迈克杰克逊 真的 是 个 很 棒 的 歌手。 Michael Jackson is really a great singer.
B: Shì de. Tā shì wǒ de ǒuxiàng. 是 的。他 是 我 的 偶像。 Yes. He is my idol.…
生日 (shēngrì) Birthday (Beginner)
Example: A: Mínɡtiān shì nǐ de shēngrì, nǐ xiǎng yào shénme shēngrì lǐwù ā? 明 天 是 你 的 生日， 你 想 要 什么 生日 礼物 啊？ Tomorrow is your birthday. What birthday gift do you want? B: Wǒ xiǎng yào qiǎokèlì. 我 想 要 巧克力。 I want chocolate.…
生气 (shēngqì) Angry (Beginner)
Example:
A: Wǒ hànyǔ cèyàn méiyǒu jígé, māma fēicháng shēngqì. 我 汉语 测验 没有 及格，妈妈 非常 生气 。 I didn’t pass my Chinese test. My mom got very angry.
B: Nǐ yīnggāi rènzhēn zhǔnbèi zhècì cèyàn de. 你 应该 认真 准备 这次 测验 的。 You should have prepared for this test more seriously.…
Correct answer: D
Analysis:
A. “Shìjièbēi” is the Chinese Pinyin for “世界杯 the World Cup.”
B. “Àoyùnhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “奥运会 Olympic Games.”
C. “Bólǎnhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “博览会 fair.” D. “Shìbóhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “世博会 Expo.”…
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “Jùjí” is the Chinese Pinyin for “聚集” and it means to get together.
B. “Kaīhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “开会” and it means to hold or attend a meeting. C. “Jùhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “聚会” and it means party.…
Correct answer: B
Analysis:
A. “手指 (shǒuzhǐ)” are the Chinese characters for “finger.” B. “戒指 (jièzhi)” are the Chinese characters for “ring.” C. “截止 (jiézhǐ)” are the Chinese characters for “cut-off.”
It often used together with “日期 (rìqī).” e.g. “截止日期” means deadline.…
