A. 休息 (Xiūxi)
B. 利息 (Lìxi)
C. 消息 (Xiāoxi)
D. 息怒 (Xīnù)
Tā líkāi jiā yǐjīng yì nián le, dào xiànzài hái méiyǒu rènhé ______. 1. 他离开家已经一年了，到现在还没有任何 ______ 。
Nǐ kàn shàngqù tài lèi le, …
Answers: 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B
休息 (Xiūxi) to rest; take a break; recess
利息 (Lìxi) interest
消息 (Xiāoxi) news; information
息怒 (Xīnù) cease to be angry
Note: When “息 (xī)” is used as a noun, it means “interest”, normally matched …
Answer: 1. A
Lì Li: Ài, wǒ zuìjìn jīngcháng tóutòng. 丽丽：哎，我最近经常头痛。 Li Li: Oh, I often have a headache recently.
Xiǎo Xīn: Wèishénme bú shì shì zhēnjiǔ ne? Tīngshuō zhìliáo xiàoguǒ hěn búcuò. 小新：为什么不试试针灸呢？听说治疗效果很不错。 Xiao Xin: Why not try an acupuncture treatment? I hear …
The wellness movement is alive and thriving as people across the world are beginning to focus more on health more than ever before. One aspect of well-being is traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine (or TCM for short) has developed over thousands of years. It …
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5.C <<Back to Video Lesson: Is He Handsome Or Not?…
1. A: Look! Someone is doing bungee jumping. Let’s try it! B: Bungee jumping wēi bù wēixiǎn ā? B: Bungee jumping 危不危险啊？ Which one of the choices best describes her response? Please choose the best answer. A. She believes that bungee …
Answer: 1. A
Xiǎo Lǐ : Nǐ hǎo, jiàndào nǐ hěn gāoxìng, qǐngwèn nǐ ▁▁? 小李：你好，见到你很高兴，请问你 ▁▁？ Xiao Li: Nice to meet you , May I know ▁▁？
Xiǎo Wáng: Wǒ xìng Wáng, jiào Wáng Píng. 小王：我姓王，叫王平。 Xiao Wang: My last name is Wang, …
Xiǎo Lǐ : Nǐ hǎo, jiàndào nǐ hěn gāoxìng, qǐngwèn nǐ ▁▁? 小李：你好，见到你很高兴，请问你 ▁▁？
Xiǎo Wáng: Wǒ xìng Wáng, jiào Wáng Píng. 小王：我姓王，叫王平。
A. 叫什么名字 (Jiào shénme míngzi)
B. 来自哪里 …
Answers: 1. B 2. B
Xiǎo Míng: Qīmò kǎoshì zhǔnbèi de zěnmeyàng? 小明：期末考试准备的怎么样？ Xiao Ming: How about your preparation for the final exam?
Lì Li: Bié tí lā, línshí bàofójiǎo bà le. 丽丽：别提啦，临时抱佛脚罢了。 Li Li: Don’t mention it, it’s just a temporary cramming.…
We’ve all used the term “better late than never” to loosely express that it’s perfectly fine to be a bit late, at least sometimes. In Chinese, there’s an idiom that somewhat scolds, or mocks tardiness, or people who put things off until the very last …
1. C 2. A 3.C 4.B 5.B <<Back to Video Lesson: Wait a Moment! …
1. A: Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng yào yí gè zhīshì hànbǎo, yì bēi kělè, zài zhè lǐ chī. A: 你好，我想要一个芝士汉堡，一杯可乐，在这里吃。 B: Hǎo de. … B: 好的。 What would she probably say? Please choose the best answer. A. Wǒ hěn gāoxìng. A. …
We love getting questions from our students! And recently, one of our students asked how to learn and remember Chinese characters quickly. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Chinese characters are very profound and interesting, and they are especially helpful while learning Chinese; what’s more, …
Answers: 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C
睛 (Jīng) n. eyeball; (often paired with “眼 (yǎn)”, hence “眼睛 (yǎnjīng)
清 (Qīng) adj. unmixed; clear; quiet; distinct
情 (Qíng) n. feeling; affection; favor; (often paired with “事 (shì)”, hence “事情 (shìqing )
晴 …
1. D
Kěshì jiǎnféi xiàoguǒ háishì bú dà míngxiǎn 1. 可是减肥效果还是不大明显 But the weight loss effect is still not obvious.
Wǒ zuìjìn zài kòngzhì yǐnshí 2. 我最近在控制饮食 I’ve been on a diet lately.
Érqiě měitiān hái jiānchí pǎobù 3. 而且每天还坚持跑步 And ( I …
Kěshì jiǎnféi xiàoguǒ háishì bú dà míngxiǎn 1. 可是减肥效果还是不大明显
Wǒ zuìjìn zài kòngzhì yǐnshí 2. 我最近在控制饮食
Érqiě měitiān hái jiānchí pǎobù 3. 而且每天还坚持跑步
SAT Sample Chinese Test: Why Aren’t You out Running?
A. …
Answers: 1. C 2. D
安慰 (Ānwèi) comfort; console; soothe
Lǎoshī ānwèi le tā bàntiān, tā cái zhǐzhù le kū. 老师安慰了她半天，她才止住了哭。 The teacher comforted her for a long time, and she stopped crying.
安置 (Ānzhì) emplace; resettle; arrange for
Tā chūchāi …
We live in a time where buying something without a recommendation is uncommon.
Consumerism has fueled large corporations to supply the increasing demand for their products, with various ranges.
Many times it can be hard to determine whether or not the product or service will …
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. A <<Back to Video Lesson: The difference between “yòu” and “zài” …
1. A:Marc, nǐ qù guò Xiàwēiyí ma? A:Marc,你去过夏威夷吗？ B: Qù guò. Tiān hěn lán, hǎishuǐ hěn měi. … B: 去过。天很蓝，海水很美…. What would Marc probably say next? Please choose the best answer. A. Wǒ zhēn xiǎng yòu qù yí cì. A. 我真想又去一次。 …
