Answer to Video Lesson: The difference Between “néng” and “huì”
Answers:
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: The difference Between ‘néng’ and ‘huì’ ” …
Mandarin Essentials
Don’t Be Stuck Up! Be Down to Earth!
Have you ever met someone and been very impressed by how down to earth they are? In Chinese we have a phrase which is an equivalent to this idea in English and it is “接地气 (jiē dìqì)”. Native Chinese speakers often use it in daily …
Answer to Don’t Be Stuck Up! Be Down to Earth!
Answer: B “接地气 (jiēdìqì)” can be used to describe the government officials and celebrities who are very affable, close and friendly (to the public). In the option B, Jin Hong is an ordinary person and “接地气 (jiēdìqì)” has nothing to do with “ground vapour company,” …
Video Lesson: How’s the Weather Today?
How’s the weather today? How’s the weather in Shanghai? Talking about the weather is a nice ice-breaker to start a conversation.
Exercises in the Video:
1. Bella: Míngtiān tiānqì zěnmeyàng? Ellie: I heard that tomorrow would be very cold. Bella, you’d better wear your jacket. …
Video Lesson: Happy Birthday!
Presents, cakes, candles, and maybe a bowl of noodles?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lìli, nǐ shénme shíhou guò shēngrì? B: Liù yuè shíbā hào. What will probably happen on June 18th this year? Please choose the best answer. A. Lili will give birth …
Answer to Video Lesson: Happy Birthday!
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1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Happy Birthday!” …
Video Lesson: She’s Really Something, Isn’t She?
There are people who often do something that exceeds other’s expectations. Some might, perhaps, memorize long passages in a book, or skillfully craft a figurine with dexterous hands. Sometimes though, not all talents are necessarily beneficial…like those who max out three credit cards in a …
Answer to Video Lesson: She’s Really Something, Isn’t She?
Answers:
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: She’s Really Something, Isn’t She?” …
Chinese Test: Prepositions and Math
1. Which of the following is in the correct Chinese word order?
Shùxué duì wǒ bù gǎn xìngqù. A. 数学 对 我 不 感 兴趣。
Wǒ duì shùxué bù gǎn xìngqù. B. 我 对 数学 不 感 兴趣。
Bù gǎn xìngqù shùxué duì wǒ. C. …
Answer to Chinese Test: Prepositions and Math
Answer: B. Answer analysis: The correct sentence should be:
Wǒ duì shùxué bù gǎn xìngqù. 我 对 数学 不 感 兴趣。 I’m not interested in math.
Pay attention to the word “对 (duì)”. 对 (duì) is used as a preposition here. It means “to” or …
Video Lesson: Chopsticks Or Fork?
You are in a Chinese restaurant in New York. The waiter is about to provide you western utensils, yet you’d like to use chopsticks. What should you say?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lydia, nǐ huì yòng kuàizi! B: Shì a, wǒ xǐhuan yòng …
Answer to Video Lesson: Chopsticks Or Fork?
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1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Chopsticks Or Fork?” …
Video Lesson: Making an Apology (Part II)
You successfully signed a contract with a Chinese client, and got invited for a celebration party. Your Chinese host proposed a toast but you don’t drink alcohol at all. You don’t want to offend them but how do you explain to them politely?
Exercises in
… Confused by 走狗 (zǒuɡǒu) & 遛狗 (liùgǒu)? You’re Not the Only One!
My Chinese class is never dull! My students always keep me on my toes and laughing with their funny mistakes and their funny ways of learning. One of my favorite “Daily Mandarin” classes was when one of my students was practicing conversational Chinese. He wanted …
Answer to Confused by 走狗 (zǒuɡǒu) & 遛狗 (liùgǒu)? You’re Not the Only One!
Answers: 1. B 走狗 (zǒugǒu): hired thug, lackey.
遛狗 (liùgǒu): walk the dog.
训狗 (xùngǒu): train a dog.
So B is the correct answer. 2. B. 好的 (hǎo de): Okay.
好吃 (hǎo chī): good to eat; tasty; delicious.
These two words above can not be …
Video Lesson: Could You Make It A Little Cheaper?
“This bag needs to be a little cheaper!” “This skirt needs to be a little cheaper!” “That DVD needs to be a little cheaper!” This lesson will show you the art of bargaining!
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Josh, nǐ wèishénme bù chī wǎnfàn? …
Answer to Video Lesson: Could You Make It A Little Cheaper?
Answers:
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Could You Make It A Little Cheaper?” …
Chinese Test: Ready to Go But…
You feel very hungry because you didn’t have breakfast this morning. But the Mandarin class doesn’t end for 20 more minutes. At the moment, you’d probably say “我恨不得现在就下课 (Wǒ hènbude xiànzài jiù xiàkè)!”
Question: What does the word “恨不得 (hènbude)” mean here?
A. hate B. …