Have you heard that the number 4 is unlucky in Chinese?
Well, considering we’re giving you 4 new slang expressions to try out, looks like today is actually your lucky day!
In English, we have the expression “to be thrown under the bus” or “be made a scapegoat”.…
Going to train at a new gym can be intimidating.
So we can only imagine what it’s like if you are going to a new gym in a new country.
Let’s say you are planning on living or working in China in the future but want to also stay in shape.…
Sure, we all tune in to the Winter Olympics for amazing athletic feats and accomplishments, but what about the mascots? These Winter Olympic Games have offered a cute-and-cuddly overload in the forms of Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics mascot, respectively.…
Eileen Gu (谷爱凌 Gǔ Àilíng) may be a new name to many Americans, but the Chinese freestyle skier became a household name leading up to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games (冬奥会 dōng ào huì). Known on the slopes for her daring acrobatic feats, and online for being a model and spokesperson for
, Victoria’s Secret, and IWC (among other brands), Eileen is one of the first in a new generation of Chinese athletes to gain recognition and influence outside of sports.…
Imagine thousands of lanterns lining the streets on a beautifully illuminated night, strung from homes and shops, hotels and businesses, marketplaces and schools which set the stage for the processions and spectacular shows that will soon conclude the celebrations of the Spring Festival. Since the “元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié) Lantern Festival” is several days after the Spring Festival everyone is still continuing to enjoy festivities and what better way to keep the kids involved in learning historical and culturally educational activities.…
“致使 (zhì shǐ)” is a word that appears in the seventh lesson of the “New HSK6 Standard Course (Part 1)”. Here’s an example of how it appears: tā de cū xīn zhì shǐ shì yàn shī bài. 他 的 粗 心 致 使 试 验 失 败。 His carelessness caused the test to fail.…
Answers: 1. 致使 2. 以致/致使 3. 致使 4. 致使 5. 致使 6. 致使 7. 以致/致使 8. 致使
1. jiā tíng huán jìng de yǐng xiǎng ，zhì shǐ tā bù zài xiāng xìn qīn mì guān xì . 家 庭 环 境 的 影 响， 致 使 她 不 再 相 信 亲 密 关 系。 The influence of her family environment made her no longer believe in intimacy.…
Can you believe it’s almost the end of January already? Lucky for us, that means the Chinese New Year is almost here! This year, the “Spring Festival” – a translation of the Chinese name for the holiday – will fall on February 1, 2022. 春节 (chūn jié): n.…
Everyone has their own personal reason for learning Chinese, including you. Perhaps you are intrigued by languages or you like the idea of being able to communicate with a billion people. But for many Chinese language learners there’s a promise of a variety of work options, and thus, money.…
While it’s easy to pronounce brand names in your native tongue, have you ever tried to say them in their original creator’s language? French names tend to be challenging for English speakers, that is until they’ve tried to pronounce them in Chinese! Let this be your guide to finally be able to say the most popular retail brands in Chinese, properly.…
Earlier this month, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” came out in theaters, and since its debut it’s pulled in nearly $800 million – and on track to make over $1 billion (it probably has already, if you’re reading this after Christmas). With all eyes on “蜘蛛侠 (Zhīzhū xiá)”, we thought we’d take this opportunity to introduce you to other characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!…
Tongue twisters are a kind of language art, an art which can greatly help develop children’s language and thinking!
Tongue twisters also give children the chance to exercise their eloquence, memory, and reaction abilities. Not only are tongue twisters different than how many students are used to learning, but they also allow children to relax and just have fun with the language.…
In the northern hemisphere and many western countries, the holiday season brings images of presents, family, and snow to mind. While mittens, a crackling fire, and mugs of hot cocoa symbolize warmth and coziness to many people, have you ever stopped to wonder: what brings that same nostalgia and comfort to Chinese people who don’t celebrate Christmas?…
Childhood is a magical time. For the child, everything they see and do is a new experience in one way or another, a chance to interact with and learn from the world in a different way. As parents, we marvel at how our children seem to change and grow from one day to the next, and it feels like if we blink, we’ll miss a milestone – or two, or three.…
Answers:
1. A 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. B 7.B
“不” is a static negation,“没” is a dynamic negation
1.tā shì yī gè hěn zì bēi de rén，zǒng jué de dà jiā duì tā bù tài yǒu hǎo. 她是一个很自卑的人，总觉得大家对她不太友好。 She is someone with very low self-esteem, and she always feels that everyone is not friendly to her.…
“不 (bù)” and “没 (méi)” are the two most commonly seen and widely used negative adverbs in modern Chinese. They also occupy a very important position in modern Chinese, but unfortunately many students often confuse their meanings. This article will start with an analysis of the different usages, with the goal of helping you understand when to use “bù” and when to use “méi”.…
When you come to China, what questions do you expect to get from other people? Unsure? Well, that’s why we not only have a list of questions, but also possible answers for you! Now you can prepare to confidently handle situations from random encounters, to eating at restaurants, to checking into a hotel!…
Answers: 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A B C
Analysis: 的+Noun, 地+Verb, 得+Adjective 1. jiān dìng de huí dá（dòng cí） 坚定地回答（动词） Answer firmly [Verb]
2. hóng sè de qì qiú（míng cí） 红色的气球（名词） Red balloon [Noun]
3. xiào de kāi xīn（xíng róng cí） 笑得开心（形容词） Smile happily [Adjective]
4.…
While learning Chinese, you’ve more likely than not come across these three words: “的”, “得” and “地” – all pronounced “de”. These three characters are like three brothers, and they often pop up in our lives. Although they have the same pronunciation, their different looks come with different usages.…
American cowboy boots, Dutch clogs, Scottish kilts, French berets – some clothing is so iconic it’s immediately recognizable. But what about Chinese sartorial traditions? Chances are the phrase “traditional Chinese clothing” may not bring anything specific to mind when you hear it, and that’s why we’re talking about it today!…
