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HSK Quiz: Shén me dōu bù (什么都不), Zěn me yě bù (怎么也不) or Nǎ ér dōu bù (哪儿都不)

Choose the best option to fill in each blank.

A. shén me dōu bù(什么都不)

B. zěn me yě bù(怎么也不)

C. nǎ ér dōu bù(哪儿都不)

1. Wǒ jīn tiān __ xiǎnɡ qù,    jiù xiǎnɡ zài jiā kàn diàn shì. 1. 我  今   天 __     想    去 , 就   想    在  家  看   电   视 。 2.…

Want to Do Business with Chinese? These Dinner Etiquette is Essential!

Meals and banquets are an important aspect of doing business in China, where they are used to form business deals, build relationships and show respect. That’s why people always say that “It’s at the business dinner table that business would actually be discussed.” Given the hierarchical nature and business culture of Chinese, business etiquette at the lunch or dinner table is extremely important.…

Take a Minute to Learn About the HSK’s New Changes

The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is an international standardized test that assesses the Chinese language abilities of non-native Chinese speakers.

In recent years, the role of Chinese in international communication has become increasingly prominent, and along with it the demand for Chinese learning has grown. Owing to this, the Chinese government has sought to develop scientific, standardized, inclusive, open, and easy-to-implement guidelines for Chinese learning, teaching, testing, and evaluation, thereby promoting quality and effectiveness of education and teaching.…

Answer Key – A Practical HSK Quiz for Learning Character Pairs 于 千

Answers:

1) B 2) A 3) B 4) A

Analysis:

Shí gè yìbǎi jiùshì yìqiān. 1) 十个一百就是一千。 Ten hundred add up to one thousand.

Jiàoyù duì háizi de chéngzhǎng lái shuō shífēn zhòngyào. 2) 教育对于孩子的成长来说十分重要。 Education is very important for the growth of children.

Tā jiāodài wǒ qiānwàn búyào wàngjì suǒ mén.…

A Practical HSK Quiz for Learning Character Pairs 于 千

1. Please choose the best option to fill each blank.

A. 于 (Yú)

B. 千 (Qiān)

      Shí gè yìbǎi jiùshì yì ___. 1) 十个一百就是一 ___ 。

      Jiàoyù duì ___ háizi de chéngzhǎng lái shuō shífēn zhòngyào. 2) 教育对 ___ 孩子的成长来说十分重要。

      Tā jiāodài wǒ ___ wàn búyào wàngjì suǒ mén.…

Answer Key – Can’t Figure Out Double Negatives in Chinese? Try This HSK Quiz!

Answer:

1. C

Answer analysis:

Nǚ: Měicì dōu shì kàn diànyǐng, wèishénme búqù gōngyuán ne? 女:每次都是看电影,为什么不去公园呢? Girl: Every time we go watch a movie, why not go to the park?

When the girl asks “为什么不去公园呢 (wèi shénme bú qù gōngyuán ne)” you can tell she is suggesting that they go to the park instead of the movies.…

Can’t Figure Out Double Negatives in Chinese? Try This HSK Quiz!

Read the dialogue:

Nán: Chī wán fàn qù kàn diànyǐng ba! 男:吃完饭去看电影吧! Boy: After eating, let’s go watch a movie!

Nǚ: Měicì dōu shì kàn diànyǐng, wèishénme búqù gōngyuán ne? 女:每次都是看电影,为什么不去公园呢? Girl: Every time we go watch a movie, _______?

1. Where does the girl want to go?…

A Helpful HSK Quiz on Using “也 (Yě)” and “还 (Hái)” in Chinese

1. Please choose the best option to fill each blank.

A. 也 (Yě)

B. 还 (Hái)

Yèshēn le, tā ______ zài zuò kèwài zuòyè. 1) 夜深了, 他 ______ 在做课外作业。

Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān ______ lěng. 2) 今天比昨天 ______ 冷。

Nǐ shì jiàoshī, wǒ ______ shì jiàoshī. 3) 你是教师,我 ______ 是教师。 Chinese Mini-test: 教师 (Beginner)

Jiùsuàn nǐ bù shuō wǒ ______ zhīdào.…

Answer to How to Use Chinese Interrogatives – Take This HSK Quiz

Answers: (1) C (2) A (3) D (4) B

Analysis:

A. 为什么 (Wèishénme): Why? Or asking for reasons.

B. 怎么办 (Zěnmebàn): What should be done?

C. 怎么样 (Zěnmeyàng): How is it?

D. 干什么 (Gànshénme): Doing or to do sth.

     Wǒmen míngtiān qù páshān zěnmeyàng? (1) 我们明天去爬山怎么样?      How about going hiking up the mountain tomorrow?…

How to Use Chinese Interrogatives – Take This HSK Quiz

1. Please choose the best option to fill each blank. Each can only be used once.

A. 为什么 (Wèishénme)

B. 怎么办 (Zěnmebàn)

C. 怎么样 (Zěnmeyàng)

D. 干什么 (Gànshénme)

What Are You Doing? Using the Phrase “干吗?”

    Wǒmen míngtiān qù páshān ______? (1) 我们明天去爬山 ______?

    Tā ______ zǒngshì bù kāixīn?…

Want To Learn Chinese Mid-autumn Festival? Take This HSK Quiz

1. Read the dialogue and answer the question below.

Xiǎo Míng: Jīntiān shì gè hǎo rìzi. 小明:今天是个好日子。

Xiǎo Hóng: Ó? Jīntiān guò shénme jié? 小红:哦?今天过什么节?

Xiǎo Míng: Zhōng qiū jié. 小明:中秋节。

What does ‘中秋节 (Zhōng qiū jié)’ mean according to the dialogue?

    A. New Year’s Day B.…

Answer to Business Chinese: Seven Popular Professional Job Titles Used in China

Answers: 1. C 2. B

Analysis:
I.

行政部 (Xíngzhèng bù) Administration Department

人事部 (Rénshì bù) HR Department

财务部 (Cáiwù bù) General Accounting Department

市场部 (Shìchǎng bù) Marketing Department

Jīnglǐ: Lì Li, wǒ xià zhōu nǎ jǐ tiān méiyǒu xíngchéng ānpái? 经理:丽丽,我下周哪几天没有行程安排? Manager: Li Li, which days will I have no schedule next week?…

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