HSK grammar: Learn how to use conjunctions in Chinese
Wǒ zhǐ hē chá, _______ bù hē kāfēi. 我 只 喝 茶，_______ 不 喝 咖啡。 I only drink tea, and I don’t drink coffee. Please choose the correct word to fill in the blank: A. 或者 (huòzhě) B. 和 (hé) C. 而 (ér)
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Answer to HSK Chinese quiz: Who is the “一把手 (yī bǎ shǒu)”
Correct Answer: D The phrase “一把手 (yī bǎ shǒu)” literally means “a hand.” Now, it is used to mean someone primarily responsible for a particular aspect of work, usually the leader of an organization or a company. It can be translated as “the first in …
HSK Chinese quiz: Who is the “一把手 (yī bǎ shǒu)”
The phrase “一把手 (yī bǎ shǒu)” literally means “a hand.” Although, when speaking about a person’s position in a company (or any community) it takes on another meaning. Try the quiz below and see if you can figure out what it is supposed to mean! …
Test Yourself with this Sample HSK Quiz-Advanced
Zuò wán shǒushù, Liú dàifu de shǒu dōu zhǒng le, _______ tā xīnlǐ shì gāoxìng de. 做 完 手术， 刘 大夫 的 手 都 肿 了，_______ 他心里 是 高兴 的。 After completing the surgery, Doctor Liu’s hand was swollen, but in his heart he was …
Answer to Test Yourself with this Sample HSK Quiz-Advanced
Correct Answer: C Zuò wán shǒushù, Liú dàifu de shǒu dōu zhǒng le, kě tā xīnlǐ shì gāoxìng de. 做 完 手术， 刘 大夫 的 手 都 肿 了，可 他心里 是 高兴 的。 After completing the surgery, Doctor Liu’s hand was swollen, but in his …
Answer to Do you know Chinese measure words? Try this Sample HSK Quiz
Correct Answer: A Tā gěi wǒ jì lái le yì zhāng túpiàn. 他 给 我 寄 来 了 一 张 图片。 He sent me a picture.
Since there is no equivalent in English for certain measure words, you have to associate them with a similar …
Do you know Chinese measure words? Try this Sample HSK Quiz
Tā gěi wǒ jì lái le yì ______ túpiàn. 他 给 我 寄 来 了 一______ 图片。 He sent me a picture. A. 张 (zhāng) B. 个 (gè) C. 封 (fēng) D. 篇 (piān)
The Dragon Boat Festival’s Unique, Traditional Treat—A Must Eat!
Key Learning Points (Preview): 粽子 (zòngzi)
n.
rice dumpling
庆祝 (qìngzhù)
v.
to celebrate
In the west, people “庆祝 (qìngzhù) celebrate” Easter Day in memory of Jesus. They eat Easter Eggs to commemorate this day. In China, people have a similar celebration of a heroic …
Do I Need to Take the HSK?
If you want to work in China or for a predominately-Chinese-speaking business, having a high HSK level is basically required. Studying in a Chinese university requires a high HSK as well because you’ll be sitting through Chinese-taught classes. The HSK is like physical proof that …
商务问候 (Shāngwù wènhòu) Business Greetings (Beginner)
商务问候 (Shāngwù wènhòu) Business Greetings (Beginner) (Learn Chinese Business Etiquette Lessons with our teachers!) Speaking Chinese in a business setting is often challenging. Let’s see a dialogue below.
Key Learning Points (Preview): 你 (nĭ) and 您 (nín): pron you 第一天上班 Dì yī tiān …
商务介绍礼仪 Business Etiquette–Business Card Exchanges and Introduction (Beginner)
商务介绍礼仪 (Shāngwù jièshào lǐyí) Business Etiquette–Business Card Exchanges and Introduction
Key Learning Points (Preview):
介绍 (jièshào): v/n. to introduce/introduction
年龄 (niánlíng): n. age
名片 (míngpiàn): n. business card
In China, the first “介绍 (jièshào) introduction” is crucial in business relationships. It is a stepping …
商务座次礼仪 Seating Arrangement Etiquette
商务座次礼仪 (shāngwù zuòcì lǐyí) Seating Arrangement Etiquette
At Chinese “宴会 (yànhuì) banquets,” the seating arrangement is probably the most important part of Chinese dining “礼仪 (lǐyí) etiquette,” especially in Chinese business banquets. Generally, round tables are used at Chinese banquets and the seat facing the …
商务就餐礼仪之敬酒 Toasting Etiquette at a Business Dinner (Advanced)
商务就餐礼仪之敬酒 (Shāngwù jiùcān lǐyí zhī jìngjiǔ) Toasting Etiquette at a Business Dinner
Key Learning Points (Preview):
敬酒 (jìngjiǔ): v.to propose a toast
除非 (chúfēi): conj. unless
“敬酒 (jìngjiǔ) Toasting” is an important part of dinner in China, especially at business dinners. One should follow the …
筷子礼仪五知道 Five Things You Must NOT Do with Chopsticks (Beginner)
筷子 (kuàizi): n. chopsticks
涵养 (hányǎng): n.good behavior
As you are doing business with Chinese people, you may have used “筷子 (kuàizi) chopsticks.” But do you know the taboos of using this dining tool? The following list has five things you must know about the …
中国商务送礼禁忌 Taboos of Giving Business Gifts in China (Intermediate)
中国商务送礼禁忌 (Zhōngguó shāngwù sònglǐ jìnjì) Taboos of giving business gifts in China
Key Learning Points (Preview):
送礼 (sònglǐ): v. to give gift
商务往来 (shāngwù wǎnglái): n. business exchanges/doing business with others
“送礼 (sònglǐ) Gift giving ” is an important part of “商务往来 (shāngwù wǎnglái) doing …
Business Etiquette- Hang up a Phone Call (Intermediate)
Chinese Lessons about Business Etiquette- Hang up a Phone Call (Intermediate)
Key Learning Points (Preview):
帮忙(bāngmáng): v. to help
转达(zhuǎndá): v. to convey
近日(jìnrì): adv. soon
As we all know, proper telephone etiquette is an important part of maintaining harmonious business relationships. Do you know …
机场迎接 (Jī chăng yíng jiē) Greeting at the Airport
Background
George, an American, a sports fan, comes to Beijing for the 29th Olympic Games. As George walks out of the Beijing Capital International Airport, he sees somebody holding up a sign with his name on it.
Dialogues
Qiáozhì: Nín hăo, wŏ shì Qiáozhì • …
Basic Business Trading Terms (Intermediate)
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Brief: Learn major trading terms such as exporters and importers in Chinese.
课文： Jīntiān xiàwŭ yŏu shénme ānpái ? A: 今天 下午 有 什 么 安排 ？ What is the plan for this afternoon? Sān diăn jiàn yígè kèhù. B: 三 点 见 …
中国创业板开盘 (Zhōngguó chuàngyèbăn kāipán) China Launches Growth Enterprise Market
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中国创业板开盘(Zhōngguó chuàngyèbăn kāipán) China Launches Growth Enterprise Market
Origin and Meaning
The 创业板(chuàngyèbăn),Growth Enterprise Market, occupies an important position in capital markets all around the world. Up until the beginning of 2009, China was the only country not possessing its own Growth Enterprise Market, …
Tips-What is HSK and why take HSK?
What is HSK and why take HSK?
HSK, which is researched by Beijing language institute, is an exam that tests the Chinese language proficiency of non native speakers. It can be taken by all age groups and all levels, so if your mother language is …