In ancient China, people called the first day of the calendar “元旦 (Yuándàn).” “元 (Yuán)” means “beginning” or “start” and “旦 (dàn)” means “day.” The character “旦 (Dàn)” is composed of “日 (rì)” and “一 (yī)”. “日 (Rì)” is the Chinese character for the sun …
Answer: 1. C
From the text, we can see that this tradition sprouted from the similarities in pronunciation of “苹 (píng)” in “苹果 (píngguǒ)” and “平 (píng)” in “平安 (píng’ān)”. Thus Chinese people see an apple as a symbol of safety and peace and …
1. A: Ellie, jīntiān shì Duānwǔjié. Kàn! Zhè shì shénme? A: Ellie，今天是端午节。看！这是什么？ B: …… B: …… What would she say? Please choose the best answer. A. Jiǎozi. A. 饺子 B. Zòngzi. B. 粽子 C. Yuánxiāo. C. 元宵
2. A: Xiǎo Yún, …
Answers: 1. B 2. C
I. 白蛇传 (BáiShé Zhuàn) Legend of Lady White Snake
II. Xiǎo Xīn: Nǐ zhīdào qīxī jié de yóulái ma? 小新：你知道七夕节的由来吗？ Xiao Xin: Do you know the origin of the Double Seven Festival?
Xiǎo Hóng: Dāngrán le, qīxī jié yuán …
In the first part of this two-part article, we learned about the stories of “孟姜女哭长城 (Mèng Jiāng Nǚ Kū ChángChéng) Lady Meng Jiang’s Bitter Weeping” and “梁山伯与祝英台 (Liáng Shānbó Yǔ Zhù Yīngtái) The Butterfly Lovers.” While in today’s second half, we will go over the …
Answer: 1. C
Xiǎo Xīn: Míng ming, yìqǐ qù chī lán zhōu lāmiàn ba. 小新：明明， 一起去吃兰州拉面吧。 Xiao Xin: Ming, let’s go to eat Lanzhou noodles.
Míng ming: Bǐ qǐ lán zhōu lāmiàn, wǒ gèng xiǎng chī shā xiàn xiǎochī. 明明：比起兰州拉面，我更想吃沙县小吃。 Ming Ming: I would …
Here is the second part of the popular “Top 3 Chinese Street Foods You Have to Try” series that you all have been patiently waiting for. If you want to know more about Chinese street foods favorites, you are sure to find it below.
In …
Answer: 1. B
Xiǎo Hóng: Zhè tiáo kùzi tài guì la, wǒ zuìduō zhǐnéng chū yì bǎi yuán. 小红: 这条裤子太贵啦，我最多只能出100元。 Xiao Hong: This pair of trousers is too expensive. I can give you no more than 100 yuan.
Shòuhuòyuán: Duìbùqǐ, wǒmen jùjué huán jià. …
Bargaining is an art and may be very helpful in daily life. At least, it is so often used in most markets and back-street clothes shops. And when you want to bargain over the price with the salesman. “卖家 (mài jiā) The seller” usually use …
Answer: 1. C
兰州拉面 (Lán zhōu lāmiàn) Lanzhou Noodles
沙县小吃 (Shā xiàn xiǎochī) Shaxian Snack
津市牛肉粉 (Jīn shì niúròu fěn) Jinshi Beef Noodles
Xiǎo Míng: Jīntiān zhōngwǔ nǐ dǎsuàn chī shénme ya? 小明：今天中午你打算吃什么呀？ Xiao Ming: What are you going to eat at noon today?…
As you probably know, the Chinese are food-obsessed people. The topic of conversation often turns to food and most social and business events will take place over a banquet meal, or a simple late-night “大排档 (dàpáidàng) food stand.” But, did you know which kind of …
Answer: 1. A
生日快乐 (Shēngrì kuàilè) Happy Birthday
大吉大利 (Dàjídàlì) Good Fortune And Good Luck
岁岁平安 (Suì suì píng’ān) Peace All Year Round
Therefore, we can see that the correct answer is A.
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Answer: 1. A
Xiǎo Míng: Nǐ xǐhuan dǎ májiàng ma? 小明: 你喜欢打麻将吗？ Xiao Ming: Do you like playing Mahjong?
Xiǎo Hóng: Bù, wǒ zuìjìn gèng xǐhuan dǎ pūkè. 小红：不，我最近更喜欢打扑克。 Xiao Hong: No, I prefer to play poker in recent days.
Therefore, we can see …
You may know that “麻将 (májiàng) Mahjong” is the most common form of entertainment during Chinese Spring Festival, but do you know why the Chinese are so keen to play Mahjong instead of other leisure activities like poker?
What are the different values and cultural …
For many foreigners, when they marry into a Chinese family there are a lot of cultural aspects that must be learned in order to be able to fully enjoy their new family. One of the most important holidays, Chinese New Year, is a great example …
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贴福字 (Tiē fú zì) Pasting “Fu” Upside Down
Challenge a Chinese Mini-test: 福气 (Fúqì)
春节 (Chūnjié): n. Spring Festival / Chinese New Year
爷爷 (Yéye): n. grandpa
说 (Shuō): v. to say
It is a …
Answer: 1. B
点心 (Diǎnxīn) Dim Sum
虾饺 (Xiā jiǎo) Shrimp Dumpling
烤鸭 (Kǎoyā) Roast Duck
小笼包 (Xiǎo lóng bāo) Small Steamed Bun
Because “虾饺 (xiā jiǎo)” and “小笼包 (xiǎo lóng bāo)” are both dumplings and considered Dim Sum. “烤鸭 (kǎoyā) roast duck” is …
Key Words: (Preview) 早点 (Zǎodiǎn) Breakfast
点心 (Diǎnxīn) Dim Sum; Dessert; Light Refreshments; Pastries
What is Dim Sum?
So what is “点心 (diǎnxīn) Dim Sum?”
This popular style of Chinese food resonates across the country, with chefs crafting small, bite-sized portions. Typically enjoyed with tea, …
Answers:
1. A 2. C
尾巴 (Wěiba) tail
头 (Tóu) head
脚 (Jiǎo) foot; feet
Jiǔwěihú yǒu jiǔ tiáo (wěiba). 九尾狐有九条（尾巴）。 The Nine-tail fox has nine tails.
灾难 (Zāinàn) disaster
危险 (Wēixiǎn) danger
吉祥 (Jíxiáng) luck; lucky; auspicious
安全 (Ānquán) safe, safety
Qílín shì …
