Answer to Video Lesson: Shoes As Gifts? It Is A Taboo in China!
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From Gunpowder to Alipay: Find Out How Chinese Technology Has Changed the World
Chinese history is fascinating!
The reason I became interested in learning Mandarin Chinese is due to first being interested in Chinese history and culture.
When I first began studying ancient China I was blown away by how rich and surprising the 5,000-year history is.
Some …
Answer to From Gunpowder to Alipay: Find Out How Chinese Technology Has Changed the World
Answer: C
Answer Analysis:
The answer is C: “高铁 (gāotiě) high-speed rail”. This important rail line, connecting two of the biggest cities in the world was begun in 2008 and opened in 2011. Before the high-speed rail line was in operation, the train ride was …
3 Reasons Why Halloween Has Become So Popular in China!
Many of my foreign Chinese language students are surprised that we Chinese celebrate Western-style Halloween so enthusiastically in Chinese cities today. I will try to explain a few important reasons in today’s lesson! In fact, China has its own traditional version of Halloween, the “…
Answer to 3 Reasons Why Halloween Has Become So Popular in China!
Answer: A
Answer Analysis:
Reasons B, C and D are the three main reasons that young Chinese are celebrating Chinese at an increasing rate. However, Chinese do not use Western “
Halloween 万圣节 (wànshèngjié)
” as an opportunity to honor their ancestors, for that purpose, …
4 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling in China
Traveling in China often brings up a lot of confusion and anxiety for foreigners. China, despite being the most populated country in the world, is still a bit of a mystery for foreign visitors. My first trip to China was my most exciting! I didn’t …
Answer to 4 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling in China
Answer: B Using Alipay for financial transactions, using Mandarin Chinese while shopping and paying the bill (when inviting others to dinner) are important aspects of traveling and living in China these days. However, sending four flowers to a friend in China would remind them of …
Video Lesson: Mid-Autumn Festival
Dàn yuàn rén cháng jiǔ, qiān lǐ gòng chán juān! (We wish each other a long life so as to share the beauty of this graceful light even though miles apart.) What a beautiful poem for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Let’s talk about the traditions of …
Answer to Video Lesson: Mid-Autumn Festival
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Answer Key – Getting Married in China? Learn These 4 Traditions First!
Answer: A
“回门 (Huímén)” is a traditional custom which originated from ancient China. “拍婚纱照 (pāi hūnshāzhào)” and “领结婚证 (lǐng jiéhūnzhèng)” are modern wedding customs. “喝酒 (hējiǔ) drink” is a common leisure activity. Therefore, A is the correct answer.
…Getting Married in China? Learn These 4 Traditions First!
Teaching Chinese culture and tradition is an essential part of teaching Mandarin Chinese. Not only are the words and phrases important, but learning about the lives of Chinese people adds a motivation to integrate and inspire my students to continue to pursue the language. Today, …
How Do You Congratulate Someone in China?
When I first traveled to China, I ended up spending 3 months learning Mandarin and making friends. Those first few months my friends had special occasions. One of them got married. One had a birthday. Another’s sister had a baby. I wasn’t sure what the …
What You Need to Know Before Working in China
Often on the first day of class, I like to discuss with my students why they chose to learn Mandarin Chinese in China. Some students are young and interested in the appeal of something mysterious. Some of my students are a few decades older and …
4 Ways that Chinese People Honor the Double Ninth Festival
One of my favorite aspects of living and studying in China is that I get to learn about and take part in holidays that are completely new and very exciting for me. While some Chinese holidays such as New Year, the Moon Festival and the …
Answer to 4 Ways that Chinese People Honor the Double Ninth Festival
Answer: A
Answer Analysis:
吃月饼 (Chī yuèbĭng) Eating mooncakes is a traditional way Chinese people honor the Mid-Autumn festival.
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Answer Key – Everything You Need to Know to Become a Chinese Kung-fu Expert
Answer is B.
Answer Analysis:
笔 (bǐ) means pen, pencil. It is not a weapon.
…Everything You Need to Know to Become a Chinese Kung-fu Expert
1. The History of Kung-fu
In Chinese, the term 功夫 (gōngfū) Kung-fu refers to any skill that is acquired through learning or practice. It is a compound word composed of the words 功 (gōng) meaning “work”, “achievement”, or “merit”, and 夫 (fū) which is a …
Video Lesson: Traditional Chinese Breakfast
Most mornings people don’t have much time before work or school to make breakfast. It’s a troublesome problem for many that still want something filling to have in the morning. But, in China, the perfect solution has been found!
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: …