HSK Test Prep
HSK Prep Excellence: Crafting an Effective Study Routine
Many Chinese learners often wonder how to structure their weekly Chinese study routines effectively. As someone with over a decade of teaching experience, I want to highlight the importance of having a well-organized study plan for achieving success. Today, I’d like to share the study …
HSK 2 Prep: Common Chinese Phrases and Words You Must Know
As a Mandarin teacher, my experience has taught me that starting with the basics is essential for laying a strong foundation in any language. Learning Mandarin is no different, and for students preparing for the HSK 2 exam, mastering common phrases and words is crucial. …
My Experience in Successfully Passing the HSK Exam
Recently, I achieved a significant milestone – passing the HSK Level 5 examination. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m eager to open the doors to my learning process and share the methods and techniques that have propelled me towards this achievement.
Cultural Immersion for …
HSK Quiz: Àn (暗) VS Hēi (黑)
Please fill in the blanks with the correct answer based on the picture.
A. Àn (暗) B. Hēi (黑)
Fángjiān tài __ le, kàn bù qīng lǐmiàn yǒu shén me. 1. 房 间 太 __ 了，看 不 清 里 面 有 什 么。 The room …
Answer Key – HSK Quiz: Àn (暗) VS Hēi (黑)
Answer 1. A 2. B
Analysis:
Fángjiān tài àn le, kàn bù qīng lǐmiàn yǒu shén me. 房 间 太 暗了，看 不 清 里 面 有 什 么。 The room is too dark, I can’t see what’s inside.
Lú nà shì yī zhī hēisè de …
HSK Quiz: Cān guān (参观) VS Fǎng wèn (访问)
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
1. Cān guān (参观) 2. Fǎng wèn (访问)
Jìzhě __ le zhè wèi zhàndòu yīngxióng. 记者 __了 这 位 战斗 英雄。 The journalist interviewed this combat hero.
Wǒ jìhuà míngtiān __ bówùguǎn. 我 计划 明天 __ 博物馆。 …
Answer Key – HSK Quiz: Cān guān (参观) VS Fǎng wèn (访问)
Answer B A
Analysis:
Jìzhě fǎngwèn le zhè wèi zhàndòu yīngxióng. 记者 访问 了 这位 战斗 英雄。 The journalist interviewed this combat hero.
Wǒ jìhuà míngtiān cānguān bówùguǎn. 我 计划 明天 参观 博物馆。 I plan to visit the museum tomorrow.
参观(Cān guān) 访问(Fǎng wèn)
Example:…
HSK Quiz: Shāng liáng (商量) VS Tǎo lùn (讨论)
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
1. Shāng liáng (商量) 2. Tǎo lùn (讨论)
Pí tè de huà yǐnqǐle jīliè de__ . 皮特 的 话 引起了激烈 的 __ 。 Peter’s words sparked a heated discussion.
Lǎoshī, wǒ xiǎng gēn nín __ yīxià, míngtiān …
Answer Key – HSK Quiz: Shāng liáng (商量) VS Tǎo lùn (讨论)
Answer B A Analysis:
Pí tè de huà yǐnqǐle jīliè de tǎolùn. 皮特 的 话 引起了 激烈 的 讨论。 Peter’s words sparked a heated discussion.
Lǎoshī, wǒ xiǎng gēn nín shāng liáng yīxià, míngtiān kěyǐ shàngkè ma? 老师， 我 想 跟 您 商量 一下， 明天
HSK Quiz: Jì huà (计划) VS Dǎ suàn (打算)
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
1. Jì huà (计划)
2. Dǎ suàn (打算)
Nèi tè, nǐ __ qǔ wǒ ma? 内特，你 __ 娶 我 吗？ Nate, do you intend to marry me?
Wèile jiǎnféi, Xīndí zuòle yīgè xiángxi de __. 为了 减肥，辛迪 …
Answer Key – HSK Quiz: Jì huà (计划) VS Dǎ suàn (打算)
Answer B A
Analysis:
Nèi tè, nǐ dǎsuàn qǔ wǒ ma? 内特，你 打算 娶 我 吗？ Nate, do you intend to marry me?
Wèile jiǎnféi, Xīndí zuòle yīgè xiángxi de jìhuà. 为了 减肥， 辛迪 做了 一个 详细 的 计划。 Cindy made a detailed plan to
HSK Quiz: Dī (低) VS Ǎi (矮)
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
1. Dī (低)
2. Ǎi (矮)
Zhè zhāng zhuōzi hěn __ , shìhé wǒ zhèyàng de __ gèzi. 这 张 桌子 很 __ ， 适合 我 这样 的 __ 个子。 This table is very low, suitable for …
Answer Key – HSK Quiz: Dī (低) VS Ǎi (矮)
Answer A B Analysis:
Zhè zhāng zhuōzi hěn dī, shìhé wǒ zhèyàng de ǎi gèzi. 这 张 桌子 很 低，适合 我 这样 的 矮个子。This table is very low, suitable for someone short like me.
低(Dī)
矮(Ǎi)
Example:
Dī (低)
: is often used for objects
Answer Key –HSK Quiz: Dào dá (到达) VS Dá dào (达到)
Answer: A B
Analysis: Xiǎo Míng zhōngyú dàodá le shāndǐng, chénggōng dádàole mùbiāo. 小明终于到达了山顶，成功达到了目标。 Xiao Ming finally reached the mountaintop and successfully achieved the goal.
到达(Dào dá): primarily pertains to reaching a physical destination, such as arriving at a city, a building, or any …
HSK Quiz: Dào dá (到达) VS Dá dào (达到)
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
1. Dào dá (到达)
2. Dá dào (达到)
Xiǎo Míng zhōngyú __ le shāndǐng, chénggōng __ le mùbiāo. 小 明 终于 __ 了 山顶， 成功 __ 了 目标。 Xiao Ming finally reached the mountaintop and successfully achieved …
Straight from a HSK Test Taker: 5 Winning Strategies
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Answer Key – HSK Quiz: Rén(人) vs Rù(入)
Answer: B A
Cóng rù kǒu jìn qù jiù shì rén xíng dào. 从入口进去就是人行道。 The entrance leads directly onto the sidewalk.
Analysis:
Rù (入) Means “enter” or “to come in”.
Rù qīn 入 侵 Invasion
Rù mén 入 门 Introduction
Shēng wù rù qīn shì …
HSK Quiz: Rén(人) vs Rù(入)
Choose the best option to fill in each blank.
A. Rén (人)
B. Rù (入)
Cóng____kǒu jìn qù jiù shì____xíng dào. 从____口进去就是____行道。 The entrance leads directly onto the sidewalk.
Answer Key – HSK Quiz: Chuān(穿) VS Dài(戴)
Answer: B A
Jīn tiān zhēn lěng! Wǒ bù jǐn chuān le yǔ róng fú hái dài shǎng le wéi jīn. 今天真冷！我不仅穿了羽绒服还带上了围巾。 Today is really cold! Not only did I wear a down jacket, but I also put on a scarf.
Analysis:
Chuān (穿) is …