Mandarin Essentials

“以为(yǐwéi)” vs. “认为(rènwéi)” – Similar but Different

Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.             James, nǐ  shì nǎ guó rén? Peter:James,你 是 哪  国   人?             James, where are you from?              Wǒ shì Àodàlìyà rén. James:我   是  澳大利亚 人。              I’m Australian.             Zhēn de ma? Wǒ ____ nǐ shì Měiguó rén. …

Answer to the Exercise on The Difference Between “一点儿 (yìdiǎnr)” And “有点儿 (yǒudiǎnr)”

Correct Answer: C In the Chinese language, both “一点儿 (yìdiǎnr)” and “有点儿 (yǒudiǎnr)” can mean “a little” or “a bit,” and they can be used with adjectives. But, how exactly are they different in meaning and usage? First, “一点儿 (yìdiǎnr)” is often used after adjectives …

Mandarin Test: World Cup or NBA? (Intermediate)

Please choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks. Nǐ xǐhuan kàn shìjièbēi háishì NBA? Jason:你 喜欢   看   世界杯   还是    NBA? Wǒ xǐhuan kàn shìjièbēi, yīnwèi shìjièbēi ___ rè’nao. Nǐ ne? Mike:我 喜欢     看   世界杯, 因为    世界杯   ___  热闹。你呢? Wǒ yě xǐhuan kàn shìjièbēi, …

Scroll to Top