Key Learning Points (Preview):
团购 (tuángòu): n. group purchasing
捏团 (niētuán): v. to form a group
捏友 (niēyǒu): n. friends made from group purchasing
Will you participate in group purchasing today?
With rising prices these days, “团购 (tuángòu) group purchasing” is becoming a big part …
真有趣！(Zhēn yǒuqù!) That’s funny! (Beginner)
Wǒ lǎogōng jīngcháng zài mènglǐ xiàng wǒ dàoqiàn! A：我 老公 经常 在 梦里 向 我 道歉！ A: My husband often apologizes to me in his dreams!
Zhēn yǒuqù! B：真 有趣！ B: That’s funny!
Further Reading:
The correct answer for this Chinese test is A.
Analysis:
A: “婚纱 (hūnshā)” is the Chinese word for “wedding veil.”
B: “婚礼 (hūnlǐ)” is the Chinese word for “wedding.”
C: “婚姻 (hūnyīn)” is the Chinese word for “marriage.”
D: “礼服 (lǐfú)” …
A: I plan to get married with Jim right after Christmas. B: Really? I can’t wait to see your wedding veil! What does “Wedding Veil” mean in Chinese? A. 婚纱 (hūnshā) B. 婚礼 (hūnlǐ) C. 婚姻 (hūnyīn) D. 礼服 (lǐfú)
…Thanksgiving Day is coming up. Do you know how to read and write the Chinese Characters
for Thanksgiving Day? The Chinese Characters
for “Thanksgiving Day” are “感恩节(Gǎn’ēnjié),” or the traditional Chinese characters “感恩節(Gǎn’ēnjié).” “感(gǎn)” means to appreciate or to give thanks. “恩(ēn)” means the favor …
Wǒ juéde shìbó yīngggāi yǒngyuǎn yǒngyuǎn de chíxù xiàqu, 我 觉得 世博 应该 永远 永远 地 持续 下去， wǒ zhēnxīn de xīwàng shìjiè shàng de měi yígè rén 我 真心 地 希望 世界 上 的 每 一个 人 dōu kěyǐ hùxiāng xuéxí qítā guójiā. 都 …
Speaking Chinese-帮帮我！(Bāngbang wǒ!) Please Help Me! (Beginner)
Bāngbang wǒ! Nǚpéngyou ràng wǒ péi tā qù xué fǎyǔ, kěshì wǒ A： 帮帮 我！女朋友 让 我 陪 她 去 学 法语，可是 我 zhēnde hěn xiǎng xué shuō hànyǔ. 真的 很 想 学 说 汉语。 A: Please …
A: It is cold outside. You’d better put on warm clothes. B: Okay.
What does “cold” mean in Chinese language?
A. 冷 (lěng)
B. 热 (rè)
C. 凉爽 (liángshuǎng)
D. 温暖 (wēnnuǎn)
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The correct answer for this online Chinese mini-test is A.
Analysis: A. “冷 (lěng)” means “cold.”
B. “热 (rè)” means “hot.”
C. “凉爽 (liángshuǎng)” means “cool.”
D. “温暖 (wēnnuǎn)” means “warm.”
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上海世博会(Shànghǎi Shìbóhuì) The Shanghai World Expo
Listen to the whole story:
Key Learning Points (Preview) 世博会(Shìbóhuì): n. World Expo
突破(tūpò): v. to break
创造(chuàngzào): v. to create
Shíyuè sānshíyī rì, Zhōngguó Shànghǎi Shìbóhuì zài rèliè de wǎnhuì zhōng chénggōng 10月 31 日, 中国 上海 世博会 …
Wǒ zài zuò wǒ xǐhuan hé shàncháng de shìqing, 我 在 做 我 喜欢 和 擅长 的 事情， wǒ měitiān de gōngzuò jiùshì wǒ de xiǎngshòu! 我 每天 的 工作 就是 我 的 享受！
I’m doing what I am fond of and good at. My …
Learn Chinese Words-当心！(Dāngxīn!) Watch Out! (Beginner)
Nánhái: Dāngxīn! Dìbǎn shì shī de. 男孩： 当心！ 地板 是 湿 的。 Boy: Watch out! The floor is wet.
Nǚhái: Duōkuī nǐ lāle wǒ yì bǎ, bùrán wǒ jiù shuāidǎo le. 女孩： 多亏 你拉了我 一 把，不然 我 就 …
In America, Vogue is regarded as the Bible of fashion.
Do you know which Chinese word means “fashion?”
A. 时尚 (shíshàng)
B. 时间 (shíjiān)
C. 时区 (shíqū)
D. 时态 (shítài)
The correct answer for this Chinese test is A.
Analysis:
A: “时尚” is the Chinese word for “fashion.”
B: “时间” is the Chinese word for “time.”
C: “时区” is the Chinese word for “time zone.”
D: “时态” is the Chinese word …
Yào xiǎng dádào yí gè gèng hǎo de zhuàngtài, nǐ bìxū cóng xiǎoshì zuò qǐ, 要 想 达到 一 个 更 好 的 状态， 你 必须 从 小事 做 起， cóng yí gè bǐjiào dī de mùbiāozuò qǐ. 从 一个 比较 低 的 目标 做 …
Learn Chinese Words-别紧张！(Bié jǐnzhāng!) Take it easy! (Beginner)
Dì yī cì gěi zhème duō rén zuò yǎnjiǎng, wǒ hǎo jǐnzhāng a. A: 第一次 给 这么 多 人 做 演讲， 我 好 紧张 啊。 This is the first time I have had to give a …
Learn Mandarin Chinese words-你决定！(Nǐ juédìng!) It’s up to you! (Beginner)
Wǒmen dào nǎlǐ chīfàn ne? A: 我们 到 哪里 吃饭 呢？ Where shall we have dinner?
Nǐ juédìng ba! B: 你 决定 吧！ It’s up to you!
Further Reading:
Today is your birthday, so you should cut the cake for us. How do you say “birthday” in Chinese? A. 节日 (jiérì) B. 假日 (jiàrì) C. 生日 (shēngrì) D. 星期日 (xīngqīrì)
The correct answer for this Chinese test is C.
Analysis: A. “节日 (jiérì)” means “festival.” B. “假日 (jiàrì)” means “holiday.” C. “生日 (shēngrì)” means “birthday.” D. “星期日 (xīngqīrì)” means “Sunday.” <<Back to Mini-test // // …
Learn Online Mandarin Idiom: 杞人忧天 (Qǐrényōutiān) The Man from Chi Who Worried that the Sky Would Fall Down Listen to the whole story Key Learning Points: (Preview) 忧 (yōu)：v. to worry
解决 (jiějué)：v. to solve Cóngqián zài ChūnqiūZhànguó shíqī de Qǐguó,yǒu yígè dǎnzi hěnxiǎo de …
