Chinese Mini-test: Ring (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
A: How nice your ring is! B: Thank you. Do you know how to say the word “ring” in Chinese? A. 手指 (shǒuzhǐ) B. 戒指 (jièzhi) C. 截止 (jiézhǐ) D. 节制 (jiézhì)
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Mandarin Essentials
Chinese Mini-test: Party (Beginner)
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“我不能去参加同学聚会了，因为我要准备HSK 考试。I can’t go to my classmate’s party, because I have to prepare for the
HSK exam.”
Do you know the Chinese Pinyin for “聚会 party
Chinese Mini-test: 世博会 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
A: Have you made some preparations for the Shanghai “世博会 Expo?” B: Yes, I have taken some
to practice my oral Chinese. Do you know the Chinese Pinyin for “世博会 Expo ” in this sentence? A. Shìjièbēi B. Àoyùnhuì …
公园 (gōngyuán) Park (Beginner)
公园 (gōngyuán) Park (Beginner) Example:
A: Lǚyóu hànyǔkè jiéshù hòu, wǒmen yìqǐ qù fùjìn de gōngyuán sànbù ba? 旅游 汉语课 结束 后，我们 一起 去 附近 的 公园 散步 吧？ How about going for a walk in the park after our Travel Chinese classes?
B: Hǎo …
Quote of the week (Apr. 20, 2010)
Chéngzhǎng jiù huì chūchǒu, chūchǒu cái huì chéngzhǎng. 成 长 就 会 出丑， 出丑 才 会 成 长。
Making a fool of yourself is just part of your growing process. And only after that can you grow up. –From “刘一秒 (Liú Yìmiǎo) Liu Yimiao,” one …
Answer key to the Crossword Puzzle
Answer key to the Crossword Puzzle: Horizontal:
(1) 没门 (méimén)
(2) 关 (guān)
(3) 联系 (liánxì)
Vertical:
(1) 后门 (hòumén)
(2) 没关系 (méiguānxi)
(3) 联 (lián)
You can learn Chinese with a lot of fun through Chinese crossword puzzle. For the words “没门 (méimén) no …
Learn Chinese Character: 爱 Love (Beginner)
Do you know how to say “I love you” in Chinese? Today, let’s learn the Chinese character “ài 爱 (love),” including how to pronounce, write, and use it. We’ll also share a song about “ài (爱)” that can help you better understand this …
Can I say “Have a Good Shower” in Chinese? (Intermediate)
Can I say “Have a Good Shower” in Chinese? (Intermediate)
Howard Wolowitz in American sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” can say “have a good shower” in six different languages, including Chinese. See the video clip below:
In fact, Chinese people seldom wish others …
“Harry Potter” Has a Chinese Name, Do You? (Beginner)
“Harry Potter” Has a Chinese Name, Do You? (Beginner)
It has become common for foreigners who want to study or live in China to get a Chinese name first. However, even people who have never come to China before have Chinese names, such as Daniel …
雨伞 (yǔsǎn) Umbrella (Beginner)
雨伞 (yǔsǎn) Umbrella (Beginner)
“雨 (yǔ)” means rain and “伞 (sǎn)” means umbrella.
Example: A: Wàimiàn xiàyǔ le, nǐ lái de shíhou dài yǔsǎn le ma? Méiyǒu de huà wǒ 外面 下雨 了，你 来 的 时候 带 雨伞 了 吗？没有 的 话， 我 men kěyǐ …
路上小心 (lùshang xiǎoxīn) Take Care on Your Way Back (Advanced)
路上小心 (lùshang xiǎoxīn) Take Care on Your Way Back (Advanced)
“路上小心 (lùshang xiǎoxīn) Take care on your way back” is often communicated to people who are about to leave. Example: A: Jīntiān zài nǐjiā wánr de fēicháng kāixīn, dànshì wǒ xiànzài yào zǒule. 今天 在 …
合作 (hézuò) Cooperate (Intermediate)
合作 (hézuò) Cooperate (Intermediate)
Example:
A: Lǐ zǒng, hěn gāoxìng néng hé guì gōngsī hézuò. 李 总， 很 高兴 能 和 贵 公司 合作。 Manager Li, it’s a great pleasure to cooperate with your company.
B:Wǒmen yě hěn gāoxìng. Xīwàng xiàcì háiyǒu zhèyàng de jīhuì. …
我觉得 (wǒ juéde) I Think/ I Feel (Intermediate)
我觉得 (wǒ juéde) I Think/ I Feel (Intermediate)
The character “我 (wǒ)” means I or me; “觉得 (juéde)” means think or feel.
Example:
A: Kàn, wǒ xīn mǎi le yíjiàn liányīqún. 看， 我 新 买 了 一件 连衣裙。
Look, I bought a new dress.
B: …
零钱 (língqián) Change (Beginner)
零钱 (língqián) Change (Beginner)
Example:
A: Wǒ méiyǒu língqián zuò gōngjiāochē le. Nǐ néng jiè wǒ diǎnr qián ma? 我 没有 零钱 坐 公交车 了。你 能 借 我 点儿 钱 吗？
I don’t have any change to take a bus. Can you lend me some?…
没问题 (méiwèntí) No Problem (Beginner)
没问题 (méiwèntí) No Problem (Beginner)
The character “没 (méi)” means no or not; “问题 (wèntí)” means problem.
Example:
A: Dǎrǎo yíxià, qǐngwèn néng gěi wǒ jiǎng yíxià zhèdào tímù ma? 打扰 一下，请问 能 给 我 讲 一下 这道 题目 吗？
Excuse me; can you help …
Quote of the week (Apr. 14, 2010)
Wǒ bú zàihu qǐdiǎn yǒu duō gāo, zuì zhòngyào de shì zhōngdiǎn. 我 不 在乎 起点 有 多 高， 最 重要 的 是 终点。 I don’t care how I started, but I do care where I end up. — From Yao Ming, a Chinese NBA …
Chinese Mini-test: 巧克力 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
What does the phrase “巧克力 (qiăokèlì)” refer to? A. Biscuit B. Orange C. Chocolate D. Coffee
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Chinese Mini-test: 明星 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
If the phrase “明星” appears in HSK, do you know which is the Chinese pinyin for “明星” in the following? A. Miánxiàn B. Míngxīng C. Míngxiăn D. Míngbai
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Chinese Mini-test: Gossip (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
What does the phrase “gossip” refer to in
Chinese language
? A. 八卦 (bāguà) B. 新闻 (xīnwén) C. 夸奖 (kuājiăng) D. 微笑 (wēixiào)…
Mini-test Answer: 巧克力 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “饼干 (bĭnggān)”is the word for “biscuit.”
The character “饼 (bĭng)” means cookie or cake and “干 (gān)”means dry.
B. “橙子 (chéngzi)” is the word for “orange.”
The character “橙 (chéng)” means orange and “子 (zĭ)” is …