Chinese Mini-Test: 手机 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
More and more people want to learn Chinese through cell phone platform nowadays! How do you say “cell phone” in Chinese?
A. 手机 (shǒujī)
B. 手套 (shǒutào)
C. 飞机 (fēijī)
D. 电脑 (diànnǎo)
Mandarin Essentials
Chinese Mini-test: 马马虎虎 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
Tom wasn’t so confident with the coming HSK exam, because he prepared for the
HSK exam
“马马虎虎 carelessly.” What is the Chinese pinyin for “马马虎虎 carelessly” in this sentence? A. Kuàikuàilèlè B. Mǎmǎhūhū C. Tuántuányuányuán D. Huānhuānxǐxǐ
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Chinese Mini-test: 上网 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
If you choose an online Chinese school to learn Chinese, you might be familiar with the phrase “上网 (shàngwǎng).” Do you know what “上网 (shàngwǎng)” means in English? A. Go to school B. Attend classes C. Surf the internet D. Go …
Chinese Mini-Test: 冷 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
What is the Chinese character for “cold?” A. 冷 (lěng) B. 凉 (liáng) C. 热 (rè) D. 暖 (nuǎn)
…Chinese Mini-test: 虎年大吉 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
“虎年大吉 good luck in the year of the tiger,” the year 2010 is coming up and many are preparing for the
New Year’s celebrations
. What is the Chinese pinyin for “虎年大吉 good luck in the year of the tiger?” A. …
Chinese Mini-test: 团圆 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
“On the New Year’s Day, all are filled with joy upon reunion of the family.” What are the Chinese characters for “reunion?”
A. 团圆 (tuányuán)
B. 团结 (tuánjié)
C. 圆满 (yuánmǎn)
D. 集团 (jítuán)
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Chinese Mini-Test: 元旦 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
The first day of a year is called New Year’s Day in English. Do you know how to say New Year’s Day in Chinese? A. 春节 (chūnjié) B. 元旦 (yuándàn) C. 中秋 (zhōngqiū) D. 元宵 (yuánxiāo)
…Chinese Mini-test: 不知不觉 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
“不知不觉 Unknowingly,” Christmas is coming up and many are preparing for the Christmas celebrations.” What is the Chinese pinyin for “不知不觉 unknowingly” in this sentence? A. Bùshēngbùxiǎng B. Bújiànbúsàn C. Bùlúnbúlèi D. Bùzhībùjué
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Chinese Mini-test: Gift (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
“Christmas gifts in China are usually cards, flowers, and sweets.” What are the Chinese characters for “gift?” A. 动物 (dòngwù) B. 礼物 (lǐwù) C. 物体 (wùtǐ) D. 物理 (wùlǐ)
饺子 (jiǎozi) Dumpling (Beginner)
饺子 (jiǎozi) Dumpling (Beginner)
The character “饺 (jiǎo)” means dumpling and here, “子 (zi)” is a suffix.
Example:
Wǒ hé māma xué bāo jiǎozi. 我和妈妈学包饺子。
I learned how to make dumplings from my mother.
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你 (nĭ) You (Beginner)
你 (nĭ) You
拼音 (pīnyīn) pin yin: nĭ
笔画 (bĭhuà) number of strokes: 7
含义 (hányì) meaning: you
笔顺 (bĭshùn) stroke order:
词源 (cíyuán) Etymology: The right part “尔 (ĕr)” of this character is the old form for “you.”
部首 (bùshŏu) Radical: 亻
常用词语 (chángyòng…
Mini-test Answer: 耳旁风 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
Correct Answer: D
Analysis:
A. “掩耳盗铃 (yǎněrdàolíng)” is the phrase for “Deceive oneself.” “掩 (yǎn)” means covering and “耳 (ěr)” refers to ears. “盗 (dào)” means stealing and “铃 (líng)” refers to bell. B. “隔墙有耳 (géqiángyǒu’ěr)” is the phrase for “Walls …
Mini-test Answer: 逛街 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
Correct Answer: A
Analysis:
A. Guàngjiē is the Chinese pinyin for “逛街 To go shopping.”
“逛 (guàng)” means strolling and “街 (jiē)” means street.
B. Guòjié is the Chinese pinyin for “过节 To celebrate a festival.” “过 (guò)” means crossing literally, …
Mini-test Answer: 喜欢 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Correct Answer: B
Analysis:
A. “讨厌 (tǎoyàn)” is the word for “Hate.”
“讨 (tǎo)” means asking for something and “厌 (yàn)” means loathing.
B. “喜欢 (xǐhuan)” is the word for “Like.”
“喜 (xǐ)” means liking and “欢 (huān)” refers to happiness.…
Quote of the Week (Feb. 3, 2010)
衣服有价，青春无价。
Yīfu yǒu jià, qīngchūn wú jià.
Clothes have price tags, but youth is priceless. —From the TV series 蜗居 (Wōjū) Dwelling Narrowness…
Chinese Mini-test: 节日 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí）
“Christmas is coming, so I wish you: ‘节日快乐 (jiérì kuàilè)!’ in advance.” “节日快乐 (jiérì kuàilè)” is one of Chinese Christmas greetings. Do you know what “节日 (jiérì)” means in English? A. Party B. Birthday C. Festival D. Ceremony Got questions? …
Chinese Mini-test: 了不起 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
《了不起的盖茨比》 是一本很有名的书. The Great Gatsby is a well-known book.” What is the Chinese pinyin for “了不起” in this sentence? A. Liǎobùqǐ B. Qiáobùqǐ C. Duìbùqǐ D. Mǎibùqǐ
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Chinese Mini-test: Ideal (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level中级 (zhōngjí)
“To be a scientist is an ideal of many people in their childhood.” What are the Chinese characters for “ideal?” A. 理解 (lǐjiě) B. 梦想 (mèngxiǎng) C. 理想 (lǐxiǎng) D. 理发 (lǐfà)
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Chinese Mini-test: Yellow (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí）
“Banana’ s color is yellow.” Do you know the Chinese characters for “yellow?” A. 红色 (hóngsè) B. 蓝色 (lánsè) C. 白色 (báisè) D. 黄色 (huángsè)
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Chinese Mini-test: 没日没夜 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级(gāojí)
“为了得高分，他总是没日没夜地准备HSK考试。In order to gain a high score,he works day and night on the HSK Test.” Do you know the Chinese pinyin of “没日没夜” in this sentence?
A. Méiwánméiliǎo B. Ménxīnzìwèn C. Méishìzhǎoshì D. Méirìméiyè
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