How to Use 以致 (yǐ zhì) and 致使 (zhì shǐ) Correctly?
“致使 (zhì shǐ)” is a word that appears in the seventh lesson of the “New HSK6 Standard Course (Part 1)”. Here’s an example of how it appears: tā de cū xīn zhì shǐ shì yàn shī bài. 他 的 粗 心 致 使 试 验 …
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Answer To How to Use 以致 (yǐzhì) and 致使 (zhìshǐ) Correctly?
Answers: 1. 致使 2. 以致/致使 3. 致使 4. 致使 5. 致使 6. 致使 7. 以致/致使 8. 致使
Analyses:
1. jiā tíng huán jìng de yǐng xiǎng ，zhì shǐ tā bù zài xiāng xìn qīn mì guān xì . 家 庭 环 境 的 影 响， …
Chinese New Year Fun for the Whole Family
Can you believe it’s almost the end of January already? Lucky for us, that means the Chinese New Year is almost here! This year, the “Spring Festival” – a translation of the Chinese name for the holiday – will fall on February 1, 2022. 春节 …
Expressions You Need to Know About Money
Everyone has their own personal reason for learning Chinese, including you. Perhaps you are intrigued by languages or you like the idea of being able to communicate with a billion people. But for many Chinese language learners there’s a promise of a variety of work …
The Mystery of Brand Names in Chinese Revealed
While it’s easy to pronounce brand names in your native tongue, have you ever tried to say them in their original creator’s language? French names tend to be challenging for English speakers, that is until they’ve tried to pronounce them in Chinese! Let this be …
Superheroes You Have to Know About — in Chinese
Earlier this month, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” came out in theaters, and since its debut it’s pulled in nearly $800 million – and on track to make over $1 billion (it probably has already, if you’re reading this after Christmas). With all eyes on “蜘蛛侠 …
Try These Tongue Twisters to Loosen up Your Tongue.
Tongue twisters are a kind of language art, an art which can greatly help develop children’s language and thinking!
Tongue twisters also give children the chance to exercise their eloquence, memory, and reaction abilities. Not only are tongue twisters different than how many students are …
3 Foods You’ll Wish You Were Eating This Christmas
In the northern hemisphere and many western countries, the holiday season brings images of presents, family, and snow to mind. While mittens, a crackling fire, and mugs of hot cocoa symbolize warmth and coziness to many people, have you ever stopped to wonder: what brings …
Switching Roles with Your Child This Holiday Season
Childhood is a magical time. For the child, everything they see and do is a new experience in one way or another, a chance to interact with and learn from the world in a different way. As parents, we marvel at how our children seem …
Answer To Do you know the differences between 不 (bù) and 没 (méi)？
Answers:
1. A 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. B 7.B
“不” is a static negation,“没” is a dynamic negation
1.tā shì yī gè hěn zì bēi de rén，zǒng jué de dà jiā duì tā bù tài yǒu hǎo. 她是一个很自卑的人，总觉得大家对她不太友好。 She is …
Do you know the differences between 不 (bù) and 没 (méi)？
“不 (bù)” and “没 (méi)” are the two most commonly seen and widely used negative adverbs in modern Chinese. They also occupy a very important position in modern Chinese, but unfortunately many students often confuse their meanings. This article will start with an analysis of …
What Questions Will You Be Asked in China?
When you come to China, what questions do you expect to get from other people? Unsure? Well, that’s why we not only have a list of questions, but also possible answers for you! Now you can prepare to confidently handle situations from random encounters, to …
Answer To How to Use “de” – “的”, “地”and “得” in Chinese Correctly?
Answers: 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A B C
Analysis: 的+Noun, 地+Verb, 得+Adjective 1. jiān dìng de huí dá（dòng cí） 坚定地回答（动词） Answer firmly [Verb]
2. hóng sè de qì qiú（míng cí） 红色的气球（名词） Red balloon [Noun]
3. xiào de kāi …
How to Use “de” – “的”, “地”and “得” in Chinese Correctly?
While learning Chinese, you’ve more likely than not come across these three words: “的”, “得” and “地” – all pronounced “de”. These three characters are like three brothers, and they often pop up in our lives. Although they have the same pronunciation, their different looks …
Is There More Than One Type of Traditional Chinese Clothing?
American cowboy boots, Dutch clogs, Scottish kilts, French berets – some clothing is so iconic it’s immediately recognizable. But what about Chinese sartorial traditions? Chances are the phrase “traditional Chinese clothing” may not bring anything specific to mind when you hear it, and that’s why …
Are You Game for “Squid Game”‘s Games?
Recently, Netflix’s original Korean drama “Squid Game” has taken the world by storm. It tells of a group of people who are heavily in debt in real life who participate in a game.
The final winner can take home $38 million. Since its release, the …
Educate Your Child Like the Rich and Famous with These Simple Methods
You may have noticed more and more homeschooling posts in your social media and in parenting magazines lately. It’s even showing up on entertainment TV channels as celebrities have their own children homeschooled for reasons ranging from privacy and time convenience and it’s no secret …
What Do Children Do for Their Elders During the Chinese Chongyang Festival?
The Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar every year. It is also known as the Climbing High Festival, the Double Ninth Festival, Chrysanthemum Day or Old People’s Day. With this holiday, children are taught to …
Do You Know How to Choose a Cool Chinese Clothing for Your Child?
Recently, T-shirts with Chinese printed on them have been popping up in many different Western countries worn by everyday people, just as clothes with Chinese elements have appeared in major fashion shows for a long time. However, clothes that Chinese people would actually wear aren’t …
Did Soccer Originate in China?
When we think of soccer (football), many people think of superstars like Lionel Messi from Argentina or the Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. But did you know that in 2004, FIFA confirmed that the origins of soccer lie in Chinese Cuju (cù jū 蹴鞠)? Cuju was the …