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The 2016 European Championship entertains fans in China and abroad
Every four years, the world’s eyes turn to Europe to follow the most popular sport in the world, ”足球 (zúqiú) football,” or “soccer” if you live in the US, Canada, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand. This June of 2016 is that time again! It’s …
Video lesson: More than one? Know “都 (dōu)” to express “both”or “all”
You can use “都 (dōu)”, first tone, as an adverb for ‘both’ or ‘all’. The easy-to-remember basic structure is ‘multiple subjects’ + 都 (dōu) + verb + object. Since 都 (dōu) comes after the subjects, it means “both”. When referring to a larger group, 都 …
Video lesson: Step on it! The Chinese you need to take a taxi!
Taxis in China are plentiful and fairly inexpensive. It’s a common way to get around the cities. When you visit, you will surely be in a few! The first thing you need to communicate is where you are going. You can start with calling your …
Video lesson: How to show possession in Chinese with “有 (yǒu)?”
In Chinese, “有 (yǒu)” means “have.” You can indicate possession with “Subject + 有 (yǒu) + Noun.” Sound simple? It is! An example: 我有钱 (wǒ yǒu qián) I have money. Watch Video Answers …
Video lesson: The versatile and useful Chinese word “这 (zhè) this”
In Chinese, “这 (zhè) this” is pronounced in the fourth tone and is used to refer to a nearby object or to introduce something. You can also use “这 (zhè) this” to refer to something that just happened. Watch Video Answers …
Video lesson: Lost? Don’t cry! Ask for help in Chinese!
Losing direction and needing help is a large part of traveling abroad, China especially. Learn “你可以帮我吗？ (Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ ma?) Can you help me?“ for those difficult moments when you need any kind of help. Watch Video Answers …
Suit your taste? Learn “你是我的菜 (Nǐ shì wǒ de cài)” to let them know!
Food is an important part of Chinese culture and lifestyle. Meals in China are so important that they also influence the daily language. Greetings such as “你吃了吗？(Nǐ chī le ma?) Have you eaten yet?” is used to break the ice and say hello. …
Wish your Dad a happy Father’s Day in Chinese!
As everyone knows Father’s Day is almost here. On Father’s Day many people make a special effort for their fathers or father figures. For some people this means a visit to their fathers. While for most others it means getting their Dads a gift such …
Is that your man or a meal ticket?
Let’s face it—there’s nothing like having someone to take care of you, whether you’re sick, sad or shopping. Well, especially if you’re shopping. A spree is a great way to lift your spirits! That’s where having a “男朋友 (nán péngyou) boyfriend” comes in handy. In …
Answer Key – Video Lesson: Learn the Many Ways to Say “Hello” in Chinese!
Answer Analysis
For the first question – what would Ellie say, the right answer is B, because they are talking about a man Ellie likes (no polite form needed), Ellie’s friend wants Ellie to introduce herself to the man.
For the second question – what …
Video Lesson: Learn the Many Ways to Say “Hello” in Chinese!
Bump into a friend? Know the formal and informal ways to say “hello” in Chinese. We know that “你好(nǐhǎo)” is the most common way, but did you know there are other ways?
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