#ChineseForAdvancedLearners
Chinese Mini-test: 卖关子 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
What does the phrase “卖关子 (mài guānzi)” refer to? A. Put up with B. Play a joke C. Keep others guessing D. Play petty tricks…
Chinese Mini-test: 乱七八糟 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
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in such a disordered way that I don’t get much improvement in the speaking skill. How do you say “disordered” in Chinese?
A. 七上八下 (qīshàngbāxià)
B. 乱七八糟 (luànqībāzāo)
C. 七嘴八舌 (qīzuǐbāshé)
D. 三心二意 (sānxīn’èryì)
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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: 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: 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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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 …
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: 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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Chinese Mini-test: 福气 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
“您真有福气，真羡慕您啊 (Nín zhēn yǒu fúqi, zhēn xiànmù nín a)!” Do you know the meaning of the phrase “福气 (fúqi)” in this sentence? A. Happiness B. Good fortune C. Blessing D. Rich
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Chinese Mini-test: Hype (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
“Despite the hype about the coming of unlimited bandwidth, WAN service remains costly today.” Can you choose the right meaning of the word “hype” in Chinese language? A. 炒作 (chǎozuò) B. 宣传 (xuānchuán) C. 出版 (chūbǎn) D. 通告 (tōnggào)
…站着说话不腰疼 It’s easier said than done (Advanced)
Key Learning Points (Preview):
站着说话不腰疼(zhànzhe shuōhuà bù yāo téng) It’s easier said than done
黄昏(huánghūn): n. dusk
跪(guì): v. to kneel
打断(dǎduàn): v. to interrupt
Qíncháo de shíhou, Xiào Gōng de chǒngchén Jǐng Jiān jiāng Shāng Yāng yǐnjiàn gěi Qín Xiào Gōng. 秦朝 的 时候， …
Mini-test Answer: 差不多 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
Correct answer: C Analysis:
A. “要不然 (yàobùrán)” are the Chinese characters for “Or else” or “Otherwise.” “要 (yào)” means demand; “不 (bù)” means not and “然 (rán)” means so or thus.
B. “是不是 (shìbushì)” are the Chinese characters for “If.” “是 …
Mini-test Answer: 卖关子 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
Correct Answer: C Analysis:
A. “忍受 (rěnshòu)” is the phrase for “Put up with.”
The characters “忍 (rěn)” and “受 (shòu)” both mean to endure.
B. “开玩笑 (kāi wánxiào)” is the phrase for “Play a joke.”
The character “开 (kāi)” means …
搞笑 (ɡǎoxiào) Funny/ Provoke laughter (Advanced)
搞笑 (gǎoxiào) Funny/Provoke laughter
The character “搞 (gǎo)” means to make or to cause; the character “笑 (xiào)” means laugh.
Example:
Zhè bù xǐjùpiān fēicháng gǎoxiào. 这部喜剧片非常搞笑。 This comedy is funny.…
Mini-test Answer: 乱七八糟 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
Correct answer: B
Analysis:
A. “七上八下 (qīshàngbāxià)” means an unsettled state of mind. The Chinese character “七 (qī)” refers to seven; “上 (shàng)” refers to up; “八 (bā)” refers to eight and “下 (xià)” refers to down.
B. “乱七八糟 (luànqībāzāo)” means …
开窍 (kāiqiào) Be enlightened/ Begin to understand (Advanced)
开窍 (kāiqiào) Be enlightened/
Begin to understand
The character “开 (kāi)” means to open and “窍 (qiào)” means aperture.
Example： Wǒ gěi tā jiěshìle hěnduō biàn, tā zhōngyú kāiqiào le. 我给他解释了很多遍，他终于开窍了。
I explained it to him many times. Finally, he became to understand it.
Got …
没戏 (méixì) Hopeless (Advanced)
没戏 (méixì) Hopeless
The character “没 (méi)” means not and “戏 (xì)” means play or show.
Example:
Wǒ hái méiyǒu jiēdào lùyòng tōngzhī, gūjì méixì le. 我还没有接到录用通知，估计没戏了。
I have not received an offer yet and I guess it is hopeless.…
Mini-test Answer: 马马虎虎 (Advanced)
Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)
Correct answer: B Analysis: A. “Kuàikuàilèlè” is the Chinese pinyin for “快快乐乐cheerful.”
“快 (kuài)” means quick and “乐 (lè)” means cheerful.
B. “Mǎmǎhūhū” is the Chinese pinyin for “马马虎虎careless.” “马 (mǎ)” means horse and “虎 (hǔ)” means tiger.
C. “Tuántuányuányuán” is …
蜗居(wōjū) Dwelling Narrowness
蜗居(wōjū) Dwelling Narrowness
Key Learning Points (Preview):
房价(fángjià) n. housing price
房奴(fángnú) n. mortgage slave
“蜗居(wōjū) Dwelling Narrownes” is probably the most popular TV series in 2009. It is about a new couple struggling for buying their first “房子(fángzi) house.” The script expresses a confusion …