Correct Answer: C
In Chinese, we usually use the structure below to express “one and a half.” Number + Measure Word + 半(bàn) + Noun E.g. Yí ge bàn xiǎoshí 一 个 半 小时 One and a half hours Similarly, we can use the …
C is the correct answer.
“是(shì)” is an equative-verb which equates two nouns (or nominal expressions) as in: “我是美国人(Wǒ shì měiguó rén), I am American.” “下雨(xiàyǔ), to rain” is not a noun. In this case, “今天是下雨(Jīntiān shì xiàyǔ)” is not a correct sentence. “雨(yǔ), …
Answer: A In the Chinese language, “前(qián)” means before, and “后(hòu)” means after. Both “以前(yǐqián)” and “以后(yǐhòu)” can be used to indicate a period of time. They are similar in usage. In this text we will introduce three situations for using these two words.
Answer: B In the Chinese language, there are several ways to ask questions. We will introduce three ways to ask questions in Chinese today. First, we can ask questions in Chinese using the interrogative particle “吗(ma).” To form a question, simply add “吗(ma)” to the …
Answer: B In the Chinese language, both “不(bù)” and “没(méi)” can indicate negation. But they are quite different in usage. “不(bù)” is mainly used to negate facts. Whereas “没(méi)” is generally used for negating a certain experience that has taken place.
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Answer: C In the Chinese language, the particle “的(de)” is normally used to indicate possession. It is added after a noun or pronoun to show possession of the modified noun, e.g. “我的学生(wǒ de xuésheng), my students,” “李明的车(Lǐ Míng de chē), Li Ming’s car,” “他的妹妹(tā de …
Answer: C Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people. It is when all family members get together, similar to Christmas in the West. Generally, there are a series of customs Chinese people follow when celebrating Spring Festival. The lively atmosphere not only …
