Wǒ shàngwǔ qù wàimiàn mǎi le gè xīn shǒujī, jiǔ bǎi duō yuán qián. 1. 我 上 午 去 外 面 买 了 个 新 手 机，九百 多 元 钱。 Nàgè shǒujī yìqiān yuán. ★ …
Life in China is different in so many ways from life in America. One of the most noticeable differences is the goods available for purchase in the shops and supermarkets. For my foreign classmates and myself, finding our everyday goods such as deodorant, maple syrup …
To be, or not to be, that is the question…
1. A: Lǐ Lán, wǔfàn nǐ xiǎng chī shénme? B: … What does Li Lan want to eat for lunch? A. Hànbǎo huòzhě pīsà. B. Hànbǎo le pīsà. C. Hànbǎo háishì …
(1) 你好！香蕉多少钱一 ___ (jīn)？ (2) 妈妈的头发很 ___ (cháng)。 (3) 服务员，我想要一杯 ___ (shuǐ)。 (4) 一边走路一边玩手机对眼睛不 ___ (hǎo)。 (5) 只要明天不 ___ (xià) 雨，我们就去打网球。
…I get asked all the time by my students the same question: What books are really gonna help me get ahead in Chinese? There are many, many Mandarin Chinese textbooks out there. It can be a gamble to choose which one is going to be …
Are you the kind of person who likes doing things strictly in order?
1. A: Ellie, hurry up! The stores will be closed soon! B: The stores are usually open until 9 o’clock in the evening. Bié dānxīn! Wǒmen xiān chīfàn …
1. Read this email then answer the following question.
A. Wang An’s birthday party B. Birth date C. Li Ning’s birthday party
…Just like shared bicycles, the moment that it was introduced, “unmanned retail” brought us one step closer to the future. It embraces the ”new retail” strategy where big data technology connects and optimizes offline outlets and online stores to enhance customer experiences. All of these …
Did you know we celebrate Father’s Day in China too? This holiday is one of my favorites because I love to give my dad the best gifts possible, as a token of gratitude for all he has done for my life. Many Chinese children do …
You’re Vivian, aren’t you? He is your boyfriend, isn’t he? Let’s learn how to use “吧 (ba)” to indicate a supposition.
1. Tracy: Tā shì Ted ba? Amy: Shì de, Tracy. Tā shì Ted. He is a really nice guy. Shall …
Patient: Shàngwǔ hǎo a, Lǐ yīshēng. Patient: 上 午 好啊，李医 生。
Doctor: Shàngwǔ hǎo. Nǐ chī yào le ma? Doctor: 上 午 好。 你 吃 药 了 吗？
Patient: Wǒ …
Language is always evolving, and Mandarin Chinese is no exception. The past two years or so, more and more Chinese people are using the word “老铁 (lǎotiě).”
Originally, “老铁 (lǎotiě)” was used as a word by a northeastern Chinese dialect.
One example of how this …
Many of my American Mandarin Chinese language students are surprised to learn that the NBA Basketball League is now the most popular sports league to follow in China, based on online views.
The popularity of Chinese Hall of Fame player Yao Ming of the Houston …
At times, Chinese can sound curiously similar to English. So what’s going on?
1. A: Becky, shénme shíhòu kāihuì? B: Bùzhīdào, nǐ wènwen zhāng zǒng ba! Which of the following can be inferred from the tone of the conversation? Please choose …
(Chēcì): G84
(Chūfā zhàn): 长沙南 (Chángshā nán)
(Dàodá zhàn): 北京西 (Běijīng xī)
(Chūfā shíjiān): 09:00
(Dàodá shíjiān): 14:41
(Yòngshí): 5时 (shí) 41分 (fēn)
(Piàojià): ¥649
While learning Chinese expressions, it’s important that you understand the literal meaning and also the figurative meaning as well. Knowing the figurative meaning will help you apply the language to the appropriate situation, while knowing the literal meaning will help you avoid embarrassing or …
Your meeting with your new Chinese clients has just begun when you realize you left something essential behind. As you scan the meeting table you notice someone has just what you need. Great! Now all you need to do is politely ask to borrow it. …
1. Read this following public sign and answer the question.
A. Schoolchildren B. Pedestrians C. Motorists
…Do you want to know how to express “after” in Chinese?
1. A: Mr. Chen, we are still working on your suit. Qǐng nín zhèi ge xīngqīsì yǐhòu lái qǔ. B: Hǎo de, xièxie! Which of the following statements is true …
Mr Wu: Tóngxuémen, jīntiān de zhōngwén kè jiù shàng dào zhèlǐ. Dàjiā yǒu shénme bùdǒng Mr Wu: 同 学 们，今 天 的 中 文 课 就 上 到 这里。大家 有 什 么 不 懂 de wèntí …
