A: How about going hiking with me this weekend? B: I’ d love to, “但是 (dànshì)” I have to prepare for my HSK test. A: Oh, I almost forgot that you are taking that Chinese course. Good luck!
Do …
洗面奶 (xǐmiànnǎi) Facial Cleanser (Beginner)
A: Wǒ kěyǐ jiè nǐ de xǐmiànnǎi yòng yí xià ma? Wǒ wàng dài le. 我 可以 借 你 的 洗面奶 用 一 下 吗？ 我 忘 带 了。
May I borrow your facial cleanser? I forgot to bring …
洗脸 (xǐliǎn) Wash Face (Beginner)
Example
Kuài qù xǐliǎn shuāyá, wǒmen yào chī zǎofàn le. 快 去 洗脸 刷牙， 我们 要 吃 早饭 了。 Please wash your face and brush your teeth quickly; we will have breakfast soon. …
生日 (shēngrì) Birthday (Beginner)
Example: A: Mínɡtiān shì nǐ de shēngrì, nǐ xiǎng yào shénme shēngrì lǐwù ā? 明 天 是 你 的 生日， 你 想 要 什么 生日 礼物 啊？ Tomorrow is your birthday. What birthday gift do you want? B: Wǒ xiǎng yào …
生气 (shēngqì) Angry (Beginner)
Example:
A: Wǒ hànyǔ cèyàn méiyǒu jígé, māma fēicháng shēngqì. 我 汉语 测验 没有 及格，妈妈 非常 生气 。 I didn’t pass my Chinese test. My mom got very angry.
B: Nǐ yīnggāi rènzhēn zhǔnbèi zhècì cèyàn de. 你 应该 认真 …
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “Jùjí” is the Chinese Pinyin for “聚集” and it means to get together.
B. “Kaīhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “开会” and it means to hold or attend a meeting. C. “Jùhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin …
Are you wondering how to learn Chinese with joy? Learning Chinese songs may be a good way to enjoy Chinese music at the same progress in your Chinese learning. So please listen to this well-known Chinese song for kids and learn some Chinese knowledge from …
公园 (gōngyuán) Park (Beginner) Example:
A: Lǚyóu hànyǔkè jiéshù hòu, wǒmen yìqǐ qù fùjìn de gōngyuán sànbù ba? 旅游 汉语课 结束 后，我们 一起 去 附近 的 公园 散步 吧？ How about going for a walk in the park after our Travel Chinese classes?
B: Hǎo …
Chéngzhǎng jiù huì chūchǒu, chūchǒu cái huì chéngzhǎng. 成 长 就 会 出丑， 出丑 才 会 成 长。
Making a fool of yourself is just part of your growing process. And only after that can you grow up. –From “刘一秒 (Liú Yìmiǎo) Liu Yimiao,” one …
“Harry Potter” Has a Chinese Name, Do You? (Beginner)
It has become common for foreigners who want to study or live in China to get a Chinese name first. However, even people who have never come to China before have Chinese names, such as Daniel …
雨伞 (yǔsǎn) Umbrella (Beginner)
“雨 (yǔ)” means rain and “伞 (sǎn)” means umbrella.
Example: A: Wàimiàn xiàyǔ le, nǐ lái de shíhou dài yǔsǎn le ma? Méiyǒu de huà wǒ 外面 下雨 了，你 来 的 时候 带 雨伞 了 吗？没有 的 话， 我 men kěyǐ …
零钱 (língqián) Change (Beginner)
Example:
A: Wǒ méiyǒu língqián zuò gōngjiāochē le. Nǐ néng jiè wǒ diǎnr qián ma? 我 没有 零钱 坐 公交车 了。你 能 借 我 点儿 钱 吗？
I don’t have any change to take a bus. Can you lend me some?…
没问题 (méiwèntí) No Problem (Beginner)
The character “没 (méi)” means no or not; “问题 (wèntí)” means problem.
Example:
A: Dǎrǎo yíxià, qǐngwèn néng gěi wǒ jiǎng yíxià zhèdào tímù ma? 打扰 一下，请问 能 给 我 讲 一下 这道 题目 吗？
Excuse me; can you help …
What does the phrase “巧克力 (qiăokèlì)” refer to? A. Biscuit B. Orange C. Chocolate D. Coffee
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Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “饼干 (bĭnggān)”is the word for “biscuit.”
The character “饼 (bĭng)” means cookie or cake and “干 (gān)”means dry.
B. “橙子 (chéngzi)” is the word for “orange.”
The character “橙 (chéng)” means orange and “子 (zĭ)” is …
啤酒 (píjiǔ) Beer (Beginner)
Example: A: Zǎoshànghǎo, yǒu shénme kěyǐ bāng nín ma? A: 早上好， 有 什么 可以 帮 您 吗？ A: Good morning, can I help you?
B: Wǒ xiǎng yào yíguàn píjiǔ. B: 我 想 要 一罐 啤酒。 B: I want a can …
好吃 (hǎochī) Delicious (Beginner)
Example:
A: Nǐ juéde gōngbǎo jīdīng zěnmeyàng? 你 觉得 宫保 鸡丁 怎么样？
How do you like Kung Pao Chicken?
B: Wǒ juéde hěn hǎochī. 我 觉得 很 好吃。
I think it’s very delicious.
照相 (zhàoxiàng) Take a Photo (Beginner)
The character “照 (zhào)” means to illuminate and “相 (xiàng)” means photograph.
Example:
A: Dǎrǎo yíxià, qǐngwèn kěyǐ bāng wǒmen zhàoxiàng ma? 打扰 一下，请问 可以 帮 我们 照相 吗？ Excuse me, could you please take a photo for us?…
好主意 (hǎozhǔyi) Good Idea (Beginner)
The character “好 (hǎo)” means good; “主 (zhǔ)” means main and “意 (yì)” means idea here.
Example: A: Wǒ xiǎng lìyòng jiàqī xuéxí yìxiē shāngwù hànyǔ. 我 想 利用 假期 学习 一些 商务 汉语。 I want to learn some business …
