Answer Key – Don’t Say Happy Dragon Boat Festival!
Answer: C
Analysis:
The Qingming Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival are both festivals of sacrifice, so we cannot say happy Qingming Festival or happy Dragon Boat Festival, so C is correct.
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Learn Chinese: Don’t Say ‘Happy Dragon Boat Festival’
Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival
The 端午节 (duānwǔ jié) is around the corner. People celebrate it on June 25 this year, marking the fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar. This festival holds its unique blessings, celebrations, entertainment, and food. It stands …
Why This Holiday for Kids was “Stolen” by Young People in China
Today is the Children’s Day. Many countries in Asia celebrate this day.
“儿童节 (Értóng jié): Children’s Day”, is officially known as International Children’s Day. However, The holiday is officially called “六一国际儿童节 (Liùyī guójì értóng jié)”, which translates to “June 1 International Children’s Day” in Chinese. …
Answer to Why This Holiday for Kids was “Stolen” by Young People in China
Answers:B
Answer analysis:
谁还不是个宝宝呢 (shuí hái bùshì gè háizi ne)” means I am a baby, used to describe young people who are not technically kids anymore want to be a baby and don’t want to grow up.So answers A and C is not correct.
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Answer to Top 4 Chinese New Year Traditions Explained
Answers: 1. B
Analysis:
A.
“贴春联” (Tiē chūn lián)
is for celebrating family reunions
B.
“发压岁钱” (Fā yā suì qián)
is to ward off evil spirits from younger family members
C.
“放鞭炮” (Fàng biān pào)
is reckoned as a threat to “Nian” monster
D.
“拜岁神”
… Answer to a Chinese Culture Story About New Year’s Day That You Have to Know
Answer: 1. A
Analysis:
According to the passage, From then on, people regarded the day when Shun memorialized Yao as the beginning of the year and the first day of the lunar calendar as “元旦 (Yuándàn)” So, the answer is A.
A Chinese Culture Story About New Year’s Day That You Have to Know
In ancient China, people called the first day of the calendar “元旦 (Yuándàn).” “元 (Yuán)” means “beginning” or “start” and “旦 (dàn)” means “day.” The character “旦 (Dàn)” is composed of “日 (rì)” and “一 (yī)”. “日 (Rì)” is the Chinese character for the sun …
The New Chinese Christmas Tradition That You’ve Got to Try
As cultural divides narrow due to globalization and increased travel opportunities, Christmas has quickly spread beyond its Western origins. With all of the entertaining festivities that the jolly holiday entails, China has come to embrace the spirit of Christmas as well.
圣诞节 (Shèngdànjié)
Although Christmas …
Answer to The New Chinese Christmas Tradition That You’ve Got to Try
Answer: 1. C
Analysis:
From the text, we can see that this tradition sprouted from the similarities in pronunciation of “苹 (píng)” in “苹果 (píngguǒ)” and “平 (píng)” in “平安 (píng’ān)”. Thus Chinese people see an apple as a symbol of safety and peace and …
Video Lesson: The Traditional Activities About the Dragon Boat Festival
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Ellie, jīntiān shì Duānwǔjié. Kàn! Zhè shì shénme? A: Ellie，今天是端午节。看！这是什么？ B: …… B: …… What would she say? Please choose the best answer. A. Jiǎozi. A. 饺子 B. Zòngzi. B. 粽子 C. Yuánxiāo. C. 元宵
2. A: Xiǎo Yún, …
Answer to Western Son-in-Law: How to Get Through Chinese New Year (Part 1)
Answer: 1. A
Analysis:
生日快乐 (Shēngrì kuàilè) Happy Birthday
大吉大利 (Dàjídàlì) Good Fortune And Good Luck
岁岁平安 (Suì suì píng’ān) Peace All Year Round
Therefore, we can see that the correct answer is A.
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What’s So Special About Playing Mahjong During Chinese Spring Festival?
Answer: 1. A
Analysis:
Xiǎo Míng: Nǐ xǐhuan dǎ májiàng ma? 小明: 你喜欢打麻将吗？ Xiao Ming: Do you like playing Mahjong?
Xiǎo Hóng: Bù, wǒ zuìjìn gèng xǐhuan dǎ pūkè. 小红：不，我最近更喜欢打扑克。 Xiao Hong: No, I prefer to play poker in recent days.
Therefore, we can see …
What’s So Special About Playing Mahjong During Chinese Spring Festival?
You may know that “麻将 (májiàng) Mahjong” is the most common form of entertainment during Chinese Spring Festival, but do you know why the Chinese are so keen to play Mahjong instead of other leisure activities like poker?
What are the different values and cultural …
Western Son-in-Law: How to Get Through Chinese New Year (Part 1)
For many foreigners, when they marry into a Chinese family there are a lot of cultural aspects that must be learned in order to be able to fully enjoy their new family. One of the most important holidays, Chinese New Year, is a great example …
Why Is the Chinese Tradition Upside Down? It’s a Good Omen
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贴福字 (Tiē fú zì) Pasting “Fu” Upside Down
Challenge a Chinese Mini-test: 福气 (Fúqì)
Key Learning Points (Preview):
春节 (Chūnjié): n. Spring Festival / Chinese New Year
爷爷 (Yéye): n. grandpa
说 (Shuō): v. to say
Culture Note:
It is a …
Answer Key – Top 7 Taboos in China (Beginner)
Answers:
1. C 2. D
Analysis:
From this article, we can see that putting chopsticks down parallel while sitting at the dinner table won’t cause unpleasantness in China. And giving her a firm handshake is the proper manner to greet a woman whom you have …
Top 7 Taboos in China (Beginner)
Once you set foot on foreign soil, you’ll have to adapt to your new environs. Of course, there will be the odd custom or two that you’re not familiar with, but we’re here to help you avoid turning naïve behavior into a majorly bad faux …
Answer to Chinese Philosophy: Learn About “五行 (Wǔ Xíng) the Five Elements”
Answer: 1. A
Answer Analysis:
As you’ve learned, “冰 (bīng) ice” is the solid state of “水 (shuǐ) water.” From the article, we have learned that the five elements are “金 (jīn) metal,” “木 (mù) wood,” “水 (shuǐ) water,” “火 (huǒ) fire” and “土 (tǔ) …
Chinese Philosophy: Learn About “五行 (Wǔ Xíng) the Five Elements”
One of the unexpected benefits of studying the Mandarin Chinese language is that you also get to learn new things about Chinese culture and philosophy, which is likely much different from the beliefs that you grew up with outside of China.
One of these beliefs …