Video Lesson: Mandarin Chinese for “I’m Sorry”
Everyone makes mistakes! It’s common to say “sorry” in any language. In Mandarin Chinese, the most common way is by saying: “对不起 (duìbùqĭ) I am sorry.” Watch Video Answers …
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Video Lesson: Breaking Up in Mandarin Chinese
“I am not sure if we are right for each other. I guess we have to break up.” It is absolutely heart breaking to hear this, or is it? Watch Video Answers …
Know 打交道 (dǎ jiāodào) to “Deal With” Chinese Business Clients
As the saying goes: “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. Making personal contacts and relationships and then applying them to work in China is just as important as it is in any country. It can make or break you! In Mandarin Chinese, …
Video Lesson: I Love You!
Are you in a relationship now? Or do you have a crush on someone? Learn the most basic phrases that help you express your feelings toward the special someone. Watch Video Answer …
Chinese Beginners: Quiz Yourself on Numbers!
A: Zhèr yǒu jǐ gè rén? A: 这儿 有 几 个 人？ B: Zhèr yǒu _____ gè rén． B: 这儿 有 _____ 个 人。 By looking at the photo above, choose the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank. A. 一 (yī)
B. 二 …
Answer to Chinese Beginners: Quiz Yourself on Numbers!
Answer: C A: Zhèr yǒu jǐ gè rén? A: 这儿 有 几 个 人？ A. How many people are here?
B: Zhèr yǒu sān gè rén． B: 这儿 有 三 个 人。 B. There are three people here.
A. 一 (yī) one
B. 二 (èr) …
Video Lesson: Go on A Date
Go hiking? Go window shopping? Go on a date? Make a plan and express it in Chinese. Watch Video Answer …
Video Lesson: What Kind of Music Do You Like?
What kind of music do you like? Which game is fun to play? What kind of hair style is cool… Today let’s talk about how to use “什么 (shénme)” when asking questions. Watch Video Answers …
Let Your Chinese Take Flight with This Bird Metaphor!
All languages often use animals as metaphorical representations of a person’s character or temperament. In English, phrases such as “stubborn as a mule” and “eyes of a hawk” are easily used and understood in everyday conversation. The Chinese language is no different! Today’s blog focuses …
Answer to Know the Use of “吹 (chuī)” with This Quiz
Answer: A
Answer analysis:
Tāmen liǎ liǎngnián qián jiù chuī le. 他们 俩 两年 前 就 吹 了。 They broke up two years ago.
吹 (chuī)
is a verb meaning to blow, or puff.
Example:
Chuī miè làzhú. 吹 灭 蜡烛。 Blow out a candle.…
Know the Use of “吹 (chuī)” with This Quiz
Tāmen liǎ liǎngnián qián jiù chuī le. 他们 俩 两年 前 就 吹 了。 Question: What is the relationship status of the couple? A. They broke up two years ago. B. They have been married for two years. C. They have been a couple for …
Learn “actually” with this Chinese quiz
Zhè xiē jiājù kàn shàng qù shì mùtou de, _____ shì sùliào de. 这 些 家具 看 上 去 是 木头 的，_____ 是 塑料 的。 A. 反而 (fǎn’ér) B. 其实 (qíshí) C. 其中 (qízhōng)
Answer to Learn “actually” with this Chinese quiz
Answer: B
Answer Analysis:
Zhè xiē jiājù kàn shàng qù shì mùtou de, _____ shì sùliào de. 这 些 家具 看 上 去 是 木头 的，_____ 是 塑料 的。 This furniture looks wooden, ____ it is plastic.
1. 其实 (qíshí): actually; in fact. This word …