#ChineseForIntermediateLearners
Mini-test Answer: 创业 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “创伤 (chuāngshāng)” are the Chinese characters for “wound.”
Both “创 (chuāng)” and “伤 (shāng)” here mean wound.
B. “创造 (chuàngzào)” are the Chinese characters for “to create.”
“创 (chuàng)” means to start here, and “造 (zào)” …
Chinese Mini-test: To Start an Enterprise (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
“My uncle is going to start an enterprise about Chinese test preparation, such as SAT Preparation, AP Preparation and HSK Preparation.”
Have you learned the Chinese characters for “start an enterprise” in this sentence? A. 创伤 (chuāngshāng) B. 创造 (chuàngzào) C. …
留得青山在，不怕没柴烧 Where There is Life, There is Hope (Intermediate)
留得青山在，不怕没柴烧 (Liú dé qīngshān zài, búpà méi chái shāo) Where There is Life, There is Hope (Intermediate)
Key Learning Points (Preview):
长大 (zhǎngdà): v to grow up
富裕 (fùyù): adj rich
In ancient times, there was an old man who used “木材 (mùcái) wood” to …
Quote of the week (Mar. 29, 2010)
Chūlái tōucài, zǒngshì yào huán de. 出 来 偷菜， 总 是 要 还 的。
If you steal others’ crops, you will have to pay back for that (because others will steal your crops in return; i.e., what goes around comes around).
—A famous Internet quote …
搜索 (sōusuǒ) Search (Intermediate)
搜索 (sōusuǒ) Search (Intermediate)
Both the characters “搜 (sōu)” and “索 (suǒ)” mean to search.
Example:
Bǎidù shì Zhōngguó zuì dà de sōusuǒ yǐnqíng. 百度 是 中国 最 大 的 搜索 引擎。
Baidu is the biggest search engine in China.
// // …
键盘 (jiànpán) Keyboard (Intermediate)
键盘 (jiànpán) Keyboard (Intermediate) The character “键 (jiàn)” means key and “盘 (pán)” means plate.
Example:
Wǒ wán yóuxì bǎ jiànpán qiāo huài le. 我 玩 游戏 把 键盘 敲 坏 了 。 My keyboard is broken because I play too much games .
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… 户外 (hùwài) Outdoor (Intermediate)
户外 (hùwài) Outdoor (Intermediate)
The character “户 (hù)” means door; “外 (wài)” means outside.
Example:
A: Zhège zhōumò zhǔnbèi zěnme guò yɑ? 这个 周末 准备 怎么 过 呀？ Do you have any plans for this weekend?
B: Wǒ xiǎng qù hùwài yùndòng yí xià. 我 …
Mini-test Answer: 想念 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
Correct answer: C
Analysis: A. “想法 (xiǎngfǎ)” are the Chinese characters for “idea.” “想 (xiǎng)” means to think, and “法 (fǎ)” literally means law.
B. “纪念 (jìniàn)” are the Chinese characters for “to commemorate.” “纪 (jì)” literally means period, and “念(niàn)” …
Chinese Mini-test: To Miss (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
A: Thanks to our Chinese teacher we have aced our
Chinese tests
. B: Yes, our teacher is the best one. Now I’ve even started to miss him. Have you learned the
Chinese characters
for “miss” in this dialogue? A. 想法 …
行李 (xíngli) Luggage/ Baggage (Intermediate)
行李 (xíngli) Luggage/Baggage (Intermediate)
The character “行 (xíng)” means to walk; “李 (lǐ)” means plum or a surname. Example:
Wàichū shí wèi fāngbiàn qǐjiàn jìnliàng shǎo dài xíngli. 外出 时 为 方便 起见 尽量 少 带 行李。
Considering the problem of convenience, you should bring …
太极拳 (tàijíquán) Tai-Chi (Intermediate)
太极拳 (tàijíquán) Tai-Chi (Intermediate)
The character “太 (tài)” means too or over; “极 (jí)” means pole or top and “拳 (quán)” means fist. Example:
Tàijíquán liúchuán zhìjīn yǎnhuà chūle bùtóng de liúpài. 太极拳 流传 至今 演化 出了 不同 的 流派。
Tai Chi has spread until …
Steamed Stuffed Bun Plays Rock & Roll (Intermediate)
Steamed Stuffed Bun Plays Rock & Roll
“包子 (bāozi) stuffed bun,” which is coated with flat dough and stuffed with vegetables, meat, or fine bean mash, is a kind of traditional Chinese food. In this video, “包子 (bāozi) stuffed buns” held a “摇滚演唱会 (yáogǔn yǎnchànghuì)…股票 (gǔpiào) Stock/ Share (Intermediate)
股票 (gǔpiào) Stock/ Share (Intermediate) The character “股 (gǔ)” means share; “票 (piào)” means ticket or bank note.
Example:
A: Nín hǎo, wǒ xiǎng zīxún yí xià jǐzhǒng gǔpiào de zuì xīn jiàgé. 您 好， 我 想 咨询 一下 几种 股票 的 最 新 价格。 …
Mini-test Answer: 锻炼 (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
Correct answer: D
Analysis:
A.“训练 (xùnliàn)” is the Chinese phrase for “to train.”
“训 (xùn)” means to train and “练 (liàn)” means to practice.
B.“联系 (liánxì)” is the Chinese phrase for “to contact.” “联 (lián)” means to ally and “系 (xì)” …
Chinese Mini-test: Work out (Intermediate)
Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)
A: Hi, let’s go outside to work out.
B: No, I need to prepare for the Chinese SAT.
A: Come on! It’s important to keep in shape.
Do you know the Chinese characters for “work out” in this dialogue? A. …
打扫 (dǎsǎo) To Sweep/To Do the Cleaning (Intermediate)
打扫 (dǎsǎo) To Sweep/ To Do the Cleaning (Intermediate)
The character “打 (dǎ)”refer to hit and “扫 (sǎo)” refers to to sweep.
Example:
Měi gè zhōumò tā dōu chèdǐ dǎsǎo yí xià fángzi. 每 个 周末 她 都 彻底 打扫 一 下 房子。 She cleaned …
商务问候礼仪 Business Greeting Etiquette (Intermediate)
商务问候礼仪 (shāngwù wènhòu lǐyí) Business Greeting Etiquette
Key Learning Points (Preview):
问候 (wènhòu): n/v. greeting/ to send one’s regards to
久仰 (jiǔyǎng): v. I’ve heard so much about you
Greetings are the first parts of a conversation between people during business exchanges. We greet people …
取款 (qǔkuǎn) To Withdraw Money (Intermediate)
取款 (qǔkuǎn) To Withdraw Money (Intermediate)
The character “取 (qǔ)” means to get; “款 (kuǎn)” means money.
Example:
A: Yǒu shénme kěyǐ bāng nín ma? 有 什么 可以 帮 您 吗？
Can I help you? B: Shìde, wǒ xiǎng qǔkuǎn. 是的， 我 想 取款。
Yes, …
存款 (cúnkuǎn) To Deposit Money (Intermediate)
存款 (cúnkuǎn) To Deposit Money (Intermediate)
The character “存 (cún)” means to deposit; “款 (kuǎn)” means money.
Example:
A: Yǒu shénme kěyǐ bāng nín ma? 有 什么 可以 帮 您 吗？ Can I help you?
B: Shìde, wǒ xiǎng cúnkuǎn. 是的， 我 想 存款。 Yes, …