A: Nǐ yǒu shénme kuàisù _____ kǒuyǔ shuǐpíng de hǎo bànfǎ ma? A：你 有 什么 快速 _____ 口语 水平 的 好 办法 吗？ B: Zhǐyào nǐ jiānchí měitiān hé Zhōngguórén liáotiān, nǐ jiù yídìng …
Seems like everyone loves ice cream. But ice cream hotpot?
1. A: Tài rè le. Wǒ xiǎng chī ge tiántǒng, nǐ yào bu yào? B: Dāngrán yào. What do they want to have according to the dialogue? Please choose the best …
Red, black…when Chinese people use them, do you know what they REALLY mean?
1. Zhēn bù zhīdào Jill shì zǒu le shénme yùn. Tā de xīn nán péngyou shì yǒumíng de zuànshí wáng lǎo wǔ. Which of the followings is true? …
There is the Great Wall in China. There is the Eiffel Tower in France. There is the London Eye in U.K. Are there any landmarks in your Country?
1. A: Are there many foreigners in Beijing? B: Shì de, Běijīng yǒu …
In traditional Chinese culture, “Winter solstice” marks the start of the longer daylight hours and an increase in positive energy flowing in. Chinese call this day “dōngzhì,” and eat either dumplings or Tangyuan on that day.
1. A: Ellie, Dōngzhì kuàilè! …
Santa Clause, Christmas trees, Christmas cards, Christmas hats….And how to say these words in Chinese?
1. A: Becky, what are you making? B: Wǒ xiǎng gěi Kate zuò yì zhāng shèngdàn kǎ. Which of the followings is false? Please choose the …
Merry Christmas! Yeah…it is that time of the year again. Christmas shopping, Christmas gifts, Christmas holidays…
1. A: Zhèi tiáo wéijīn shì shéi de? B: Nà shì wǒ gěi māma de … What would she say? Please choose the best answer. …
You will never learn these Mandarin Chinese words in a text book. What are you talking about? Yes, I am talking about all the gunk and smell that come out of your head!
1. Yì xiǎng dào māma zuò de fàn, …
I have known many foreigners who have come and visited China for different reasons–whether it be for immersion, traveling, work and more. Usually at some point these people can’t get by on their foreign bank and need to use one of the major banks in …
When you are buying a house, a car, or some precious jewelry for your girlfriend, don’t just worry about the money, you haven’t known how to express that large amount yet.
1. A: Ellie, nǐ de xuéxiào zhēn dà ya! Zhèr …
You are attending a conference, and meeting all these Chinese business elites. After exchanging name cards, how do you show your respect to them?
1. A: Méi xiǎng dào néng zài zhèr pèng dào Hé xiǎo jiě! B: Lǐ xiàozhǎng! Jiǔyǎng, …
Vinegar. Bitterness. Losses. What? You want me to eat them all?
1. A: Xiǎoměi, jǐ ge yuè bú jiàn, nǐ shòu le hǎo duō a! B: Ǹg, wǒ wèi le jiǎnféi, chī le hěn duō kǔ. What does Xiaomei mean? Please …
When you say “how are you?” to your Chinese friends, they may not respond by saying “Wǒ hěn hǎo.” or “I’m fine.” That’s not wrong, but just not so authentic. You might hear them saying “I am doing OK” or “I am just so so.” …
You have them on most of the day. They stay low, but they show class.
1. A: Wáng Lìlì, míngtiān xiàwǔ dǎ lánqiú, nǐ lái ma? B: Wǒ méiyǒu yùndòngxié. Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? …
When we see our friends off, we want to express our wishes that they will be safe and well. What should you say and what should you NOT say even you have the best intentions in the world?
1. A: The …
Now that you are going to see a Chinese friend you haven’t seen for a while. How do you greet him besides saying Ni hao? How do you show your genuine warmness and respond your friend’s greetings?
1. A: Ellie, hǎo …
Lots of people love Chinese food. Maybe you do too. Oh, well…let’s look at some controversies first.
1. A: Annie, nǐ xǐhuan chī chòu dòufu ma? B: Wǒ bù xǐhuan chòu de dōngxi. What does Annie think about the stinky tofu? …
How to start a conversation with a girl? Ask her the questions and let her do the talking: What do you think of that restaurant? What do you think of the new movie? What do you think of new iPhone? And finally, what do you …
You may have seen people who are either carefree or holding an indifferent attitude to almost everything. In this lesson, we will learn two authentic expressions regarding such characteristics.
1. A: Lìli, nǐ yào mǎi zhèime duō yīfu, zhèi xiē yīfu …
Answer C, The USA and China signing a new trade agreement would mean that all parties involved are in agreement and no one takes an opposing viewpoint. Answers A, B and D all illustrate occasions where your words or behavior represent …
