Recently, I had this student reach out to me. He mentioned he’s been studying Chinese in college and even practicing speaking with a tutor. However, despite his efforts, he didn’t do well in his oral exam and now feels like he’s got nothing. So, how can we avoid this kind of situation and actually get better at oral Chinese exams?…
IB Chinese B poses some difficulties for Chinese learner. Today, we will explore the first question of the May 2019 exam to explore the methods of writing.
Writing approach analysis：
Firstly, the introductory paragraph should serve as a transition, discussing the current situation and people’s perspectives on outer beauty and inner beauty,can also elaborating on the significance of outer and inner beauty in today’s society.…
Please fill in the blanks with the correct answer based on the picture.
A. Àn (暗) B. Hēi (黑)
Fángjiān tài __ le, kàn bù qīng lǐmiàn yǒu shén me. 1. 房 间 太 __ 了，看 不 清 里 面 有 什 么。 The room is too dark, I can’t see what’s inside. Lú nà shì yī zhī__ sè de māo.…
Answer 1. A 2. B
Analysis:
Fángjiān tài àn le, kàn bù qīng lǐmiàn yǒu shén me. 房 间 太 暗了，看 不 清 里 面 有 什 么。 The room is too dark, I can’t see what’s inside.
Lú nà shì yī zhī hēisè de māo.…
Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State.
II. Waging War – zuo zhan pian di er Lesson Transcript PDFSun Tzu said: In the operations of war, where there are in the field a thousand swift chariots, as many heavy chariots, and a hundred thousand mail-clad soldiers, with provisions enough to carry them a thousand li, the expenditure at home and at the front, including entertainment of guests, small items such as glue and paint, and sums spent on chariots and armor, will reach the total of a thousand ounces of silver per day.
Why is Mandarin the official language of China?
Many may wonder about this. The overseas Chinese community widely speaks Cantonese and the Teochew dialect.
So, why Mandarin?
The predecessor of Mandarin is the Beijing dialect (北京话 Běi jīng huà). It dates back to the Ming Dynasty in China.…
1. C
2. A
3. B
Analysis：
1. Wǒ jīn tiān nǎ ér dōu bù xiǎnɡ qù, jiù xiǎnɡ zài jiā kàn diàn shì. 1. 我 今 天 哪 儿 都 不 想 去 ， 就 想 在 家 看 电 视 。 I don’t feel like going anywhere today, I just want to stay home and watch TV.…
A. shén me dōu bù（什么都不）
B. zěn me yě bù（怎么也不）
C. nǎ ér dōu bù（哪儿都不）
1. Wǒ jīn tiān __ xiǎnɡ qù, jiù xiǎnɡ zài jiā kàn diàn shì. 1. 我 今 天 __ 想 去 ， 就 想 在 家 看 电 视 。 2.…
1. C 2. B 3. A
Analysis:
1. Lǜ shī de jīng cǎi biàn hù, bó dé fǎ tíng shàng suǒ yǒu rén de zàn shǎng . 1. 律 师 的 精 彩 辩 护，博 得 法 庭 上 所 有 人 的 赞 赏。 The lawyer’s brilliant defense won the admiration of all in court.…
Choose the best option to fill in each blank.
A. biàn bái (辨白)
B. biàn jiě (辩解)
C. biàn hù (辩护)
1. Lǜ shī de jīng cǎi __ , bó dé fǎ tíng shàng suǒ yǒu rén de zàn shǎng . 1. 律 师 的 精 彩__ ，博 得 法 庭 上 所 有 人 的 赞 赏。
2. …
While learning Chinese, you’ve more likely than not come across these three words: “的”, “得” and “地” – all pronounced “de”. These three characters are like three brothers, and they often pop up in our lives. Although they have the same pronunciation, their different looks come with different usages.…
With all that goes on every day, and all that could go wrong, we sometimes forget to be grateful. Of course, with Thanksgiving (感恩节 Gǎn ēn jié) right around the corner gratitude is in the air in the U.S., but we thinking that no matter where you are or who you are it’s important to be thankful for what you have and the people you have around you.…
American cowboy boots, Dutch clogs, Scottish kilts, French berets – some clothing is so iconic it’s immediately recognizable. But what about Chinese sartorial traditions? Chances are the phrase “traditional Chinese clothing” may not bring anything specific to mind when you hear it, and that’s why we’re talking about it today!…
When we think of soccer (football), many people think of superstars like Lionel Messi from Argentina or the Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. But did you know that in 2004, FIFA confirmed that the origins of soccer lie in Chinese Cuju (cù jū 蹴鞠)? Cuju was the earliest soccer-like activity recorded in history?…
While each successive Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is never the same, there are trends that we can see emerge over and over. This is why reviewing previous exams is useful – when you get used to patterns, question types, and expected areas of knowledge, that frees you up to actually focus on answering the question and show off what you know!…
While each successive Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is never the same, there are trends that we can see emerge over and over. This is why reviewing previous exams is useful – when you get used to patterns, question types, and expected areas of knowledge, that frees you up to actually focus on answering the question and show off what you know!…
Last time we talked about 5 Mythical Chinese Creatures beyond the world of Chinese dragons and it’s about time you discovered some of the mythical places from Chinese folklore and literature including heaven and hell. Whether these places are real or not, you must decide on your own.…
During this year’s Henan Spring Festival Gala, “Tang Palace Banquet（táng gōng yè yàn 唐宫夜宴）” astounded countless audience members. After the Dragon Boat Festival party, Henan TV’s “Luo Shen Shui Fu（luò shén shuǐ fù 洛神水赋）” also went viral. However, what truly no one saw coming was that Henan TV’s Chinese Valentine’s Day party “Diamond of Dragon Gate（lóng mén jīn gāng 龙门金刚）” once again attracted the eyes of the world!…
While each successive Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is never the same, there are trends that we can see emerge over and over. This is why reviewing previous exams is useful – when you get used to patterns, question types, and expected areas of knowledge, that frees you up to actually focus on answering the question and show off what you know!…
While each successive Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is never the same, there are trends that we can see emerge over and over. This is why reviewing previous exams is useful – when you get used to patterns, question types, and expected areas of knowledge, that frees you up to actually focus on answering the question and show off what you know!…
