#ChineseForBeginnerLearners
Mini-test Answer: 但是 But (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “尽管” is the Chinese phrase for “even though.” It’s a conjunction. B. “只要” is the Chinese expression for “if only.” “只要” often leads to conditional sentences. For example: “只要你努力，一定会通过HSK考试的。(Zhǐyào nǐ nǔlì, yídìng huì tōngguò HSK kǎoshì de) You will pass the HSK test if only you work hard.”…
Chinese Mini-test: 但是 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
A: How about going hiking with me this weekend? B: I’ d love to, “但是 (dànshì)” I have to prepare for my HSK test. A: Oh, I almost forgot that you are taking that Chinese course. Good luck!
Do you know the meaning of the Chinese phrase “但是 (dànshì)?”…
洗面奶 (xǐmiànnǎi) Facial Cleanser (Beginner)
洗面奶 (xǐmiànnǎi) Facial Cleanser (Beginner)
Example:
A: Wǒ kěyǐ jiè nǐ de xǐmiànnǎi yòng yí xià ma? Wǒ wàng dài le. 我 可以 借 你 的 洗面奶 用 一 下 吗？ 我 忘 带 了。
May I borrow your facial cleanser? I forgot to bring mine.…
洗脸 (xǐliǎn) Wash Face (Beginner)
洗脸 (xǐliǎn) Wash Face (Beginner)
Example
Kuài qù xǐliǎn shuāyá, wǒmen yào chī zǎofàn le. 快 去 洗脸 刷牙， 我们 要 吃 早饭 了。 Please wash your face and brush your teeth quickly; we will have breakfast soon. …
生日 (shēngrì) Birthday (Beginner)
生日 (shēngrì) Birthday (Beginner)
Example: A: Mínɡtiān shì nǐ de shēngrì, nǐ xiǎng yào shénme shēngrì lǐwù ā? 明 天 是 你 的 生日， 你 想 要 什么 生日 礼物 啊？ Tomorrow is your birthday. What birthday gift do you want? B: Wǒ xiǎng yào qiǎokèlì. 我 想 要 巧克力。 I want chocolate.…
生气 (shēngqì) Angry (Beginner)
生气 (shēngqì) Angry (Beginner)
Example:
A: Wǒ hànyǔ cèyàn méiyǒu jígé, māma fēicháng shēngqì. 我 汉语 测验 没有 及格，妈妈 非常 生气 。 I didn’t pass my Chinese test. My mom got very angry.
B: Nǐ yīnggāi rènzhēn zhǔnbèi zhècì cèyàn de. 你 应该 认真 准备 这次 测验 的。 You should have prepared for this test more seriously.…
Mini-test Answer: 聚会 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “Jùjí” is the Chinese Pinyin for “聚集” and it means to get together.
B. “Kaīhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “开会” and it means to hold or attend a meeting. C. “Jùhuì” is the Chinese Pinyin for “聚会” and it means party.…
Chinese Mini-test: Party (Beginner)
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“我不能去参加同学聚会了，因为我要准备HSK 考试。I can’t go to my classmate’s party, because I have to prepare for the
HSK exam.”
Do you know the Chinese Pinyin for “聚会 party ” in this sentence?
Chinese Song for Kids: A Doll Dances with a Little Bear (Beginner)
Are you wondering how to learn Chinese with joy? Learning Chinese songs may be a good way to enjoy Chinese music at the same progress in your Chinese learning. So please listen to this well-known Chinese song for kids and learn some Chinese knowledge from it.…
公园 (gōngyuán) Park (Beginner)
公园 (gōngyuán) Park (Beginner) Example:
A: Lǚyóu hànyǔkè jiéshù hòu, wǒmen yìqǐ qù fùjìn de gōngyuán sànbù ba? 旅游 汉语课 结束 后，我们 一起 去 附近 的 公园 散步 吧？ How about going for a walk in the park after our Travel Chinese classes?
B: Hǎo zhǔyì. 好 主意。 Good idea.…
Quote of the week (Apr. 20, 2010)
Chéngzhǎng jiù huì chūchǒu, chūchǒu cái huì chéngzhǎng. 成 长 就 会 出丑， 出丑 才 会 成 长。
Making a fool of yourself is just part of your growing process. And only after that can you grow up. –From “刘一秒 (Liú Yìmiǎo) Liu Yimiao,” one of the top cultural thinkers in China.…
Learn Chinese Character: 爱 Love (Beginner)
Do you know how to say “I love you” in Chinese? Today, let’s learn the Chinese character “ài 爱 (love),” including how to pronounce, write, and use it. We’ll also share a song about “ài (爱)” that can help you better understand this character.…
“Harry Potter” Has a Chinese Name, Do You? (Beginner)
“Harry Potter” Has a Chinese Name, Do You? (Beginner)
It has become common for foreigners who want to study or live in China to get a Chinese name first. However, even people who have never come to China before have Chinese names, such as Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, who both acted in the movie series “哈利波特 (Hālì bōtè) Harry Potter.”…
雨伞 (yǔsǎn) Umbrella (Beginner)
雨伞 (yǔsǎn) Umbrella (Beginner)
“雨 (yǔ)” means rain and “伞 (sǎn)” means umbrella.
Example: A: Wàimiàn xiàyǔ le, nǐ lái de shíhou dài yǔsǎn le ma? Méiyǒu de huà wǒ 外面 下雨 了，你 来 的 时候 带 雨伞 了 吗？没有 的 话， 我 men kěyǐ yìqǐ zǒu. 们 可以 一起 走。 It’s raining outside.…
零钱 (língqián) Change (Beginner)
零钱 (língqián) Change (Beginner)
Example:
A: Wǒ méiyǒu língqián zuò gōngjiāochē le. Nǐ néng jiè wǒ diǎnr qián ma? 我 没有 零钱 坐 公交车 了。你 能 借 我 点儿 钱 吗？
I don’t have any change to take a bus. Can you lend me some?
B: Hǎode, gěinǐ. 好的， 给你。
OK, here you are.…
没问题 (méiwèntí) No Problem (Beginner)
没问题 (méiwèntí) No Problem (Beginner)
The character “没 (méi)” means no or not; “问题 (wèntí)” means problem.
Example:
A: Dǎrǎo yíxià, qǐngwèn néng gěi wǒ jiǎng yíxià zhèdào tímù ma? 打扰 一下，请问 能 给 我 讲 一下 这道 题目 吗？
Excuse me; can you help me out with this question?…
Chinese Mini-test: 巧克力 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
What does the phrase “巧克力 (qiăokèlì)” refer to? A. Biscuit B. Orange C. Chocolate D. Coffee
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Mini-test Answer: 巧克力 (Beginner)
Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “饼干 (bĭnggān)”is the word for “biscuit.”
The character “饼 (bĭng)” means cookie or cake and “干 (gān)”means dry.
B. “橙子 (chéngzi)” is the word for “orange.”
The character “橙 (chéng)” means orange and “子 (zĭ)” is used as a suffix here.…