Answer: C Analysis: 提亲 (Tíqīn): propose marriage.
哭嫁 (Kū jià): Bridal Laments.
闪婚 (Shǎnhūn): lightning marriage.
The term “闪婚 (Shǎnhūn) lightning marriage” originated in the early 21st century, and it describes a marriage in which the couple has married after knowing each other for less than 3 months.…
Every culture has their own wedding traditions. In the USA it’s not uncommon for the bride to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Similarly, in China there are superstitious and ritualistic practices unique to each region’s culture. Instead of blue, for example, it’s common to use 红色(hóngsè) red for the happy occasion.…
Answer: A Analysis: Linda: Nǐ zuì xǐhuān de wǔxiá xiǎoshuō shì shénme? Linda: 你最喜欢的武侠小说是什么？ What is your favorite Wuxia novel?
Tom: Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de xiǎoshuō shì dòu luō dàlù. Tom: 我最喜欢的小说是斗罗大陆。 My favorite novel is“Combat Continent.”
Linda: Zuì xǐhuān shū zhōng nǎge rénwù ne? Linda: 最喜欢书中哪个人物呢？ Which character do you like most in the novel?…
Bookstores and online stores have begun carrying an increasing amount of “武侠 (wǔxiá)” novels from China. Readers internationally are taking a keen interest in this genre of fantasy literature.
So, what is “wuxia fiction” and why is it gaining in popularity throughout the world? Heroes and protagonists in wuxia novels are considered the “Robin Hood” characters of Chinese culture, often originating from the lower classes and fighting for justice against oppressors and aggressors.…
Have you visited your local museum lately? Soon you may have the opportunity to do so for free. “国际博物馆日 (Guójì bówùguǎn rì) International Museum Day (IMD)” is an internationally celebrated day on or around 18 May. Each year, museums across the globe are invited to participate in IMD to promote the role of museums, which creates unique, enjoyable and free activities highlighting a theme chosen by the ICOM community for this special day.…
Answer: B Analysis: Shìjiè bówùguǎn rì shì shénme shíhòu? 世 界 博 物 馆 日 是 什 么 时候？ When is the International Museum Day?
“国际博物馆日 (Guójì bówùguǎn rì) International Museum Day (IMD)” is an internationally celebrated day on or around 18 May. So, the correct answer is B.…
As you may know, colors hold an important role in the use of language in Chinese culture.
The color “红 (hóng) red” is associated with fortune and good luck.
The color “白 (bái) white” represents death and decay.
“黑 (hēi) black” can represent integrity, but also indicate a fearful and pessimistic outlook on life.…
Answer: B Analysis: Remember, describing a plan as being “yellow 黄 (huáng)” doesn’t mean that things will literally be the color yellow. When plans are “黄了 (huáng le)”, such as Neil and Judy’s marriage plan, as described by Tom, it means that the plans have been cancelled or have failed. Neil hé Judy shì bú shì yào jiéhūn le?…
Winter Solstice, New Year’s Day, Little Chinese New Year, Spring Festival… What’s next?
1. A: Amy, nǐ zài nǎr? B: Wǒ zài Sānlǐtún kàn huādēng! Nǐ lái ma? When did this conversation most likely occur? Please choose the best answer. A. Xiǎonián B.…
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Lantern Festival” …
We all know those girls who have a hard time taking a compliment.
Well, in China, there are lots of girls who don’t like to be called a “美女 (měinǚ) beauty.”
美女 (měinǚ): n. beautiful woman; beauty.
In recent years, the appellation “美女 (měinǚ)” has been used overly by people in China.…
Answer: D
美女 (měinǚ) , 小姐 (xiǎojiě) and 姑娘 (gūniáng) are common ways to address a young lady in China. But先生 (xiānshēng) is a way to address a man.
1. Which of the following is not a Chinese traditional festival? A. 中秋节 (zhōngqiūjié)
B. 感恩节 (gǎn’ēnjié)
C. 端午节 (duānwǔjié)
D. 清明节 (qīngmíngjié)
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Answer: B
A. 中秋节 (zhōngqiūjié): Mid-autumn Festival.
B. 感恩节 (gǎn’ēnjié): Thanksgiving Day
C. 端午节 (duānwǔjié): The Dragon Boat Festival.
D. 清明节 (qīngmíngjié): Tomb Sweeping Day.
A, C and D are Chinese Traditional Festivals, but B is a Western Festival. So B is the correct answer.…
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? Please choose the best answer. A.…
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1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Shoes As gifts? It Is A Taboo in China!” …
Chinese history is fascinating!
The reason I became interested in learning Mandarin Chinese is due to first being interested in Chinese history and culture.
When I first began studying ancient China I was blown away by how rich and surprising the 5,000-year history is.
Some still don’t know about China’s history of inventions that would spread beyond China to change the world forever.…
Answer: C
The answer is C: “高铁 (gāotiě) high-speed rail”. This important rail line, connecting two of the biggest cities in the world was begun in 2008 and opened in 2011. Before the high-speed rail line was in operation, the train ride was approximately 14 hours between the two cities.…
Many of my foreign Chinese language students are surprised that we Chinese celebrate Western-style Halloween so enthusiastically in Chinese cities today. I will try to explain a few important reasons in today’s lesson! In fact, China has its own traditional version of Halloween, the “鬼节 Ghost Festival” of Chinese Taoism each July.…
Answer: A
Reasons B, C and D are the three main reasons that young Chinese are celebrating Chinese at an increasing rate. However, Chinese do not use Western “
” as an opportunity to honor their ancestors, for that purpose, they use the traditional “
”.…
