Traveling in China often brings up a lot of confusion and anxiety for foreigners. China, despite being the most populated country in the world, is still a bit of a mystery for foreign visitors. My first trip to China was my most exciting! I didn’t know what to expect at all!…
Answer: B Using Alipay for financial transactions, using Mandarin Chinese while shopping and paying the bill (when inviting others to dinner) are important aspects of traveling and living in China these days. However, sending four flowers to a friend in China would remind them of “death”, a definite no-no in China!…
Dàn yuàn rén cháng jiǔ, qiān lǐ gòng chán juān! (We wish each other a long life so as to share the beauty of this graceful light even though miles apart.) What a beautiful poem for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Let’s talk about the traditions of this important Chinese Festival in this lesson!…
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Mid-Autumn Festival” …
“回门 (Huímén)” is a traditional custom which originated from ancient China. “拍婚纱照 (pāi hūnshāzhào)” and “领结婚证 (lǐng jiéhūnzhèng)” are modern wedding customs. “喝酒 (hējiǔ) drink” is a common leisure activity. Therefore, A is the correct answer.
…Teaching Chinese culture and tradition is an essential part of teaching Mandarin Chinese. Not only are the words and phrases important, but learning about the lives of Chinese people adds a motivation to integrate and inspire my students to continue to pursue the language. Today, I’m going to introduce four traditional events that Chinese couples getting married in China must do before they start their new life together.…
When I first traveled to China, I ended up spending 3 months learning Mandarin and making friends. Those first few months my friends had special occasions. One of them got married. One had a birthday. Another’s sister had a baby. I wasn’t sure what the custom was to offer congratulations.…
Often on the first day of class, I like to discuss with my students why they chose to learn Mandarin Chinese in China. Some students are young and interested in the appeal of something mysterious. Some of my students are a few decades older and settling down in China with family or already working in high-level positions.…
笔 (bǐ) means pen, pencil. It is not a weapon.
…1. The History of Kung-fu
In Chinese, the term 功夫 (gōngfū) Kung-fu refers to any skill that is acquired through learning or practice. It is a compound word composed of the words 功 (gōng) meaning “work”, “achievement”, or “merit”, and 夫 (fū) which is a particle or nominal suffix with diverse meanings.…
Answer Analysis: 茉莉花 (Mòlìhuā) Jasmine Flower is a popular Chinese folk song.The song dates back to the 18th century. In time, many regional variations were created, and the song gained popularity both in China and abroad.
…Today I’m going to introduce some fun and helpful Chinese songs that you can learn, from beginner to intermediate level. These songs can supplement your Mandarin Chinese progress and make things a bit more fun. In fact, one of my favorite parts of teaching Chinese is introducing songs for my students of all levels to learn and sing.…
The second largest economy in the world, China, is rapidly changing. Recently two young men tried to rob a convenience store in China. They got in their disguises, gathered their weapons and drove in the middle of the night to a local convenience store. When they demanded the owner open the register – there was no cash there.…
Correct Answer 1. C
Paypal is not a Chinese Mobile Payment Method. The two most popular Chinese mobile payment methods are WeChat and Alipay.
Christmas Online Shopping in China WeChat: A Gateway Into Chinese Language & Culture How to Find a Deal in Chinese <<Back to “Mission Impossible: Mobile Payments Make It Impossible to Rob A Store in China”…
: Most Chinese cities were named after their location next to mountains, rivers or the sea. For example, 洛阳 Luoyang is named for its location on the side of the 洛水 (Luo River) and 上海 Shanghai, which simply means “upon sea”. In the case of 北京 Beijing and 南京 Nanjing both were renamed, or celebrated, with the title that includes “京 (Jing)”, or “capital” city.…
A very enjoyable part of the experience of learning Mandarin Chinese in China is the opportunity to be able to see and experience new parts of the world. Sometimes, those “new” parts are actually quite old! I’m going to introduce to you some places referred to as “中国四大古都 (Zhōngguó sì dà gǔ dū),” or the “Four Great Ancient Capitals of China”.…
Something students learning Chinese should know is that learning just the language isn’t enough—one must also study Chinese culture. Every culture has its own morals and societal frameworks that the citizens find very important to uphold. If a Chinese student misses these, then living in China—even knowing Chinese—can present some problems.…
How do you celebrate your birthday? (How do people say birthday in Chinese?) Many might answer: with a birthday cake. (How do people say birthday cake in Chinese?) In China, there is an ancient tradition that is still in practice today. Instead of having a cake, many might be enjoying birthday noodles.…
