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Chinese Mini-test: 没门儿 (Advanced)

Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)

A: Nǐ juéde wǒ búqù shàng Zhōngwénkè néng tōngguò kǎoshì ma? 你 觉得   我 不去    上         中文课        能      通过      考试    吗? Do you think I can pass the exam without taking Chinese courses? B: Xiāngxìn wǒ, gēmenr, _________. 相信       我,哥们儿,没门儿。 Believe me, buddy, no way.…

Mini-test Answer: 喜气洋洋 (Advanced)

Advanced Level 高级 (gāojí)

Correct Answer: C

Analysis:

A. “喜从天降 (xǐcóngtiānjiàng)” is the Chinese phrase for “a heaven-sent fortune.” “喜 (xǐ)” means happiness and “从 (cóng)” means from. “天 (tiān)” means sky in this context and “降 (jiàng)” means to fall.

B.  “喜出望外 (xǐchūwàngwài)” is the Chinese phrase for “to be overjoyed.”…

Mini-test Answer: 拜年 (Intermediate)

Intermediate Level 中级 (zhōngjí)

Correct Answer: B

Analysis:

A. “拜访 (bàifǎng)” is the Chinese characters for “to pay a visit.”

“拜 (bài)” means to worship and “访 (fǎng)” means to visit.

B. “拜年 (bàinián)” is the Chinese characters for “to pay a New Year call.” “拜 (bài)” means to worship and “年 (nián)” means year.…

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