If you choose an online Chinese school to learn Chinese, you might be familiar with the phrase “上网 (shàngwǎng).” Do you know what “上网 (shàngwǎng)” means in English? A. Go to school B. Attend classes C. Surf the internet D. Go home
Four Key Phrases for Surfing the Internet Got questions?…
What is the Chinese character for “cold?” A. 冷 (lěng) B. 凉 (liáng) C. 热 (rè) D. 暖 (nuǎn)
…“虎年大吉 good luck in the year of the tiger,” the year 2010 is coming up and many are preparing for the
. What is the Chinese pinyin for “虎年大吉 good luck in the year of the tiger?” A. Cáiyuánguǎngjìn B.…
“On the New Year’s Day, all are filled with joy upon reunion of the family.” What are the Chinese characters for “reunion?”
A. 团圆 (tuányuán)
B. 团结 (tuánjié)
C. 圆满 (yuánmǎn)
D. 集团 (jítuán)
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The first day of a year is called New Year’s Day in English. Do you know how to say New Year’s Day in Chinese? A. 春节 (chūnjié) B. 元旦 (yuándàn) C. 中秋 (zhōngqiū) D. 元宵 (yuánxiāo)
…“不知不觉 Unknowingly,” Christmas is coming up and many are preparing for the Christmas celebrations.” What is the Chinese pinyin for “不知不觉 unknowingly” in this sentence? A. Bùshēngbùxiǎng B. Bújiànbúsàn C. Bùlúnbúlèi D. Bùzhībùjué
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“Christmas gifts in China are usually cards, flowers, and sweets.” What are the Chinese characters for “gift?” A. 动物 (dòngwù) B. 礼物 (lǐwù) C. 物体 (wùtǐ) D. 物理 (wùlǐ)
Correct Answer: D
Analysis:
A. “掩耳盗铃 (yǎněrdàolíng)” is the phrase for “Deceive oneself.” “掩 (yǎn)” means covering and “耳 (ěr)” refers to ears. “盗 (dào)” means stealing and “铃 (líng)” refers to bell. B. “隔墙有耳 (géqiángyǒu’ěr)” is the phrase for “Walls have ears.”…
Correct Answer: A
Analysis:
A. Guàngjiē is the Chinese pinyin for “逛街 To go shopping.”
“逛 (guàng)” means strolling and “街 (jiē)” means street.
B. Guòjié is the Chinese pinyin for “过节 To celebrate a festival.” “过 (guò)” means crossing literally, but here it means celebrating.…
Correct Answer: B
Analysis:
A. “讨厌 (tǎoyàn)” is the word for “Hate.”
“讨 (tǎo)” means asking for something and “厌 (yàn)” means loathing.
B. “喜欢 (xǐhuan)” is the word for “Like.”
“喜 (xǐ)” means liking and “欢 (huān)” refers to happiness.
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“Christmas is coming, so I wish you: ‘节日快乐 (jiérì kuàilè)!’ in advance.” “节日快乐 (jiérì kuàilè)” is one of Chinese Christmas greetings. Do you know what “节日 (jiérì)” means in English? A. Party B. Birthday C. Festival D. Ceremony Got questions? Chinese Culture HSK Test General Chinese (Beginner Level) General Chinese (Intermediate Level)
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《了不起的盖茨比》 是一本很有名的书. The Great Gatsby is a well-known book.” What is the Chinese pinyin for “了不起” in this sentence? A. Liǎobùqǐ B. Qiáobùqǐ C. Duìbùqǐ D. Mǎibùqǐ
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“To be a scientist is an ideal of many people in their childhood.” What are the Chinese characters for “ideal?” A. 理解 (lǐjiě) B. 梦想 (mèngxiǎng) C. 理想 (lǐxiǎng) D. 理发 (lǐfà)
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“Banana’ s color is yellow.” Do you know the Chinese characters for “yellow?” A. 红色 (hóngsè) B. 蓝色 (lánsè) C. 白色 (báisè) D. 黄色 (huángsè)
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“为了得高分，他总是没日没夜地准备HSK考试。In order to gain a high score,he works day and night on the HSK Test.” Do you know the Chinese pinyin of “没日没夜” in this sentence?
A. Méiwánméiliǎo B. Ménxīnzìwèn C. Méishìzhǎoshì D. Méirìméiyè
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“Don’t disturb him, for he is busy doing his AP Chinese practice now.” What does “practice” mean in this sentence? A. 练习 (liànxí) B. 学习 (xuéxí) C. 复习 (fùxí) D. 预习 (yùxí)
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When someone says “sorry” to you, you can reply with “没关系 (méiguānxi)” in Chinese. What does “没关系 (méiguānxi)” mean in English? A. Good night. B. It doesn’t matter. C. Excuse me. D. Thank you.
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“您真有福气，真羡慕您啊 (Nín zhēn yǒu fúqi, zhēn xiànmù nín a)!” Do you know the meaning of the phrase “福气 (fúqi)” in this sentence? A. Happiness B. Good fortune C. Blessing D. Rich
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“You will take many Chinese courses when you learn Mandarin.” Do you know the corresponding Chinese phrase for “course” in this sentence? A. 单词 B. 班级 C. 课程 D. 语法
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“I am very happy today.” Here “happy” means “开心” in Chinese language. Do you know the Chinese pinyin of “开心?”
A. Kāikuò B. Kuàilè C. Qīngxǐng D. Kāixīn
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