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Chinese test: How do you say election in Chinese? (Elementary)

Recently, several countries held major elections (选举, xuǎnjǔ) for their next leader. Take a look at the conversation between Li Hua and Sam.

            Zhècì měiguó xuǎnjǔ shì 11 yuè 7 hào jiéshù de ma? Sam:这次   美国     选举    是 11   月  7  号   结束   的 吗?              Shì de!…

Chinese Test: What in the world is Mary talking about?(Beginner)

Mary and Lucy are going to the movies together.

           Lily, nǐ zǒu kuài yì diǎn, diànyǐnɡ mǎshànɡ jiù yào kāishǐ le. Mary:Lily,你走    快 一  点,   电影       马上      就   要   开始 了。

         Lái le lái le, wǒmen jìnqù bɑ. Lily:来 了  来 了,我们   进去  吧。

What does Mary talk about?

A:  The movie is about to start.…

Mini-Test Answer: 马上(mǎshàng) means at once in Mandarin Chinese

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)

The right answer for this test is A. Translation:            Lily, nǐ zǒu kuài yì diǎn, diànyǐng mǎshàng jiù yào kāishǐ le. Mary:Lily, 你  走   快   一 点,  电影       马上       就   要   开始 了。

          Walk fast, Lily. The movie’s going to start in just a second.…

Chinese Test: How do you answer the phone in Chinese? (Beginner)

Ellie’ s phone is ringing, she picks it up and answers.

         ___, nǐ hǎo. Ellie:  ___,你好。

        Hello!

        Ellie, wǒ shì Mary. Mary: Ellie,我 是Mary。

        Ellie , it’ s Mary.

         Shì nǐ ya, yǒu shénme shì ma? Ellie: 是  你 呀,有   什么   事   吗?

        Wow, it’s you, what’s the matter?…

Chinese test answer: 喂(wèi) Hello

Beginner 初级 (chūjí)

The correct answer to this test is A. Analysis:

The options in the test are three interjections, we will explain it as follow. In Chinese, when people answer the phone, they always start with”喂(wèi)Hello!” It is like “Hi!”or “Hello!” in English. As for “哦(ò)”, in Chinese, it means that one people understand the other it is like “I got what you are talking!”…

Chinese Test: Are you ready for Chinese Valentine’s Day?

Elementary Level 初级 (chūjí)

Are you ready for “七夕节 (Qīxījié)” Chinese Valentine’s Day? Look at the picture below and choose the proper Chinese expression. 

A. 求婚 (qiúhūn)

B. 表白 (biǎobái)

C. 过生日 (guò shēngrì)

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Daily Quiz Answer: 头像 (tóuxiàng)

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)

The correct answer to this quiz is A. Analysis: A. “头像 (tóuxiàng)” means “avatar.” B. “照片 (zhàopiàn)” means “photo.” C. “图片 (túpiàn)” means “picture.” Back to Daily Quiz //

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Daily Quiz: What does “哥们儿 (gēmenr)” mean here?

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)

Conversation:          Gēmenr, xiàwǔ dǎ lánqiú ba. Mike: 哥们儿,下午  打 篮球    吧。          Méi wèntí. Tom: 没   问题。 What does “哥们儿 (gēmenr)” mean here? A. older brother B. younger brother C. buddy

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Daily Quiz Answer: buddy

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)

The correct answer to this quiz is B.

Translation:

Gēmenr, xiàwǔ dǎ lánqiú ba. Mike: 哥们儿,下午   打 篮球    吧。 Hey buddy, let’s go playing basketball. Méi wèntí. Tom: 没    问题。 No problem.

Analysis:

Nowadays in China, you can see the word “哥们儿 (gēmenr)” used often in daily life.…

Chinese Test: Yes, I agree with you.

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)

Conversation:

         Zhège fànguǎn de cài bù hǎo chī. Tom: 这个    饭馆       的 菜 不 好   吃。

         Jiù shì, yǐhòu bù lái le. Nate: 就 是,以后 不 来了。

Which of the following is true according to the dialogue?

A. The dishes in this restaurant taste good.…

Mini-Test Answer: The dishes in this restaurant taste bad.

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)

The correct answer to this test is B.

Translation:         Zhège fànguǎn de cài bù hǎo chī. Tom: 这个    饭馆     的  菜 不  好   吃。

        The dishes in this restaurant are not good.

        Jiù shi, yǐhòu bù lái le. Nate: 就是,以后  不 来了。

        Yes, we will never come again.…

Chinese Test: What do you think of Mike?

Elementary Level 初级 (chūjí)

Conversation:

          Nǐ juéde Mike zhège rén zěnmeyàng? Mary: 你 觉得   Mike  这个   人    怎么样?

          Hái bú cuò, jiù shì yǒu diǎnr èr. Lucy: 还   不  错,就 是   有  点儿 二。

Which one of the following is NOT true about Mike according to the above dialogue?…

Mini-Test Answer: B. Mike’s Handsome.

Elementary Level 初级 (chūjí)

The right answer for this test is B.

Translation:

          Nǐ juéde Mike zhège rén zěnmeyàng? Mary: 你 觉得 Mike  这个   人    怎么样?           What do you think of Mike?

          Hái bú cuò, jiù shì yǒu diǎnr èr. Lucy: 还   不 错,就  是   有  点儿 二。           He’s not a bad guy, but he’s a little bit foolish.…

Daily Quiz: Who is your favorite basketball player?

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Conversation:

         Nǐ zuì xǐhuan de lánqiú yùndòngyuán shì shuí? John: 你最   喜欢    的 篮球      运动员        是   谁?          Jeremy Lin. Tā hěn niú.   Ben: Jeremy Lin. 他很   牛。

What does Ben mean? A. Jeremy Lin likes cows. B. Jeremy Lin is an outstanding basketball player.…

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