Recently, a game has caused a sensation in the gaming community. Even if you don’t usually follow gaming news, the names “Wukong” 悟空 (Wù kōng) and “Da Sheng” 大圣 (Dà shèng) are likely ringing in your ears—it’s “Black Myth: Wukong.” This Chinese-made AAA game has …
The Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, is a traditional celebration of love and affection in China. On this day, the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl reuniting across the Milky Way inspires countless lovers. Sharing a few authentic …
In China, a person’s Chinese name is more than just an identifier; it’s the essence of cultural identity. A pleasant and meaningful Chinese name not only facilitates integration into Chinese society but also garners greater respect and recognition. For learners of Chinese, choosing a name …
In Chinese culture, blessing words are crucial as they not only convey good wishes but also deepen emotional connections. Mastering these expressions will help you better integrate into Chinese environments and navigate various social situations with ease.
People always appreciate kind words, but in …
Do you ever find yourself in conversations with Chinese speakers, where you’re able to start with a simple “nǐ hǎo 你好” (hello) but struggle to maintain the flow, resulting in awkward silences? Or maybe you’re uncertain about responding when someone shares their experiences, …
A student asked me, “I successfully registered on a Chinese social media platform, but I find these English letters puzzling.” Interestingly, although they are made up of English letters, their meanings remain elusive. It turns out these are Chinese Pinyin abbreviations! As someone actively …
Chinese E-book – Uncovering the Secrets of China’s 10 Traditional Festivals China is a country of sacred traditions, many of which center around holidays and festivals. In this e-book, we introduce the ten most celebrated traditional festivals, in all their tradition and splendor.
How to quickly integrate into the Chinese-learning environment? Having a Chinese name might be a good place to start! Check out some of the popular naming techniques that are used!
Literal translation is the easiest way to get a Chinese name, so …
Have you heard of “Liú gēng hóng nǚ hái (刘畊宏女孩)” before? What is “Liú gēng hóng nǚ hái (刘畊宏女孩)” exactly? During the home quarantine in Shanghai amid the COVID pandemic, Liu Genghong, aka Will Liu, a 49-year-old singer from Taiwan went viral for his workout …
If you are interested in Chinese Idioms, you’ve got to learn this one. It’s a phrase you may hear in reality TV shows or even in everyday-conversation between friends. The origin of this particular idiom began in times where emperors still ruled while living extremely …
Answers: 1. B
Mary: Lì Li de bàba shì yījiā dà gōngsī de lǎobǎn, suǒyǐ tāmen jiā hěn yǒuqián, Lì Li xiǎng mǎi shénme jiù néng mǎi shénme. Mary：莉莉的爸爸是一家大公司的老板，所以他们家很有钱，莉莉想买什么就能买什么。 Lily’s father is the boss of a big company, so their family is rich and …
Answers: 1. C
Yīnwèi táohuā hěn zìsī, suǒyǐ tā dédào le bùhǎo de jiéguǒ. 因为桃花很自私，所以它得到了不好的结果。 The peach blossom got bad results because of its selfishness.
① 桃花 (Táohuā): The peach blossom
② 结果 (Tjiéguǒ): result
③ 自私 (Zìsī): selfish
Through the above analysis, we …
Answers: 1. C
A. 番茄锅底汤 (Fānqié tāng dǐ huǒguō).Tomato Hotpot
B. 佛跳墙 (Fótiàoqiáng).Buddha Skipping Wall
C. 马奶酒 (Mǎ nǎi jiǔ).Wine produced from mare’s milk (sequences of the process include fermentation, storage, and distillation)
D. 烤全羊 (Kǎo quán yáng).Roast Whole Lamb
Hence the correct answer …
Li Ziqi is a famous Chinese blogger and YouTube personality specializing in videos depicting Chinese cuisine, Chinese traditional culture, as well as a simplistic and nature-oriented approach to living. Li Ziqi has been recognized by the Chinese government for sharing the intangible side of Chinese …
Answer: 1. B
Xiǎo Hóng: Zhè tiáo kùzi tài guì la, wǒ zuìduō zhǐnéng chū yì bǎi yuán. 小红: 这条裤子太贵啦，我最多只能出100元。 Xiao Hong: This pair of trousers is too expensive. I can give you no more than 100 yuan.
Shòuhuòyuán: Duìbùqǐ, wǒmen jùjué huán jià. …
Bargaining is an art and may be very helpful in daily life. At least, it is so often used in most markets and back-street clothes shops. And when you want to bargain over the price with the salesman. “卖家 (mài jiā) The seller” usually use …
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1. A 2. C
尾巴 (Wěiba) tail
头 (Tóu) head
脚 (Jiǎo) foot; feet
Jiǔwěihú yǒu jiǔ tiáo (wěiba). 九尾狐有九条（尾巴）。 The Nine-tail fox has nine tails.
灾难 (Zāinàn) disaster
危险 (Wēixiǎn) danger
吉祥 (Jíxiáng) luck; lucky; auspicious
安全 (Ānquán) safe, safety
Qílín shì …
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Chinese mythical creatures have captured the imagination of anyone who has ever seen a Chinese movie or Chinese literature. Unfortunately, most people only know about dragons. How to Write the Chinese Character: 龙 (Lóng) Dragon There are many magical creatures with …
