Cao Xueqin and His Life Story
Cao Xueqin (1715-1763) was a Qing Dynasty Chinese writer, best known as the author of Dream of the Red Chamber,
Write 参(cān/shēn)(to enter) in Chinese character
参(cān/shēn)
Origin:Meaning:
to join; to enter; ginsengWords:参观(cānguān): to visit
参加(cānjiā): to attend; to join
参军(cānjūn): to join the army
参赛(cānsài): to take part in a match
人参(rénshēn): ginseng
Lesson 131 Buying New Clothes.
M: Dà jiā hǎo! Huānyíng shōutīng xiànzài xúe hànyǔ. wǒ shì ML.
S: Wǒ shì Stuart. And because ML can’t get her trousers and shirt clean ….
Chinese phrase translation: 压根(儿)(yàgēn(r)) from the start
压根(儿)(yàgēn(r)) from the start; altogether Usage: “压根儿”的意思是从来,根本。一般用在否定句中,放在否定词前面使用。多用于口语中。 "压(根儿) {yàgēn(r)}", often used in spoken language, means altogether or in the first
Xing Yun 幸运- Daily Mandarin Lesson
Meaning fortunate; lucky; fortune; luck Pronunciation Tone marks: ► xìng yùn Tone numbers: Chinese Characters Traditional:
Sichuan Cuisine 川菜
Sichuan cuisine enjoys a time-honored history and is well-reputed home and abroad. Represented by the local dishes of Chengdu and
声声中国语:不敢越雷池一步 to dare not go one step past the prescribed limit
不敢越雷池一步(bù gǎn yuè léichí yī bù) to dare not go one step past the prescribed limit Explanation “不敢越雷池一步”指不敢超越一定的界限,多指保守、拘泥,也比喻不敢超越一定的范围和界限。 “不敢越雷池一步” means
Words & Phrases 词汇与词组 – 桌球 Billiards
桌球
Pinyin: zhuō qiú
Meaning:Snooker; billiards
Sentence: 我喜欢和他打桌球。I like to play billiards with him.
Chinese Proverb Anthology II
Bad news travels fast. Hǎoshì bù chūmén, huàishì chuán qiānlǐ. 好事不出门,坏事传千里。 Barking dogs seldom bite. Huì jiào de gǒu búhuì
Chinese Conversation 汉语对话 试一试 shìyīshì
Chat attack give a shot 试一试 (shìyīshì ) A: Could you do me a favor? 你能帮我个忙吗? (nǐ nénɡ bānɡ wǒ