2013年第12届汉语桥决赛第一场30进15的视频
Four四
The number 4 is omitted in some Chinese buildings. Number 4 (四/肆; sì) is considered an unlucky number in Chinese because it is nearly homophonous to the word "death" (死sǐ). Due to that, many numbered product lines skip the "4": e.g., Nokia cell phones (before the Lumia 640, there is no series containing a 4 in the name), Palm PDAs, Canon PowerShot G's series (after G3 goes G5), etc. In East Asia, some buildings do not have a 4th floor. (Compare with the Western practice of some buildings not having a 13th floor because 13 is considered unlucky.)
2013年第12届汉语桥开幕式视频
How to take a Subway?(3)
Stephy: 好的,谢谢!(Hǎo de, xièxiè!)
Passenger: 不用。(Búyònɡ.)
Nine九
The number 9 (九jiŭ), was historically associated with the Emperor of China, and the number was frequently used in matters relating to the Emperor, before the establishment of the imperial examinations officials were organized in the nine-rank system, the nine bestowments were rewards the Emperor made for officials of extraordinary capacity and loyalty, while the nine familial exterminations was one of the harshest punishments the Emperor sentenced; the Emperor's robes often had nine dragons, and Chinese mythology held that the dragon has nine children. It also symbolizes harmony.
第十二届世界大学生汉语桥中文比赛意大利赛区预选赛
2013年4月23日,由中国驻意大利使馆教育处主办,意大利比萨孔子学院和中国国际广播之声-意大利教育中心广播孔子课堂共同承办的第十二届大学生汉语桥意大利赛区预选赛在比萨市雷克斯剧场举行。 本次比赛以“我的中国梦”为主题,由演讲、知识题问答和个人才艺三部分组成,旨在加深意大利青年学生对汉语和中华文化的了解和热爱,并为在中国举行的2013年第十二届全球“大学生汉语桥”决赛选拔和培养优秀人才。
How to take a Subway?(2)
Stephy: To pass these red shark fin-looking barriers, you’ll going to have to buy a subway ticket. Subway fare is relatively cheap compared to taxi fare. Taxis can range from 10 to 100 yuan depending on distance. Whereas a one-way subway ticket to any destination costs a flat 2 yuan, or 30 cents in the United States. Let’s go and get a ticket.
Five五
The number 5 (五wŭ) is associated with the five elements (Water, Fire, Earth, Wood, and Metal) in Chinese philosophy, and in turn was historically associated with the Emperor of China. For example, the Tiananmen gate, being the main thoroughfare to the Forbidden City, has five arches. It is also referred to as the pronoun "I"[citation needed], as the pronunciations of"I" (我wŏ, or 吾wú) and 5 are similar in Mandarin.
How to take a taxi?(3)
Dominic to taxi driver: 师傅,多少钱?(Shīfu, duōshǎo qián?)
Driver: 六十块。(Liùshí kuài.)
声声中国语:久仰。(Jiǔyǎng.)I have long been looking forward to meeting you; I’ve heard so much about you.
久仰。(Jiǔyǎng.) I’ve heard so much about you. Explanation “久仰”的意思是早已听说过您,并且很仰慕您。这也是与人第一次见面时说的客套话。“久仰”(jiǔyǎng)means that I have heard so much about you and I have looked forward to seeing you. It is a polite remark people make in the first meeting.