http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:13:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The expression "你懂的 (nǐ dǒng de)" was translated from the English expression "you know." Its popularization is due to a video, Old Boy, made by the Chopsticks Brothers. It's a story about two middle-aged friends who combine their talents they learned in middle school to participate in a sort of ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1691.html   Yǒu qián méi qián, huíjiā guònián. 1. 有   钱    没     钱，回家     过年。 　    Money or no, we'll be home for Spring Festival. Background Information: This popular phrase originated from a well-known song of the same name. On Chinese New Year, getting home to see family is a long held practice. When the festival ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1690.html This year, one of the most popular expressions in China was "hold住 (hold zhù)." It originated from the Sino-British, mixed language in Hong Kong. Its sudden popularization was sparked by internet sensation, Miss Lin, who during an appearance on a Taiwanese variety show, demonstrated fashion ideals to college students by ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1688.html New Year’s Day, or "元旦 (Yuándàn)" is just around the corner. Wouldn't you like to impress your friends and relatives by wishing them a happy holiday in Chinese? Today let’s take a look at a few popular phrases in Mandarin for the New Year. Yuándàn kuàile! Quán jiā xìngfú! Zài xīn ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1687.html People in China love to send text messages for blessings on Christmas. It is worth noting, but in Chinese, the pronunciation of the Chinese word for Christmas sounds exactly like another very common expression, "生蛋 (shēngdàn) lay an egg." Thus we get a play on words and imagery. Let's see ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1685.html "纠结 (jiūjié)" is a newly emerging expression among young Chinese people that was first used by the animation Fansub group back in 2001. In one of the cartoons, a character shouted "纠结啊! (jiūjié a!)” Since then, the term transitioned from being popular among animation fans, to being a popular termed ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1684.html Origin: The proper meaning of "牛 (niú)" is cow, but now it can be used to express "cool," "awesome" or "excellent." It is believed that this meaning originated from the north-eastern Chinese dialect. Usage: You can say "你好牛啊 (nǐ hǎo niú a)" or "真牛 (zhēn niú)" to express your admiration of others. ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1683.html "伤不起 (shāngbùqǐ)" is a new popular expression in 2011. It means someone has already been hurt deeply and won’t stand any more torment.  At first, "伤不起 (shāngbùqǐ)" was only popular in schools and on the internet, but now "伤不起 (shāngbùqǐ)" is widely used in daily life. Some television programs are using ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1682.html Key Learning Point (Preview): 二百五 (èrbǎiwǔ): n. a careless or silly person  　 In Chinese, especially between friends, one often calls another "二百五 (èrbǎiwǔ)," or says that someone is "二百加五十 (èrbǎi jiā wǔshí) two hundred plus fifty." What does this expression mean? Let's read this small story to learn more about it. Sū Qín ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1680.html Calvin is walking down the street with his new girlfriend Emily. In the coffee shop, they meet Calvin's aunt Susan.             Āiya, nǐ nǚpéngyou hǎo piàoliang a, shēncái yě hǎo jí le! Susan: 哎呀，你女朋友      好    漂亮       啊，身材     也 好 极了！ 　             Oh, my god, your girlfriend is so pretty, and she's got a ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1678.html Key Learning Point (Preview): 丑八怪 (chǒubāguài): n. an extremely ugly person/someone whose conduct is not good  　 In class, the teacher told the students that "丑八怪 (chǒubāguài)" refers to extremely ugly people. A confused student asked the teacher, “Why don’t we use the number 9? Why can’t we say "丑九怪 (chǒujiǔguài)?" The teacher smiled ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1677.html On Mid-autumn Day, we often receive many Mid-autumn greetings from friends, colleagues or relatives. In today’s free Chinese lesson online, let’s learn some Chinese greetings for Mid-autumn Festival.  Key Learning Points (Preview): 月亮 (yuèliang) n. moon 　 实现 (shíxiàn) v. to come true 　 Yuàn nǐ měi yì tiān dōu xiàng shíwǔ de yuèliang yíyàng ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1676.html "吸烟 (xīyān) Smoking" is very popular amongmany people in the world. Want to learn some useful Chinese expressions about "吸烟 (xīyān) smoking?" Listen to the dialogue and learn to speak popular daily Chinese now!           Màikè, nǐ xīyān ma? A：麦克， 你吸烟  吗？         Mike, do you smoke?       Bù, wǒ guòqù shìgè yānmín. Dàn ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1673.html  我能帮您什么忙吗?  (Wǒ néng bāng nín shénme máng ma?) Can I help you?         Xiānsheng, wǒ néng bāng nín shénme máng ma? A: 先生，          我    能    帮     您     什么     忙     吗?       Can I help you, sir?     Wǒ yào tuì fáng. B: 我     要    退  房.       I'd like to check out.     Qǐng wèn nín de xìngmíng hé fángjiān hào shì ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1672.html 你确定吗?  (Nǐ quèdìng ma?)  Are you sure?       Zhè cì de HSK kǎoshì, nǐ shì quánxiào dì yī míng. A: 这   次 的 HSK  考试，你  是     全校   第 一 名！       You got the highest score on the HSK test out of our whole school.      Nǐ quèdìng ma? B: 你    确定    吗？       Are you sure?     Dāngrán, lǎoshī qīnkǒu gàosu wǒ ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1671.html 为什么？ (Wèishénme?) Why? 　 Nán: Míngtiān zǎoshang wǒ yào huí Běijīng le. 男： 明天          早上       我  要   回    北京 了。 　 Man: Tomorrow morning I will return to Beijing. Nǚ: Wèishénme? Nǐ dāyìng wǒ hòutiān huí de ya! 女：为什么？       你  答应   我    后天    回   的 呀！ 　 Lady: Why? You promised me you would head back the day after tomorrow! Nán: Duìbùqǐ, gōngsī yǒu jíshì. 男：    对不起，公司   有  急事。 　 Man: I'm sorry; there are ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1669.html 愚人节 (Yúrénjié) April Fool's Day 　    Tóngxué men, wǒmen míngtiān kǎoshì. A: 同学         们，  我们     明天    考试。 　     Boys and girls, there will be an exam tomorrow.     Á? Bú shì ba. B: 啊? 不 是 吧？ 　     Ah? No Way?     Hāha, jīntiān shì Yúrénjié! Zěnme dōu wàng le? A: 哈哈，今天     是   愚人节！怎么     都    忘   了？ 　     Haha, today is April Fool's Day! How did you all forget?     Ò, yuánlái ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1668.html 去吧 (Qù ba) Go ahead     Jímǔ, nǐ juéde wǒ yīnggāi xiàng Lìlì biǎobái mā? A: 吉姆,你 觉得   我 应该        向      莉莉 表白 吗？ 　     Jim, do you think I should declare my love to Lily?     Qù ba, wǒ zhīchí nǐ. B. 去 吧，我 支持 你。 　    Go ahead, I support you. Got questions? Take a Free ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1666.html Online Mandarin Chinese Phrase: 随时。(Suíshí.) Anytime. (Beginner)     　 Example:     Hāi, shénme shíhou yǒu kòng? Yì qǐ qù chànggē ba. A: 嗨，什么        时候     有     空？一 起 去 唱歌     吧。 　     Hi, when are you free? Let's go to karaoke!     Hǎo a, suíshí. B: 好 啊，随时。 　     Ok, anytime. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1664.html 太酷了。(Tài kù le.) It's so cool! 　 Example:     Zhè shì gěi nǐ de shēngrì lǐwù. A: 这   是 给 你 的 生日     礼物。 　     Here's your birthday present!     Wa, wǒ zuì ài de biànxíngjīngāng. Tài kù le! B: 哇，我最  爱 的 变形金刚。         太 酷 了！ 　     Wow, Transformers. It is so cool!  Got questions? Take a Free ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1661.html 请进。(Qǐng jìn.) Come in, please! (Beginner) 　 Example: (Knock at the door)       Āyí, qǐng wèn, Wáng Lì zài bú zài jiā? A：阿姨，请问，     王   力 在 不 在 家？ 　       Aunty, may I ask if Wang Li is at home?       Tā zài, qǐng jìn. B：他在，    请进。 　       Yes. Come in, please!       Xièxie. A：谢谢。 　       Thank you. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1660.html Mandarin Classes—答对了。(Dá duì le.) Bingo!/You are right. 　     Lǐ Míng, nǐ jīntiān zěnme zhème gāoxīng a? A: 李明，  你  今天  怎么      这么    高兴    啊？ 　     Li Ming, why are you so happy today?     Nǐ cāi cāi. B: 你  猜   猜。 　    Guess.     Shìbúshì nǐ nǚ péngyou jiēshòu nǐ de qiúhūn la? A: 是不是   你 女     朋友    接受    你  的  求婚   啦？ 　    Did your girlfriend accept your marriage proposal?     ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1658.html 真的吗？(Zhēn de ma?) Really? 　 Example:     Nǐ zuì xǐhuan shénme tǐyù xiàngmù? A: 你 最 喜欢      什么   体育     项目？ 　     What's your favorite sport?     Wǒ xǐhuan Zhōngguó gōngfu. B: 我 喜欢      中国         功夫。 　     I like Chinese Kung Fu.     Zhēn de ma? Wǒ yě shì. A: 真     的 吗？我 也 是。 　     Really? So do I. Got questions? Take a Free ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1657.html 恭喜发财！(Gōngxǐ fācái!) May you be prosperous! 　 Example:     Xīnnián kuàilè! Gōngxǐ fācái! A: 新年       快乐！ 恭喜    发财！ 　     Happy New Year! May you be prosperous!     Xièxie! B: 谢谢！ 　    Thank you! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from China. // // http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1655.html 你怎么了? (Nǐ zěnme le?) What Happened to You? 　 Example:     Jīntiān nǐ yì zhí zài késou, nǐ zěnme le? A: 今天   你 一直   在  咳嗽,  你  怎么  了？ 　     You have been coughing all day. What happened to you?     Wǒ gǎnmào le, hěn yánzhòng. B: 我    感冒     了，很     严重。 　     I have caught a bad cold. Got questions? ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1654.html 新年好！(Xīnnián hǎo!) Happy New Year! Example:      Xīnnián hǎo! A：新年     好！      Happy New Year!      Nǐ yě yíyàng! B：你也    一样！      The same to you! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from China. // // http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1652.html 一切顺利。(Yí qiè shùnlì. ) Everything is going well.   Example:    Háo jiǔ bú jiàn, yí qiè dōu hǎo ma? A: 好    久 不 见，一切   都    好  吗？    Hi, long time no see. How is everything going?    Yí qiè dōu shùnlì. Nǐ ne? B: 一切   都   顺利。你呢？    Everything is going well. How ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1649.html 干杯！(Gānbēi!) Cheers!   Example: At a Chinese New Year party     Xīn nián kuàilè! A: 新    年    快乐！       Happy New Year!     Xīn nián kuàilè! Ràng wǒmen wéi xīn nián jǔ bēi ba. B: 新   年     快乐！让       我们   为   新  年   举 杯  吧。       Happy New Year! Let's have a New Year's toast.     Hǎo de, gānbēi! A: 好  的， 干 杯！       Ok, ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1647.html Example: Xià zhōu wǒ yào hé nǐ de hǎo péngyǒu jiéhūn le. A: 下  周    我   要   和 你 的  好    朋友      结婚   了。 I'm going to marry your best friend next week. Nǐ zài kāiwánxiào ba? B: 你 在    开玩笑      吧？ Are you kidding? Wǒ shuō zhēnde. A:  我    说     真的。 I'm ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1644.html 越快越好! (Yuè kuài yuè hǎo!) The Sooner the Better! (Beginner) Example:     Nǐ qù tōngzhī tā dào wǒ de bàngōngshì lái! Yuè kuài yuè hǎo! A: 你 去  通知    她  到  我  的   办公室      来！  越  快    越    好！       Tell her to come to my office! The sooner the better!     Hǎode. Wǒ xiànzài jiù qù. B: 好  的。我   现在    就  去。       Ok. ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1646.html 干得漂亮！(Gàn de piàoliang!) Well Done!   Example:      Bàba, wǒ ná le xuéxiào jiēwǔ bǐsài yī děng jiǎng! A: 爸爸，我  拿了 学校      街舞 比赛 一 等     奖！       Dad, I won the first prize in my school's hip-hop competition!     Hǎo wa, gànde piàoliang! B: 好    哇，干得     漂亮！     Bravo! Well done! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1642.html 请问您贵姓？(Qǐng wèn nín guì xìng?) May I Ask What Your Surname Is?    Example:        Nín hǎo! Wǒ shì S gōngsī de Jim, qǐng wèn nín guì xìng? A: 您    好！ 我 是 S  公司    的 Jim，请    问   您    贵   姓？        Hello! I'm Jim from company S. May I ask what your surname is?     Miǎn guì xìng Wáng. B: 免     贵   ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1640.html 恭喜! (Gōngxǐ!) Congratulations! (Beginner)   Example:     Wǒ de zhè cì kǎoshì chéngjì zǒngfēn tígāo le 30 fēn! A: 我  的   这  次   考试    成绩       总分   提高  了 30 分！       My total score in this exam has improved by 30 points!     Gōngxǐ! Nǐ tài bàng le! B: 恭   喜！你太  棒   了！    Congratulations! You are great! Got questions? Take ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1638.html 我想想。(Wǒ xiǎngxiǎng.) Let me think. (Beginner) 　 Example:      Nǐ yuànyì jià gěi wǒ ma? A: 你 愿意     嫁 给 我 吗？ 　     Will you marry me?     Wǒ xiǎngxiǎng. B: 我   想想。 　    Let me think! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from China. // // http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1636.html 一切还好吧？(Yíqiè hái hǎo ba?) How’s everything? 　 Example:      Hěn jiǔ bú jiàn! Yíqiè hái hǎo ba? A：很 久 不 见！ 一切 还 好   吧？ 　 Haven’t seen you for a long time! How’s everything?      Fēicháng hǎo! Nǐ ne? B：   非常      好！你 呢？ 　 Couldn’t be better! How about you? Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1633.html 新年快乐！(Xīnnián kuàile!) Happy New Year! 　 Example:       Xīnnián kuàile! Zhù nǐ xīn de yì nián lǐ wànshìrúyì. A：新年       快乐！祝   你 新  的一 年  里  万事如意！ 　       Happy New Year! I wish you all the best in the coming new year.       Xièxie! Nǐ yě yíyàng. B：谢谢！你  也 一 样。 　       Thanks! Same to you. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1632.html 祝你好运！(Zhù nǐ hǎoyùn!) Good luck! (Beginner) 　 Example:     Míngtiān wǒ yào qù miànshì le. A:   明天     我  要   去    面试    了。 　     I am going to have an interview tomorrow.     Zhù nǐ hǎoyùn! B:  祝  你  好运！ 　     Good luck! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1630.html 圣诞快乐！(Shèngdàn kuàilè!) Merry Christmas! (Beginner) 　 Example:     Shèngdàn kuàilè! A:     圣诞       快乐！ 　 Merry Christmas!     Shèngdàn kuàilè! B:     圣诞       快乐！ 　 Merry Christmas!     Nǐ yǒu shénme tèbié de dǎsuàn ma? A: 你 有    什么     特别 的   打算   吗？ 　 Are you planning anything special?     Ò,   wǒ zhǐ xiǎng fàngsōng yí xià. B: 哦，我 只  想        放松     一 下。 　 Oh, I'm just going to take it easy. Got questions? Take a Free ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1627.html 顺便问一下。(Shùnbiàn wèn yíxià.) By the way. (Intermediate) 　 Example:     Nǐ kàn tiānqì yùbào le ma? Jīntiān tiānqì zěnmeyàng? A: 你 看   天气  预报  了 吗？ 今天   天气    怎么样？ 　 Did you see the weather report? How is the weather today?     Búshì hěnhǎo, yǒufēng. B: 不是   很好，    有风。 　 Not very good. It’s windy.     Shùnbiàn wèn yíxià, míngtiān ne? A: 顺便        ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1626.html 一言为定！(Yìyánwéidìng!) It's a deal! (Intermediate) 　 Example:     Nǐ fù wǎnfàn qián, wǒ qǐng nǐ kàn diànyǐng, zěnmeyàng? A: 你付  晚饭     钱， 我   请  你 看    电影，     怎么样？ 　 You pay for dinner and I will treat you to a movie. OK?     Yìyánwéidìng! B：一言为定！ 　 It’s a deal! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1624.html 振作起来！打起精神！(Zhènzuò qǐlái! Dǎ qǐ jīngshén!) Cheer up! (Beginner) 　 Example:      Xiǎo míng, wǒ de wùlǐ kǎoshì méi jígé. Wǒ hǎo nánguò, A:  小明，       我 的  物理 考试  没 及格。我 好    难过，      wǒ wèi zhècì kǎoshì zhǔnbèi le yígèyuè le!      我 为  这次   考试     准备     了 一个月  了！ 　 Xiao Ming, I failed my physics exam. I feel so ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1622.html 太遗憾了！(Tài yíhàn le!) What a Pity! (Beginner) 　 Example: Nánhái: Míngtiān wǒ kěyǐ yuē nǐ hē kāfēi ma? 男孩：    明天      我 可以 约 你 喝 咖啡 吗？ 　 Boy: May I take you out for coffee tomorrow? Nǚhái: Tài yíhàn le, wǒ yǐjīng yǒu yuē le. 女孩:    太  遗憾 了，我 已经  有 约 了。 　 Girl: What a pity! I have ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1621.html 请随意！(Qǐng suíyì!) Make yourself at home! (Beginner) 　 Example:      Nǐhǎo，Wáng Lì! Kuài jìnlái , qǐng suíyì! Lái diǎn kékǒukělè zěnmeyàng? A：你好，    王力！    快 进来， 请    随意！来   点   可口可乐   怎么样？ 　 Hi, Wang Li! Come in, please! Make yourself at home! How about some Coca-Cola?      Hǎo de! Xièxiè! B：好   的！谢谢！ 　 B: Ok! Thank you! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1619.html 你真好！(Nǐ zhēnhǎo!) You are so kind! (Beginner) 　 Example:    Tiānqì yuèláiyuèlěng le, wǒ gěi nǐ mǎi le yífù yángmáo shǒutào, dàizhe tā jiù nuǎnhuo le! A：天气 越来越冷        了，我 给你 买 了 一副 羊毛     手套，     戴着  它 就  暖和       了！ 　 A: The weather is getting colder and colder, so I’ve bought you a pair of wool ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1617.html 真有趣！(Zhēn yǒuqù!) That’s funny! (Beginner) 　 Example:       Wǒ lǎogōng jīngcháng zài mènglǐ xiàng wǒ dàoqiàn! A：我    老公      经常         在   梦里    向     我    道歉！ 　 A: My husband often apologizes to me in his dreams!       Zhēn yǒuqù! B：真      有趣！ 　 B: That’s funny! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from China. // // ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1616.html Speaking Chinese-帮帮我！(Bāngbang wǒ!) Please Help Me! (Beginner) 　 Example:       Bāngbang wǒ! Nǚpéngyou ràng wǒ péi tā qù xué fǎyǔ, kěshì wǒ   A： 帮帮         我！女朋友         让    我 陪 她 去 学  法语，可是 我       zhēnde hěn xiǎng xué shuō hànyǔ.       真的      很   想     学    说     汉语。 　 A:  Please help me! 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It's up to you! (Beginner) 　 Example:     Wǒmen dào nǎlǐ chīfàn ne? A: 我们      到   哪里 吃饭  呢？ 　     Where shall we have dinner?     Nǐ juédìng ba! B: 你 决定     吧！ 　     It's up to you! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from China. ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1610.html Learn Mandarin Chinese words-也许！(Yéxǔ!) Perhaps! (Beginner) 　 Example:     Tīngshuō zài wǎng shàng xué hànyǔ de rén yuè lái yuè duō le. A: 听说         在    网    上       学   汉语   的  人   越  来  越   多  了。 　     I heard that more and more people are learning Mandarin Chinese online nowadays.     Yéxǔ! Wǒ bú tài qīngchu. B: 也许！我  不  ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1609.html Study Chinese Online-谁知道呢？(Shuí zhīdào ne?) Who knows? (Beginner) 　 Example:     Nǐ míngtiān yǒuméiyǒu shíjiān? Wǒmen yìqǐ qù dǎqiú ba! A: 你 明天       有没有       时间？   我们    一起 去  打球  吧！ 　     Do you have any time tomorrow? Let’s play basketball together!     Shuí zhīdào ne? Dào shí hou zài shuō ba. B: 谁     知道   ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1608.html Popular Chinese Words-玩得开心！(Wán de kāixīn!) Enjoy Yourself! (Beginner) 　 Example:     Māma, wǒ jīntiān néng hé péngyou yìqǐ qù fàng fēngzheng ma? A: 妈妈， 我 今天    能    和  朋友     一起 去 放     风筝          吗？ 　     Mum, can I go fly kites with my friends this afternoon?     Kěyǐ. Xīwàng nǐ wán de kāixīn. B: 可以。希望   你 玩  得  ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1607.html Popular Chinese Words-我很乐意！(Wǒ hěn lèyi!) It's my pleasure! (Beginner)   Example:     Wáng Huá, xièxie nǐ jiāo wó xué Hànyǔ. A: 王华，        谢谢  你 教  我  学  汉语。   Wang Hua, thank you for teaching me Chinese.     Bú yòng kèqi. Wǒ hěn lèyi! B: 不 用    客气。我  很  乐意！   You’re welcome. It is my pleasure!   Additional Popular Sayings ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1604.html Popular Chinese Words-我保证！(Wǒ bǎozhèng!) I promise! (Beginner) 　 Example:     Wǒ bǎozhèng, xià zhōu yídìng dài nǐ qù hǎibiān wán. A: 我     保证，     下   周    一定   带 你 去   海边    玩。 　     I promise I will take you to the beach to have fun next week.     Hǎode, qīn'àide, wǒ xiāngxìn nǐ. B: 好的，  亲爱的，我    相信    你。 　     Ok, honey, I ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1603.html Popular Chinese Words-我也这么想。(Wǒ yě zhème xiǎng.) I think so.  (Beginner) 　 Example:     Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng hǎo měi a! A: 这里 的    风景     好  美  啊！ 　      The scenery here is so beautiful!     Wǒ yě zhème xiǎng. B: 我   也    这么    想。 　       I think so. Got questions? 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Got questions? ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1596.html Popular Chinese Words-我回来了！(Wǒ huílai le!) I'm back! (Beginner) 　  Example:      Māma, wǒ  huílai le! Jīntiān wǒmen  bān shàng láile   yí wèi xīn tóngxué. A:  妈妈， 我   回来 了！今天    我们     班    上     来了  一 位 新    同学。 　      Mom, I'm back! We have a new classmate today.      Shì ma? B:  是   吗？ 　      Really? Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1593.html Popular Chinese Words- 做得好！(Zuòde hǎo!)  Good Job! (Beginner) 　 Example:      Yuēhàn, nǐ  zhè cì  de zuòwén xiěde fēicháng bú cuò. Zuòde hǎo! A:   约翰，  你   这 次 的   作文    写得    非常      不 错。  做得   好！ 　 John, the composition you wrote this time is quite good. Good job!      Xièxiè! B:  谢谢！ 　 Thanks! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1592.html Speak Chinese: 你在开玩笑吗？(Nǐ zài kāiwánxiào ma?) Are you kidding? (Beginner) 　  Example:       Gōngxǐ nǐ zhòng le wǔbǎi wàn! A:    恭喜    你   中    了  五百   万！ 　 Congratulations! You’ve won five million in the lottery!       Tiān na,   nǐ zài kāiwánxiào ma? B:    天    哪，你 在     开玩笑    吗？ 　 Oh my God! Are you kidding? Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1586.html Learn to Speak Chinese Words: 天哪！(tiān na) My God! (Beginner) 　 Example:       Tiān na! Zhè yǔ xià de hǎo dà ya! A:    天   哪！这   雨 下 得  好   大 呀！ 　 My God! It’s pouring rain!       Zhè xià zāo le,  wǒ méi dài  yǔsǎn. B:    这 下   糟 了，我 没   带    雨伞。 　 This is terrible! I didn’t bring an umbrella. Got questions? ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1585.html Online Free Chinese Learning: 就这样！(jiù zhè yàng!) That's it! (Beginner) 　 Example:      Nǐ  zhè piān wénzhāng hái xūyào zài gǎi xià ba. A:  你 这    篇      文章       还   需要   再  改 下 吧。 　  I think you need to revise your essay again.     Wǒ jìnlì   le,  jiù zhè yàng ba. B: 我 尽力 了，就 这    样   吧。 　 I have ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1583.html Free Chinese Language Phrase: 等一下！(Děng yí xià!) Hold On! (Beginner) 　 Example:     Wèi, nǐhǎo, qǐng wèn Ānnà zài ma? A:  喂，你好，  请     问  安娜 在 吗？ 　 Hello, excuse me, is Anna there?      Tā  zài, qǐng děng yí xià. B:  她 在， 请     等   一 下。 　 Yes, she is. Please hold on. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1581.html Learn Chinese Characters: 走开 (zǒukāi) Leave Me Alone (Beginner) 　 Example: Zǒukāi, wǒ xiǎng yí gè rén zǒu zou.  走开， 我   想   一 个  人  走   走。 　 Leave me alone. I want to take a walk by myself. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from China. // ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1580.html Speak Chinese Words: 闭嘴 (bìzuǐ) Shut Up (Beginner) 　 Example: Bìzuǐ,  nǐ  bù zhīdào nǐ chǎo de wǒ dōu tóuténg le ma? 闭嘴，你 不   知道 你   吵   得 我   都    头疼    了  吗？ 　 Shut up! Can't you see you're giving me another headache? Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1578.html Learn Chinese Conversation: 多谢 (duō xiè) Many Thanks (Beginner) 　 Example:       Nǐ zuìjìn shēntǐ hǎo xiē le ma? A：你 最近   身体   好 些 了 吗？ 　      Are you feeling better recently?      Hái bú cuò, duō xiè. B：还 不 错，多   谢。 　      Not bad. Many thanks! Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1576.html  Chinese Words: 好主意！(hǎo zhǔyi!) Good Idea! (Beginner) 　   Example:      Jīntiān shízài shì tài rè  le,   xiàwǔ wǒmen yì qǐ  qù yóuyǒng zěnmeyàng? A:  今天     实在 是 太 热 了， 下午   我们 一 起 去     游泳     怎么样？ 　 It's so hot today. How about going swimming together this afternoon?      Èn, hǎo zhǔyi! B:  嗯，好  主意！ 　 Mmm, good idea! Got questions? ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1574.html Chinese Words: 一会儿见 (yí huìr jiàn) See You Soon (Beginner) 　 Example:     Wǒ yào xiān jiē gè diànhuà, nǐ  jìn diànyǐngyuàn lǐmiàn děng wǒ ba. A: 我   要   先   接 个    电话， 你 进       电影院      里面     等    我 吧。 　 I need to answer my phone. You can go inside the cinema to wait for me.    Hǎo de. Yí huìr jiàn! B: 好 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1572.html Chinese Speaking: 对不起 (duì bù qǐ) Sorry! (Beginner) 　 Example:      Duì bù qǐ,   wǒ bù xiǎoxīn bǎ  nǐ  de bēizi shuāi suì le. A:   对 不 起，我 不   小心   把 你 的  杯子  摔     碎 了。 　    Sorry, I broke your cup because of my carelessness.      Méi guānxi. B:   没    关系。 　    No worries. Got questions? Take ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1569.html How to Speak Chinese: 不要紧 (bú yào jǐn) No Worries! (Beginner) 　 Example:      Wǒmen cuòguò gōngjiāochē le. A:   我们       错过       公交车      了。 　       We've missed the bus.      Bú yào jǐn, guò shí fēnzhōng hái yǒu yí tàng. B:  不 要  紧，过    十    分钟      还   有 一   趟。  　      No worries. There'll be another in ten minutes.   Got ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1567.html Chinese Word: 不行！(Bù xíng) No Way! 　 Example:      Nǐ néng jiè wǒ wǔ bǎi yuán qián mā? A:  你   能   借 我 五 百    元    钱    吗？ 　      Could you please lend me five hundred Yuan?     Bù xíng! Nǐ qùnián qiàn wǒ de qián hái méi huán ne. B: 不 行！  你 去年    欠   我 的   钱    ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1566.html Learn Chinese: 好久不见 (hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn) Long Time No See! (Beginner) 　  Example:      Hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn, zhè duàn shíjiān nǐ qù nǎ  le? A:   好  久   不 见，这     段    时间  你 去 哪 了？ 　       Long time no see! Where have you been these days?      Méi qù nǎ, wǒ zài jiā xuéxí hànzì ne! B:  ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1564.html How to Learn Chinese: 我也是！(Wǒ yě shì) Me too! (Beginner) 　 Example:       Wǒ réngrán bù zhīdào gāi zěnyàng xué hànyǔ. A： 我    仍然     不   知道    该     怎样    学    汉语。 　    I still don’t know how to learn Chinese.       Wǒ yě shì, huòxǔ wǒmen kěyǐ wènwen Tuōni. B： 我 也 是，或许     我们  可以    问问    托尼。 　    Me neither, perhaps ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1562.html Learn Chinese lessons: 我爱你 (Wǒ ài nǐ) I love you! (Beginner) 　 Example:      Wǒ ài  nǐ!   Nǐ   kěyǐ  zuò wǒ de nǚpéngyǒu mā? A:  我 爱 你！你   可以  做   我 的   女朋友       吗？ 　    I love you! Could you be my girlfriend?      Duìbùqǐ, wǒ yǐjīng yǒu nánpéngyǒu le. B:   对不起，我 已经 有     男朋友        了。 　    Sorry, I already ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1558.html HSK Preparation: 一般! (Yìbān!) Just So So! (Beginner) 　 Example:    Yuēhàn, nǐ zuìjìn hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì zhǔnbèi de zěnmeyàng le? A: 约 翰，你 最近   汉语     水平      考试      准备   的      怎么样   了？ 　    Hi, John, how is your HSK preparation going?    Yìbān. Nǐ ne? B: 一般。你 呢？ 　     Just so so. How about you? Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1557.html How to Learn Chinese：算了! (suàn le) Forget It! (Beginner) 　 Example:   Zhège zhōumò wǒmen yìqǐ qù Shànghǎi lǚyóu ba. A:  这个   周末    我们   一起  去   上海        旅游   吧。 　    Let’s go to Shanghai in this weekend.    Suàn le ba, zhè ge zhōumò wǒ hěn máng. Xià zhōu mò zěnmeyàng? B:  算 了 吧，这 个    周末    我   很    忙。  下   周    末     怎么样？ 　    Forget it! I ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1554.html Business Chinese: 多少钱？(Duōshǎo qián?) How much? (Beginner) 　  Example:   Qǐng wèn zhèjiàn hóngsè  de  chènshān duōshǎo qián? A: 请     问    这件     红色     的       衬衫       多少    钱？ 　    Excuse me, how much is this red shirt?     Yìbǎi kuài. B: 一百 块。 　     One hundred Yuan. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online business Chinese lesson with our professional teachers from China. // ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1551.html Chinese Words and Grammar: 还不错！(hái bú cuò!) Not Bad! (Beginner) 　 Example:       Zhècì  de  hànyǔ yǔfǎ  kǎoshì, nǐ kǎo de  zěnmeyàng? A:   这次    的   汉语  语法   考试，  你 考 的 怎么样？ 　 How about your Chinese grammar test this time?      Hái  bú  cuò. B:   还 不 错。 　 Not Bad.      Tài hǎo le! Gōngxǐ nǐ! A:   太 好 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1547.html 我明白了 (wǒ míngbai le) I See (Beginner) 　 Example:     Wǒ fāxiàn nǐ zuìjìn hànyǔ jìnbù hǎo kuài a！ A: 我 发现    你最近   汉语   进步   好   快  啊！ 　      I find you have made so much progress in your Chinese learning.     Dāngrán le, wǒ zuìjìn yì zhí zài wǎngshàng xuéxí hànyǔ. B: 当然      了，我  最近 一 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1545.html Prepare for HSK test：稍等 (shāoděng) Wait for a moment  (Beginner) 　 Example:    Jiějie, ràng wǒ yòng diànnǎo fùxí yí xià ba, hànyǔ shuǐpíng  A: 姐姐，让    我 用       电脑   复习一 下 吧，汉语    水平    kǎoshì  (HSK test) jiù yào dào le.    考试     (HSK test) 就 要   到   了。 　    Sister, please let me use the computer. I would like to review ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1410.html HSK Preparation：我忘了 (Wǒ wàng le) I Forgot (that) (Beginner)   Example:     Bàba, nǐ gěi wǒ mǎi hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì (HSK) de cānkǎoshū le ma? A: 爸爸，你 给 我 买     汉语    水平   考试   （HSK）的  参考书    了    吗？       Dad, have you bought the HSK reference book for me?     Duìbùqǐ, bǎobèi, wǒ wàng le. B: 对不起， 宝贝，  我 忘 了。        ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1409.html HSK Preparation: 怎么了 (Zěnme le) What's wrong (Beginner)   Example: Bǎobèi, zěnme le? Kū de nàme shāngxīn? A: 宝贝，  怎么 了？ 哭 得 那么      伤心？ Honey, what’s wrong? Why are you crying so sadly? Māma, wǒ hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì (HSK) méi kǎo hǎo. B: 妈妈，我    汉语     水平     考试（HSK）  没 考    好。 Mom, I failed in my HSK ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1408.html Chinese lessons: 保重 (bǎozhòng) Take Care (Beginner) 　 Example:     Sūshān, jīntiān de hànyǔ kè jiù dào zhèlǐ,  wǒ gāi zǒu le. A:  苏 珊，   今天   的   汉语 课 就 到  这里，我 该 走 了。 　    Susan, that's all for today’s Chinese lessons, I should leave.     Hǎo de, bǎozhòng. B:  好 的，  保    重。 　    OK, take care, please. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1405.html Chinese Lessons：久等了 (jiǔ děng le) Thank You for Waiting (Beginner) 　 Example:     Bù hǎo yìsi, tuō ni, jiǔ děng le. A: 不 好 意思，托尼，久 等    了。 　     Excuse me, Tony, thank you for waiting.     Méi guānxi. B: 没   关系。 　     Not at all.     Hǎo,  nà wǒmen jìxù jīntiān de hànyǔ kè ba. A: 好， 那 我们   继续 ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1404.html Business Chinese: 您贵姓 (Nín guìxìng)? May I have your name? (Beginner) 　 This phrase is often used in formal context (for instance, in business Chinese). The Chinese character “您 (nín)” shows more respect than “你 (nĭ).” It is often used in business Chinese to call those who are older or have higher ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1403.html Business Chinese: 请原谅 (qǐng yuánliàng) Please Pardon Me (Beginner) 　 Example: Qǐng yuánliàng, wǒ děi shīpéi yíxià,  wǒ de shāngwù hànyǔ gùwèn zhǎo wǒ.            请      原谅，   我  得   失陪  一下, 我 的    商务       汉语     顾问   找   我。 　 Please pardon me, I have to leave for a while because my business Chinese teacher is looking for me. Got ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1407.html Learn Chinese: 抱歉 (bàoqiàn) Sorry (Beginner) 　 Example:     Āi yo,  nǐ yā dào wǒ de shǒu le! A: 哎哟！你 压 到   我 的   手 了！ 　     Ouch! You are pressing on my hand!      Ō, bào qiàn, wǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng kànkan nǐ de hànyǔ yǔfǎ zuòyè. B: 噢，抱 歉， 我 只 是    想     看看    你 的 汉语   ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1406.html Study Chinese Online: 我不知道 (Wǒ bù zhīdào)  I don't know (Beginner) 　 Example (Chinese conversation):     Nǐ zhīdào zánmen xuéxiào yǒu hànyǔ fǔdǎobān ma? A: 你  知道     咱们    学校     有    汉语    辅导班     吗？ 　     Do you know whether there is a Chinese tutorial class in our school?     Wǒ bùzhīdào. Dànshì nǐ kěyǐ shàngwǎng xué, ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1401.html Learn Chinese: 不用谢 (Bú yòng xiè) You're welcome  (Beginner) 　 Example:     Xièxie nǐ jiāo wǒ zěnyàng xué hànyǔ. A: 谢谢   你  教   我   怎样    学     汉语。 　     Thanks for teaching me how to learn Chinese.     Bú yòng xiè, wǒ hěn lèyì hé nǐ fēnxiǎng hànyǔ xuéxí jīngyàn. B: 不  用     谢，我  很  乐意 和 你   分享     汉语    学习   经验。 　      You're welcome. ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1399.html Learn Mandarin: 心急吃不了热豆腐 (xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòufu ) Haste Makes Waste (Advanced) 　 Example:     Bié zháojí, xué hànyǔ xūyào yǒu nàixīn, yǒu héngxīn, xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòufu. A: 别    着急，学   汉语   需要   有    耐心、有     恒心， 心 急 吃 不 了 热 豆腐。 　     Be patient. Learning Mandarin needs ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1397.html Chinese Language: 便宜 (piányi) Cheap/ Let Someone Off Lightly (intermediate) 　 Usage 1: “便宜” means “价格低 (jiàgé dī) low price.” Example:    Zhè tiáo qúnzi zhēn guì, néng bù néng piányi yì diǎn? A: 这 条    裙子    真   贵，   能 不    能     便宜 一 点？   　 This dress is so expensive. Could it be much cheaper?    Bùhǎoyìsi, zhège ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1393.html Chinese language: 乘凉 (chéngliáng) To Cool Oneself in the Breeze (intermediate) 　 Example:     Wūlǐ zhēn rè, wǒmen qù yuànzi  lǐ chéngliáng ba. A: 屋里 真    热，我们    去   院子 里    乘凉       吧。 　     It's so hot inside the room. Let's go outside to cool ourselves in the breeze.    Hǎo de. B: 好 的。 　      Ok. Got questions? ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1392.html Chinese lessons: 再见 (zàijiàn) Goodbye (Beginner) 　 Example:   Tóngxuémen, jīntiān de hànyǔ kè jiù dào zhèlǐ, zàijiàn. A:  同学们，     今天    的    汉语 课 就 到 这里，再见。 　    That's all for today's Chinese lesson. Goodbye, everybody!     Lǎoshī zàijiàn. B: 老师   再见。 　    Goodbye, teacher. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online lesson with our professional teachers from China. ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1391.html Learn Chinese: 客气 (kèqi) Welcome  (Beginner) 　 Example:     Zhēn shì tài gǎnxiè nǐ le, zài wǒ xué hànyǔ shí bāng le nàme duō máng. A: 真     是 太 感谢   你了，在 我 学    汉语 时   帮   了 那么    多    忙。 　     Thanks a lot! You helped me so much when I learned Chinese.    Kèqi le, ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1390.html Daily Chinese: 蔬菜 (shūcài) Vegetable (Beginner) 　 Example:      Jīntiān de shūcài zhēn xīnxian. A: 今天    的    蔬菜    真    新鲜。 　      Today's vegetables are really fresh!     Shìya, wǒmen duō mǎi diǎn ba. B: 是 呀，我 们   多    买 点   吧。 　      Yeah, let's buy more of them. Got questions? Take a Free 1-on-1 live online lesson with our professional teachers from ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1389.html Learn Chinese: 水果 (shuǐguǒ) Fruit (Beginner) 　 Example:      Jiā lǐ méiyǒu shuǐguǒ le, nǐ qù mǎi diǎn píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo ba. A:  家里   没有     水果   了，你 去   买  点    苹果     和    香蕉     吧。 　    There is no fruit at home; please go and buy some apples and bananas.      Hǎo de.  B:  好  的。 　     Ok. Got questions? ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1388.html 一分钱，一分货 (yì fēn qián , yì fēn huò) You get what you pay for (Advanced) 一分钱 (yì fēn qián) means one cent; 一分货 (yì fēn huò) means one point of goods.   　 Example:      Nǐ zhè tiáo qúnzi zhēn hǎo kàn, duō shǎo qián? A: 你 这 条    裙子   真    好  看， 多    少     钱？ 　     Your skirt ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1386.html 防晒 (fángshài) To Protect from Sunburn (Intermediate) 　 Example：     Nǐ qù shǔqī zhōngwén xuéxiào shàngkè de shíhou jìde dài shàng tàiyángsǎn, A: 你 去   暑期     中文    学校        上课     的   时候    记得 带 上      太阳伞，     zhùyì fángshài.      注意  防晒。 　 Remember, please take an umbrella in order to protect yourself from sunburn when you are going to take classes at ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1383.html 出汗 (chūhàn) Sweat (Intermediate) 　 Example：   Tiān hěn rè ,wǒ quán shēn dōu chūhàn le,  míngtiān zhēn bù xiǎng lái shàngkè le . A: 天 很 热，我 全     身       都     出汗 了，     明天      真  不    想 来     上课 了。 　     The weather is so hot and I’m all wet. I really won’t want to come here tomorrow.   ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1381.html 烤箱 (kǎoxiāng) Oven (Beginner) 　 Example：     Māma, kǎoxiāng lǐ nàge shì shénme? A: 妈妈， 烤箱     里  那个  是   什么？ 　     What is that in the oven?     Shì wǒ zuò de dàngāo, qìngzhù nǐ zài hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì zhōng B: 是 我 做 的   蛋糕，     庆祝    你 在   汉语    水平      考试     中 qǔ dé le yōuyì de chéng jì。 取 得 了 优异  的    成绩。 　   ... http://resources.echineselearning.com/dailybrief/dailybrief-chinese-1380.html