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D.I.Y. Vocab Worksheet

Posted on 18 January 2012 by admin

If you want to make your own, customized vocabulary worksheet, or if you want to give your students a vocabulary dictation, this convenient vocabulary worksheet makes your life easier! Print it, copy it, and fill it in! Download the pdf … Continue reading →

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How to Pronounce Beijing Worksheet

Posted on 18 January 2012 by admin

Download the vocabulary worksheet that goes with the Two Chinese Characters’ video on pronouncing Beijing correctly here.

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Chinese National Anthem Worksheet

Posted on 18 January 2012 by admin

Download the vocabulary worksheet that goes with the Two Chinese Characters’ video on the Chinese National Anthem here.

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Numbers, Dates, and Times

Posted on 18 January 2012 by admin

Learning Chinese is as easy as 1, 2, 3! This lesson plan covers the basics of numbers in Chinese, including counting, easy math, dates and times. If you know the numbers one through ten in Chinese, you can basically count to 99 in no time! Continue reading →

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Use a leaf to cover one’s eyes (一叶障目)

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Mar

一叶障目 Yī yè zhàng mù Translation: Use a leaf to cover one’s eyes. Meaning: To be nitpicking, to focus on the small details and lose sight of the bigger picture. Story There was in the State of Chu a poor … Continue reading →

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Flowing water never goes bad; door hubs never gather termites (流水不腐, 户枢不蠹)

Posted on 27 November 2011 by admin

流水不腐, 户枢不蠹 Liú shuǐ bù fǔ, hù shū bú dù Translation: Running water never goes bad; door hubs never gather termites. Meaning: Things that are constantly in motion, or in use, never go bad. Source This proverb can be found … Continue reading →

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Rabbits do not eat the grass around their burrows (兔子不吃窝边草)

Posted on 11 November 2011 by admin

兔子不吃窝边草 Tù zi bù chī wō biān cǎo Translation: Rabbits do not eat the grass around their burrows. Meaning: The proverb is usually used derogatorily. It is believed that a villain usually does not harm his neighbors. Vocabulary

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Vocabulary A

Posted on 30 October 2011 by admin

Vocabulary A Character Pinyin English 奥运 àoyùn Olympics (N)

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Vocabulary B

Posted on 30 October 2011 by admin

Character Pinyin English 把 bǎ to take; indicates a thing being acted upon 北 běi north (N) 北京 běijīng Beijing (N)

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Vocabulary C

Posted on 30 October 2011 by admin

Character Pinyin English 长城 chángchéng Great Wall (N)

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Tag Archives: vocabulary

D.I.Y. Vocab Worksheet

How to Pronounce Beijing Worksheet

Chinese National Anthem Worksheet

Numbers, Dates, and Times

Use a leaf to cover one’s eyes (一叶障目)

Flowing water never goes bad; door hubs never gather termites (流水不腐, 户枢不蠹)

Rabbits do not eat the grass around their burrows (兔子不吃窝边草)

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