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The Use of Same Radical on the Right, Top and Base Structured in Chinese Characters

As may you know, Chinese characters are formed in seven ways, such as single structured, left and right structured, left, middle and right structured, top and base structured, etc. For example, 忌【 jì= envy, fear 】 which is formed by the character 己【 jǐ= oneself 】 and the radical on the base part 心【 xīn= heart 】 . Here, you learn the same right, top and base structured. I. The Same Radical on the Base Part I. As the radical on the base part, 心 【 xīn= heart 】 is often used to describe anything that related to the heart. For examples: ·          忌【 jì= envy, fear 】 ·          忘【 wàng=forget, neglect 】 ·          忍【 rěn= have the heart to, tolerate 】 ·          患【 huàn= anxiety, worry 】 2. As the radical on the base part, 灬 is often used to describe anything that related to fire. For examples:...

Learn Mandarin Grammar and Vocabulary Quiz

In learning Mandarin, you will learn about Chinese word order, the use of 的 and same left radical, etc. Here you will do some quiz. As guidance, read first: · Learn Mandarin Grammar: Chinese Word Order · Learning Mandarin Vocabulary: The Use of the Same Radical on the Left in Chinese Characters . · Learn Mandarin Grammar: The Use of 'De' and the Corresponding Chinese Character I. Choose the WRONG Chinese word order in the following sentences 1. I don't have any bread. a. 我没有面包。 b. 我面包没有。 c. 我没面包。 Answer: b 2. When does he go to Canada? a. 什么时候他去加拿大? b. 他什么时候去加拿大? c. 什么时候去他加拿大? Answer: c 3. Does he want go to library? a. 他要不去图书馆? b. 他要去图书馆吗? c. 他要不要去图书馆? Answer: a 4. She buys vegetables in the supermarket. a. 她买菜在超市。 b. 买菜在超市她。 c. 她在超市买菜。 Answer: b 5. Yesterday I went to restaurant a. 昨天我去餐馆。 b. 我昨天去餐馆。 c. 去餐馆我昨天。 Answer: c II. Choose the right answer in the following sentences 1. Chinese characters that often their mean...

Chinese Word for Money Lesson Plan

Chinese beginners often ask about Chinese word for money 钱 【 qián=money 】 and money related words. If you are a new teacher, here Chinese lesson plan: how to teach them with examples. Chinese Word for Money Lesson Plan 1. Explain money in Chinese with examples 2. Explain Chinese currency. 3. Explain Chinese money related words: how much money, price, expensive, and cheap. 4. Explain other Chinese money-related words: pay, spend, save, withdraw money, and the change. 5. Learning Activities - Fill the blank with all above Chinese money-related words. I. Explain Chinese word for money with examples Money in Chinese is 钱【 qián=money 】 . Example 1: I don't have money to buy a house. 我【 wǒ=I 】没有【 méiyǒu=not have 】钱【 qián=money 】买【 mǎi=buy 】房子【 fángzi=house 】。 我 没有 钱 买 房子。 Example 2: He is very rich now. 现在【 xiànzài=now 】他【 tā=he 】很【 hěn=very 】有钱【 yǒuqián=rich 】 了【 le 】。 现在 他 很 有钱 了。 II. Explain Chinese currency E...