Archive for February 5th, 2010

Learn Chinese Podcast – Stir-fried Balsam Pear

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Stir-fried Balsam Pear Stir-fried Balsam PearTaste: Slightly bitter but refreshingly tasty.

Features: Crispy and succulent.

Ingredients:

250 grams (0.55 lb) balsam pears

50 grams (0.11 lb) carrots

20 grams (1 1/2 tbsp) salad oil

3 grams (2/3 tsp) sugar

1 head of garlic

5 grams (1/6 oz) scallions

5 grams (1/6 oz) ginger

5 grams (1 tsp) sesame oil

Directions:

1. Wash the balsam pears and cut each one into two halves. Take out the pulp and cut the balsam pears into shreds. Wash the carrots, remove the skins and cut into shreds. Cut both the scallions and ginger into small shreds. Remove the skin from the garlic and mash the cloves.

2. Heat the wok on strong fire, add the oil and continue to heat. Throw in the scallions, ginger and mashed garlic, quickly stir-fry and add the shredded balsam pears. Put in the sugar and add the shredded carrots and salt. Stir-fry until they become soft. Add the MSG, sprinkle on sesame oil, and the dish is ready to serve.

(Source: culture.chinese.cn)

Chinese Character – Grammar Which Way Is Dawei’s House?

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Introduction:

“怎么” means “how”. You can use it before verbs to ask questions in Chinese just like using the word “how” in English.

Download List:

1.grammar.swf (0.41 MB)

(Source: chineseculture.about.com)

Chinese Pinyin – chu (触)

Friday, February 5th, 2010

触[chù]

国标码:B4A5 部首:角 笔画:13 笔顺:3535112251214

touch
knock against
to feel

例句与用法:

  1. 我的手指接那软膏之後就疼起来了。
    My fingers are beginning to prick after touching that paste.
  2. 他尽力到了球。
    He managed to get a touch to the ball.
  3. 这机器一即可停止或开动。
    The machine stops and starts at a touch.
  4. 油漆未乾–请勿摸。
    Fresh paint please do not touch.
  5. 盲人在很大程度上依靠觉。
    Blind people rely a lot on touch.
  6. 桌子接墙壁的地方漆皮已剥落。
    The paint has chipped off where the table touches the wall.
  7. 昆虫几乎都有角。
    Almost all insects have feelers.
  8. 盲人有敏锐的觉。
    The blind have a keen sense of touch.

(Source: dict.cn)