AP Chinese Chinese: Vocabulary & Idiomatic Expressions

Question 1

What does the Chinese expression '入乡随俗' (rù xiāng suí sú) mean?

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When in Rome, do as the Romans do

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Every cloud has a silver lining

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Actions speak louder than words

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The early bird catches the worm

Question 2

Which character combination means 'technology' in Mandarin Chinese?

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技术 (jìshù)

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科学 (kēxué)

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工程 (gōngchéng)

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发明 (fāmíng)

Question 3

The chengyu '马到成功' (mǎ dào chéng gōng) is typically used to express:

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Wishing someone immediate success

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Working very hard to achieve success

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A horse racing competition

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Ancient military victories

Question 4

What does '环境保护' (huánjìng bǎohù) mean?

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Environmental protection

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Natural disaster

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Climate change

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Pollution prevention

Question 5

The expression '一石二鸟' (yī shí èr niǎo) is equivalent to which English idiom?

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Kill two birds with one stone

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Don't count your chickens before they hatch

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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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Birds of a feather flock together

Question 6

Which word correctly translates 'volunteer' (a person who volunteers) in Chinese?

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义工 (yìgōng) or 志愿者 (zhìyuànzhě)

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工人 (gōngrén)

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服务员 (fúwùyuán)

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雇员 (gùyuán)

Question 7

What is the meaning of '经济发展' (jīngjì fāzhǎn)?

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Economic development

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Political development

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Social development

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Cultural development