CLO_122: Greetings Review

Vocabulary: Numbers
Fu4xi2
Da3 zhao1 hu1 de bu4 fen4
Ji1ben3

Vocabulary: Tones
Fùxí
Dǎ zhāo hu de bù fèn
Jīběn

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6 Responses to “CLO_122: Greetings Review”

1. Salvador Venegas Says:
   October 25th, 2007 at 1:52 pm

   Adam,

   Could you explain what the different characters in da3 zhao1 hu1 mean?

2. Adam Says:
   October 25th, 2007 at 10:08 pm

   Hi Salvador,

   The da3 refers to using your hand to do something (in this case the motion of greeting someone with a wave), the zhao1 refers to beckoning or calling someone, while the hu1 refers to calling out aloud.

3. Salvador Venegas Says:
   October 26th, 2007 at 12:11 pm

   Thanks.

4. licha Says:
   March 9th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

   Adam and co. after 3months i’ve completed level1 and level2 on my own. i’m 65yrs old and this is my attempt at a 3rd language ( i’m fluent in both french and english). i’m fascinated with the chinese culture and language and somewhat motivated. obviously it’s a hobby and a way to keep my memory and brain active. i’m about to become a premium subscriber but feel the progression to level3(more fast pace chinese) quite difficult. my own pace does not allow me any option for new level1&2 lessons. i know one can’t stay at same levels for too long but feel i need more work there.
   your comments and suggestions will be appreciated.

5. Luise Says:
   March 9th, 2008 at 6:38 pm

   Hi Licha,

   I’m glad you wrote. The initial jump between levels is usually high and takes some getting used to. However you will find that we maintain that pace for most of the level, allowing you time to get used to it. From level 3 on, the complete transcripts are also more comprehensive, allowing you to follow along and easily look up words you hear that you don’t understand.

   Each lesson still only teaches a few new words, but more effort is put into reusing old vocabulary, which is of course important when learning any language. Try out the sample premium materials (vocabulary, complete and podcast reviews) for the first few lessons in level 3 and tell me if they help.

6. licha Says:
   March 10th, 2008 at 10:19 am

   thanks Luise, i also had not looked at the ‘Hints&Tips’ an overlook on my part. these were a great help to me. i see now the premium materials are necessary in order to continue your progressive learning concept.
   i’m working on becoming a ‘premium subscriber’ and possibly using the ‘one on one’ service later.

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