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Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management

FINAL ASSIGNMENT

Student ID (In figures) : 1301849497

Student ID (In words) : One Three Zero Eight Four Nine Four Nine Seven.
Course Code & Name : HE117n Mandarin
Semester : January – April 2020
Instructor/Examiner/Lecturer : Mr. Kishor Shahi
Assignment Submission :15th April 2020

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
SECTION A: 5 SHORT RESPONSE ITEMS (50 marks)
SECTION B: 2 TRANSLATION ITEMS (30 marks)
SECTION C: 5 INTERACTIVE ITMES (20 marks)
TOTAL : 100 marks

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severity of the offence committed, and in accordance with the clauses stipulated in the
Students’ Handbook, up to and including expulsion from UCSI University.

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SECTION A

Question No. 1: Briefly explain the tone system in Chinese.

Answer: As we all know that Chinese is the tonal language and if the tones are not properly used
then there is a high chance of miscommunication because the same words might mean a different
meaning. Generally, the Chinese language have 4 tones which are explained as below:
 High level or Flat Tone (-):
This is the first tone which is flat when pronouncing. The tone is even and there is no
rising and falling in the tone. For an example: mā is mom when flat tone is used.
 Rising tone:
This is the second tone which rises moderately when pronouncing the word. The tone is
rising when we speak. For an example: má is hemp when rising tone is used.
 Falling then rising:
This is the third tone which falls moderately and rises immediately after. The tone falls
and then rises when we speak. For an example: mǎ which is horse when falling and
rising tone is used.
 Falling:
This is the fourth tone which falls when pronouncing the word. The tone falls as we
speak. For an example: mà is used to scold someone

Question No. 2: Briefly introduce yourself in Chinese language.

Answer: Ni hao. Wo xing Regmi. Wo jiao Manisha. Wo ershi sui. Wo de shengri shi er
yue qi hao. Wo laizhe Niboer. Wo zhu zai Jiademandu. Wo shi xuesheng in IIMS
xueyuan. Wo jia you si kou ren. Mama, baba, gege, wo. Wo de aihao shi da ban qiu,
lanqiu he kan dianying. Wo ai luxing henduo. Wo xiang luxing he tansuo zhengge
niboer. Wo xihuan chi momo he hanbao. Wo xiang jiangla chengwei yi ming qiye jia.
Xie xie.

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Question No. 3: List the initials and finals in Chinese language system.
Answer: The list of the initials and finals in Chinese language system are as follows:
 Initials:
An Initial is a consonant. Always at the beginning of a syllable, it cannot exist by itself.
In total there are 23 initials in Chinese: b, d, g, j, z, zh, p, t, k, q, c, ch, m, n, h, x, s, sh, f,
l, r, y, w.
 Finals:
A Final is a vowel. The finals are: a, ao, an, e, en, eng, i, in, ing, ang, ai, iu, ei, er, ian, ia,
iao, ie, iang, o, ong, ou., u, uo, ua, ui, uan, uang.

Question No. 4: Briefly describe on “Chinese new year” celebration.

Answer: The Chinese New Year is representative of Chinese Culture because of the traditional
decorations used to decorate homes and streets that represent their excitement for the new year. It
is the first day of the lunar Calendar and is usually in January or February of the Gregorian
calendar. The festival signifies the coming of spring and has been regarded as the only day of the
year when China’s hard-working peasants allow themselves to rest. Since it is such an old
festival, the legend, rituals, and food are especially interesting.
There isn’t much history that was recorded about the Chinese New Year. We don’t know exactly
when it started, but we have some ideas. In 206 B.C the Han Dynasty established the first day of
the first month as the beginning of the holiday. As early as 500 B.C. many of the New Year
traditions were recorded. These traditions included fireworks and the color red which are still being
used today. They were also widely written about during the Han dynasty which is the earliest
record that there is. In the 1900s it lasted 15 days from the new moon of the first month until the
next full moon. In that time, it was more based on the lunar phases of the moon and not the amount
of time. In today’s world it starts on New Year’s Eve which is December 31st and will last only 15
days. The another legend also says about the Chinese New Year. Thousands of years ago, an evil
monster, Nian, ravaged a village in China one winter eve. The following year the monster
returned and again ravaged the village. In order to avoid the further damage, the villagers
devised a plan to scare the monster away. Red banners were hung everywhere. The color red has
been believed to protect against evils. It was also believed that lighting firecrackers could scare

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the beast away. The plan worked and the celebration of joy lasted for several days. People visited
each other, exchanged gifts, danced, and enjoyed delicious food. The food during the New Year
is diverse and symbolic. For an example, fish believed to ensure abundant crops and a long life.
Red dates bring the hope for prosperity. Oranges and tangerines symbolize wealth and good
fortune. Nian Gao, the New Year’s cake made of glutinous rice, suggests the coming year will be
better than year the past. The northern Chinese enjoy a delicacy of boiled dumpling, known as
“jiao zi” to celebrate the festival. But if you are a foreigner and plan to spend the New Year
festival in China, you should learn how to use chopsticks to enjoy the foods.
In a nutshell, Chinese New Year is a time to spend with one’s family, relatives, and friends. It is
also a time to meet with friends and celebrate the festival.

Question No. 5: Write a short dialogue between a waiter and guest at a Chinese restaurant.
Answer: The short dialogue between a waiter and guest at a Chinese restaurant is done below:
Fuwuyuan: huanying.
Guke: xiexie
Fuwuyuan: caidan.
Guke: wo yao tan tan mian. Zhe xuyao duo chang shijian?
Fuwuyuan: xuyao shi fenzhong.
Guke: hao de. xiexie

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SECTION B

Question No. 1: Based on the short dialogue which occur in one of the local hotel, you are
required to translate each conversation into English.
At the hotel
Waiter: Hello!
Customer: Hello! Do you have a room?
Waiter: Yes, How many?
Customer: Two
Waiter: How many days?
Customer: Two days.
Waiter: Single room joining or double room?
Customer: Double room
Waiter: Ok, give me your passport.
Customer: Give you.
Waiter: Room 808, please go upstairs
Customer: Excuse me, where is the elevator?
Waiter: On your right hand side.
Customer: Thank you.
Waiter: You are welcome.

Question No. 2: Based on the paragraph below, you are required to translate each words in
English accordingly.

Answer: Hello everyone! Let me introduce myself. My surname is Ge, name is Ge Li Ngyun. I
am Nepalese. I'm from Kathmandu. I'm a teacher. I am twenty-seven. I like China very much, I
also like Chinese. My hobbies are reading books, watching movies, cooking, etc. My birthday is
August 19. I speak Chinese. I am very happy to meet you. Thank you all. Goodbye.

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SECTION C

Question No. 1: Based on the questions below, you are required to respond to each question
appropriately.

Question 1: B renshi dawei ma?

Answer: Renshi,ta shi wo tongxue.

Question 2: Dawei jinnian duoda?

Answer: Ershiyi sui.

Question 3: Dawei duo gao?

Answer: Yi mi ba ji.

Question 4: Dawesi shi na guoren?

Answer: Ta shi yingguo ren.

Question 5: Dawei hui shuo zhongwen ma?

Answer: Bu tai hui.