Understanding the Story of '半途而废'

The video tutorial from SisMandarin teaches Chinese through storytelling. It narrates the story of 乐阳子, who despite his poor background, marries a wise and kind woman. He initially abandons his studies but is motivated by his wife's actions to persist and eventually completes his education. The video explains vocabulary, provides exercises, and emphasizes the moral of perseverance. It concludes with a reading of the story without pinyin.

What is the main focus of the video lesson?

• Exploring Chinese festivals

• Learning about Chinese cuisine

• Practicing Chinese calligraphy

• Understanding a Chinese idiom through a story

What is the significance of 乐阳子’s wife in the story?

• She is a famous warrior

• She is a renowned artist

• She is a virtuous and knowledgeable partner

• She is a wealthy merchant

What does the term '知书达理' describe?

• A person who is adventurous

• A person who is wealthy

• A person who is humorous

• A person who is well-read and reasonable

Why does 乐阳子 return home after just one year?

• He completed his studies

• He missed his wife

• He was expelled by his teacher

• He found a better job

What does the wife do to illustrate her point about perseverance?

• She paints a picture

• She cuts a woven cloth

• She writes a letter

• She weaves a new cloth

What lesson does 乐阳子 learn from his wife’s actions?

• The value of hard work

• The significance of not giving up halfway

• The joy of traveling

• The importance of wealth

What does the wife use to cut the cloth?

• A needle

• A knife

• A thread

• A pair of scissors

How long does 乐阳子 continue his studies after his realization?

• Three more years

• One more year

• Seven more years

• Five more years

What does the idiom '半途而废' mean?

• To stop halfway and not complete a task

• To start a new journey

• To finish a task successfully

• To achieve great success

What does the phrase '白白浪费时间' imply?

• Time is well spent

• Time is wasted without purpose

• Time is saved

• Time is cherished