Introductions
How do you ask “What’s your name?”
你叫什么？你叫什么名字？
What does “家” mean?
Home / family
How do you say “red envelope” in Chinese?
红包
How do you say “rice” in Chinese?
米饭
Why is sharing food important in Chinese meals?
It represents family, togetherness, and community.
Translate & answer: My name is...
我的名字是... / 我叫...
Where is your home? / Where do you live?
你家在哪儿？
Why do people wear red during the Chinese New Year?
Good luck / scare away bad luck
What does 饺子 mean in English?
Dumplings
Translate into Chinese: “Let’s eat together.”
我们一起吃饭吧。
What does “什么” mean?
What
How do you say: “My home is in Beijing.”
我家在北京。
Translate: 买年货
Buy New Year goods
Translate into Chinese:
“Do you want noodles or rice?”
你要面条还是米饭？
What do noodles symbolize in Chinese culture?
Long life/longevity
How do you ask “Where are you from?
你来自哪里？
How do you ask: “Where is the bathroom?”
厕所在哪儿？洗手间在哪儿？
What zodiac animal comes after the Snake?
Horse / 马
Translate into Chinese: “I do not like seafood.”
我不喜欢海鲜。
Why do Chinese people eat fish during the New Year?
Fish symbolizes extra wealth/surplus every year (年年有余)
How do you say “I am American”?
我是美国人
Translate into Chinese: “We are going to the park.”
我们去公园。
What does 团圆 mean during the Chinese New Year?
Family reunion
Translate fully:今天晚上我们吃中国菜。
Tonight we are eating Chinese food.
Translate into Chinese:
“Grandma is making dumplings.”
奶奶在包饺子。