Grammar
What does “是” mean and how is it used?
“是” means “is” or “am.” It’s used to link a subject and a noun. Example: 我是学生 (I am a student).
How do you say “I like drawing”?
我喜欢画画 (wǒ xǐhuān huà huà).
How do you say “basketball” in Chinese?
篮球 (lánqiú). Example: 我打篮球 (I play basketball).
金
Metal
How do you say “rice” in Chinese?
米饭 (mǐfàn). Example: 我喜欢吃米饭 (I like to eat rice).
How do you make a yes/no question in Chinese?
Add “吗” at the end of a statement. Example: 你喜欢中文吗？(Do you like Chinese?)
What’s the word for “music” in Chinese?
音乐 (yīnyuè). Example: 我每天听音乐 (I listen to music every day).
How do you say “soccer” in Chinese?
足球 (zúqiú). Example: 我喜欢踢足球 (I like playing soccer).
门
Door, Gate
What’s the word for “water” in Chinese?
水 (shuǐ). Example: 我每天喝水 (I drink water every day).
What’s the basic word order in Chinese sentences?
Subject + Time + Place + Verb + Object. Example: 我今天在学校学习中文 (I study Chinese at school today).
How do you say “My hobby is reading”?
我的爱好是看书 (wǒ de àihào shì kànshū).
How do you say “swimming” in Chinese?
游泳 (yóuyǒng). Example: 我会游泳 (I can swim).
口
Mouth
mystery
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How do you say “I can sing” in Chinese?
我会唱歌 (wǒ huì chànggē). “会” means “can/know how to.”
How do you use “打” (to play) for hobbies?
我喜欢打乒乓球 (I like playing ping pong).
How do you say “running” in Chinese?
跑步 (pǎobù). Example: 我每天跑步 (I run every day).
足
FOOT
What’s the word for “tea” in Chinese?
茶 (chá). Example: 我喜欢喝茶 (I like to drink tea).
What’s the difference between “有” and “没有”?
“有” = have, “没有” = don’t have. Example: 我有铅笔 (I have a pencil), 我没有书 (I don’t have a book).
How do you describe someone else’s hobby?
他喜欢跳舞 (He likes dancing). Use 他/她 + 喜欢 + hobby.
How do you say “ping pong” in Chinese?
乒乓球 (pīngpāngqiú). Example: 我打乒乓球打得很好 (I play ping pong well).
水
Water
How do you say “I want to eat dumplings” in Chinese?
我想吃饺子 (wǒ xiǎng chī jiǎozi).