Basic Chinese Words
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請問

May I ask you?

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How do you say father in Chinese?

爸爸

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星期五

Friday

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to be verb (am, are, is)

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Which color is considered lucky in Chinese culture?

Red

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你好

Hello!

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How do you say elder sister in Chinese?

姐姐

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星期日

Sunday

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照片

picture

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Which number is considered unlucky in Chinese culture?

4

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名字

name

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How do you say friend in Chinese?

朋友

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早上

morning

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老師

teacher

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Which number is considered lucky in Chinese culture?

8

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美國

America

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How do you say student in Chinese?

學生

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新年

new year

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女孩子

girl

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What utensil should not be placed standing in a bowl of rice?

Chopsticks

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中國菜

Chinese cuisine

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How do you say doctor in Chinese?

醫生

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大學

college

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小姐

Miss

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Which food symbolizes family reunion?

Fish