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Which of the following scenarios is most appropriate for using 'Nín hǎo!' instead of 'Nǐ hǎo!'?
Which of the following scenarios is most appropriate for using 'Nín hǎo!' instead of 'Nǐ hǎo!'?
- Answering a phone call from an unknown number.
- Greeting a professor for the first time. (correct)
- Greeting your classmates.
- Greeting a group of close friends.
If someone says 'Duìbuqǐ!' to you, which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
If someone says 'Duìbuqǐ!' to you, which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
- Zàijiàn!
- Xièxiè!
- Bù kèqi!
- Méi guānxi! (correct)
In what situation would you use 'Bù kèqi!'?
In what situation would you use 'Bù kèqi!'?
- When apologizing for a mistake.
- When excusing yourself.
- When someone thanks you. (correct)
- When greeting a group of people.
A tourist is lost and asks you for directions. After you help them, they say 'Xièxiè nǐ!'. What would be a suitable response?
A tourist is lost and asks you for directions. After you help them, they say 'Xièxiè nǐ!'. What would be a suitable response?
Consider the different tones of 'ma'. Which word signifies 'horse'?
Consider the different tones of 'ma'. Which word signifies 'horse'?
If you see the characters '姐', what relationship does this person have to you?
If you see the characters '姐', what relationship does this person have to you?
Someone is carrying a 'bǐ'. What are they most likely holding?
Someone is carrying a 'bǐ'. What are they most likely holding?
You are visiting China and want to purchase a map. Which term should you use to ask for it?
You are visiting China and want to purchase a map. Which term should you use to ask for it?
A teacher says, 'Gēn wǒ dú!' What does the teacher want the students to do?
A teacher says, 'Gēn wǒ dú!' What does the teacher want the students to do?
After telling the class to read aloud, the teacher wants them to repeat the reading once more. Which phrase should the teacher use?
After telling the class to read aloud, the teacher wants them to repeat the reading once more. Which phrase should the teacher use?
Which of the following represents the correct term for 'Grandpa'?
Which of the following represents the correct term for 'Grandpa'?
If someone says they 'xǐhuan' something, how do they feel about it?
If someone says they 'xǐhuan' something, how do they feel about it?
Which of the following words would you use to describe a beautiful woman?
Which of the following words would you use to describe a beautiful woman?
Someone is going to 'Yóuyǒng'. Which activity are they likely to do?
Someone is going to 'Yóuyǒng'. Which activity are they likely to do?
You want to tell someone the current time. Which word would you use?
You want to tell someone the current time. Which word would you use?
What is the meaning of 'Kèqi'?
What is the meaning of 'Kèqi'?
Which of the following activities is most closely associated with ‘Kāi huì’?
Which of the following activities is most closely associated with ‘Kāi huì’?
Which of the following terms describes something as '昂贵'?
Which of the following terms describes something as '昂贵'?
Someone is described as ‘Cánkuì’. How are they likely feeling?
Someone is described as ‘Cánkuì’. How are they likely feeling?
If you are going to watch a 'Zúqiú' match, what sport are you most likely going to see?
If you are going to watch a 'Zúqiú' match, what sport are you most likely going to see?
Flashcards
Nǐ hǎo! 你好
Nǐ hǎo! 你好
Hello
Nín hǎo! 您好
Nín hǎo! 您好
Hello (formal)
Nǐmen hǎo! 你们好
Nǐmen hǎo! 你们好
Hello (you all)
Duìbuqǐ! 对不起
Duìbuqǐ! 对不起
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Méi guānxi! 没关系
Méi guānxi! 没关系
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Xièxiè! 谢谢
Xièxiè! 谢谢
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Bù xiè! 不谢
Bù xiè! 不谢
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Xièxiè nǐ! 谢谢你
Xièxiè nǐ! 谢谢你
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Bù kèqi! 不客气
Bù kèqi! 不客气
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Zàijiàn! 再见
Zàijiàn! 再见
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Māma 妈妈
Māma 妈妈
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Bàba 爸爸
Bàba 爸爸
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Nǎinai 奶奶
Nǎinai 奶奶
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Yéye 爷爷
Yéye 爷爷
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Zhuōzi 桌子
Zhuōzi 桌子
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Fángzi 房子
Fángzi 房子
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Yǐzi 椅子
Yǐzi 椅子
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Guìzi 柜子
Guìzi 柜子
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Hǎochī 好吃
Hǎochī 好吃
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Kèqi 客气
Kèqi 客气
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Study Notes
- Nǐ hǎo! 你好 translates to "Hello".
- Nín hǎo! 您好 is a formal way to say "Hello".
- Nǐmen hǎo! 你们好 means "Hello" to a group of people ("you all").
- Duìbuqǐ! 对不起 means "Sorry".
- Méi guānxi! 没关系 translates to "It’s okay".
- Xièxiè! 谢谢 means "Thank you".
- Bù xiè! 不谢 is a less formal way to say "You’re welcome".
- Xièxiè nǐ! 谢谢你 is a more polite way to say "Thank you".
- Bù kèqi! 不客气 is a polite way to say "You’re welcome".
- Zàijiàn! 再见 means "Goodbye".
Tones
- Mā 妈 means "Mother".
- Má 麻 refers to "Fibrous crops".
- Mǎ 马 means "Horse".
- Mà 骂 means "To scold".
Nouns
- Māo 猫 translates to "Cat".
- Yú 鱼 means "Fish".
- Jiě 姐 means "Elder sister".
- Èr 二 represents the number "Two".
- Wǔ 五 represents the number "Five".
- Qī 七 represents the number "Seven".
- Yī 衣 means "Clothes".
- Bǐ 笔 translates to "Pen".
- Dǎo 岛 means "Island".
- Huā 花 means "Flower".
- Jī 鸡 translates to "Chicken".
- Xié 鞋 means "Shoes".
- Xuě 雪 means "Snow".
- Kāfēi 咖啡 translates to "Coffee".
- Kělè 可乐 means "Cola".
- Kǎoyā 烤鸭 means "Roast duck".
- Huǒguō 火锅 means "Hot pot".
- Dìtú 地图 means "Map".
- Fēijī 飞机 translates to "Airplane".
- Máobǐ 毛笔 means "Calligraphy brush".
- Ěrjī 耳机 means "Headphones".
- Zhuōzi 桌子 means "Table".
- Fángzi 房子 translates to "House".
- Yǐzi 椅子 means "Chair".
- Guìzi 柜子 means "Cupboard".
- Dìdi 弟弟 means "Younger brother".
- Yīfu 衣服 means "Clothes".
- Érzi 儿子 means "Son".
- Péngyou 朋友 means "Friend".
- Wǎnshang 晚上 means "Evening".
- Xuéxiào 学校 translates to "School".
- Lánqiú 篮球 means "Basketball".
- Nǚ’ér 女儿 means "Daughter".
- Shǒubiǎo 手表 means "Watch".
- Gōngsī 公司 translates to "Company".
- Shíjiān 时间 means "Time".
- Shēntǐ 身体 means "Body".
- Kǎoshì 考试 means "Exam".
- Guójiā 国家 translates to "Country".
- Bàozhǐ 报纸 means "Newspaper".
- Niúnǎi 牛奶 means "Milk".
- Píjiǔ 啤酒 translates to "Beer".
- Lúnchuán 轮船 means "Ship".
- Lúndūn 伦敦 means "London".
- Shuǐguǒ 水果 means "Fruit".
Pronouns
- Tāmen 他们 refers to "They / Them".
- Rénmen 人们 means "People".
- Wǒmen 我们 refers to "We / Us".
Family Members
- Māma 妈妈 means "Mom".
- Bàba 爸爸 means "Dad".
- Nǎinai 奶奶 means "Grandma".
- Yéye 爷爷 means "Grandpa".
- Xiānsheng 先生 means "Mister / Sir".
Verbs and Adjectives
- Shàng kè! 上课 means "Class begins".
- Xià kè! 下课 means "Class is over".
- Xiànzài xiūxi! 现在休息 means "Take a break now".
- Kàn hēibǎn! 看黑板 means "Look at the blackboard".
- Gēn wǒ dú! 跟我读 means "Read after me".
- Dǎkāi shū. 打开书 means "Open your book".
- Qǐng dà shēng dú. 请大声读 means "Read aloud".
- Zài dú yí biàn. 再读一遍 means "Read once again / Repeat".
- Yìqǐ dú. 一起读 means "Read together".
- Yǒu wèntí ma? 有问题吗 means "Any questions?".
- Xǐhuan 喜欢 means "Like".
- Rènshi 认识 means "Know (a person)".
- Piàoliang 漂亮 means "Beautiful".
- Bāng máng 帮忙 means "Help".
- Yóuyǒng 游泳 means "Swim".
- Zhōngyú 终于 means "Finally".
- Hǎochī 好吃 means "Delicious".
- Kèqi 客气 means "Polite".
- Xiūxi 休息 means "Rest".
- Shuì jiào 睡觉 means "Sleep".
- Ángguì 昂贵 means "Expensive".
- Liúyán 留言 means "Leave a message".
- Kāi huì 开会 means "Have a meeting".
- Tǎolùn 讨论 means "Discuss".
- Zúqiú 足球 means "Soccer".
- Shīrùn 湿润 means "Moist".
- Cánkuì 惭愧 means "Ashamed".
- Táozuì 陶醉 means "Drunk".
- Shùnlì 顺利 means "Smooth / Successful".
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