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What is the Chinese expression for 'Greeting with Teacher'?
What is the Chinese expression for 'Greeting with Teacher'?
What does 'Ni Hao' mean in English?
What does 'Ni Hao' mean in English?
What is the greeting used for more than one person?
What is the greeting used for more than one person?
What is the expression for 'Thank you' in Chinese?
What is the expression for 'Thank you' in Chinese?
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What does 'Dui ma' mean?
What does 'Dui ma' mean?
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What does 'bu dui' signify?
What does 'bu dui' signify?
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How do you say 'Please be seated' in Chinese?
How do you say 'Please be seated' in Chinese?
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What is the Chinese expression for 'Good bye'?
What is the Chinese expression for 'Good bye'?
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What does 'nie keqi' mean in English?
What does 'nie keqi' mean in English?
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Translate 'I understand' to Chinese.
Translate 'I understand' to Chinese.
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What is the Chinese phrase for 'Do you understand?'
What is the Chinese phrase for 'Do you understand?'
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Study Notes
Classroom Greetings
- "Laoshi hao" is used to greet the teacher.
- "Ni Hao" is a general informal greeting suitable for anyone.
- "Nimen hao" is the greeting when addressing multiple people.
- "Tongxuemen hao" specifically greets classmates.
Confirming Accuracy
- "Dui ma" is used to ask if something is correct.
- "Dui le" indicates that something is correct.
- "Bu dui" expresses that something is not correct.
Polite Requests and Invitations
- "Qing" (often pronounced as "shiannn") means please or to invite.
- "Qing zuo" (pronounced "shinn soo") means please be seated.
- "Qi li" (pronounced "si li") means to stand up.
Expressions of Gratitude
- "Xiexie" means thank you.
- "Bu keqi" (pronounced "u kreshi") means you are welcome.
- "Xiexie laoshi" expresses gratitude specifically to the teacher.
Starting and Ending Class
- "Xianzai shangke le" announces that class is starting.
- "Xianzai xiake le" indicates that class is now over.
Classroom Instructions
- "Qing genzhe wo shuo" means please say after me.
- "Qing dajia genzhe wo shuo" is for everyone to say after the speaker.
- "Qing ting wo shuo" means please listen to me say it.
- "Qing dajia ting wo shuo" invites everyone to listen.
- "Qing ni zai shuo yibian" requests someone to say it again.
Questioning and Understanding
- "Qing ni wen wenti" asks students to please ask a question.
- "Qing ni huida" requests a student to please answer.
- "Dong le ma?" is used to check if someone understands.
- "Dong le" confirms understanding.
- "Bu dong" (pronounced "putoo") expresses lack of understanding.
- "Bu zhidao" means I don't know.
Talking about Questions
- "You" (pronounced "yooou") means to have.
- "Mei you" means to not have.
- "You meiyou wenti?" asks if there is a question.
- "You wenti" states that there is a question.
- "Meiyou wenti" indicates there are no questions.
Farewell
- "Zaijian" means goodbye.
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Description
This quiz consists of essential Chinese classroom expressions, perfect for students looking to improve their conversational skills. Each card presents a greeting or phrase commonly used in a classroom setting. Test your understanding and usage of these expressions!
