Chinese Vocabulary Lesson 1
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Chinese Vocabulary Lesson 1

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following characters means 'please'?

  • (correct)
  • What does the character '贵' translate to in English?

  • expensive (correct)
  • to ask
  • friend
  • name
  • Which character means 'Mr.' in the vocabulary list?

  • 先生 (correct)
  • 小姐
  • Which of these characters means 'to ask'?

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    What does '名字' mean?

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    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Terms

    • 你 (nǐ): Means "you." Fundamental pronoun for addressing someone directly.
    • 好 (hǎo): Means "good" or "well." Common greeting used in conversations.
    • 请 (qǐng): Means "please." Often used in polite requests or invitations.
    • 问 (wèn): Means "to ask." This verb is key for initiating questions.
    • 贵 (guì): Means "expensive" or "noble." Used in polite contexts, often concerning family names.
    • 姓 (xìng): Means "surname." This term is important for introductions and identifying last names.
    • 我 (wǒ): Means "I" or "me." The standard first-person pronoun in Chinese.
    • 呢 (ne): A particle used at the end of a sentence for emphasis or to indicate a question.
    • 小姐 (xiǎojiě): Means "miss" or "young lady." A respectful address for women.
    • 叫 (jiào): Means "to be called" or "to call." Used to introduce oneself or others.
    • 什么 (shénme): Means "what." A fundamental interrogative word for asking questions.
    • 名字 (míngzì): Means "name." Refers to a person's full name or given name.
    • 先生 (xiānsheng): Means "Mr." A respectful title for addressing men.
    • 李友 (Lǐ Yǒu): A common Chinese name; “Li” is the surname and “You” is the given name.
    • 王朋 (Wáng Péng): Another common Chinese name; “Wang” is the surname and “Peng” is the given name.

    Contextual Usage

    • These vocabulary terms are essential for basic greetings and introductions in Chinese.
    • Understanding and using these words facilitate polite conversation and personal identification.
    • Characters need to be recognized and memorized to enhance reading and writing skills in Chinese.

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    This quiz focuses on recognizing and writing essential Chinese vocabulary terms from the beginner level. Learn key terms such as greetings, polite expressions, and common nouns that form the foundation of conversational Chinese. Improve your language skills by testing your knowledge on these terms.

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