Learn Mandarin Chinese: Lesson 1

In the Pinyin system, what do the initials (声母 - shēngmŭ) primarily represent?

Which of the following Pinyin initials is articulated by bringing both lips together?

Which of these Pinyin initials requires the tongue to touch the alveolar ridge (the part of the mouth right behind your upper teeth) when pronouncing it?

In Pinyin, which of the following initials is produced by forcing air through a narrow channel, creating a hissing sound?

Which of the final sounds are diphthongs, representing a glide from one vowel sound to another?

Which of the following Pinyin vowel finals is pronounced with rounded lips?

In the Pinyin system, which of the following finals includes a front rounded vowel?

Which of the following finals in Pinyin involves a nasal sound?

If someone asks you 'Nǐ huì shuō Hànyŭ ma?', what is the most appropriate way to respond if you cannot speak Chinese?

In the sentence 'Wǒ māma bù huì shuō Hànyǔ', which word indicates negation?

In the question 'Nǐ māma huì shuō Hànyǔ ma?', what does 'māma' refer to?

If someone asks 'Nǐ huì shuō Hànyŭ ma?', and you reply 'Wǒ huì shuō Hànyǔ', what are you saying?

Which of the following sentences uses 'huì' correctly to express ability?

What is the function of 'ma' at the end of the sentence 'Nǐ huì shuō Hànyǔ ma?'?

Which of the following best describes the difference between 'shuō' and 'huì shuō'?

If someone asked if you could speak Chinese but you can only speak a little, how would you respond?

Based on the lesson, which of these phrases would you use to ask if someone's mother can speak Chinese?

What is the most accurate English translation of 'Wǒ māma bù huì shuō Hànyǔ.'?

Which of the following is the correct sentence structure for asking if someone can do something in Chinese?

What does 'huì' mean in the context of learning a new skill, like speaking a language?

How would you use 'shuō' in a sentence to say 'I speak'?

How would one say 'Lesson 1' in Chinese, using the information provided from the text?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses all the new words introduced in the lesson?

Given the structure of the questions in the lesson, how would you ask someone if they can speak English?

If you wanted to confirm if someone understands you, which question structure would be most appropriate, based on the lesson?

Which of the following phrases is the most direct antonym of 'Wǒ huì shuō Hànyǔ'?

What is the significance of learning the initials (声母 - shēngmŭ) and finals (韵母 - yùnmǔ) in Pinyin?

If 'huì' means 'can' or 'to be able to', how would you say 'I can' in response to a question about your abilities?

Which option is the most suitable way to say 'My mother speaks Chinese,' focusing on the action rather than the ability?

Compared to 'shuō,' what additional nuance does 'huì shuō' add to the description of speaking a language?

Which of the following statements best represents the relationship between learning Pinyin and speaking Chinese?

How would you correctly ask multiple people if they can speak Chinese?

How can one describe a situation where neither you nor your mother can speak Chinese?

If someone asks 'Nǐ huì shuō Hànyǔ ma?' and you want to respond that you are still learning, which phrase would be most suitable?

What is 'Hànyǔ'?