Mandarin Chinese Greetings and Titles

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What does '老师' (lǎoshī) mean in Mandarin Chinese?

Student
Classmate
Teacher (correct)
Scholar

Which term would you use to address a fellow student in Mandarin Chinese?

留学生
校长
同学 (correct)
老师

What is the meaning of '再见' (zài jiàn) in Mandarin Chinese?

See you tomorrow
Good morning
Goodbye (correct)
Welcome

What role does '校长' (xiǎocháng) refer to in a school?

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What does '留学生' (liúxuéshēng) signify in Mandarin Chinese?

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你好 (nǐ hǎo)

A common Mandarin Chinese greeting meaning "hello" or "good day." It's used in many situations.

再见 (zài jiàn)

The Mandarin Chinese word for "goodbye" or "see you later." It's used when parting ways.

老师 (lǎoshī)

The term for "teacher" or "professor" in Mandarin Chinese. It's a respectful way to address educators.

同学 (tóngxué)

The word for "classmate" in Mandarin Chinese. It's used to address fellow students in the same class.

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校长 (xiǎocháng)

The Mandarin Chinese word for "principal" or "headmaster." It's the title for the head of a school or educational institution.

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Study Notes

Greetings and Titles

"你好" (nǐ hǎo): Means "hello" or "good day" in Mandarin Chinese. A common greeting.
"再见" (zài jiàn): Means "goodbye" or "see you later" in Mandarin Chinese. Used for parting.
"老师" (lǎoshī): Means "teacher" or "professor" in Mandarin Chinese. A respectful term for educators.
"同学" (tóngxué): Means "classmate" in Mandarin Chinese. Used to address fellow students.
"校长" (xiǎocháng): Means "principal" or "headmaster" in Mandarin Chinese. A title for the head of a school or educational institution.
"哈尔工程大学" (Hā'ěr Gōngchéng Dàxué): Literally translates to "Harbin Engineering University" in Mandarin Chinese. A specific university in China.
"留学生" (liúxuéshēng): Means "international student" or "exchange student" in Mandarin Chinese. A student studying outside their home country.

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This quiz explores common greetings and titles in Mandarin Chinese. Learn the meanings of various terms such as 'hello', 'goodbye', and key educational titles. Test your knowledge on vocabulary used in daily conversations and academic settings.