Vocabulary

Preview words and phrases. Practice these a few times before you do the lesson. Do NOT try to memorize them ALL. Focus on the words that are related to your life right now.

Chinese Pinyin and Character English Translation Example Sentences Translations, (notes and literal translations)

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One

èr ,

Two

Sān ,

Three

,

Four

,

Five

Liăng ,

Two

Hăo ,

Good, Ok, Very

Tā hěn hăo.


Tā shuō hăo.


hăo dà.

He is very well.


He said okay.


He is very big.
(Exp. Not necessary to connect Subject and Adjective with "is" or "are.")

Ma ,

Yes-No Question Marker

Nǐ hăo ma?


Nǐ yào qù ma?

How are you?


Do you want to go?
(Exp. Add “ma” to end of any sentence and it becomes a Yes-no question.)

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