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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站起来,站起來 
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Stand up. | Tā zhànqǐlái shuōhuà. | He stood up and talked. (Lit. He stand up talk.) |
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坐下,坐下 |
Sit down. |
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Please, have a seat.
Please, sit down. |
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拿起来,拿起來
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Pick up |
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He picked up three. (Lit. He took up come three pieces.)
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放下,放下
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Put down | Nǐde shǒu fàngxia. | Put your hand down. (Lit. Your hand put down.) |
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谢谢,謝謝
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Thank you. | (Lit. Thanks thanks.) (Exp. Use "nin" to address someone in a much higher position than you, someone older, or a new customer. It is extra polite.) |
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几,幾
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How many? | How many do you want? |
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还,還
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Return something | Huán wǒ, hăo bùhăo? | Return it to me, okay? (Lit. Return me, good not good?) |
