Nicolae Coman(20.08.2019)

CHINESE DICTIONARY

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Links* Mandarin Chinese Word of the Day* Chinese Input (PinYin to Chinese)* Qhanzi.com (Handwritten Chinese Input)* ArchChinese (Handwriting Practice, e.g. 省 , Find a Character, e.g. 克 )* Purple Culture (sentences with the word 人 ) * LearnChineseEveryday.com

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• address — 地址 dìzhǐ我忘了他的地址。Wǒ wàngle tā de dìzhǐ.I forgot his address.

• after, later — 以后 yǐhòu

午饭以后我去学校。Wǔfàn yǐhòu wǒ qù xuéxiào.I will go to school after lunch.

• afternoon — 下午 xiàwǔ下午我要游泳。Xiàwǔ wǒ yào yóuyǒng.I'll go swimming this afternoon.

• ago, before — 以前 yǐqián十年以前我去了法国。Shínián yǐqián wǒ qùle fǎguó.I went to France ten years ago.

• airplane — 飞机 fēijī我乘飞机去中国。Wǒ chéng fēijī qù zhōngguó.I take an airplane to go to China.

• to allow, to let — 让 ràng爸爸不让我喝啤酒。Bàba bú ràng wǒ hē píjiǔ.Dad does not allow me to drink beer.

• also, too — 也 yě1. 我也是美国人。Wǒ yěshì měiguórén.I am also an American.2. 年轻人也要锻炼。Niánqīngrén yě yào duànliàn.

Young people also need to exercise.3. 小学生也有作业。Xiǎoxuéshēng yěyǒu zuòyè.Primary school students also have homework.

• American — 美国 měiguó1. 我喜欢美国文化。Wǒ xǐhuān měiguó wénhuà.I like American culture.2. 美国的大学教育很好。Měiguó dàxué jiàoyù hěnhao.American higher education is good.3. 现在美国队入场。Xiànzài měiguó duì rù chǎng.The American team is now entering the field.

• American people — 美国人 měiguórén我也是美国人。Wǒ yěshì měiguórén.I am also an American.

• and — 和 hé哥哥和弟弟都学汉语。Gēge hé dìdi dōu xué hànyǔ.My older and younger brothers both study Chinese.

• apple — 苹果 píngguǒ我一天吃一个苹果。Wǒ yī tiān chī yí gè píngguǒ.I eat an apple a day.

• to arrive — 到 dào火车到了。Huǒchē dào le.The train has arrived.

• to ask — 问 wèn我要问一个问题。Wǒ yào wèn yígè wèntí.I'd like to ask a question.

• at — 在 zài1. 公司的主任在开会。Gōngsī de zhǔrèn zài kāihuì.The directors of this company are having a meeting.2. 圣诞节在十二月。Shèngdànjié zài shíèr yuè.Christmas is in December.3. 你的书在这儿。Nǐ de shū zài zhèr.Your book is here.4. 我们家在纽约。Wǒmén jiā zài niǔyuē.My family lives in New York.5. 我去坐在树下。Wǒ qù zuò zài shùxia.

I am going to sit under the tree.

• athlete — 运动员 yùndòngyuán美国运动员好。Měiguó yùndòngyuán hǎo.The American athletes are good.

• audience — 观众 guānzhòng观众很高兴。Guānzhòng hěn gāoxìng.The audience is very happy.

• autumn — 秋天 qiūtiān中国秋天很美。Zhōngguó qiūtiān hěn měi.Autumn is beautiful in China.

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• banana — 香蕉 xiāngjiāo香蕉不贵。Xiāngjiāo bú guì.Bananas are not expensive.

• bank — 银行 yínháng银行几点开门？Yíngháng jǐdiǎn kāimén?What time does the bank open?

• to be — 是 shì1. 纽约是大城市。Niǔyuē shì dà chéngshì.New York is a large city.2. 这只小猫是黑的。Zhè zhī xiǎomāo shì hēide.This little cat is black.3. 他是数学教授。Tā shì shùxué jiaòshòu.He is a mathematics professor.4. 她妈妈是医生。Tā māma shì yīshēng.Her mother is a doctor.

• beautifula. 漂亮 piàoliang1. 花园真漂亮。Huāyuán zhēn piàoliang.The garden is really beautiful.2. 生日蛋糕很漂亮。Shēngrì dàngāo hěn piaòliang.The birthday cake is very beautiful.b. 美 měi1. 中国秋天很美。Zhōngguó qiūtiān hěn měi.Autumn is beautiful in China.

2. 他家的房子很美。Tā jiā de fángzi hěn měi.His family's house is very beautiful.3. 美国国歌很美。Měiguó guógē hěn měi.The American national anthem is beautiful.

• beer — 啤酒 píjiǔ1. 我们喝了三瓶啤酒。Wǒmen hē le sānpíng píjiǔ.We drank three bottles of beer.2. 爸爸不让我喝啤酒。Bàba bú ràng wǒ hē píjiǔ.Dad does not allow me to drink beer.

• big , large — 大 dà1. 上海有很多大楼房。Shànghǎi yǒu hěn duō dà lóufáng.Shanghai has many big buildings.2. 加拿大很大。Jiānádà hěn dà.Canada is big.3. 纽约是大城市。Niǔyuē shì dà chéngshì.New York is a large city.4. 我的公司不大。Wǒ de gōngsī bú dà.My company is not big.5. 我们的客厅很大。Wǒmén de kètīng hěn dà.Our living room is very large.

• birthday — 生日 shēngrì1. 你的生日是哪天? Nǐ de shēngrì shì nǎtiān?When is your birthday?2. 生日蛋糕很漂亮。Shēngrì dàngāo hěn piaòliang.The birthday cake is very beautiful.3. 我请你参加我的生日聚会。Wǒ qǐng nǐ cānjiā wǒ de shēngrì jùhuì.I am inviting you to my birthday party.4. 祝你生日快乐！Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè!Wishing you a happy birthday!

• black — 黑 hēi1. 教室有黑板。Jiàoshì yǒu hēibǎn.There is a blackboard in the classroom.2. 这只小猫是黑的。Zhè zhī xiǎomāo shì hēide.This little cat is black.

• blackboard — 黑板 hēibǎn教室有黑板。Jiàoshì yǒu hēibǎn.There is a blackboard in the classroom.

• city blocka. 楼房 lóufáng

上海有很多大楼房。Shànghǎi yǒu hěn duō dà lóufáng.Shanghai has many big blocks.b. 大楼 dàlóu他们新建了一座大楼。Tāmen xīn jiàn le yīzuò dàlóu.They recently constructed a building (a block).

• blue — 蓝 lán今天天真蓝。Jīntiān tiān zhēn lán.The sky is really blue today.

• boat, ship — 船 chuán河上有一只小船。Héshàng yǒu yī zhī xiǎo chuán.There is a little boat on the river.

• body — 身体 shēntǐ ( health)他每天锻炼身体。Tā měitiān duànliàn shēntǐ.He exercises his body every day.

• book — 书 shū1. 每个学生都有书。Měi gè xuésheng dōu yǒu shū.

Every student has a book.2. 我要借书。Wǒ yào jiè shū.I want to borrow some books.3. 你可以借五本书。Nǐ kěyǐ jiè wǔ běn shū.You may borrow five books.4. 他的书很有名。Tāde shū hěn yǒumíng.His book is famous.5. 他送我一本书。Tā sòng wǒ yī běn shū.He gave me a book.6. 你的书在这儿。Nǐ de shū zài zhèr.Your book is here.7. 这本书很有意思。Zhè běn shū hěn yǒuyìsi.This book is very interesting.8. 这个书店是新的。Zhè ge shūdiàn shì xīnde.This bookstore is new.

• to borrow — 借 jiè1. 我要借书。Wǒ yào jiè shū.I want to borrow some books.2. 你可以借五本书。Nǐ kěyǐ jiè wǔ běn shū.You may borrow five books.

• both — 都 dōu哥哥和弟弟都学汉语。Gēge hé dìdi dōu xué hànyǔ.

My older and younger brothers both study Chinese.

• bottlea. 瓶 píng我们喝了三瓶啤酒。Wǒmen hē le sānpíng píjiǔ.We drank three bottles of beer.b. 瓶子 píngzi我们有三个空瓶子。Wǒmen yǒu sǎn gè kōng píngzi.We have three empty bottles.

• bread, roll — 面包 miànbāo我每天都吃面包。Wǒ měitiān dōu chī miànbāo.I eat bread every day.

• to bring — 带 dài请别带照相机。Qǐng bié dài zhàoxiàngjī.Please don't bring a camera.

• to take the bus — 坐车 zuòchē他坐车常看书。Tā zuòchē cháng kànshū.He often reads while taking the bus.

• business — 生意 shēng yi

一些人有自己的生意。yīxiē rén yǒu zìjǐ de shēngyìSome people had their own business.

• business card — 名片 míngpiàn这是我的名片。Zhè shì wǒ de míngpiàn.This is my business card.

• busy — 忙 máng1. 他们都非常忙。Tāmen dōu fēicháng máng.They are all extremely busy.2. 我很好，可是太忙。Wǒ hěnhǎo, kěshì tài máng.I am well, but too busy.3. 星期一我最忙。Xīngqīyī wǒ zuì máng.I am busiest on Monday.

• but — 可是 kěshì我很好，可是太忙。Wǒ hěnhǎo, kěshì tài máng.I am well, but too busy.

• to buy — 买 mǎi1. 我要去买药。Wǒ yào qù mǎi yào.I need to buy some medicine.

2. 王先生要买什么？Wáng xiānsheng yào mǎi shénme?What does Mr. Wang want to buy?3. 我周末去商场买东西。Wǒ zhōumò qù shāngchǎng mǎi dōngxi.On the weekend I go to the shopping mall to buy things.4. 我要买很多东西。Wǒ yào mǎi hěnduō dōngxi.I want to buy a lot of things.

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• cake — 蛋糕 dàngāo生日蛋糕很漂亮。Shēngrì dàngāo hěn piaòliang.The birthday cake is very beautiful.

• to calculate — 计算 jìsuàn他要计算一下他的收入。Tā yào jìsuàn yíxià tā de shǒurù.He wants to calculate his income.

• to be called — 叫 jiào他叫小明。Tā jiào xiǎomíng.His name is Xiaoming.

• camera — 照相机 zhàoxiàngjī.请别带照相机。Qǐng bié dài zhàoxiàngjī.Please don't bring a camera.

• can, to be able to — 会 huì1. 我会说汉语。Wǒ huì shuō hànyǔ.I can speak Chinese.2. 我会开车。Wǒ huì kāi chē.I know how to drive.

• Canada — 加拿大 jiānádà加拿大很大。Jiānádà hěn dà.Canada is big.

• car — (汽)车 (qì)chē

1. 你有车吗？Nǐ yǒu chē ma?Do you have a car?2. 她说了再见就上车了。Tā shuōle zàijiàn jiù shàng chē le.She said goodbye then got into the car.3. 汽车很多。Qìchē hěn duō.There are many buses.

• to take care, to deal with, to manage — 办 bàn我有很多事要办。Wǒ yǒu hěnduō shì yào bàn.I have a lot to take care of.

• cat — 猫 māo1. 猫喜欢吃鱼。Māo xǐhuan chī yú.Cats like to eat fish.2. 这只小猫是黑的。Zhè zhī xiǎomāo shì hēide.This little cat is black.

• to change — 换 huàn我要换衣服。Wǒ yào huàn yīfu.I need to change my clothes.

• character — 字 zì1. 我认识一百个字。Wǒ rènshi yībǎi gè zì.

I recognize one hundred characters.2. 这个字不难写。Zhè ge zì bù nán xiě.This character is not difficult to write.

• cheap — 便宜 piányi这件衣服又便宜又好。Zhè jiàn yīfu yòu piányi yòu hǎo.This outfit is good and inexpensive.

• to cheer — 加油 jiāyóu加油！Jiā yóu!Cheers!

• child — 孩子 háizi1. 他的孩子还小。Tā de háizi hái xiǎo.His child is still young.2. 孩子感冒了。Háizi gǎnmào le.The child has caught a cold.3. 这些孩子很可爱。Zhèxiē háizi hěn kěài.These children are very lovely.4. 让孩子自己做。Ràng háizi zìjǐ zuò.Let the children do it themselves.5. 孩子在唱歌。Háizi zài chànggē.The child is singing.6. 孩子喜欢穿新衣。Háizi xǐhuān chuān xīnyī.

Children like to wear new clothes.7. 这孩子像他爸爸。Zhè háizi xiàng tā bàba.This child resembles his father.

• China — 中国 zhōngguó1. 中国历史很长。Zhōngguó lìshǐ hěn cháng.China has a long history.2. 中国发展得很快。Zhōngguó fāzhǎn de hěnkuài.China is developing fast.3. 我乘飞机去中国。Wǒ chéng fēijī qù zhōngguó.I take an airplane to go to China.4. 中国秋天很美。Zhōngguó qiūtiān hěn měi.Autumn is beautiful in China.5. 中国人不太喜欢咖啡。Zhōngguó rén bù tài xǐhuān kāfēi.The Chinese do not like coffee very much.6. 中国的春节真热闹。Zhōngguó de chūnjié zhēn rènao.China's Spring Festival is very lively.7. 中国有很多大山。Zhōngguó yǒu hěnduō dà shān.There are many big mountains in China.

8. 明年我要回中国。Míngnián wǒ yào huí zhōngguó.I'll go back to China next year.9. 北京在中国北方。Běijīng zài zhōngguó běifān.Beijing is in northern China.10. 中国橘子很甜。Zhōngguó júzi hěn tián.Chinese oranges are very sweet.11. 她去了中国很多地方。Tā qùle zhōngguó hěnduō dìfang.She has been to many places in China.12. 中国队很多人。Zhōngguó duì hěnduō rén.The Chinese team is large.

• Chinese汉语 hànyǔ1. 汉语不难学。Hànyǔ bù nán xué.Chinese is not difficult to study.2. 汉语语法不太难。Hànyǔ yǔfǎ bú tài nán.Chinese grammar is not very difficult.3. 我会说汉语。Wǒ huì shuō hànyǔ.I can speak Chinese.4. 哥哥和弟弟都学汉语。Gēge hé dìdi dōu xué hànyǔ.

My older and younger brothers both study Chinese.5. 他说的汉语很流利。Tā shuō de hànyǔ hěn liúlì.His spoken Chinese is fluent.6. 你的汉语怎么样？Nǐ de hànyǔ zěnmeyàng?How is your Chinese?7. 我用词典学汉语。Wǒ yòng cídiǎn xué hànyǔ.I use the dictionary to study Chinese.

• Chinese food — 中餐 zhōngcān我喜欢中餐。Wǒ xǐhuān zhōngcān.I like Chinese food.

• Christmas — 圣诞节 shèngdànjié1. 圣诞节我要回家。Shèngdànjié wǒ yào huíjiā.I will go home for Christmas.2. 圣诞节在十二月。Shèngdànjié zài shíèr yuè.Christmas is in December.3. 你的圣诞礼物是什么？Nǐ de shèngdàn lǐwù shì shénme?What is your Christmas gift?

• city — 城市 chéngshì纽约是大城市。Niǔyuē shì dà chéngshì.

New York is a large city.

• classroom — 教室 jiàoshì教室有黑板。Jiàoshì yǒu hēibǎn.There is a blackboard in the classroom.

• clean — 干净 gānjìng他的房间很干净。Tā de fángjiān hěn gānjìng.His room is very clean.

• to clean — 打扫 dǎsǎo他每天打扫房间。Tā měitiān dǎsǎo fángjiān.He cleans the room everyday.

• clever, intelligent — 聪明 cōngming你的建议很聪明。Nǐ de jiànyì hěn cōngming.Your suggestion is very clever.

• clothing, clothes, outfit — 衣服 yīfu1. 他穿了一件黑衣服。Tā chuānle yī jiàn hēi yīfu.He wore one piece of black clothing.2. 我要换衣服。Wǒ yào huàn yīfu.I need to change my clothes.

这件衣服又便宜又好。Zhè jiàn yīfu yòu piányi yòu hǎo.3. This outfit is good and inexpensive.4. 我的衣服很旧。Wǒde yīfu hěn jiù.My clothes are very old.5. 孩子喜欢穿新衣。Háizi xǐhuān chuān xīnyī.Children like to wear new clothes.

• coffee — 咖啡 kāfēi中国人不太喜欢咖啡。Zhōngguó rén bù tài xǐhuān kāfēi.The Chinese do not like coffee very much.

• cold — 冷 lěng这儿冬天很冷。Zhèr dōngtiān hěn lěng.Winter here is cold.

• to have a cold, to catch a cold — 感冒gǎnmào孩子感冒了。Háizi gǎnmào le.The child has caught a cold.

• to come — 来 lái1. 今天我来晚了。Jīntiān wǒ lái wǎnle.Today I came late.

2. 请常来玩儿。Qǐng cháng lái wáner.Please come often to play.3. 三小时后她来。Sān xiǎoshí hòu tā lái.She will come three hours from now.4. 他刚才来找过你。Tā gāngcái lái zhǎoguò nǐ.He has just come to look for you.5. 明天我朋友来美国。Míngtiān wǒ péngyou lái měiguó.My friend will come to America tomorrow.

• comfortable, feeling well — 舒服 shūfu我今天不舒服。Wǒ jīntiān bù shūfu.I am not feeling well today.

• company — 公司 gōngsī1. 我的公司不大。Wǒ de gōngsī bú dà.My company is not big.2. 公司的主任在开会。Gōngsī de zhǔrèn zài kāihuì.The directors of this company are having a meeting.

• computer — 电脑 diànnǎo我弟弟喜欢玩电脑。Wǒ dìdi xǐhuān wán diànnǎo.

My younger brother likes to play on the computer.

• congratulate — 祝贺 zhùhè朋友们祝贺我了。Péngyoumen zhùhè wǒ le.My friends all congratulated me.

• convenient — 方便 fāngbiàn这儿买东西很方便。Zhèr mǎi dōngxi hěn fāngbiàn.It is convenient to go shopping here.

• to cook — 做饭 zuòfàn妈妈做饭做得真好。Māma zuòfàn zuò de zhēnhǎo.Mom cooks very well.

• cool — 凉快 liàngkuài北部夏天很凉快。Běibù xiàtiān hěn liángkuài.It is cool in the north in summer.

• country, state — 国家 guójiā有很多国家参赛。Yǒu hěnduō guójiā cānsài.There are many countries participating in the games.

• credit card — 信用卡 xìnyòngkǎ现在大家都用信用卡。Xiànzài dàjiā dōu yòng xìnyòngkǎ.Everyone uses a credit card now.

• culture — 文化 wénhuà我喜欢美国文化。Wǒ xǐhuān měiguó wénhuà.I like American culture.

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• to dance — 跳舞 tiàowǔ她跳舞跳得很好。Tā tiàowǔ tiào de hěnhao.She dances very well.

• daughter — 女儿 nǚer

我女儿还很小。Wǒ nǚér hái hěn xiǎo.My daughter is still young.

• day — 天 tiān我一天吃一个苹果。Wǒ yī tiān chī yí gè píngguǒ.I eat an apple a day.

• December — 十二月 shíèryuè圣诞节在十二月。Shèngdànjié zài shíèr yuè.Christmas is in December.

• to develop —发展 fāzhǎn中国发展得很快。Zhōngguó fāzhǎn de hěnkuài.China is developing fast.

• dictionary — 词典 cídiǎn1. 我用词典学汉语。Wǒ yòng cídiǎn xué hànyǔ.I use the dictionary to study Chinese.2. 我要找一本汉英词典。Wǒ yào zhǎo yī běn hànyīng cídiǎn.I want to find a Chinese-English dictionary.

• difficult — 难 nán1. 这个字不难写。Zhè ge zì bù nán xiě.

This character is not difficult to write.2. 汉语不难学。Hànyǔ bù nán xué.Chinese is not difficult to study.3. 汉语语法不太难。Hànyǔ yǔfǎ bú tài nán.Chinese grammar is not very difficult.

• dinner — 晚饭 wǎnfàn晚饭我们吃什么？Wǎnfàn wǒmen chī shénme?What will we have for dinner?

• director — 主任 zhǔrèn公司的主任在开会。Gōngsī de zhǔrèn zài kāihuì.The directors of this company are having a meeting.

• to do — 做 zuò我有很多事要做。Wǒ yǒu hěnduō shì yào zuò.I have many things to do.

• doctor — 医生 yīshēng1. 她妈妈是医生。Tā māma shì yīshēng.Her mother is a doctor.2. 我爸爸是医生。Wǒ bàba shì yīshēng.My father is a doctor.

• dog — 狗 gǒu他家有一条狗。Tā jiā yǒu yìtiáo gǒu.His family has a dog.

• dollar (American ~) — 美元 měiyuán我有一百块美元。Wǒ yǒu yībǎi kuài měiyuán.I have one hundred dollars.

• don't — 别 bié1. 请别吸烟。Qǐng bié xīyān.Please don't smoke.2. 请别带照相机。Qǐng bié dài zhàoxiàngjī.Please don't bring a camera.

• to drink — 喝 hē1. 你要喝什么？Nǐ yào hē shénme?What do you want to drink?2. 爸爸不让我喝啤酒。Bàba bú ràng wǒ hē píjiǔ.Dad does not allow me to drink beer.3. 我们喝了三瓶啤酒。Wǒmen hē le sānpíng píjiǔ.We drank three bottles of beer.4. 我只喝葡萄酒。Wǒ zhǐ hē pútaojiǔ.

I only drink grape wine.5. 喝茶对身体好。Hēchá duì shēntǐ hǎo.Drinking tea is good for your health.

• to drive — 开车 kāi chē我会开车。Wǒ huì kāi chē.I know how to drive.

• duck — 鸭 yā我爱吃烤鸭。Wǒ ài chī kǎoyā.I love to eat roast duck.

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• early — 早 zǎo1. 明天我要早去。Míngtiān wǒ yào zǎo qù.Tomorrow I'll go early.2. 他起床起得不早。Tā qǐchuáng qǐ de bù zǎo.He does not get up early.

• east — 东边 dōngbiān太阳从东边升起。Tàiyang cóng dōngbiān shēngqǐ.The sun rises from the east.

• easy — 容易 róngyì成功不容易。Chénggōng bù róngyì.To succeed is not easy.

• to eat — 吃 chī1. 我爱吃烤鸭。Wǒ ài chī kǎoyā.I love to eat roast duck.2. 我一天吃一个苹果。Wǒ yī tiān chī yí gè píngguǒ.I eat an apple a day.3. 我每天都吃面包。Wǒ měitiān dōu chī miànbāo.I eat bread every day.

• education — 教育 jiàoyù美国的大学教育很好。Měiguó dàxué jiàoyù hěnhao.American higher education is good.

• elevator, escalator — 电梯 diàntī我坐电梯上楼。Wǒ zuò diàntī shànglóu.I am taking the elevator to go upstairs.

• engineer — 工程师 gōngchéngshī我哥哥是工程师。Wǒ gěge shì gōngchéngshī.My older brother is an engineer.

• English — 英语 yīngyǔ1. 他不说英语。Tā bù shuō yīngyǔ.He does not speak English.2. 你应该学英语。Nǐ yīnggāi xué yīngyǔ.You should study English.3. 抱歉，我不说英语。Bàoqiàn, wǒ bù shuō yīngyǔ.I am sorry I don't speak English.4. 你说英语吗？Nǐ shuō yīngyǔ ma?Do you speak English?

• to enter — 进 jìn火车进站了。Huǒchē jìn zhàn le.The train has entered the station.

• to enter the field — 入场 rùchǎng现在美国队入场。Xiànzài měiguó duì rù chǎng.

The American team is now entering the field.

• enthusiastic — 热心 rèxīn他很热心地帮助我。Tā hěn rèxīn de bāngzhù wǒ.He helps me enthusiastically.

• Europe — 欧洲 Ōuzhōu德国在欧洲。Déguó zài ōuzhōu.Germany is in Europe.

• evening — 晚上 wǎnshang晚上我去看电影。Wǎnshang wǒ qù kàn diànyǐng.In the evening, I am going to see a movie.

• every — 每 měi每个学生都有书。Měi gè xuésheng dōu yǒu shū.Every student has a book.

• every day — 每天 měitiān1. 他每天锻炼身体。Tā měitiān duànliàn shēntǐ.He exercises his body every day.2. 他每天打扫房间。Tā měitiān dǎsǎo fángjiān.

He cleans the room everyday.3. 我每天都吃面包。Wǒ měitiān dōu chī miànbāo.I eat bread every day.

• everyone — 大家 dàjiā现在大家都用信用卡。Xiànzài dàjiā dōu yòng xìnyòngkǎ.Everyone uses a credit card now.

• to exercise — 锻炼 duànliàn1. 他每天锻炼身体。Tā měitiān duànliàn shēntǐ.He exercises his body every day.2. 年轻人也要锻炼。Niánqīngrén yě yào duànliàn.Young people also need to exercise.

• expensive — 贵 guì1. 香蕉不贵。Xiāngjiāo bú guì.Bananas are not expensive.2. 这条裤子很贵。Zhè tiáo kùzi hěnguì.This pair of pants is quite expensive.

• extremely — 非常 fēicháng1. 今天非常热。Jīntiān fēicháng rè.

It's extremely hot today.2. 他们都非常忙。Tāmen dōu fēicháng máng.They are all extremely busy.

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• family, home — 家 jiā1. 我们家在纽约。Wǒmén jiā zài niǔyuē.My family lives in New York.2. 他家有一条狗。Tā jiā yǒu yìtiáo gǒu.His family has a dog.3. 他家的房子很美。Tā jiā de fángzi hěn měi.His family's house is very beautiful.4. 这是我家的照片。Zhè shì wǒjiā de zhàopiàn.This is the picture of my family.

• famous — 有名 yǒumíng他的书很有名。Tāde shū hěn yǒumíng.His book is famous.

• father — 爸爸 bàba1. 我爸爸是医生。Wǒ bàba shì yīshēng.My father is a doctor.2. 这孩子像他爸爸。Zhè háizi xiàng tā bàba.This child resembles his father.3. 爸爸不让我喝啤酒。Bàba bú ràng wǒ hē píjiǔ.Dad does not allow me to drink beer.4. 我们吃完饭爸爸就付款。Wǒmén chīwán fàn bàba jiù fùkuǎn.Dad will pay the bill after we finish eating.5. 爸爸要冰。Bàba yào bīng.Dad wants ice.

• feeling well, comfortable — 舒服 shūfu1. 我今天不舒服。Wǒ jīntiān bù shūfu.I am not feeling well today.2. 我的胃不舒服。Wǒ de wèi bù shūfu.My stomach doesn't feel well.

• festival — 节 jié中国的春节真热闹。Zhōngguó de chūnjié zhēn rènao.China's Spring Festival is very lively.

• to have a fever — 发烧 fāshāo我有点儿发烧。Wǒ yǒu diǎn r fāshāo.I have a bit of a fever.

• few, little — 少 shǎo商店不少。Shāngdiàn bù shǎoThere are quite a few shops.

• to finish — 完 wán1. 我们吃完饭爸爸就付款。Wǒmén chīwán fàn bàba jiù fùkuǎn.Dad will pay the bill after we finish eating.2. 你今天做不完没关系。Nǐ jīntiān zuòbùwán méi guānxi.You don't have to finish today.

• fish — 鱼 yú猫喜欢吃鱼。Māo xǐhuan chī yú.Cats like to eat fish.

• national flag — 国旗 guóqí看中国国旗!Kàn zhōngguó guóqí.Look at the Chinese flag!

• flower — 花 huā1. 这红花很美。Zhè hónghuā hěnměi.This red flower is very pretty.2. 春天花都开了。Chūntiān huā dōu kāi le.The spring flowers are all blossoming.

• fluent — 流利 liúlì他说的汉语很流利。Tā shuō de hànyǔ hěn liúlì.His spoken Chinese is fluent.

• foreign language — 外语 wàiyǔ很多学生学外语。Hěnduō xuéshēng xué wàiyǔ.Many students study foreign languages.

• to forget — 忘 wàng我忘了他的地址。Wǒ wàngle tā de dìzhǐ.I forgot his address.

• France — 法国 fǎ guó十年以前我去了法国。Shínián yǐqián wǒ qùle fǎguó.I went to France ten years ago.

• free time — 时间 shíjiān今天我没有时间。Jīntiān wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān.

I don't have time today.

• friend — 朋友 péngyou1. 我在和朋友打球。Wǒ zài hé péngyou dǎqiú.I am playing ball with my friend.2. 朋友们祝贺我了。Péngyoumen zhùhè wǒ le.My friends all congratulated me.3. 我常给朋友打电话。Wǒ cháng gěi péngyou dǎdiànhuà.I often call my friends on the telephone.4. 明天我朋友来美国。Míngtiān wǒ péngyou lái měiguó.My friend will come to America tomorrow.

• from — 从 cóng太阳从东边升起。Tàiyang cóng dōngbiān shēngqǐ.The sun rises from the east.

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• game, competition — 比赛 bǐsài看比赛！Kàn bǐsài!Watch the game!

• garden — 花园 huāyuán花园真漂亮。Huāyuán zhēn piàoliang.The garden is really beautiful.

• gathering, get-together — 聚会 jùhuì我请你参加我的生日聚会。Wǒ qǐng nǐ cānjiā wǒ de shēngrì jùhuì.I am inviting you to my birthday party.

• Germany — 德国 déguó德国在欧洲。Déguó zài ōuzhōu.Germany is in Europe.

• to get up — 起床 qǐchuáng他起床起得不早。Tā qǐchuáng qǐ de bù zǎo.He does not get up early.

• gift — 礼物 lǐwù1. 你的圣诞礼物是什么？Nǐ de shèngdàn lǐwù shì shénme?What is your Christmas gift?2. 我给妈妈寄了礼物。Wǒ gěi māma jìle lǐwù.I have mailed the gift to mom.

• to give — 送 sòng他送我一本书。Tā sòng wǒ yī běn shū.He gave me a book.

• good — 好 hǎo1. 美国运动员好。Měiguó yùndòngyuán hǎo.The American athletes are good.2. 美国的大学教育很好。Měiguó dàxué jiàoyù hěnhao.American higher education is good.3. 这件衣服又便宜又好。Zhè jiàn yīfu yòu piányi yòu hǎo.This outfit is good and inexpensive.4. 牛奶对你的身体好。Niúnǎi duì nǐde shēntǐ hǎo.Milk is good for your health.5. 我的数学很好。Wǒ de shùxué hěnhǎo.I am good at mathematics.

6. 奥运村很好。Àoyùncūn hěn hǎo.The Olympic pavilion is good.7. 这支笔好写。Zhè zhī bǐ hǎoxiě.This pen is good to write with.8. 这家商店服务很好。Zhè jiā shāngdiàn fúwù hěn hǎo.This store's service is very good.9. 今天天气很好。Jīntiān tiānqì hěnhǎo.The weather is good today.10. 我的汉语口语不太好。Wǒ de hànyǔ kǒuyǔ bú tài hǎo.My spoken Chinese is not very good.11. 喝茶对身体好。Hēchá duì shēntǐ hǎo.Drinking tea is good for your health.

• goodbye — 再见 zàijiàn她说了再见就上车了。Tā shuōle zàijiàn jiù shàng chē le.She said goodbye then got into the car.

• to go (to a place) — 去 qù1. 午饭以后我去学校。Wǔfàn yǐhòu wǒ qù xuéxiào.I will go to school after lunch.

2. 十年以前我去了法国。Shínián yǐqián wǒ qùle fǎguó.I went to France ten years ago.3. 明天我要早去。Míngtiān wǒ yào zǎo qù.Tomorrow I'll go early.4. 晚上我去看电影。Wǎnshang wǒ qù kàn diànyǐng.In the evening, I am going to see a movie.

• to go out — 出 chū我们出去走走吧。Wǒmen chūqù zǒuzou ba.Let's go out to take a walk.

• to go upstairs — 上楼 shànglóu我坐电梯上楼。Wǒ zuò diàntī shànglóu.I am taking the elevator to go upstairs.

• grammar — 语法 yǔfǎ汉语语法不太难。Hànyǔ yǔfǎ bú tài nán.Chinese grammar is not very difficult.

• grape wine — 葡萄酒 pútáojiǔ我只喝葡萄酒。Wǒ zhǐ hē pútaojiǔ.I only drink grape wine.

• grass — 草 cǎo绿草很嫩。Lǜ cǎo hěn nèn.Green grass is tender.

• green — 绿 lǜ绿草很嫩。Lǜ cǎo hěn nèn.Green grass is tender.

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• happy1. 高兴 gāoxìng工作让我很高兴。Gōngzuò ràng wǒ hěn gāoxìng.Working makes me happy.观众很高兴。Guānzhòng hěn gāoxìng.The audience is very happy.2. 快乐 kuàilè祝你生日快乐！Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè!Wishing you a happy birthday!

• to have — 有 yǒu1. 你有车吗？Nǐ yǒu chē ma?Do you have a car?2. 上海有很多大楼房。Shànghǎi yǒu hěn duō dà lóufáng.Shanghai has many big buildings (blocks).3. 我没有妹妹。Wǒ méiyǒu mèimei.I don't have a younger sister.4. 今天我有很多事儿。Jīntiān wǒ yǒu hěnduō shìr.I have a lot to do today.5. 我们有三个空瓶子。Wǒmen yǒu sǎn gè kōng píngzi.We have three empty bottles.

• head — 头 tóu我头疼。Wǒ tóuténg.I have a headache.

• health — 身体 shēntǐ ( body)牛奶对你的身体好。Niúnǎi duì nǐde shēntǐ hǎo.Milk is good for your health.

• to hear (of, about) — 听说 tīngshuō

听说她工作得很晚。Tīngshūo tā gōngzuò de hěn wǎn.I hear she works very late.

• to help — 帮助 bāngzhù1. 我可以帮助你吗？Wǒ kěyǐ bāngzhù nǐ ma?May I help you?2. 他很热心地帮助我。Tā hěn rèxīn de bāngzhù wǒ.He helps me enthusiastically.3. 你得谢谢他帮助你找工作。Nǐ děi xièxie tā bāngzhù nǐ zhǎo gōngzuò.You must thank him for helping you find work.

• here — 这儿 zhèr1. 你的书在这儿。Nǐ de shū zài zhèr.Your book is here.2. 这儿冬天很冷。Zhèr dōngtiān hěn lěng.Winter here is cold.3. 这儿买东西很方便。Zhèr mǎi dōngxi hěn fāngbiàn.It is convenient to go shopping here.

• history — 历史 lìshǐ

中国历史很长。Zhōngguó lìshǐ hěn cháng.China has a long history.

• hospital — 医院 yīyuàn我要去医院。 Wǒ yào qù yīyuàn.I need to go to the hospital

• hot — 热 rè今天非常热。Jīntiān fēicháng rè.It's extremely hot today.

• hour — 小 时 xiǎoshí三小时后她来。Sān xiǎoshí hòu tā lái.She will come three hours from now.

• house — 房子 fángzi他家的房子很美。Tā jiā de fángzi hěn měi.His family's house is very beautiful.

• how — 怎么样 zěnmeyàng你的汉语怎么样？Nǐ de hànyǔ zěnmeyàng?How is your Chinese?

• hundred — 百 bǎi

1. 一百个人要参加聚会。Yī bǎi gè rén yào cānjiā jùhuì.One hundred people will participate in the meeting.2. 我有一百块美元。Wǒ yǒu yībǎi kuài měiyuán.I have one hundred dollars.

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• ice — 冰 bīng爸爸要冰。Bàba yào bīng.Dad wants ice.

• important - 重要 zhòngyào一个重要的计算机系统出现了故障 yīgè zhòngyào de jìsuànjī xìtǒng chūxiàn le gùzhàngAn important computer system had failed.

• income, revenu — 收入 shǒurù他要计算一下他的收入。Tā yào jìsuàn yíxià tā de shǒurù.He wants to calculate his income.

• interesting — 有意思 yǒuyìsi这本书很有意思。Zhè běn shū hěn yǒuyìsi.This book is very interesting.

• to invite — 请 qǐng我请你参加我的生日聚会。Wǒ qǐng nǐ cānjiā wǒ de shēngrì jùhuì.I am inviting you to my birthday party.

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• January — 一月 yīyuè一月一号是新年。Yīyuè yīhào shì xīnnián.January the first is New Year's Day.

• just now — 刚才 gāngcái他刚才来找过你。Tā gāngcái lái zhǎoguò nǐ.He has just come to look for you.

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• kitchen — 厨房 chúfáng这间厨房太小。Zhè jiān chúfáng tài xiǎo.This kitchen is too small.

• to know 1. 认识 rènshi我认识很多留学生。Wǒ rènshi hěnduō liúxuéshēng.

I know many foreign students.2. 知道 zhīdào我知道他的名字。Wǒ zhīdào tāde míngzì.I know his name.

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• last year — 去年 qùnián去年我毕业了。Qùnián wǒ bīyè le.I graduated last year.

• late — 晚 wǎn1. 今天我来晚了。Jīntiān wǒ lái wǎnle.Today I came late.2. 听说她工作得很晚。Tīngshūo tā gōngzuò de hěn wǎn.I hear she works very late.3. 我很晚睡觉。Wǒ hěn wǎn shuìjiào.

I sleep very late.4. 对不起，我来晚了。Duìbùqǐ, wǒ lái wǎnle.Sorry, I'm late.

• lawyer — 律师 lǜshī我想当律师。Wǒ xiǎng dāng lǜshī.I want to be a lawyer.

• library — 图书馆 túshūguǎn上午我要去图书馆。Shàngwǔ wǒ yào qù túshūguǎn.I need to go to the library this morning.

• to like — 喜欢 xǐhuān1. 猫喜欢吃鱼。Māo xǐhuan chī yú.Cats like to eat fish.2. 中国人不太喜欢咖啡。Zhōngguó rén bù tài xǐhuān kāfēi.The Chinese do not like coffee very much.3. 我弟弟喜欢玩电脑。Wǒ dìdi xǐhuān wán diànnǎo.My younger brother likes to play on the computer.4. 我喜欢美国文化。Wǒ xǐhuān měiguó wénhuà.

I like American culture.5. 我喜欢西方音乐。Wǒ xǐhuān xīfāng yīnyuè.I like western music.6. 孩子喜欢穿新衣。Háizi xǐhuān chuān xīnyī.Children like to wear new clothes.7. 弟弟喜欢游泳。Dìdi xǐhuān yóuyǒng.The younger brother likes to swim.8. 我喜欢紫色。Wǒ xǐhuan zǐ sè.I like purple.

• little, small — 小 xiǎo这只小猫是黑的。Zhè zhī xiǎomāo shì hēide.This little cat is black.

• to live — 住 zhù你住在哪儿？Nǐ zhù zài nǎr?Where do you live?

• lively — 热闹 rènào中国的春节真热闹。Zhōngguó de chūnjié zhēn rènao.China's Spring Festival is very lively.

• living room — 客厅 kètīng我们的客厅很大。Wǒmén de kètīng hěn dà.

Our living room is very large.

• long — 长 cháng密西西比河很长。Mìxīxībǐhé hěn cháng.The Mississippi River is very long.

• to look (at) — 看 kàn1. 看中国国旗!Kàn zhōngguó guóqí.Look at the Chinese flag!2. 看比赛！Kàn bǐsài!Watch the game!

• to look for — 找 zhǎo1. 我要找一本汉英词典。Wǒ yào zhǎo yī běn hànyīng cídiǎn.I want to find a Chinese-English dictionary.2. 他刚才来找过你。Tā gāngcái lái zhǎoguò nǐ.He has just come to look for you.

• to love — 爱 ài1. 我爱我妈妈。Wǒ ài wǒ māma.I love my mom.2. 我爱吃烤鸭。Wǒ ài chī kǎoyā.I love to eat roast duck.

• lovely, cute — 可爱 kěài这些孩子很可爱。Zhèxiē háizi hěn kěài.These children are very lovely.

• lunch — 午饭 wǔ fàn1. 午饭以后我去学校。Wǔfàn yǐhòu wǒ qù xuéxiào.I will go to school after lunch.2. 妈妈要准备午饭。Māma yào zhǔnbèi wǔfàn.Mother has to prepare lunch.

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• to mail — 寄 jì我给妈妈寄了礼物。Wǒ gěi māma jìle lǐwù.I have mailed the gift to mom.

• major — 专业 zhuānyè你的专业是什么？Nǐ de zhuānyè shì shénme?

What is your major?

• manager — 经理 jīnglǐ今天经理有会。Jīntiān jīnglǐ yǒu huì.The manager has a meeting today.

• many, much — 多 duō1. 汽车很多。Qìchē hěn duō.There are many buses.2. 上海有很多大楼房。Shànghǎi yǒu hěn duō dà lóufáng.Shanghai has many big buildings.

• mathematics — 数学 shùxué1. 我的数学很好。Wǒ de shùxué hěnhǎo.I am good at mathematics.2. 我妈妈教数学。Wǒ māma jiāo shùxué.My mother teaches mathematics.3. 他是数学教授。Tā shì shùxué jiaòshòu.He is a mathematics professor.

• may — 可以 kěyǐ你可以借五本书。Nǐ kěyǐ jiè wǔ běn shū.You may borrow five books.

• maybe — 可能 kěnèng明天可能下雨。Míngtiān kěnéng xiàyǔ.It might rain tomorrow.

• meal, food — 餐 cān我喜欢中餐。Wǒ xǐhuān zhōngcān.I like Chinese food.

• medicine — 药 yào我要去买药。Wǒ yào qù mǎi yào.I need to buy some medicine.

• meeting — (聚)会 (jù)huì1. 一百个人要参加聚会。Yī bǎi gè rén yào cānjiā jùhuì.One hundred people will participate in the meeting.2. 今天经理有会。Jīntiān jīnglǐ yǒu huì.The manager has a meeting today.3. 公司的主任在开会。Gōngsī de zhǔrèn zài kāihuì.The directors of this company are having a meeting.4. 请告诉他一点开会。Qǐng gàosù tā yīdiǎn kāihuì.

Please tell him the meeting is at one o'clock.

• to memorize, to remember — 记住 jìzhù请记住这些生词。Qǐng jìzhù zhè xiē shēngcí.Please memorize these new words.

• middle school — 中学 zhōngxué我弟弟上中学。Wǒ dìdi shàng zhōngxué.My younger brother is in middle school.

• milk — 牛奶 niúnǎi牛奶对你的身体好。Niúnǎi duì nǐde shēntǐ hǎo.Milk is good for your health.

• to miss, to think — 想 xiǎng我想我妈妈。Wǒ xiǎng wǒ māma.I miss my mother.

• mister — 先生 xiānsheng王先生要买什么？Wáng xiānsheng yào mǎi shénme?What does Mr. Wang want to buy?

• Monday — 星期一 xīngqīyī星期一我最忙。Xīngqīyī wǒ zuì máng.

I am busiest on Monday.

• month — 月 yuè1. 一年有十二个月。Yì nián yǒu shíèr gè yuè.There are twelve months in a year.2. 我每月交房租。Wǒ měi yuè jiāo fángzū.I pay the rent every month.

• morning — 上午 shàngwǔ上午我要去图书馆。Shàngwǔ wǒ yào qù túshūguǎn.I need to go to the library this morning.

• mother — 妈妈 māma1. 我想我妈妈。Wǒ xiǎng wǒ māma.I miss my mother.2. 我妈妈教数学。Wǒ māma jiāo shùxué.My mother teaches mathematics.3. 妈妈做饭做得真好。Māma zuòfàn zuò de zhēnhǎo.Mom cooks very well.4. 她妈妈是医生。Tā māma shì yīshēng.Her mother is a doctor.5. 妈妈要准备午饭。Māma yào zhǔnbèi wǔfàn.Mother has to prepare lunch.

• mountain — 山 shān中国有很多大山。Zhōngguó yǒu hěnduō dà shān.There are many big mountains in China.

• movie — 电影 diànyǐng1. 我们去看电影吧。Wǒmen qù kàn diànyǐng ba.Let's go see a movie.2. 晚上我去看电影。Wǎnshang wǒ qù kàn diànyǐng.In the evening, I am going to see a movie.3. 电影开始了。Diànyǐng kāishǐ le.The movie has started.

• music — 音乐 yīnyuè1. 我常听古典音乐。Wǒ cháng tīng gǔdiǎn yīnyuè. - I often listen to classical music.2. 我喜欢西方音乐。Wǒ xǐhuān xīfāng yīnyuè. - I like western music.

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• name — 名字 míngzì1. 我知道他的名字。Wǒ zhīdào tāde míngzì.I know his name.2. 你叫什么名字？Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?What’s your name?

• national anthem — 国歌 guógē美国国歌很美。Měiguó guógē hěn měi.The American national anthem is beautiful.

• to need — 要 yào1. 上午我要去图书馆。Shàngwǔ wǒ yào qù túshūguǎn.I need to go to the library this morning.2. 我要换衣服。Wǒ yào huàn yīfu.I need to change my clothes.3. 年轻人也要锻炼。Niánqīngrén yě yào duànliàn.

Young people also need to exercise.

• new — 新 xīn1. 这个书店是新的。Zhè ge shūdiàn shì xīnde.This bookstore is new.2. 一月一号是新年。Yīyuè yīhào shì xīnnián.January the first is New Year's Day.

• new word — 生词 shēngcí1. 请记住这些生词。Qǐng jìzhù zhè xiē shēngcí.Please memorize these new words.2. 请念生词。Qǐng niàn shēngcí.Please read the new words aloud.

• newspaper — 报纸 bào zhǐ我要看今天的报纸。Wǒ yào kàn jīntiān de bào zhǐ.I want to read today's newspaper.

• New York — 纽约 Niǔyuē1. 我们家在纽约。Wǒmén jiā zài niǔyuē.My family lives in New York.2. 纽约是大城市。Niǔyuē shì dà chéngshì.New York is a large city.

3. 纽约在波士顿南边。Niǔyuē zài bōshìdùn nánbiān.New York is to the south of Boston.

• next year — 明年 míngnián明年我要回中国。Míngnián wǒ yào huí zhōngguó.I'll go back to China next year.

• no, not — 不 bù1. 爸爸不让我喝啤酒。Bàba bú ràng wǒ hē píjiǔ.Dad does not allow me to drink beer.2. 香蕉不贵。Xiāngjiāo bú guì.Bananas are not expensive.

• noon — 中午 zhōngwǔ中午我要见教授。Zhōngwǔ wǒ yào jiàn jiàoshòu.At noon, I will see my professor.

• it was nothing, you are welcome, don't be so polite — 不客气 búkèqi这点儿小事儿，不客气。Zhè diǎner xiǎo shìr, búkèqi.

This trivial matter, it was nothing.

• north(ern) — 北方 běifān北京在中国北方。Běijīng zài zhōngguó běifān.Beijing is in northern China.

• now — 现在 xiànzài1. 现在去，好不好？Xiànzài qù, hǎobùhǎo?Let's go now, okay?2. 现在美国队入场。Xiànzài měiguó duì rù chǎng.The American team is now entering the field.3. 现在大家都用信用卡。Xiànzài dàjiā dōu yòng xìnyòngkǎ.Everyone uses a credit card now.4. 我现在习惯吃西餐了。Wǒ xiànzài xíguàn le chī xīcān le.I am used to eating western food now.

• number — 号 hào我没有你的电话号。Wǒ méiyǒu nǐde diànhuà hào.I do not have your phone number.

• nurse — 护士 hùshi

我姐姐是护士。Wǒ jiějie shì hùshi.My older sister is a nurse.

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• office — 办公室 bàngōngshì办公室在哪儿？Bàngōngshì zài nǎr?Where is the office?

• often — 常 cháng1. 他坐车常看书。Tā zuòchē cháng kànshū.He often reads while taking the bus.2. 请常来玩儿。Qǐng cháng lái wáner.Please come often to play.3. 我不常生病。Wǒ bù cháng shēngbìng.I do not get sick often.

4. 我常给朋友打电话。Wǒ cháng gěi péngyou dǎdiànhuà.I often call my friends on the telephone.5. 我常听古典音乐。Wǒ cháng tīng gǔdiǎn yīnyuè.I often listen to classical music.6. 他吃饭后常常散步。Tā chīfàn hòu chángcháng sànbù.He often takes a walk after meals.

• to be OK, to suit — 行 xíng明天去，行吗？Míngtiān qù, xíngma?Let's go tomorrow, okay?

• old — 旧 jiù我的衣服很旧。Wǒde yīfu hěn jiù.My clothes are very old.

• older brother — 哥哥 gēge1. 哥哥学习很好。Gēge xuéxí hěnhǎo.The older brother studies well.2. 我哥哥是工程师。Wǒ gěge shì gōngchéngshī.My older brother is an engineer.3. 哥哥和弟弟都学汉语。Gēge hé dìdi dōu xué hànyǔ.

My older and younger brothers both study Chinese.

• older sister — 姐姐 jiějie1. 我有一个姐姐。Wǒ yǒu yí gè jiějie.I have an older sister.2. 我姐姐是护士。Wǒ jiějie shì hùshi.My older sister is a nurse.

• Olympic games — 奥运会 àoyùnhuì我喜欢看奥运会。Wǒ xǐhuān kàn àoyùnhuì.I like to watch the Olympic games.

• to open, commence, begin1. 开幕 kāimù奥运会开幕了。Àoyùnhuì kāimù le.The Olympic games are opening.2. 开门 kāimén银行几点开门？Yíngháng jǐdiǎn kāimén?What time does the bank open?

• orange — 橘子 júzi中国橘子很甜。Zhōngguó júzi hěn tián.Chinese oranges are very sweet.

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• pants — 裤子 kùzi这条裤子很贵。Zhè tiáo kùzi hěnguì.This pair of pants is quite expensive.

• to participate — 参加 cānjiā请参加我们的晚会。Qǐng cānjiā wǒmen de wǎnhuì.Please join our party.

• party — 聚会 jùhuì我请你参加我的生日聚会。Wǒ qǐng nǐ cānjiā wǒ de shēngrì jùhuì.I am inviting you to my birthday party.

• pavilion, village — 村 cūn奥运村很好。Àoyùncūn hěn hǎo.

The Olympic pavilion is good.

• to pay, to submit — 交 jiāo我每月交房租。Wǒ měi yuè jiāo fángzū.I pay the rent every month.

• to pay bills — 付款 fùkuǎn我们吃完饭爸爸就付款。Wǒmén chīwán fàn bàba jiù fùkuǎn.Dad will pay the bill after we finish eating.

• pen — 笔 bǐ这支笔好写。Zhè zhī bǐ hǎoxiě.This pen is good to write with.

• philosophy — 哲学 zhéxué我学习古代哲学。Wǒ xuéxí gǔdài zhéxué.I study classical philosophy.

• physics — 物理 wùlǐ我在中学学了物理。Wǒ zài zhōngxué xué le wùlǐ.I studied physics in middle school.

• picture — 照片 zhàopiàn这是我家的照片。Zhè shì wǒjiā de zhàopiàn.This is the picture of my family.

• place — 地方 dìfang她去了中国很多地方。Tā qùle zhōngguó hěnduō dìfang.She has been to many places in China.

• to play ball — 打球 dǎqiú我在和朋友打球。Wǒ zài hé péngyou dǎqiú.I am playing ball with my friend.

• please — 请 qǐng1. 请让她先走。Qǐng ràng tā xiān zǒu .Please let her go first.2. 请常来玩儿。Qǐng cháng lái wáner.Please come often to play.3. 请别吸烟。Qǐng bié xīyān.Please don't smoke.4. 请记住这些生词。Qǐng jìzhù zhè xiē shēngcí.Please memorize these new words.5. 请翻译这句话。Qǐng fānyì zhèjù huà.Please translate this sentence.

6. 请坐在这把大椅子上。Qǐng zuò zài zhè bǎ dà yǐzi shàng.Please sit in this large chair.7. 请念生词。Qǐng niàn shēngcí.Please read the new words aloud.8. 请参加我们的晚会。Qǐng cānjiā wǒmen de wǎnhuì.Please join our party.

• to prepare — 准备 zhǔnbèi妈妈要准备午饭。Māma yào zhǔnbèi wǔfàn.Mother has to prepare lunch.

• primary school — 小学 xiǎoxué小学生也有作业。Xiǎoxuéshēng yěyǒu zuòyè.Primary school students also have homework.

• no problem — 没关系 méiguānxi你今天做不完没关系。Nǐ jīntiān zuòbùwán méi guānxi.You don't have to finish today.

• profession — 职业 zhíyè他的职业是教师。Tā de zhíyè shì jiàoshī.Teaching is his profession.

• professor — 教授 jiàoshòu1. 他是数学教授。Tā shì shùxué jiaòshòu.He is a mathematics professor.2. 中午我要见教授。Zhōngwǔ wǒ yào jiàn jiàoshòu.At noon, I will see my professor.

• purple — 紫 zǐ我喜欢紫色。Wǒ xǐhuan zǐ sè.I like purple.

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• question — 问题 wèn tí我要问一个问题。Wǒ yào wèn yígè wèntí.I'd like to ask a question.

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• to rain —下雨 xiàyǔ明天可能下雨。Míngtiān kěnéng xiàyǔ.It might rain tomorrow.

• to read — 看(书) kàn(shū)1. 他坐车常看书。Tā zuòchē cháng kànshū.He often reads while taking the bus.2. 我要看今天的报纸。Wǒ yào kàn jīntiān de bào zhǐ.I want to read today's newspaper.

• to read aloud — 念 niàn请念生词。Qǐng niàn shēngcí.Please read the new words aloud.

• really — 真 zhēn1. 今天真热。Jīntiān zhēn rè.It is really hot today.

2. 花园真漂亮。Huāyuán zhēn piàoliang.The garden is really beautiful.3. 今天天真蓝。Jīntiān tiān zhēn lán.The sky is really blue today.

• to recognize, to know — 认识 rènshi我认识一百个字。Wǒ rènshi yībǎi gè zì.I recognize one hundred characters.

• red — 红 hóng这红花很美。Zhè hónghuā hěnměi.This red flower is very pretty.

• to rent — 租 zū他想租一间房。Tā xiǎng zū yī jiān fáng.He wants to rent a room.

• to resemble — 像 xiàng这孩子像他爸爸。Zhè háizi xiàng tā bàba.This child resembles his father.

• to rest — 休息 xiūxi1. 我们休息五分钟。Wǒmen xiūxi wǔ fēnzhōng.Let's have a five-minute break.2. 星期天我休息。Xīngqītiān wǒ xiūxi.

I rest on Sunday.

• to return — 回 huí1. 他已经回家了。Tā yǐjīng huíjiā le.He has already gone home.2. 圣诞节我要回家。Shèngdànjié wǒ yào huíjiā.I will go home for Christmas.3. 明年我要回中国。Míngnián wǒ yào huí zhōngguó.I'll go back to China next year.

• river — 河 hé1. 黄河在中国。Huánghé zài zhōngguó.The Yellow River is in China.2. 河上有一只小船。Héshàng yǒu yī zhī xiǎo chuán.There is a little boat on the river.3. 密西西比河很长。Mìxīxībǐhé hěn cháng.The Mississippi River is very long.

• room — 房间 fángjiān1. 他的房间很干净。Tā de fángjiān hěn gānjìng.His room is very clean.2. 他每天打扫房间。Tā měitiān dǎsǎo fángjiān.

He cleans the room everyday.3. 他想租一间房。Tā xiǎng zū yī jiān fáng.He wants to rent a room.

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• school — 学校 xué xiào1. 午饭以后我去学校。Wǔfàn yǐhòu wǒ qù xuéxiào.I will go to school after lunch.2. 这个学校很小。Zhè gè xuéxiào hěn xiǎo.This school is small.

• to see — 看 kàn1. 我们去看电影吧。Wǒmen qù kàn diànyǐng ba.Let's go see a movie.2. 晚上我去看电影。Wǎnshang wǒ qù kàn diànyǐng.

In the evening, I am going to see a movie.

• self — 自己 zìjǐ让孩子自己做。Ràng háizi zìjǐ zuò.Let the children do it themselves.

• service — 服务 fúwù1. 这家商店服务很好。Zhè jiā shāngdiàn fúwù hěn hǎo.This store's service is very good.2. 中国的服务员不习惯收小费。Zhōngguó de fúwùyuán bù xíguàn shōu xiǎofèi.Chinese service people are not used to receiving tips.

• shoe — 鞋子 xíezi这双鞋子很合适。Zhèshuāng xiézi hěn héshì.These shoes fit me well.

• shopping mall — 商场 shāngchǎng我周末去商场买东西。Wǒ zhōumò qù shāngchǎng mǎi dōngxi.On the weekend I go to the shopping mall to buy things.

• short — 短 duǎn1. 这条裙子太短。Zhè tiáo qúnzi tài duǎn.This skirt is too short.2. 今年春天很短。Jīnnián chūntiān hěn duǎn.This year spring is short.

• should — 应该 yīnggāi你应该学英语。Nǐ yīnggāi xué yīngyǔ.You should study English.

• to take a shower/bath — 洗澡 xǐzǎo我每天洗澡。Wǒ měitiān xǐzǎo.I take a shower every day.

• to get sick, to fall ill — 生病 shēngbìng我不常生病。Wǒ bù cháng shēngbìng.I do not get sick often.

• to sing — 唱歌 chànggē孩子在唱歌。Háizi zài chànggē.The child is singing.

• to sit — 坐 zuò请坐在这把大椅子上。Qǐng zuò zài zhè bǎ dà yǐzi shàng.

Please sit in this large chair.

• sky — 天 tiān今天天真蓝。Jīntiān tiān zhēn lán.The sky is really blue today.

• to sleep — 睡觉 shuìjiào我很晚睡觉。Wǒ hěn wǎn shuìjiào.I sleep very late.

• small — 小 xiǎo1. 这个学校很小。Zhè gè xuéxiào hěn xiǎo.This school is small.2. 他的孩子还小。Tā de háizi hái xiǎo.His child is still young.3. 这间厨房太小。Zhè jiān chúfáng tài xiǎo.This kitchen is too small.

• smoke — 吸烟 xīyān请别吸烟。Qǐng bié xīyān.Please don't smoke.

• sorry1. 对不起 duìbùqǐ对不起，我来晚了。Duìbùqǐ, wǒ lái wǎnle.

Sorry, I'm late.2. 抱歉 bàoqiàn抱歉，我不说英语。Bàoqiàn, wǒ bù shuō yīngyǔ.I am sorry I don't speak English.

• south — 南边 nánbiān纽约在波士顿南边。Niǔyuē zài bōshìdùn nánbiān.New York is to the south of Boston.

• to speak, to say — 说 shuō1. 你说英语吗？Nǐ shuō yīngyǔ ma?Do you speak English?2. 我会说汉语。Wǒ huì shuō hànyǔ.3. I can speak Chinese.他不说英语。Tā bù shuō yīngyǔ.He does not speak English.4. 他说的汉语很流利。Tā shuō de hànyǔ hěn liúlì.His spoken Chinese is fluent.

• spoken language —口语 kǒuyǔ我的汉语口语不太好。Wǒ de hànyǔ kǒuyǔ bú tài hǎo.

My spoken Chinese is not very good.

• spring — 春(天) chūn(tiān)1. 春天花都开了。Chūntiān huā dōu kāi le.The spring flowers are all blossoming.2. 中国的春节真热闹。Zhōngguó de chūnjié zhēn rènao.China's Spring Festival is very lively.3. 今年春天很短。Jīnnián chūntiān hěn duǎn.This year spring is short.

• to start, to begin — 开始 kāishǐ电影开始了。Diànyǐng kāishǐ le.The movie has started.

• station — 站 zhàn火车进站了。Huǒchē jìn zhàn le.The train has entered the station.

• still, yet — 还 hái1. 他的孩子还小。Tā de háizi hái xiǎo.His child is still young.2. 我女儿还很小。Wǒ nǚér hái hěn xiǎo.My daughter is still young.

• stomach — 胃 wèi我的胃不舒服。Wǒ de wèi bù shūfu.My stomach doesn't feel well.

• store, shop — 商店 shāngdiàn1. 这儿有很多商店。Zhèr yǒu hěn duō shāngdiàn.There are many stores here.2. 商店不少。Shāngdiàn bù shǎoThere are quite a few shops.3. 这家商店服务很好。Zhè jiā shāngdiàn fúwù hěn hǎo.This store's service is very good.

• street — 马路 mǎlù北京的马路很宽。Běijīng de mǎlù hěn kuān.Beijing's streets are wide.

• student — 学生 xuésheng1. 他们都是学生。Tāmen dōu shì xuésheng.They are all students.2. 每个学生都有书。Měi gè xuésheng dōu yǒu shū.Every student has a book.

3. 我认识很多留学生。Wǒ rènshi hěnduō liúxuéshēng.I know many foreign students.4. 很多学生学外语。Hěnduō xuéshēng xué wàiyǔ.Many students study foreign languages.

• to study — 学(习) xué(xí)1. 他学习汉语。Tā xuéxí hànyǔ.He studies Chinese.2. 你应该学英语。Nǐ yīnggāi xué yīngyǔ.You should study English.3. 汉语不难学。Hànyǔ bù nán xué.Chinese is not difficult to study.4. 很多学生学外语。Hěnduō xuéshēng xué wàiyǔ.Many students study foreign languages.5. 哥哥和弟弟都学汉语。Gēge hé dìdi dōu xué hànyǔ.My older and younger brothers both study Chinese.6. 我用词典学汉语。Wǒ yòng cídiǎn xué hànyǔ.I use the dictionary to study Chinese.7. 我学习古代哲学。Wǒ xuéxí gǔdài zhéxué.I study classical philosophy.

• subway — 地铁 dìtiě我乘地铁去医院。Wǒ chéng dìtiě qù yīyuàn.I'll take the subway to the hospital.

• success — 成功 chénggōng成功不容易。Chénggōng bù róngyì.To succeed is not easy.

• suggestion — 建议 jiànyì你的建议很聪明。Nǐ de jiànyì hěn cōngming.Your suggestion is very clever.

• summer — 夏天 xiàtiān1. 北京夏天不热。Běijīng xiàtiān bú rè.It is not hot in summer in Beijing.2. 北部夏天很凉快。Běibù xiàtiān hěn liángkuài.It is cool in the north in summer.3. 夏天我穿白衬衫。Xiàtiān wǒ chuān bái chènshān.I wear white shirts in the summer.

• sun — 太阳 tàiyang

太阳从东边升起。Tàiyang cóng dōngbiān shēngqǐ.The sun rises from the east.

• Sunday — 星期天 xīngqītiān星期天我休息。Xīngqītiān wǒ xiūxi.I rest on Sunday.

• your surname is…? — 贵姓 guìxìng您贵姓？Nín guìxìng?What is your last name?

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• to take (a bus, airplane) — 坐 zuò1. 我坐电梯上楼。Wǒ zuò diàntī shànglóu.I am taking the elevator to go upstairs.2. 你可以坐火车去。Nǐ kěyǐ zuò huǒchē qù.You may take the train to go there.

• tea — 茶 chá喝茶对身体好。Hēchá duì shēntǐ hǎo.Drinking tea is good for your health.

• teacher — 老师 lǎoshī我的老师都很好。Wǒ de lǎoshī dōu hěn hǎo.My teachers are all very good.

• team — 队 duì1. 中国队很多人。Zhōngguó duì hěnduō rén.The Chinese team is large.2. 现在美国队入场。Xiànzài měiguó duì rù chǎng.The American team is now entering the field.

• telephone — 电话 diànhuà1. 我常给朋友打电话。Wǒ cháng gěi péngyou dǎdiànhuà.I often call my friends on the telephone.2. 我没有你的电话号。Wǒ méiyǒu nǐde diànhuà hào.I do not have your phone number.

• to tell — 告诉 gàosu请告诉他一点开会。Qǐng gàosù tā yīdiǎn kāihuì.

Please tell him the meeting is at one o'clock.

• to thank — 谢谢 xièxie你得谢谢他帮助你找工作。Nǐ děi xièxie tā bāngzhù nǐ zhǎo gōngzuò.You must thank him for helping you find work.

• Thanksgiving —感恩节 gǎnēnjié感恩节我们吃火鸡。Gǎnēnjié wǒmén chī huǒjī.We eat turkey on Thanksgiving.

• they —他们 tāmen1. 他们新建了一座大楼。Tāmen xīn jiàn le yīzuò dàlóu.They recently constructed a building.2. 他们都非常忙。Tāmen dōu fēicháng máng.They are all extremely busy.3. 他们都要咖啡。Tāmen dōu yào kāfēi.They all want coffee.

• thing, objecta. 东西 dōngxi1. 我要买很多东西。Wǒ yào mǎi hěnduō dōngxi.I want to buy a lot of things.

2. 我周末去商场买东西。Wǒ zhōumò qù shāngchǎng mǎi dōngxi.On the weekend I go to the shopping mall to buy things.b. 事 shì1. 我有很多事要做。Wǒ yǒu hěnduō shì yào zuò.I have many things to do.2. 我有很多事要办。Wǒ yǒu hěnduō shì yào bàn.I have a lot to take care of.3. 今天我有很多事儿。Jīntiān wǒ yǒu hěnduō shìr.I have a lot to do today.4. 我不了解这件事。Wǒ bù liǎojiě zhèjiàn shì.I don't understand this matter.5. 这个故事你懂吗？Zhège gùshi nǐ dǒng ma?Do you understand this story?

• this year — 今年 jīnnián今年春天很短。Jīnnián chūntiān hěn duǎn.This year spring is short.

• time (what ~)1. 时候 shíhòu

你什么时候睡觉? Nǐ shénme shíhòu shuìjiào?What time do you go to bed?2. 几点 jǐdiǎn银行几点开门？Yíngháng jǐdiǎn kāimén?What time does the bank open?3. 时间 shíjiān今天我没有时间。Jīntiān wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān.I don't have time today.

• tip, gratuity — 小费 xiǎofèi中国的服务员不习惯收小费。Zhōngguó de fúwùyuán bù xíguàn shōu xiǎofèi.Chinese service people are not used to receiving tips.

• today —今天 jīntiān1. 今天我来晚了。Jīntiān wǒ lái wǎnle.Today I came late.2. 今天我有很多事儿。Jīntiān wǒ yǒu hěnduō shìr.I have a lot to do today.3. 我今天不舒服。Wǒ jīntiān bù shūfu.I am not feeling well today.4. 今天很暖和。Jīntiān hěn nuǎnhuo.It's warm today.

5. 今天天真蓝。Jīntiān tiān zhēn lán.The sky is really blue today.6. 今天非常热。Jīntiān fēicháng rè.It's extremely hot today.7. 今天我没有时间。Jīntiān wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān.I don't have time today.8. 今天经理有会。Jīntiān jīnglǐ yǒu huì.The manager has a meeting today.9. 我要看今天的报纸。Wǒ yào kàn jīntiān de bào zhǐ.I want to read today's newspaper.

• tomorrow —明天 míngtiān1. 明天我朋友来美国。Míngtiān wǒ péngyou lái měiguó.My friend will come to America tomorrow.2. 明天我要早去。Míngtiān wǒ yào zǎo qù.Tomorrow I'll go early.3. 明天可能下雨。Míngtiān kěnéng xiàyǔ.It might rain tomorrow.4. 明天去，行吗？Míngtiān qù, xíngma?Let's go tomorrow, okay?

• too —太 tài我很好，可是太忙。Wǒ hěnhǎo, kěshì tài máng.

I am well, but too busy.

• tooth —牙 yá我牙疼。Wǒ yá téng.I have a toothache.

• torch —火炬 huǒjù看奥运火炬！Kàn àoyùn huǒjù!Look at the Olympic torch!

• train —火车 huǒchē1. 火车到了。Huǒchē dào le.The train has arrived.2. 火车进站了。Huǒchē jìn zhàn le.The train has entered the station.3. 你可以坐火车去。Nǐ kěyǐ zuò huǒchē qù.You may take the train to go there.

• to translate —翻译 fānyì请翻译这句话。Qǐng fānyì zhèjù huà.Please translate this sentence.

• to travel —旅行 lǚxíng我想去西部旅行。Wǒ xiǎng qù xībù lǚxíng.I'd like to travel in the west.

• tree —树 shù我去坐在树下。Wǒ qù zuò zài shùxia.I am going to sit under the tree.

• to turn off, to close — 关 guān请关灯。Qǐng guāndēng.Please turn off the light.

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• to understand1. 懂 dǒng这个故事你懂吗？Zhège gùshi nǐ dǒng ma?Do you understand this story?2. 了解 liǎojiě我不了解这件事。Wǒ bù liǎojiě zhèjiàn shì.

I don't understand this matter.

• to use — 用 yòng1. 现在大家都用信用卡。Xiànzài dàjiā dōu yòng xìnyòngkǎ.Everyone uses a credit card now.2. 我用词典学汉语。Wǒ yòng cídiǎn xué hànyǔ.I use the dictionary to study Chinese.

• to get used to — 习惯 xíguàn1. 我现在习惯吃西餐了。Wǒ xiànzài xíguàn le chī xīcān le.I am used to eating western food now.2. 中国的服务员不习惯收小费。Zhōngguó de fúwùyuán bù xíguàn shōu xiǎofèi.Chinese service people are not used to receiving tips.

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• vacuum cleaner - 吸尘器 xī chén qì一些人以为我是卖吸尘器的 yīxiē rén yǐwéi wǒ shì mài xīchénqì deSome people thought I was selling vacuum cleaners.• verya. 很 hěn1. 密西西比河很长。Mìxīxībǐhé hěn cháng.The Mississippi River is very long.2. 观众很高兴。Guānzhòng hěn gāoxìng.The audience is very happy.3. 生日蛋糕很漂亮。Shēngrì dàngāo hěn piaòliang.The birthday cake is very beautiful.4. 我要买很多东西。Wǒ yào mǎi hěnduō dōngxi.I want to buy a lot of things.5. 我有很多事要做。Wǒ yǒu hěnduō shì yào zuò.I have many things to do.b. 太 tài汉语语法不太难。Hànyǔ yǔfǎ bú tài nán.Chinese grammar is not very difficult.

• to visit — 参观 cānguān

我参观了博物馆。Wǒ cānguān le bówùguàn.I visited the museum.

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• to wait — 等 děng我等了很久。Wǒ děng le hěn jiǔ.I waited for a long time.

• to walk — 走 zǒu1. 她走路去上班。Tā zǒulù qù shàngbān.She walks to work.2. 我们出去走走吧。Wǒmen chūqù zǒuzou ba.Let's go out to take a walk.

• to take a walk — 散步 sànbù他吃饭后常常散步。Tā chīfàn hòu chángcháng sànbù.He often takes a walk after meals.

• to want a. 要 yào1. 他们都要咖啡。Tāmen dōu yào kāfēi.They all want coffee.2. 爸爸要冰。Bàba yào bīng.Dad wants ice.3. 王先生要买什么？Wáng xiānsheng yào mǎi shénme?What does Mr. Wang want to buy?4. 他要计算一下他的收入。Tā yào jìsuàn yíxià tā de shǒurù.He wants to calculate his income.5. 你要喝什么？Nǐ yào hē shénme?What do you want to drink?6. 我要看今天的报纸。Wǒ yào kàn jīntiān de bào zhǐ.I want to read today's newspaper.b. 想 xiǎng我想当律师。Wǒ xiǎng dāng lǜshī.I want to be a lawyer.

• warm — 暖和 nuǎnhuo今天很暖和。Jīntiān hěn nuǎnhuo.It's warm today.

• to wash — 洗 xǐ请把车洗一洗。Qǐng bǎ chē xǐyixǐ.Please wash the car.

• watch — 表 biǎo你的表有一点儿快。Nǐ de biǎo yǒu yīdiǎněr kuài.Your watch is a little bit fast.

• to watch — 看 kàn1. 我喜欢看奥运会。Wǒ xǐhuān kàn àoyùnhuì.I like to watch the Olympic games.2. 看比赛！Kàn bǐsài!Watch the game!

• we — 我们 wǒmen1. 我们喝了三瓶啤酒。Wǒmen hē le sānpíng píjiǔ.We drank three bottles of beer.2. 我们吃完饭爸爸就付款。Wǒmén chīwán fàn bàba jiù fùkuǎn.Dad will pay the bill after we finish eating.3. 感恩节我们吃火鸡。Gǎnēnjié wǒmén chī huǒjī.

We eat turkey on Thanksgiving.

• to wear — 穿 chuān1. 孩子喜欢穿新衣。Háizi xǐhuān chuān xīnyī.Children like to wear new clothes.2. 他穿了一件黑衣服。Tā chuānle yī jiàn hēi yīfu.He wore one piece of black clothing.3. 夏天我穿白衬衫。Xiàtiān wǒ chuān bái chènshān.I wear white shirts in the summer.

• weather — 天气 tiānqì今天天气很好。Jīntiān tiānqì hěnhǎo.The weather is good today.

• week — 星期 xīngqī一个星期有几天？Yí gè xīngqī yǒu jǐ tiān?How many days are there in a week?

• well — 好 hǎo1. 妈妈做饭做得真好。Māma zuòfàn zuò de zhēnhǎo.Mom cooks very well.

2. 我很好，可是太忙。Wǒ hěnhǎo, kěshì tài máng.I am well, but too busy.3. 哥哥学习很好。Gēge xuéxí hěnhǎo.The older brother studies well.4. 她跳舞跳得很好。Tā tiàowǔ tiào de hěnhao.She dances very well.

• western — 西方 xīfāng1. 我喜欢西方音乐。Wǒ xǐhuān xīfāng yīnyuè.I like western music.2. 我现在习惯吃西餐了。Wǒ xiànzài xíguàn le chī xīcān le.I am used to eating western food now.

• western food — 西餐 xīcān西餐很方便。Xīcān hěn fāngbiàn.Western food is very convenient.

• what — 什么 shénme1. 今天我们做什么？Jīntiān wǒmen zuò shénme?What are we doing today?2. 晚饭我们吃什么？Wǎnfàn wǒmen chī shénme?

What will we have for dinner?3. 你要喝什么？Nǐ yào hē shénme?What do you want to drink?4. 你的圣诞礼物是什么？Nǐ de shèngdàn lǐwù shì shénme?What is your Christmas gift?5. 你的专业是什么？Nǐ de zhuānyè shì shénme?What is your major?

• where 哪儿 nǎr1. 你住在哪儿？Nǐ zhù zài nǎr?Where do you live?2. 办公室在哪儿？Bàngōngshì zài nǎr?Where is the office?

• white —白 bái夏天我穿白衬衫。Xiàtiān wǒ chuān bái chènshān.I wear white shirts in the summer.

• why — 为什么 wèishénme你为什么不学开车？Nǐ wèishénme bùxué kāichē?Why don't you learn to drive?

• wine — 酒 jiǔ我只喝葡萄酒。Wǒ zhǐ hē pútaojiǔ.I only drink grape wine.

• winter — 冬天 dōngtiān1. 这儿冬天有雪吗？Zhèr dōngtiān yǒu xuě ma?Is there snow in winter here?2. 这儿冬天很冷。Zhèr dōngtiān hěn lěng.Winter here is cold.

• to work — 工作 gōngzuò1. 我高高兴兴地工作。Wǒ gāogāoxìngxìng de gōngzuò.I work happily.2. 工作让我很高兴。Gōngzuò ràng wǒ hěn gāoxìng.Working makes me happy.听说她工作得很晚。Tīngshūo tā gōngzuò de hěn wǎn.3. I hear she works very late.4. 你得谢谢他帮助你找工作。Nǐ děi xièxie tā bāngzhù nǐ zhǎo gōngzuò.You must thank him for helping you find work.

• to write — 写 xiě1. 这个字不难写。Zhè ge zì bù nán xiě.This character is not difficult to write.2. 我不会写汉字。Wǒ búhuì xiě hànzì.I can not write Chinese characters.3. 这支笔好写。Zhè zhī bǐ hǎoxiě.This pen is good to write with.

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• year — 年 nián

1. 十年以前我去了法国。Shínián yǐqián wǒ qùle fǎguó.I went to France ten years ago.2. 去年我毕业了。Qùnián wǒ bīyè le.I graduated last year.3. 一月一号是新年。Yīyuè yīhào shì xīnnián.January the first is New Year's Day.4. 一年有十二个月。Yì nián yǒu shíèr gè yuè.There are twelve months in a year.

• yellow — 黄 huáng秋天草黄了。Qiūtiān cǎo huáng le.Grass turns yellow in the fall.

• yesterday — 昨天 zuótiān昨天下了大雨。Zuótiān xiàle dàyǔ.Yesterday it rained heavily.

• young — 小 xiǎo我女儿还很小。Wǒ nǚér hái hěn xiǎo.My daughter is still young.

• younger brother — 弟弟 dìdi1. 弟弟喜欢游泳。Dìdi xǐhuān yóuyǒng.The younger brother likes to swim.

2. 哥哥和弟弟都学汉语。Gēge hé dìdi dōu xué hànyǔ.My older and younger brothers both study Chinese.3. 我弟弟喜欢玩电脑。Wǒ dìdi xǐhuān wán diànnǎo.My younger brother likes to play on the computer.

• younger sister — 妹妹 mèimei1. 我妹妹比我小三岁。Wǒ mèimei bǐ wǒ xiǎo sān suì.My younger sister is three years younger than I.2. 我没有妹妹。Wǒ méiyǒu mèimei.I don't have a younger sister.

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