Mandarin Vocabulary: Travel and Study Tour

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering key Chinese vocabulary terms, definitions, pinyin, example sentences, and collocations from the 'Travel and Study Tour' lecture slides.

文化 (wén huà)

Culture. Example sentence: 不同的国家有不同的文化 (Different countries have different cultures). Common collocations: 不同国家的文化 (cultures of different countries), 文化活动 (cultural activities).

感兴趣 (gǎn xìng qù)

Interested. Example sentence: 我对数学不太感兴趣 (I am not very interested in math). Common collocations: 对科学很感兴趣 (very interested in science), 不太感兴趣 (not very interested).

推荐 (tuī jiàn)

To recommend. Example sentence: 我的朋友向我推荐了一间很有名的中国美食餐馆 (My friend recommended a very famous Chinese food restaurant to me). Common collocations: 给大家一些推荐 (give some recommendations to everyone), 推荐信 (recommendation letter).

(xíng chéng)

Itinerary / journey. Example sentence: 我已经计划好去澳大利亚的行程 (I have already planned my itinerary to Australia). Common collocations: 计划去上海的行程 (plan an itinerary to Shanghai), 行程很满 (the itinerary is very full).

热门 (rè mén)

Popular, hot, trendy, in high demand. Example sentence: 狮子山是一个热门景点 (Lion Rock is a popular attraction). Common collocations: 热门景点 (popular attractions), 热门话题 (hot topics), 非常热门 (very popular).

选择 (xuǎn zé)

To choose / pick; choice. Example sentence: 我们先考虑一下，再做选择 (Let us consider first before making a choice). Common collocations: 选择你喜欢的科目 (choose subjects you like), 尊重你的选择 (respect your choice).

标志性 (biāo zhì xìng)

Iconic. Example sentence: 那是她的标志性动作 (That is her iconic move). Common collocations: 标志性建筑 (iconic building), 标志性城市 (iconic city).

城市 (chéng shì)

City. Example sentence: 这座城市的夜景非常美丽 (The night view of this city is very beautiful). Common collocations: 世界闻名的城市 (world-famous city), 住在大城市 (live in a big city).

特色 (tè sè)

Feature / characteristic. Example sentence: 这个餐馆有很多特色美食 (This restaurant has many specialty foods). Common collocations: 特色美食 (specialty food), 很有特色 (very distinctive).

名胜古迹 (míng shèng gǔ jì)

Historical sites / famous scenic and historical places. Example sentence: 长城是中国最有名的名胜古迹之一 (The Great Wall is one of China's most famous historical sites). Common collocations: 参观名胜古迹 (visit historical sites), 了解名胜古迹的历史 (understand the history of historical sites).

附近 (fù jìn)

Nearby. Example sentence: 我们在附近的一家餐厅吃晚餐 (We ate dinner at a nearby restaurant). Common collocations: 住在学校附近 (live near the school), 附近的书店 (nearby bookstore).

欣赏 (xīn shǎng)

To enjoy and appreciate (the beauty of something through seeing/hearing); or to admire (someone). Example sentence: 老师带我们去美术馆欣赏世界名画 (The teacher took us to the art gallery to appreciate world-famous paintings). Common collocations: 欣赏世界名画 (appreciate world-famous paintings), 不太会欣赏 (not really know how to appreciate).

品尝 (pǐn cháng)

To taste. Example sentence: 我在外国品尝了很多世界闻名的美食 (I tasted many world-famous foods abroad). Common collocations: 品尝美食 (taste delicious food), 品尝特色小吃 (taste local specialty snacks).

正宗 (zhèng zōng)

Authentic / same as the original. Example sentence: 只有用正宗的茶具泡茶，才能喝出最好的味道 (Only by brewing tea with authentic tea sets can you taste the best flavor). Common collocations: 正宗的中国菜 (authentic Chinese food), 正宗的肉骨茶 (authentic Bak Kut Teh).

建议 (jiàn yì)

To suggest / suggestion. Example sentence: 我建议你多吃蔬菜、早点睡觉 (I suggest you eat more vegetables and go to sleep early). Common collocations: 建议你试试这个方法 (suggest you try this method), 给我一些建议 (give me some suggestions).

现代化 (xiàn dài huà)

Modern / modernization. Example sentence: 我们学校的设计非常现代化 (Our school's design is very modern). Common collocations: 现代化的设计 (modern design), 现代化的建筑 (modern building).

著名 (zhù míng)

Famous. Example sentence: 周杰伦是一位很著名的音乐人 (Jay Chou is a very famous musician). Common collocations: 著名的演员 (famous actor), 著名的景点 (famous scenic spot).

气温 (qì wēn)

(Weather) temperature. Example sentence: 明天的气温很高，大家记得多喝水 (Tomorrow's temperature will be very high, everyone remember to drink plenty of water). Common collocations: 气温很高 (temperature is high), 晚上的气温很低 (the night temperature is low).

凉爽 (liáng shuǎng)

Cool, giving a comfortable feeling. Example sentence: 今天的天气很凉爽 (Today's weather is very cool). Common collocations: 凉爽的天气 (cool weather), 气候凉爽 (cool climate).

宜人 (yí rén)

Pleasant / delightful (referring to weather or environment). Example sentence: 金马伦的气候凉爽宜人 (Cameron Highlands' climate is cool and pleasant). Common collocations: 宜人天气 (pleasant weather), 气候凉爽宜人 (cool and pleasant climate).

天气 (tiān qì) vs. 气候 (qì hòu)

Weather (天气) refers to atmospheric conditions at a given short moment of time (day or week). Climate (气候) refers to average weather conditions of a given region over a long period of time (years).