Chinese Pronouns, Self-Introduction, Verbs, Nouns & Polite Expressions

Vocabulary flashcard set covering Chinese pronouns, question words, verbs, nouns, and adverbs for self-introduction.

我 (wǒ)

Meaning: I, me. Used to refer to oneself.

你 (nǐ)

Meaning: you. Singular "you" used in casual address.

您 (nín)

Meaning: you (polite/respectful). Formal/polite form of "you", often used for elders or teachers.

他 (tā)

Meaning: he, him. Third-person male pronoun.

她 (tā)

Meaning: she, her. Third-person female pronoun.

我们 (wǒmen)

Meaning: we, us. Plural of "我" formed by adding the suffix "们".

你们 (nǐmen)

Meaning: you (plural). Plural form of "你".

什么 (shénme)

Meaning: what. Question word used to ask about things or names.

哪 (nǎ)

Meaning: which. Question word used to ask for specification.

谁 (shéi / shuí)

Meaning: who, whom. Question word used to inquire about identity.

是 (shì)

Meaning: to be (am, is, are). Links a subject to a noun/identity.

叫 (jiào)

Meaning: to be named, to call. Used to state one's full name or given name.

姓 (xìng)

Meaning: surname / to be surnamed. States or inquires about family name.

人 (rén)

Meaning: person, people. Attached after country names to mean nationality.

名字 (míngzi)

Meaning: name. Noun for personal names.

国 (guó)

Meaning: country, nation. Used in compound country names.

认识 (rènshi)

Meaning: to know, to meet. Indicates acquaintance with someone.

老师 (lǎoshī)

Meaning: teacher. Title used for teachers.

同学 (tóngxué)

Meaning: classmate. Refers to fellow students.

朋友 (péngyou)

Meaning: friend. Noun for friends.

学习 (xuéxí)

Meaning: to study, to learn. Verb for studying subjects.

汉语 (Hànyǔ)

Meaning: Chinese language. Refers specifically to the spoken/written Mandarin language.

经济 (jīngjì)

Meaning: economics, economy. Subject of study or field.

好 (hǎo)

Meaning: good, well, fine. Used in greetings or as an adjective.

很 (hěn)

Meaning: very. Adverb placed before adjectives.

高兴 (gāoxìng)

Meaning: glad, happy. Adjective describing emotion/feeling.

也 (yě)

Meaning: also, too. Adverb placed before verbs or adjectives.