Comprehensive Traditional Chinese Vocabulary and Grammar Guide

Personal Data (個人資料)

  • 零 (líng): Number zero (00). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 爺爺 (yéye): Grandfather (paternal). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 奶奶 (năinai): Grandmother (paternal). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 家庭 (jiātíng): Family or household. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 別人 (biérén): Other people; others. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 大人 (dàrén): Adult. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 老人 (lăorén): Old person; the elderly. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 年輕 (niánqīng): Young. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 男生 (nánshēng): Male student; boy; guy. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 女生 (nǚshēng): Female student; girl; lady. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 號碼 (hàomă): Number (e.g., phone number, identification number). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 在 (zài): Located at; in; on. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 哪 (na): Which; where (dependent on context). [Part of Speech: Ptc]
  • 地址 (dìzhĭ): Address. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 市 (shì): City; municipality. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 名 (míng): Name; a measure word for people. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 城市/城 (chéngshì/chéng): City; town. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 街 (jiē): Street. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 電子郵件 (diànzĭyóujiàn): Email. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 禮拜 (lĭbài): Week. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 從前 (cóngqián): Formerly; in the past; once upon a time. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 剛剛/剛 (gānggāng/gāng): Just now; a moment ago. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 一會兒/一會 (yīhuĭr/yīhuĭ): A little while; a moment. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 結婚 (jiéhūn): To get married. [Part of Speech: Vp-sep]
  • 春天/春 (chūntiān/chūn): Spring season. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 夏天/夏 (xiàtiān/xià): Summer season. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 秋天/秋 (qiūtiān/qiū): Autumn; fall season. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 冬天/冬 (dōngtiān/dōng): Winter season. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 笑 (xiào): To smile; to laugh. [Part of Speech: Vi]
  • 哭 (kū): To cry; to weep. [Part of Speech: Vi]
  • 高興 (gāoxìng): Happy; glad; pleased. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 緊張 (jĭnzhāng): Nervous; anxious; tense. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 可愛 (kěài): Cute; lovely; charming. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 生氣 (shēngqì): To get angry. [Part of Speech: Vs-sep]
  • 難過 (nánguò): To feel sad; to feel unwell. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 聰明 (cōngmíng): Intelligent; smart; bright. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 相信 (xiāngxìn): To believe; to trust. [Part of Speech: Vst]
  • 經驗 (jīngyàn): Experience. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 辛苦 (xīnkŭ): Hard; toilsome; laborious. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 願意 (yuànyì): To be willing to. [Part of Speech: Vaux]
  • 習慣 (xíguàn): Habit; to be used to. [Part of Speech: N / Vs]
  • 當然 (dāngrán): Of course; certainly. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 更 (gèng): More; even more; further. [Part of Speech: Adv]

Work (工作)

  • 醫院 (yīyuàn): Hospital. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 公司 (gōngsī): Company; corporation. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 辦公室 (bàngōngshì): Office. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 工人 (gōngrén): Worker; laborer. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 護士 (hùshì): Nurse. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 司機 (sījī): Driver; chauffeur. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 老闆/老板 (lăobăn): Boss; employer; shopkeeper. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 上班 (shàngbān): To go to work; to start a shift. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 下班 (xiàbān): To get off work; to finish a shift. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 能力 (nénglì): Ability; capability. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 努力 (nǔlì): Hardworking; to make an effort. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 準備 (zhǔnbèi): To prepare; to get ready. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 打算 (dăsuàn): To plan; to intend. [Part of Speech: Vaux]
  • 計畫/計劃 (jìhuà): Plan; to plan. [Part of Speech: V / N]
  • 機會 (jīhuì): Opportunity; chance. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 如果 (rúguŏ): If; in case. [Part of Speech: Conj]

Education (教育)

  • 小學 (xiăoxué): Elementary school; primary school. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 高中 (gāozhōng): Senior high school. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 上學 (shàngxué): To go to school; to attend school. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 開學 (kāixué): School starts; beginning of a new term. [Part of Speech: Vp]
  • 班 (bān): Class; shift; duty. [Part of Speech: M / N]
  • 年級 (niánjí): Grade; year in school. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 作業 (zuòyè): Homework; school assignment. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 成績 (chéngjī): Grades; academic results; achievement. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 語言 (yǔyán): Language. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 華語/華文 (huáyǔ/huáwén): Chinese language (specifically Mandarin/Written Chinese). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 黑板 (hēibăn): Blackboard. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 課本 (kèběn): Textbook. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 字典 (zìdiăn): Dictionary. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 注意 (zhùyì): To pay attention to; to take notice of. [Part of Speech: Vst]
  • 讀書 (dúshū): To read; to study; to attend school. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 回答 (huídá): To answer; to reply. [Part of Speech: V/N]
  • 答 (dá): To answer; to respond. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 句 (jù): Sentence (measure word for sentences). [Part of Speech: M]
  • 圖 (tú): Picture; diagram; chart. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 部分(˙ㄈㄣ)/部份(˙ㄈㄣ) (bùfen): Part; section; portion. [Part of Speech: Det / N]
  • 想法 (xiăngfă): Idea; opinion; way of thinking. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 學習 (xuéxí): To learn; to study. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 練習 (liànxí): To practice; exercise. [Part of Speech: V / N]
  • 參加 (cānjiā): To participate in; to join; to attend. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 文化 (wénhuà): Culture. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 認為 (rènwéi): To think; to consider; to believe. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 清楚 (qīngchŭ): Clear; distinct; to understand clearly. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 決定 (juédìng): To decide; decision. [Part of Speech: N / Vp]
  • 記得 (jìde): To remember. [Part of Speech: Vst]
  • 忘 (wàng): To forget. [Part of Speech: Vp]
  • 棒 (bàng): Excellent; wonderful; great. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 行 (xíng): All right; okay; capable. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 行 (háng): Profession; line of business (Wait: transcribed as Education context). [Part of Speech: M]
  • 講 (jiăng): To speak; to tell; to explain. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 加 (jiā): To add; to increase. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 算 (suàn): To calculate; to count. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 交 (jiāo): To hand in; to submit; to make friends. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 借 (jiè): To borrow; to lend. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 還 (huán): To return (something). [Part of Speech: V]
  • 辦法 (bànfă): Method; way to handle a situation. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 方法 (fāngfă): Method; way; means. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 有用 (yŏuyòng): Useful. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 進步 (jìnbù): To progress; to improve. [Part of Speech: Vp]
  • 圖書館 (túshūguăn): Library. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 洗手間/廁所 (xĭshŏujiān/cèsuŏ): Restroom; toilet; bathroom. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 宿舍 (sùshè): Dormitory. [Part of Speech: N]

Home, Family, and Environment (房屋與家庭、環境)

  • 屋(子) (wū(zi)): House; room. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 間 (jiān): Measure word for rooms. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 大樓 (dàlóu): Multi-story building. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 樓上 (lóushàng): Upstairs. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 樓下 (lóuxià): Downstairs. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 樓梯 (lóutī): Stairs; staircase. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 電梯 (diàntī): Elevator; lift. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 廚房 (chúfáng): Kitchen. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 客廳 (kètīng): Living room. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 窗(子)/窗戶(˙ㄏㄨ) (chuāng(zi)/chuānghu): Window. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 家具 (jiājù): Furniture. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 沙發 (shāfā): Sofa. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 盒/盒(子) (hé/hézi): Box; case. [Part of Speech: N / M]
  • 關 (guān): To close; to turn off. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 燈 (dēng): Lamp; light. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 冷氣(機) (lěngqì(jī)): Air conditioner. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 冰箱 (bīngxiāng): Refrigerator. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 台 (tái): Measure word for machines or televisions. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 電 (diàn): Electricity. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 乾淨 (gānjìng): Clean. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 房租 (fángzū): Rent (for a house or room). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 租 (zū): To rent. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 世界 (shìjiè): The world. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 火 (huŏ): Fire. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 雪 (xuě): Snow. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 下雪 (xiàxuě): To snow. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 地 (dì): Ground; floor; land. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 河 (hé): River. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 湖 (hú): Lake. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 馬 (mă): Horse. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 鳥 (niăo): Bird. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 貓 (māo): Cat. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 狗 (gŏu): Dog. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 海 (hăi): Sea; ocean. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 草 (căo): Grass. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 樹 (shù): Tree. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 隻 (zhī): Measure word for certain animals or one of a pair. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 長 (zhăng): To grow. [Part of Speech: Vi]
  • 太陽 (tàiyáng): Sun. [Part of Speech: N]

Daily Life (日常生活)

  • 洗 (xĭ): To wash. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 洗澡 (xĭzăo): To take a bath or shower. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 有空/有空兒 (yŏukòng/yŏukòngr): To have free time. [Part of Speech: Vi]
  • 發現 (fāxiàn): To discover; to find. [Part of Speech: Vpt]
  • 餐 (cān): Meal; food. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 搬 (bān): To move (objects or house). [Part of Speech: V]
  • 掛 (guà): To hang; to put up. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 脫 (tuō): To take off (clothes, shoes, etc.). [Part of Speech: V]

Leisure Time and Entertainment (閒暇時間、娛樂)

  • 過年 (guònián): To celebrate the Chinese New Year. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 新年 (xīnnián): New Year. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 游泳 (yóuyŏng): To swim. [Part of Speech: Vi]
  • 跑/跑步 (păo/păobù): To run; to jog. [Part of Speech: V / N]
  • 踢 (tī): To kick; to play (soccer). [Part of Speech: V]
  • 足球 (zúqiú): Soccer; football. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 籃球 (lánqiú): Basketball. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 網球 (wăngqiú): Tennis. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 棒球 (bàngqiú): Baseball. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 比賽 (bĭsài): Competition; match; to compete. [Part of Speech: N / V]
  • 開始 (kāishĭ): To begin; to start. [Part of Speech: Vp]
  • 騎 (qí): To ride (an animal or bicycle). [Part of Speech: V]
  • 腳踏車/自行車 (jiăotàchē/zìxíngchē): Bicycle; bike. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 上網 (shàngwăng): To go online; to surf the internet. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 網路 (wănglù): Internet; network. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 網站 (wăngzhàn): Website. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 報紙 (bàozhĭ): Newspaper. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 次 (cì): Measure word for times or occurrences. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 電影院 (diànyĭngyuàn): Cinema; movie theater. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 部 (bù): Measure word for movies, books, or machines. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 場 (chăng): Measure word for performances, movies, or sports matches. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 音樂 (yīnyuè): Music. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 票 (piào): Ticket. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 活動 (huódòng): Activity. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 故事(˙ㄕ) (gùshi): Story; tale. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 聊天/聊天兒 (liáotiān/liáotiānr): To chat. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 有時候(˙ㄏㄡ)/有時 (yŏushíhou/yŏushí): Sometimes. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 平常 (píngcháng): Usually; ordinarily. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 總是 (zŏngshì): Always. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 已經 (yĭjīng): Already. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 後來 (hòulái): Later; afterwards. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 各 (gè): Each; every. [Part of Speech: Det]
  • 變 (biàn): To change; to become. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 才 (cái): Not until; only then; just. [Part of Speech: Adv]

Relationships with Others (與他人的關係)

  • 客人 (kèrén): Guest; visitor; customer. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 客氣(˙ㄑㄧ) (kèqi): Polite; courteous. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 不客氣 (bùkèqì): You're welcome; don't mention it. [Part of Speech: Ptc]
  • 不好意思 (bùhăoyìsi): Excuse me; to feel embarrassed; sorry. [Part of Speech: Ptc]
  • 喂 (wéi): Hello (on the phone). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 喂 (wèi): Hey; to feed. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 麻煩(˙ㄈㄢ) (máfan): To trouble; troublesome. [Part of Speech: Vst]
  • 禮物 (lĭwù): Gift; present. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 歡迎 (huānyíng): To welcome. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 寄 (jì): To mail; to send by post. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 接 (jiē): To receive; to meet; to pick up (someone). [Part of Speech: V]
  • 郵局 (yóujú): Post office. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 銀行 (yínháng): Bank. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 壞 (huài): Bad; broken; spoiled. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 幫忙 (bāngmáng): To help; to lend a hand. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 幫助 (bāngzhù): To help; assistance. [Part of Speech: V / N]
  • 小朋友 (xiăopéngyŏu): Child; little friend. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 信 (xìn): Letter; mail. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 信封 (xìnfēng): Envelope. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 認識 (rènshì): To know; to recognize; to be acquainted with. [Part of Speech: Vpt]
  • 最近 (zuìjìn): Recently; lately. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 聽說 (tīngshuō): To hear of; heard said. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 見面 (jiànmiàn): To meet; to see each other. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 事情 (shìqíng): Matter; thing; business; affair. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 幫 (bāng): To help; for. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 錢包 (qiánbāo): Wallet; purse. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 拉 (lā): To pull; to drag. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 啊 (ā): Interjection (expressing surprise, etc.). [Part of Speech: Ptc]
  • 怎麼辦 (zěnmebàn): What to do?; What's to be done? [Part of Speech: N]

Travel (旅行)

  • 車站 (chēzhàn): Station; stop. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 汽車 (qìchē): Automobile; car. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 飛機場/機場 (fēijīchăng/jīchăng): Airport. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 馬路 (mălù): Road; street. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 路口 (lùkŏu): Intersection; crossing. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 十字路口 (shízìlùkŏu): Four-way intersection; crossroads. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 對面 (duìmiàn): Opposite side; across from. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 旅行 (lǚxíng): To travel; trip. [Part of Speech: Vi / N]
  • 飯店 (fàndiàn): Hotel; restaurant (regional variation). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 旅館 (lǚguăn): Inn; hotel; hostel. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 袋子 (dàizi): Bag; sack. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 參觀 (cānguān): To visit; to look around. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 地圖 (dìtú): Map. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 照相機/相機 (zhàoxiàngjī/xiàngjī): Camera. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 照相 (zhàoxiàng): To take a photograph. [Part of Speech: V-sep]
  • 照片/相片/相片兒 (zhàopiàn/xiàngpiàn/xiàngpiànr): Photograph; photo. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 風景 (fēngjĭng): Scenery; landscape. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 南/南部 (nán/nánbù): South; southern part. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 西/西部 (xī/xībù): West; western part. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 北/北部 (běi/běibù): North; northern part. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 東/東部 (dōng/dōngbù): East; eastern part. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 中間 (zhōngjiān): Middle; center; between. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 離 (lí): Away from (distance). [Part of Speech: Prep]
  • 離開 (líkāi): To leave; to depart. [Part of Speech: Vp]
  • 經過 (jīngguò): To pass by; to go through; process. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 往 (wăng): Toward; to go. [Part of Speech: Prep]
  • 送 (sòng): To give (as a gift); to see someone off; to deliver. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 放 (fàng): To put; to place; to release. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 近 (jìn): Near; close. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 遠 (yuăn): Far; distant. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 向 (xiàng): Toward; to. [Part of Speech: Prep]
  • 轉 (zhuăn): To turn; to shift. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 掉 (diào): To fall; to drop; to lose. [Part of Speech: Vpt]
  • 一直 (yīzhí): Straight; continuously; all along. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 最後 (zuìhòu): Finally; at last; last. [Part of Speech: N]

Health and Physical Care (健康及身體照護)

  • 病人 (bìngrén): Patient; sick person. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 頭髮/髮 (tóufă/fă): Hair (on the head). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 手指(頭)/指頭 (shŏuzhĭ(tou)/zhĭtou): Finger. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 肚(子) (dù(zi)): Stomach; belly; abdomen. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 臉 (liăn): Face. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 心 (xīn): Heart; mind. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 健康 (jiànkāng): Health; healthy. [Part of Speech: Vs / N]
  • 渴 (kě): Thirsty. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 舒服(˙ㄈㄨ) (shūfu): Comfortable. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 眼鏡 (yănjìng): Glasses; spectacles. [Part of Speech: N]

Shopping (購物)

  • 賣 (mài): To sell. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 付 (fù): To pay. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 希望 (xīwàng): To hope; to wish; hope. [Part of Speech: Vst]
  • 書店 (shūdiàn): Bookstore. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 商店 (shāngdiàn): Store; shop. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 市場 (shìchăng): Market. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 超級市場/超市 (chāojíshìchăng/chāoshì): Supermarket. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 信用卡 (xìnyòngkă): Credit card. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 重要 (zhòngyào): Important. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 顏色 (yánsè): Color. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 黃色 (huángsè): Yellow. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 白色 (báisè): White. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 手錶/手表/錶/表 (shŏubiăo/biăo): Watch (wrist). [Part of Speech: N]
  • 襪(子) (wà(zi)): Socks. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 雙 (shuāng): Pair (measure word for socks, shoes, etc.). [Part of Speech: M]
  • 裙(子) (qún(zi)): Skirt. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 褲(子) (kù(zi)): Trousers; pants. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 大衣 (dàyī): Overcoat; heavy coat. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 帽(子) (mào(zi)): Hat; cap. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 皮包 (píbāo): Leather bag; handbag; briefcase. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 外套 (wàitào): Jacket; coat. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 小心 (xiăoxīn): Careful; to be careful. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 比較/較 (bĭjiào/jiào): Relatively; to compare. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 差不多 (chabùduō): Almost; nearly; similar. [Part of Speech: Vs / Adv]
  • 戴 (dài): To wear (accessories like hats, glasses, watches). [Part of Speech: V]
  • 試 (shì): To try; to test. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 輕 (qīng): Light (in weight). [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 重 (zhòng): Heavy. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 樣子 (yàngzi): Appearance; manner; style. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 特別 (tèbié): Special; especially. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 簡單 (jiăndān): Simple. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 其他/其它 (qítā): Other; the rest. [Part of Speech: Det]
  • 聲音/聲 (shēngyīn): Sound; voice. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 好像 (hăoxiàng): To seem; like; as if. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 奇怪 (qíguài): Strange; odd. [Part of Speech: Vs]

Food and Drink (飲食)

  • 三明治 (sānmíngzhì): Sandwich. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 漢堡 (hànbăo): Hamburger. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 蘋果 (píngguŏ): Apple. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 西瓜 (xīguā): Watermelon. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 啤酒 (píjiŭ): Beer. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 紅茶 (hóngchá): Black tea. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 點心 (diănxīn): Snack; dim sum. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 冰淇淋 (bīngqílín): Ice cream. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 青菜 (qīngcài): Green vegetables. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 糖 (táng): Sugar; candy. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 叉(子) (chā(zi)): Fork. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 刀(子) (dāo(zi)): Knife. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 湯匙 (tāngchí): Spoon. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 盤/盤(子) (pán(zi)): Plate; dish. [Part of Speech: N / M]
  • 片 (piàn): Slice; piece (measure word). [Part of Speech: M / N]
  • 瓶/瓶(子) (píng(zi)): Bottle. [Part of Speech: M / N]
  • 支 (zhī): Measure word for long, thin objects. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 份 (fèn): Portion; part; set (measure word). [Part of Speech: M]
  • 道 (dào): Measure word for dishes of food or courses. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 一半/一半兒 (yībàn/yībànr): One half (1/21/2). [Part of Speech: Det]
  • 味道 (wèidào): Taste; flavor. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 酸 (suān): Sour. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 苦 (kŭ): Bitter. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 鹹 (xián): Salty. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 辣 (là): Spicy; hot. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 香 (xiāng): Fragrant; pleasant-smelling. [Part of Speech: Vs]
  • 條 (tiáo): Measure word for long, narrow things. [Part of Speech: M]
  • 種 (zhŏng): Kind; type; sort (measure word). [Part of Speech: M]
  • 包 (bāo): To wrap; packet; bag (measure word). [Part of Speech: M / N]
  • 全部 (quánbù): All; whole; entire. [Part of Speech: Det]
  • 所有 (suŏyŏu): All; everything. [Part of Speech: Det]
  • 需要 (xūyào): To need; requirement. [Part of Speech: Vst]
  • 烤 (kăo): To roast; to bake; to grill. [Part of Speech: V]

Grammar and Miscellaneous (其他)

  • 過 (guò): Aspect particle (indicating past experience); to pass. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 但是/但 (dànshì/dàn): But; however. [Part of Speech: Conj]
  • 或是 (huòshì): Or (used in statements). [Part of Speech: Conj]
  • 要是 (yàoshì): If. [Part of Speech: Conj]
  • 把 (bă): Structural particle for dispositive sentences; handle. [Part of Speech: Ptc / M]
  • 被 (bèi): Passive marker. [Part of Speech: Ptc]
  • 讓 (ràng): To let; to allow; to make. [Part of Speech: Ptc / V]
  • 雖然 (suīrán): Although. [Part of Speech: Conj]
  • 那麼 (nàme): In that case; so. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 這麼 (zhème): So; this much; like this. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 本來 (běnlái): Originally; at first. [Part of Speech: Adv]
  • 啦 (la): Final particle (combining 'le' and 'a'). [Part of Speech: Ptc]
  • 呀 (yā): Final particle (softer version of 'a'). [Part of Speech: Ptc]
  • 以為 (yĭwéi): To mistakenly think. [Part of Speech: V]
  • 有的 (yŏude): Some. [Part of Speech: Det]
  • 替 (tì): For; on behalf of. [Part of Speech: Prep]
  • 一下(子)/一下子兒 (yīxià(zi)/yīxiàzir): All of a sudden; all at once; in a short moment. [Part of Speech: N]
  • 不過 (bùguò): However; but. [Part of Speech: Adv / Conj]
  • 地 (de): Adverbial particle (connecting adjective and verb). [Part of Speech: Ptc]