Chinese Language Study Notes

Revision Summary

  • The notes cover vocabulary and sentence structures in Chinese and their English meanings, including activities, countries, and frequently used phrases.

Vocabulary Categories

1. Activity Nouns (动词 - dòng cí)
  • These are nouns indicating activities, sports, or things people do.
  • Notable Entries:
    • 运动 (yùn dòng)
    • English: Exercise/Sports
    • 打篮球 (dǎ lanqiú)
    • English: Play basketball
    • 打羽毛球 (dǎ yǔ máo qiú)
    • English: Play badminton
    • 打板球 (dǎ bǎn qiú)
    • English: Play cricket
    • 空手道 (kōng shǒu dào)
    • English: Karate
    • 跑步 (pǎo bù)
    • English: Running
    • 跳舞 (tiàowǔ)
    • English: Dancing
    • 踢足球 (tī zúqiú)
    • English: Play soccer
    • 骑马 (qí mǎ)
    • English: Horse riding
    • 画画 (huà huà)
    • English: Painting/Drawing
    • 滑冰 (huá bīng)
    • English: Ice skating
    • 滑轮滑 (huá lún huá)
    • English: Roller skating
    • 散步 (sàn bù)
    • English: Go for a walk
2. Verbs (动词 - dòng cí)
  • These are verbs related to watching or observing activities.
  • Notable Entries:
    • 看电影 (kàn diàn yǐng)
    • English: Watch a movie
    • 看电视 (kàn diàn shì)
    • English: Watch TV
    • 看 (kàn)
    • English: To see/watch/look
3. Countries (国家 - guó jiā)
  • Vocabulary related to different countries in Chinese and their English translations.
  • Notable Entries:
    • 中国 (Zhōng guó)
    • English: China
    • 印度 (Yìn dú)
    • English: India
    • 南非 (Nán fēi)
    • English: South Africa
    • 苏丹 (Sū dān)
    • English: Sudan
    • 美国 (Měi guó)
    • English: America
    • 瑞士 (Ruì shì)
    • English: Switzerland
    • 英国 (Yīng guó)
    • English: United Kingdom
    • 印度尼西亚 (Yìn dù ní xī yà)
    • English: Indonesia
    • 乍得 (Zhà dé)
    • English: Chad
4. Frequently Used Sentence Starters (常用句子 - cháng yòng jù zi)
  • Common sentence starters that can be used in conversations:
    • 我是… (wǒ shì…)
    • English: I am…

Instructions and Practical Information

  • Time Allowed: 30 minutes
  • Instructions:
    • Write your name on this cover sheet
    • Do not use staples, paper clips, or highlighters
    • Write in dark blue or black pen
  • Reflection Questions:
    • What did you find easy?
    • What did you find challenging?
    • What do you want to improve?