{"id":39726,"date":"2024-09-05T10:40:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T02:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=39726"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:52:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:52:40","slug":"chinese-words-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/chinese-words-2-post-39726\/","title":{"rendered":"80+ Most Common Chinese Words for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>If you can concentrate on mastering basic Chinese words, you will be able to build a solid foundation for improving your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/best-chinese-language-courses-post-33272\/\">language skills<\/a>. On top of this, you will not only expand your vocabulary but also improve your ability to form sentences and have a fluent conversation. Let&#8217;s dive in with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/\">WuKong Education<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chinese-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese words\" class=\"wp-image-39731\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/chinese-characters-hanzi-post-39140\/\">basic Mandarin words<\/a> is crucial for anyone wanting to improve their Chinese language skills. This guide is designed to help beginners build a foundation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/chinese-characters-post-32059\/\">Chinese characters<\/a>. We have collected over 80 of the most common Chinese words and phrases with simple English translations and example sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each new Chinese word you learn piles up until your vocabulary builds stronger and stronger. This approach is perfect for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/best-way-to-learn-mandarin-post-39708\/\"> beginners<\/a> to get started learning Chinese language quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"basic-greetings-in-chinese-words\"><\/span>Basic Greetings in Chinese Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/most-common-chinese-greetings-post-20689\/\">greetings in Chinese<\/a> are essential for anyone looking to communicate effectively in the language. In China, simple phrases can make a significant difference in daily interactions. For instance, the word &#8220;\u4f60\u597d&#8221; (n\u01d0 h\u01ceo), which means &#8220;hello,&#8221; is a fundamental greeting that everyone learns in school.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  id=\"_ytid_72768\"  width=\"740\" height=\"416\"  data-origwidth=\"740\" data-origheight=\"416\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m1LWu81kWqE?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;controls=1&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/m1LWu81kWqE\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chinese characters can seem daunting at first, but once you learn a few key greetings, you&#8217;ll find it easier to recognize and use them. These basic greetings form the foundation of the language, allowing you to speak with confidence and make meaningful connections in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"most-common-nouns-in-chinese-words\"><\/span>Most Common Nouns in Chinese Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning Chinese nouns in Mandarin is a fundamental step in mastering any new language, and Chinese is no exception. We will focus on the three basic categories of &#8220;food&#8221;, &#8220;time&#8221;, and &#8220;family members&#8221;, and explore the most common Chinese nouns.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  id=\"_ytid_13161\"  width=\"740\" height=\"416\"  data-origwidth=\"740\" data-origheight=\"416\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hBmOslsXvt0?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;controls=1&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/hBmOslsXvt0\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food in Chinese Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooking or ordering food is an important part of everyday life. So how about learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/spicy-in-chinese-post-38216\/\">Chinese food<\/a> names that are widely used in English? Only by mastering basic food in Chinese vocabulary can you have an enjoyable experience and a better understanding of Chinese general words. Here we&#8217;d like to introduce basic Chinese words and phrases which you may need in social situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chinese-food-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Chinese food\" class=\"wp-image-39732\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some essential food Chinese nouns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u7c73\u996d (m\u01d0f\u00e0n)<\/strong> rice \u6211\u60f3\u5403\u7c73\u996d\u3002 (I want to eat rice.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u9762\u6761 (mi\u00e0nti\u00e1o)<\/strong> noodles \u5979\u559c\u6b22\u5403\u9762\u6761\u3002 (She likes to eat noodles.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u6c34\u679c (shu\u01d0gu\u01d2)<\/strong> fruit \u4ed6\u6bcf\u5929\u5403\u6c34\u679c\u3002 (He eats fruit every day.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u852c\u83dc (sh\u016bc\u00e0i)<\/strong> vegetables \u4e2d\u56fd\u4eba\u4e60\u60ef\u7528\u7b77\u5b50\u5939\u83dc\u3002 (Chinese people are accustomed to using chopsticks to pick up vegetables.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u725b\u8089 (ni\u00far\u00f2u) <\/strong>beef \u6211\u559c\u6b22\u5403\u725b\u8089\u3002 (I like to eat beef.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u9e21\u8089 (j\u012br\u00f2u)<\/strong> chicken \u6211\u4eca\u5929\u8981\u505a\u9e21\u8089\u3002 (I am going to cook chicken today.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u9c7c (y\u00fa)<\/strong> fish \u5979\u559c\u6b22\u5403\u9c7c\u3002 (She likes to eat fish.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u86cb (d\u00e0n)<\/strong> egg \u6211\u65e9\u9910\u5403\u4e86\u4e24\u4e2a\u86cb\u3002 (I had two eggs for breakfast.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u9762\u5305 (mi\u00e0nb\u0101o)<\/strong> bread \u4ed6\u6bcf\u5929\u5403\u9762\u5305\u3002 (He eats bread every day.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u8c46\u8150 (d\u00f2ufu)<\/strong> tofu \u6211\u559c\u6b22\u5403\u8c46\u8150\u3002 (I like to eat tofu.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time in Mandarin Chinese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are traveling to China, or hanging out with Chinese people, it&#8217;s necessary to know some essential basic Chinese phrases to help you survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In everyday life, time is mentioned in many situations, so understanding time in Chinese is essential for effective daily communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Time-in-chinese.jpg\" alt=\"time in Chinese\" class=\"wp-image-39733\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u4e0a\u5348 (sh\u00e0ngw\u01d4) <\/strong>morning \u6211\u4e0a\u5348\u6709\u4e00\u4e2a\u4f1a\u8bae\u3002 (I have a meeting in the morning.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4e0b\u5348 (xi\u00e0w\u01d4) <\/strong>afternoon \u5979\u4e0b\u5348\u8981\u53bb\u8d2d\u7269\u3002 (She is going shopping in the afternoon.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u665a\u4e0a (w\u01censh\u00e0ng)<\/strong> evening \u6211\u4eec\u665a\u4e0a\u4e00\u8d77\u5403\u665a\u9910\u3002 (We will have dinner together in the evening.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u661f\u671f\u4e00 (x\u012bngq\u012b y\u012b)<\/strong> Monday \u6211\u661f\u671f\u4e00\u6709\u4e00\u573a\u4f1a\u8bae\u3002 (I have a meeting on Monday.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u661f\u671f\u4e8c (x\u012bngq\u012b \u00e8r)<\/strong> Tuesday \u5979\u661f\u671f\u4e8c\u53bb\u89c1\u4e2d\u6587\u8001\u5e08\u3002 (She went to meet her Chinese teachers on Tuesday.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u661f\u671f\u4e09 (x\u012bngq\u012b s\u0101n)<\/strong> Wednesday \u6211\u661f\u671f\u4e09\u548c\u670b\u53cb\u4e00\u8d77\u5403\u996d\u3002 (I am having dinner with a friend on Wednesday.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u661f\u671f\u56db (x\u012bngq\u012b s\u00ec)<\/strong> Thursday \u6211\u661f\u671f\u56db\u8981\u53bb\u770b\u7535\u5f71\u3002 (I will go to see a movie on Thursday.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u661f\u671f\u4e94 (x\u012bngq\u012b w\u01d4)<\/strong> Friday \u661f\u671f\u4e94\u662f\u6211\u6700\u559c\u6b22\u7684\u4e00\u5929\u3002 (Friday is my favorite day.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u661f\u671f\u516d (x\u012bngq\u012b li\u00f9)<\/strong> Saturday \u6211\u661f\u671f\u516d\u53bb\u8d2d\u7269\u3002 (I am going shopping on Saturday.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u661f\u671f\u65e5 (x\u012bngq\u012b r\u00ec)<\/strong> Sunday \u661f\u671f\u65e5\u6211\u559c\u6b22\u4f11\u606f(I like to relax on Sunday.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding time in Chinese is essential for effective communication. Mastering essential basic Chinese phrases related to time allows learners to schedule activities and engage in conversations about their plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Members in Chinese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have learned Chinese, then you should know how to address your family in Chinese, which is a very respectful and fun thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  id=\"_ytid_38361\"  width=\"740\" height=\"416\"  data-origwidth=\"740\" data-origheight=\"416\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZrbLVguTSEI?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;controls=1&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ZrbLVguTSEI\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"21\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u7238\u7238 (b\u00e0ba)<\/strong> father \u6211\u7684\u7238\u7238\u5f88\u5fd9\u3002 (My father is very busy.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5988\u5988 (m\u0101ma) <\/strong>mother \u5979\u7684\u5988\u5988\u5f88\u597d\u3002 (Her mother is very kind.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5144\u5f1f (xi\u014dngd\u00ec) <\/strong>brother \u6211\u6709\u4e00\u4e2a\u5144\u5f1f\u3002 (I have a brother.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u59d0\u59b9 (ji\u011bm\u00e8i)<\/strong> sister \u5979\u6709\u4e24\u4e2a\u59d0\u59b9\u3002 (She has two sisters.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u7956\u7236 (z\u01d4f\u00f9) <\/strong>grandfather \u6211\u7684\u7956\u7236\u559c\u6b22\u8bb2\u6545\u4e8b\u3002 (My grandfather likes to tell stories.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u7956\u6bcd (z\u01d4m\u01d4)<\/strong> grandmother \u6211\u7684\u7956\u6bcd\u4f1a\u505a\u5f88\u591a\u7f8e\u98df\u3002 (My grandmother can cook a lot of delicious food.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"classic-chinese-verbs\"><\/span>Classic Chinese Verbs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone knows that a sentence will be incomplete without verbs! Verbs are at the core of our conversations because they provide key information. Mastering classic Chinese verbs is essential for effective language learning and communication in Chinese words. Here are the most commonly used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iOJVTU67E3o\">Chinese verbs<\/a> in Mandarin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chinese-verbs.png\" alt=\"Chinese verbs\" class=\"wp-image-39734\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"27\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u8d70 (z\u01d2u)<\/strong> to walk \u6211\u6bcf\u5929\u65e9\u4e0a\u8d70\u8def\u4e0a\u73ed\u3002(I walk to work every morning.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5403 (ch\u012b)<\/strong> to eat \u6211\u559c\u6b22\u5403\u6c34\u679c\u3002 (I like to eat fruit.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u770b (k\u00e0n)<\/strong> to see\/watch \u6211\u4eec\u665a\u4e0a\u770b\u7535\u5f71\u3002 (We will watch a movie tonight.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5b66\u4e60 (xu\u00e9x\u00ed) <\/strong>to study \u5979\u6b63\u5728\u5b66\u4e60\u4e2d\u6587\u3002 (She is studying Chinese.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u8bf4 (shu\u014d)<\/strong> to speak \u4f60\u4f1a\u8bf4\u6d41\u5229\u7684\u4e2d\u6587\u5417\uff1f (Can you speak fluent Chinese?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5199 (xi\u011b)<\/strong> to write \u6211\u6bcf\u5929\u5199\u65e5\u8bb0\u3002 (I write in my diary every day.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u6e38\u6cf3 (y\u00f3uy\u01d2ng)<\/strong> to swim \u590f\u5929\u6211\u559c\u6b22\u6e38\u6cf3\u3002 (I like to swim in the summer.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u8bfb (d\u00fa) <\/strong>to read \u5979\u6bcf\u5929\u8bfb\u4e66\u3002 (She reads books every day.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4e70 (m\u01cei)<\/strong> to buy \u6211\u60f3\u4e70\u4e00\u4ef6\u65b0\u8863\u670d\u3002 (I want to buy a new piece of clothing.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u73a9 (w\u00e1n)<\/strong> to play \u5b69\u5b50\u4eec\u5728\u516c\u56ed\u91cc\u73a9\u3002 (The children are playing in the park.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Classic Chinese verbs are essential for mastering the language, as they convey fundamental actions and states. Understanding these classic Chinese verbs enables learners to construct meaningful phrases and express themselves effectively. By practicing these verbs in different contexts, you can greatly enhance your communication skills and deepen your appreciation for Chinese culture and literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"basic-adjectives-in-chinese\"><\/span>Basic Adjectives in Chinese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjectives make our lives more colorful. They help us express emotions, characterize things, and communicate our thoughts and feelings. By using adjectives, we are able to make our language more vivid and specific so that we can better communicate with others. So, here is a list of basic phrases that describe common things.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  id=\"_ytid_63240\"  width=\"740\" height=\"416\"  data-origwidth=\"740\" data-origheight=\"416\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EEglEKQOgA?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;controls=1&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/8EEglEKQOgA\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"37\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u7f8e\u4e3d (m\u011bil\u00ec)<\/strong> beautiful \u8fd9\u4e2a\u82b1\u56ed\u771f\u7f8e\u4e3d\u3002 (This garden is really beautiful.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5feb\u4e50 (ku\u00e0il\u00e8)<\/strong> happy \u5979\u603b\u662f\u5f88\u5feb\u4e50\u3002 (She is always very happy.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u806a\u660e (c\u014dngm\u00edng)<\/strong> smart \u4ed6\u662f\u4e00\u4e2a\u806a\u660e\u7684\u5b66\u751f\u3002 (He is a smart student.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u6709\u8da3 (y\u01d2uq\u00f9)<\/strong> interesting \u8fd9\u672c\u4e66\u975e\u5e38\u6709\u8da3\u3002 (This book is very interesting.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5feb (ku\u00e0i)<\/strong> fast \u8fd9\u8f86\u8f66\u5f00\u5f97\u5f88\u5feb\u3002 (This car drives very fast.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5b89\u9759 (\u0101nj\u00ecng)<\/strong> quiet \u8fd9\u4e2a\u5730\u65b9\u5f88\u5b89\u9759\u3002 (This place is very quiet.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u70ed (r\u00e8)<\/strong> hot \u590f\u5929\u7684\u5929\u6c14\u5f88\u70ed\u3002 (The weather is very hot in summer.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u51b7 (l\u011bng)<\/strong> cold \u51ac\u5929\u7684\u65e9\u6668\u5f88\u51b7\u3002 (The mornings are very cold in winter.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u65b0 (x\u012bn)<\/strong> new \u6211\u4e70\u4e86\u4e00\u8f86\u65b0\u8f66\u3002(I bought a new car.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u65e7 (ji\u00f9)<\/strong> old \u8fd9\u662f\u6211\u7956\u7236\u7684\u65e7\u4e66 (This is my grandfather&#8217;s old book.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic adjectives in Chinese language play a crucial role in everyday communication. Understanding these basic adjectives in Chinese language allows learners to express thoughts more clearly and enhance their conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By incorporating these adjectives into your vocabulary, you can describe your surroundings and feelings more vividly, making your interaction with Chinese speakers more engaging and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"basic-mandarin-chinese-pronouns\"><\/span>Basic Mandarin Chinese Pronouns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pronouns are essential components of Chinese language that help us avoid repetition and make our sentences clearer. In this guide, we will explore three important types of pronouns in Mandarin Chinese: personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, and relative pronouns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pronouns-in-Chinese-characters.jpg\" alt=\"Basic Mandarin Chinese Pronouns\" class=\"wp-image-39735\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Pronouns in Mandarin Chinese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=itplYpznOQE\">Personal pronouns<\/a> are used to substitute for names to prevent repetition and to indicate a person&#8217;s role in a conversation or their relationship with others. Understanding personal pronouns in Mandarin Chinese is essential, as they help clarify the actual pronunciation and meaning of sentences in everyday conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"47\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>I<\/strong> (\u6211) <strong>I<\/strong> like China. (\u6211\u559c\u6b22\u4e2d\u56fd\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You<\/strong> (\u4f60) <strong>You<\/strong> are my best friend. (\u4f60\u662f\u6211\u6700\u597d\u7684\u670b\u53cb\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>He<\/strong> (\u4ed6) <strong>He<\/strong> is studying Chinese text. (\u4ed6\u6b63\u5728\u7814\u7a76\u4e2d\u6587\u6587\u672c\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>She<\/strong> (\u5979) <strong>She<\/strong> likes to speak Chinese. (\u5979\u559c\u6b22\u8bb2\u4e2d\u6587\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It<\/strong> (\u5b83)<strong>It<\/strong> is raining outside. (\u5916\u9762\u5728\u4e0b\u96e8\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We<\/strong> (\u6211\u4eec) <strong>We<\/strong> are going to the park. (\u6211\u4eec\u8981\u53bb\u516c\u56ed\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You<\/strong> (\u4f60\u4eec)<strong>You<\/strong> are all invited to the party. (\u4f60\u4eec\u90fd\u88ab\u9080\u8bf7\u53c2\u52a0\u805a\u4f1a\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They<\/strong> (\u4ed6\u4eec) <strong>They<\/strong> are studying for the exam. (\u4ed6\u4eec\u5728\u4e3a\u8003\u8bd5\u590d\u4e60\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Me<\/strong> (\u6211) Can you help <strong>me<\/strong>? (\u4f60\u80fd\u5e2e\u6211\u5417\uff1f)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Us<\/strong> (\u6211\u4eec) Please join <strong>us<\/strong> for dinner. (\u8bf7\u548c\u6211\u4eec\u4e00\u8d77\u5403\u665a\u9910\u3002)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possessive Pronouns in Chinese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike English, which employs separate words to indicate possession, a Chinese native speaker simplifies this by using \u7684 (de) after a pronoun. Here are some helpful examples to better understand how to use \u7684 (de) effectively in various contexts. By mastering this structure, you can enhance your communication skills and express relationships more clearly in Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  id=\"_ytid_83060\"  width=\"740\" height=\"416\"  data-origwidth=\"740\" data-origheight=\"416\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DImz9F9nN3M?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;controls=1&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/DImz9F9nN3M\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"57\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>My<\/strong> (\u6211\u7684) This is <strong>my<\/strong> book. (\u8fd9\u662f\u6211\u7684\u4e66\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your<\/strong> (\u4f60\u7684) Is this <strong>your<\/strong> pen? (\u8fd9\u662f\u4f60\u7684\u7b14\u5417\uff1f)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>His<\/strong> (\u4ed6\u7684) That is <strong>his<\/strong> car. (\u90a3\u662f\u4ed6\u7684\u8f66\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Her<\/strong> (\u5979\u7684) I like <strong>her<\/strong> dress. (\u6211\u559c\u6b22\u5979\u7684\u88d9\u5b50\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Its<\/strong> (\u5b83\u7684) The cat is playing with <strong>its<\/strong> toy. (\u732b\u5728\u73a9\u5b83\u7684\u73a9\u5177\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our<\/strong> (\u6211\u4eec\u7684) This is <strong>our<\/strong> house. (\u8fd9\u662f\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u5bb6\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your<\/strong> (\u4f60\u4eec\u7684) Is this <strong>your<\/strong> project? (\u8fd9\u662f\u4f60\u4eec\u7684\u9879\u76ee\u5417\uff1f)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Their<\/strong> (\u4ed6\u4eec\u7684) I visited <strong>their<\/strong> school. (\u6211\u53c2\u89c2\u4e86\u4ed6\u4eec\u7684\u5b66\u6821\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mine<\/strong> (\u6211\u7684) The red one is <strong>mine<\/strong>. (\u7ea2\u8272\u7684\u662f\u6211\u7684\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yours<\/strong> (\u4f60\u7684) This book is <strong>yours<\/strong>. (\u8fd9\u672c\u4e66\u662f\u4f60\u7684\u3002)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relative Pronouns in Chinese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering the <strong>relative pronouns<\/strong> in Chinese is an essential step in language learning. Relative pronouns connect clauses or sentences. They allow us to provide additional information about a noun without starting a new sentence. Once you have memorized a few pronouns and question words, you can have a conversation in Mandarin Chinese with the help of the following list of conversational words. Here are some Chinese question words with examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"67\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who<\/strong> (\u8c01) The teacher <strong>who<\/strong> taught me is very kind. (\u6559\u8fc7\u6211\u7684\u8001\u5e08\u5f88\u548c\u853c\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whom<\/strong> (\u8c01) She is the person <strong>whom<\/strong> I admire the most. (\u5979\u662f\u6211\u6700\u94a6\u4f69\u7684\u4eba\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which<\/strong> (\u54ea\u4e2a) I have a book <strong>which<\/strong> explains the topic in detail. (\u6211\u6709\u4e00\u672c\u8be6\u7ec6\u8bb2\u89e3\u8fd9\u4e2a\u4e3b\u9898\u7684\u4e66\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>That<\/strong> (\u90a3) This is the movie <strong>that<\/strong> I recommended. (\u8fd9\u5c31\u662f\u6211\u63a8\u8350\u7684\u7535\u5f71\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whose<\/strong> (\u8c01\u7684)  He is the author <strong>whose<\/strong> work inspired me. (\u4ed6\u662f\u90a3\u4e2a\u6fc0\u52b1\u6211\u7684\u4f5c\u8005\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who<\/strong> (\u8c01) The students <strong>who<\/strong> study hard will succeed. (\u52aa\u529b\u5b66\u4e60\u7684\u5b66\u751f\u4f1a\u6210\u529f\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which<\/strong> (\u54ea\u4e2a) The park <strong>which<\/strong> we visited was beautiful. (\u6211\u4eec\u53bb\u8fc7\u7684\u516c\u56ed\u5f88\u7f8e\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>That<\/strong> (\u90a3) She has a friend <strong>that<\/strong> speaks three languages. (\u5979\u6709\u4e00\u4e2a\u4f1a\u8bf4\u4e09\u79cd\u8bed\u8a00\u7684\u670b\u53cb\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whose<\/strong> (\u8c01\u7684) This is the house <strong>whose<\/strong> roof was damaged. (\u8fd9\u662f\u5c4b\u9876\u53d7\u635f\u7684\u623f\u5b50\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whom<\/strong> (\u8c01) The artist <strong>whom<\/strong> you met yesterday is very talented. (\u4f60\u6628\u5929\u89c1\u7684\u827a\u672f\u5bb6\u5f88\u6709\u624d\u534e\u3002)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conjunctions-in-chinese\"><\/span>Conjunctions in Chinese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conjunctions help connect words, phrases, or clauses, enabling us to create more complex and fluid sentences. They allow for the expression of relationships between ideas, such as contrast, addition, or cause and effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Conjunctions-in-Mandarin-Chinese-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Conjunctions in Chinese\" class=\"wp-image-39736\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"77\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>And<\/strong> (\u548c) Example: I like tea <strong>and<\/strong> coffee. (\u6211\u559c\u6b22\u559d\u8336\u548c\u5496\u5561\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>But<\/strong> (\u4f46\u662f) Example: She is talented, <strong>but<\/strong> she is very modest. (\u5979\u5f88\u6709\u624d\u534e\uff0c\u4f46\u5979\u5f88\u8c26\u865a\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Or<\/strong> (\u6216\u8005) Example: Would you like pizza <strong>or<\/strong> pasta? (\u4f60\u60f3\u8981\u6bd4\u8428\u8fd8\u662f\u610f\u5927\u5229\u9762\uff1f)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>So<\/strong> (\u6240\u4ee5) Example: It was raining, <strong>so<\/strong> we stayed indoors. (\u4e0b\u96e8\u4e86\uff0c\u6240\u4ee5\u6211\u4eec\u5f85\u5728\u5ba4\u5185\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Because<\/strong> (\u56e0\u4e3a) Example: I am happy <strong>because<\/strong> it is my birthday. (\u6211\u5f88\u5f00\u5fc3\uff0c\u56e0\u4e3a\u4eca\u5929\u662f\u6211\u7684\u751f\u65e5\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Although<\/strong> (\u867d\u7136) Example: <strong>Although<\/strong> it was cold, we went for a walk. (\u867d\u7136\u5f88\u51b7\uff0c\u6211\u4eec\u8fd8\u662f\u53bb\u6563\u6b65\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If<\/strong> (\u5982\u679c) Example: I will go <strong>if<\/strong> you come with me. (\u5982\u679c\u4f60\u548c\u6211\u4e00\u8d77\u53bb\uff0c\u6211\u5c31\u53bb\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When<\/strong> (\u5f53) Example: Call me <strong>when<\/strong> you arrive. (\u4f60\u5230\u7684\u65f6\u5019\u7ed9\u6211\u6253\u7535\u8bdd\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unless<\/strong> (\u9664\u975e) Example: I won\u2019t go <strong>unless<\/strong> you invite me. (\u9664\u975e\u4f60\u9080\u8bf7\u6211\uff0c\u5426\u5219\u6211\u4e0d\u53bb\u3002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>While<\/strong> (\u5f53\u2026\u7684\u65f6\u5019) Example: I listened to music <strong>while<\/strong> I worked. (\u6211\u5de5\u4f5c\u7684\u65f6\u5019\u542c\u97f3\u4e50\u3002)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This beginner-friendly overview of over 80 <strong>basic Chinese words <\/strong>covers basic nouns, food terms, time expressions, family members, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns. 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