You need to be familiar with a few terms when renting a home in China to streamline the process and prevent any miscommunications. You can better negotiate China’s renting procedure and locate a cozy and suitable place to call home if you use the terminology listed in this guide.

Mandarin Chinese expressions for renting a house

长租 (cháng zū) – Long-term rental

短租 (duǎn zū) – Short-term rental

日租 (rì zū) – Daily rental

周租 (zhōu zū) – Weekly rental

月租 (yuè zū) – Monthly rental

年租 (nián zū) – Yearly rental

整租 (zhěng zū) – Renting the entire apartment/house

合租 (hé zū) – Sharing a rented apartment/house with others

装修 (zhuāng xiū) – Renovation/decoration

家具 (jiā jù) – Furniture

电器 (diàn qì) – Appliances

水电费 (shuǐ diàn fèi) – Water and electricity bills

物业费 (wù yè fèi) – Property management fees

维修 (wéi xiū) – Maintenance/repair.

平方米(píngfangmi) – Square meter

All kinds rooms in Mandarin Chinese

客厅 (kè tīng) – Living room

卧室 (wò shì) – Bedroom

书房 (shū fáng) – Study room

厨房 (chú fáng) – Kitchen

餐厅 (cān tīng) – Dining room

洗手间 (xǐ shǒu jiān) – Bathroom

卫生间 (wèi shēng jiān) – Restroom

浴室 (yù shì) – Shower room

储藏室 (chǔ cáng shì) – Storage room

衣帽间 (yī mào jiān) – Closet

阳台 (yáng tái) – Balcony

走廊 (zǒu láng) – Corridor

地下室 (dì xià shì) – Basement

阁楼 (gé lóu) – Attic

车库 (chē kù) – Garage

花园 (huā yuán) – Garden

露台 (lù tái) – Terrace

游戏室 (yóu xì shì) – Game room

影音室 (yǐng yīn shì) – Home theater room

健身房 (jiàn shēn fáng) – Gym room

按摩房 (àn mó fáng) – Massage room

泳池 (yǒng chí) – Swimming pool

桑拿房 (sāng ná fáng) – Sauna room

酒窖 (jiǔ jiào) – Wine cellar

茶室 (chá shì) – Tea room

厕所 (cè suǒ) – Toilet/Restroom (less formal)

Most important expressions

你好，我想租一间两室一厅的公寓，你们有吗？(Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng zū yī jiàn liǎng shì yī tīng de gōngyù, nǐmen yǒu ma?) – Hello, I would like to rent a two-bedroom apartment. Do you have any available?

我们需要交押金吗？(Wǒmen xūyào jiāo yājīn ma?) – Do we need to pay a deposit?

这套公寓的月租是多少？(Zhè tào gōngyù de yuèzū shì duōshǎo?) – What is the monthly rent for this apartment?

我想签一个一年的租约。(Wǒ xiǎng qiān yī gè yī nián de zūyuē.) – I would like to sign a one-year lease.

我们可以装修吗？(Wǒmen kěyǐ zhuāngxiū ma?) – Can we do some renovation?

水电费和物业费包括在房租里吗？(Shuǐdiàn fèi hé wùyè fèi bāokuò zài fángzū lǐ ma?) – Are the water and electricity bills and property management fees included in the rent?

我需要一个停车位。(Wǒ xūyào yī gè tíngchē wèi.) – I need a parking space.

我们可以看看房子吗？(Wǒmen kěyǐ kàn kàn fángzi ma?) – Can we have a look at the house?

需要中介费吗？ (Xūyào zhōngjiè fèi ma?) – Do we need to pay any agency fees?

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China is a diverse country with some of the world’s busiest cities and most beautiful natural areas. But learning how to use the nation’s transportation infrastructure might be challenging, especially if you need to speak the language or know more about the culture. 

This guide gives you the words and phrases to solve travel problems in China.

Common navigation terms in China

Knowing the direction terms can be helpful when giving or receiving directions, whether on foot or in a car.

转弯 (zhuǎn wān) – turn

直行 (zhí xíng) – go straight

车道 (chē dào) – lane

路口 (lù kǒu) – intersection

方向 (fāng xiàng) – direction

左转 (zuǒ zhuǎn) – turn left

右转 (yòu zhuǎn) – turn right

前进 (qián jìn) – go straight

掉头 (diào tóu) – make a U-turn

朝东 (cháo dōng) – facing east

朝西 (cháo xī) – facing west

朝南 (cháo nán) – facing south

朝北 (cháo běi) – facing north

远 (yuǎn) – far

近 (jìn) – near/close

前面 (qián miàn) – in front

后面 (hòu miàn) – behind

左边 (zuǒ biān) – left

右边 (yòu biān) – right

路口 (lù kǒu) – intersection

桥 (qiáo) – bridge

隧道 (suì dào) – tunnel

Common tools of transportation in China

Bus (公交车 gōng jiāo chē)

Taxi (出租车 chū zū chē)

Subway/Metro (地铁 dì tiě)

Train (火车 huǒ chē)

Bicycle (自行车 zì xíng chē)

Electric Bike/Scooter (电动车 diàn dòng chē)

Car (汽车 qì chē)

High-Speed Train (高铁 gāo tiě)

Tram (有轨电车 yǒu guǐ diàn chē)

Ferry/Boat (渡轮 dù lún)

Common traffic sentences

If you want to talk to people or ask for directions in China, it can help to know these common traffic sentences. Also, it can give you more confidence while you use the transit network.

1. 请问，怎么坐地铁去市中心？ (Qǐng wèn, zěn me zuò dì tiě qù shì zhōng xīn?) – How do I take the subway to the city center?
2. 能不能告诉我去火车站的路线？(Néng bù néng gào sù wǒ qù huǒ chē zhàn de lù xiàn?) – Can you tell me the route to the train station?
3. 我要去天安门，该怎么走？ (Wǒ yào qù tiān ān mén, gāi zěn me zǒu?) – I want to go to Tiananmen. How do I get there?
4. 我想租辆自行车，你知道哪里可以租吗？(Wǒ xiǎng zū liàng zì xíng chē, nǐ zhī dào nǎ lǐ kě yǐ zū ma?) – I want to rent a bicycle, do you know where I can rent one?
5. 转左弯，然后一直直走。(Zhuǎn zuǒ wān, rán hòu yī zhí zhí zǒu.) – Turn left and then keep going straight.
6. 这个地铁站在哪里？(Zhè gè dì tiě zhàn zài nǎ lǐ?) – Where is this subway station?
7. 这里有没有公交车站？(Zhè lǐ yǒu méi yǒu gōng jiāo chē zhàn?) – Is there a bus stop here?
8. 停车场在哪里？(Tíng chē chǎng zài nǎ lǐ?) – Where is the parking lot?
9. 这是去机场的巴士吗？(Zhè shì qù jī chǎng de bā shì ma?) – Is this the bus to the airport?

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If you are not familiar with the language or customs, ordering coffee in China can be a frightening experience as well as fascinating and delectable. We hope that by providing you with this guide, you will be better equipped to order your favorite coffee, fully appreciate the expanding coffee culture in China, and appreciate it yourself.

Common verbs used to order a coffee

1.点 (diǎn) – order

• • 我要点一杯咖啡。(Wǒ yào diǎn yī bēi kāfēi.) – I want to order a cup of coffee.

2.要 (yào) – want

• • 我要一杯拿铁。(Wǒ yào yī bēi nátiěi.) – I want a latte.

3.叫 (jiào) – call for, order

• • 我叫一杯美式咖啡。(Wǒ jiào yī bēi měishì kāfēi.) – I’ll order a cup of Americano.

4.买 (mǎi) – buy

• • 我要买一杯卡布奇诺。(Wǒ yào mǎi yī bēi kǎbùqínuò.) – I want to buy a cappuccino.

5.喝 (hē) – drink

• • 我要喝一杯浓缩咖啡。(Wǒ yào hē yī bēi nóngsuō kāfēi.) – I want to drink a cup of espresso.

Different kinds of coffee in Chinese

拿铁 (nátiě) – latte

美式咖啡 (měishì kāfēi) – Americano

卡布奇诺 (kǎbùqínuò) – cappuccino

浓缩咖啡 (nóngsuō kāfēi) – espresso

香草拿铁 (xiāngcǎo nátiě) – vanilla latte

摩卡咖啡 (mókǎ kāfēi) – mocha

焦糖玛奇朵 (jiāotáng mǎqíduō) – caramel macchiato

Specify the sugar you prefer

The Chinese verb “加糖” (jiā táng) means “add sugar,” and the words “勺” (sháo) for “spoon” or “包” (bāo) for “packet” can be used to specify the amount of sugar.

1. 我要一杯拿铁，加两勺糖。(Wǒ yào yī bēi nátiě jiā liǎng sháo táng.) – I want a latte with two spoons of sugar.
2. 请给我来三杯美式咖啡，加三包糖。(Qǐng gěi wǒ lái sān bēi měishì kāfēi, jiā sān bāo táng.) – Please give me three cup of Americano with three packets of sugar.
3. 我要一杯卡布奇诺，加一勺糖。(Wǒ yào yī bēi kǎbùqínuò, jiā yī sháo táng.) – I want a cappuccino with one spoon of sugar.

Specify the temperature you prefer

The word “温度” (wēndù), which means “temperature” in Chinese, can be used to describe the temperature. Here are some typical Chinese expressions you might use to request coffee at a particular temperature.

1.热咖啡 (rè kāfēi) – hot coffee

我要一杯热咖啡。(Wǒ yào yī bēi rè kāfēi.) – I want a cup of hot coffee.

2.冰咖啡 (bīng kāfēi) – iced coffee

我要一杯冰咖啡。(Wǒ yào yī bēi bīng kāfēi.) – I want a cup of iced coffee.

3.温咖啡 (wēn kāfēi) – warm coffee

我要一杯温咖啡。(Wǒ yào yī bēi wēn kāfēi.) – I want a cup of warm coffee.

4.热饮 (rè yǐn) – hot beverage

我要一杯热饮，温度不要太高。(Wǒ yào yī bēi rè yǐn, wēndù bú yào tài gāo.) – I want a hot beverage, not too hot.

5.冰镇饮料 (bīng zhèn yǐnliào) – iced beverage

我要一杯冰镇饮料，温度要凉爽。(Wǒ yào yī bēi bīng zhèn yǐnliào, wēndù yào liángshuǎng.) – I want an iced beverage, with a cool temperature.

 

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There are many delectable dishes to choose from in Chinese cuisine. Yet ordering food in a Chinese restaurant can be a little intimidating if you need to learn the language or the culture. We made this complete restaurant menu and dining guide to help you navigate China’s food scene. This guide has a sample menu with Chinese characters and pinyin to help you understand and say the names of the dishes. It also has common restaurant words, terms for ordering food and drinks, and phrases. Whether you’ve been to China before or it’s your first time, this guide will help you confidently order in restaurants and enjoy the different flavors of Chinese food.

Some common restaurant vocabulary words in Chinese

1.Basic Words

• 餐厅 (cān tīng) – restaurant
• 餐馆 (cān guǎn) – restaurant
• 饭馆 (fàn guǎn) – restaurant
• 菜单 (cài dān) – menu
• 服务员 (fú wù yuán) – waiter/waitress
• 桌子 (zhuō zi) – table
• 椅子 (yǐ zi) – chair
• 餐具 (cān jù) – tableware
• 筷子 (kuài zi) – chopsticks
• 盘子 (pán zi) – plate
• 碗 (wǎn) – bowl
• 杯子 (bēi zi) – cup/glass

2.Food

• 食物 (shí wù) – food
• 食品 (shí pǐn) – food
• 肉 (ròu) – meat
• 鸡肉 (jī ròu) – chicken
• 猪肉 (zhū ròu) – pork
• 牛肉 (niú ròu) – beef
• 羊肉 (yáng ròu) – lamb
• 鱼 (yú) – fish
• 虾 (xiā) – shrimp
• 蛋糕 (dàn gāo) – cake
• 冰淇淋 (bīng qí lín) – ice cream
• 水果 (shuǐ guǒ) – fruit
• 蔬菜 (shū cài) – vegetables
• 米饭 (mǐ fàn) – rice

3.Beverages

• 饮料 (yǐn liào) – beverages
• 茶 (chá) – tea
• 咖啡 (kā fēi) – coffee
• 可乐 (kě lè) – cola
• 水 (shuǐ) – water
• 啤酒 (pí jiǔ) – beer
• 红酒 (hóng jiǔ) – red wine
• 白酒 (bái jiǔ) – white wine

Ask for a table in a Chinese restaurant

请问有没有空位子？(Qǐng wèn yǒu méi yǒu kòng wèi zi?)

Excuse me, do you have any available tables?

You can also add the number of people in the sentence. For example:

请问有没有四个人的空位子？(Qǐng wèn yǒu méi yǒu sì gè rén de kòng wèi zi?)

Excuse me, do you have any available tables for four people?

Additional sentences you can use when asking for a table in Chinese

1.请问能不能给我们安排靠窗的位置？(qǐng wèn néng bù néng gěi wǒ men ān pái kào chuāng de wèi zhì?) “Excuse me, can we have a table by the window?”

2.我们有七个人，请问有没有能坐下的大桌子？(wǒ men yǒu qī gè rén, qǐng wèn yǒu méi yǒu néng zuò xià de dà zhuō zi?) “There are seven of us, do you have a large enough table for us?”

3.我们想要室外的位置，能给我们安排吗？ (wǒ men xiǎng yào shì wài de wèi zhì, néng gěi wǒ men ān pái ma?) “We would like an outdoor table, can you arrange that for us?”

Restaurant menu in Chinese

1.Appetizers

• 凉拌黄瓜 (liáng bàn huáng guā) – Cold cucumber salad
• 花生米 (huā shēng mǐ) – Peanuts
• 酱牛肉 (jiàng niú ròu) – Beef in sauce
• 煮干丝 (zhǔ gàn sī) – Boiled shredded pork

2.Soups

• 酸辣汤 (suān là tāng) – Hot and sour soup
• 鸡蛋汤 (jī dàn tāng) – Egg drop soup
• 西红柿汤 (xī hóng shì tāng) – Tomato soup
• 鲫鱼汤 (jì yú tāng) – Carp fish soup
• 冬瓜排骨汤 (dōng guā pái gǔ tāng) – Winter melon and pork rib soup

3.Entrees

• 宫保鸡丁 (gōng bǎo jī dīng) – Kung Pao chicken
• 鱼香肉丝 (yú xiāng ròu sī) – Shredded pork with garlic sauce
• 红烧肉 (hóng shāo ròu) – Braised pork
• 糖醋里脊 (táng cù lǐ jǐ) – Sweet and sour pork
• 干煸四季豆 (gān biān sì jì dòu) – Dry-fried green beans
• 麻婆豆腐 (má pó dòu fu) – Mapo tofu
• 家常豆腐 (jiā cháng dòu fu) – Home-style tofu
• 鱼香茄子 (yú xiāng qié zi) – Fish-flavored eggplant
• 辣子鸡丁 (là zǐ jī dīng) – Spicy diced chicken
• 剁椒鱼头 (duò jiāo yú tóu) – Fish head with chopped chili

4.Rice and Noodles

• 米饭 (mǐ fàn) – Rice
• 炒饭 (chǎo fàn) – Fried rice
• 炒面 (chǎo miàn) – Fried noodles
• 饺子 (jiǎo zi) – Dumplings
• 面条 (miàn tiáo) – Noodles
• 炒牛河 (chǎo niú hé) – Stir-fried rice noodles with beef

5.Desserts

• 糯米团子 (nuò mǐ tuán zi) – Glutinous rice balls
• 豆腐花 (dòu fu huā) – Tofu pudding
• 椰汁西米露 (yē zhī xī mǐ lù) – Coconut sago pudding
• 水果沙拉 (shuǐ guǒ shā lā) – Fruit salad

 

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You can always find cozy and adorable things to do and see in China, no matter what time of year you go. Whether taking a stroll through a cherry blossom garden in the spring or sipping hot tea by a fire in the winter, China has something to offer everyone.

Spring (春天 chūn tiān)

In China, spring typically begins in March and lasts through May. The flowers and trees start to bloom, and the weather is often warm and pleasant. The cherry blossom season attracts many tourists during this time and is one of the most well-known events. It occurs in cities like Shanghai and Beijing.

Summer (夏天 xià tiān)

China’s summer lasts from June through August, the warmest time. Be hydrated and wear light clothing because some places can experience temperatures as high as 40°C. Visit one of the many stunning beaches, and lakes found nationwide during this season for one of the finest ways to cool off.

Autumn (秋天 qiū tiān)

In China, the fall season lasts from September to November. The trees’ leaves are starting to change color, and the weather is pleasant and comfortable, making for picturesque surroundings—the time of year when various crops, including wheat and rice, are harvested.

Winter (冬天 dōng tiān)

China’s winter, which lasts from December to February, is the country’s coldest time. Wearing warm gear is essential because temperatures can fall below freezing in some places. The Chinese New Year celebrations, which happen in January or February, are just one of the many parties that occur in the winter.

Some significant festivals take place throughout the four seasons.

Spring (春天 chūn tiān)

春节 Chūnjié – Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

This one is the most significant celebration in China, typically in late January or early February. Families gather during this time to eat traditional meals and participate in fun activities like dragon and lion dances.

清明节 Qīngmíng jié – Qingming Festival

Families can honor their ancestors at the Qingming Festival, which usually takes place at the beginning of April. They can do this by washing their graves and giving their ancestors food and flowers.

Summer (夏天 xià tiān)

端午节 Duānwǔ jié – Dragon Boat Festival

This festival, which typically takes place in June, includes:

• Dragon boat races.
• Eating zongzi.
• Hanging aromatic herbs on repelling insects.

七夕节 Qīxì jié – Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day)

Couples celebrate their commitment to one another and their love for one another during this festival.

Autumn (秋天 qiū tiān)

中秋节 Zhōngqiū jié – Mid-Autumn Festival

This event is held in September or the first part of October for families to gather together and enjoy mooncakes, a classic pastry with sweet fillings. The full moon and quality time with loved ones are also crucial during this period.

重阳节 Chóngyáng jié – Double Ninth Festival

At this event, which takes place on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, people climb mountains, take in the beauty of chrysanthemum blossoms, and pay respect to the elderly.

Winter (冬天 dōng tiān)

冬至 Dōngzhì – Winter Solstice Festival

Families can gather during this holiday to consume tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls) and other winter snacks. It typically takes place on December 21 or 22.

腊八节 Làbā jié – Laba Festival

This event is usually held in the first few days of January. People eat Laba porridge made of beans, grains, and fruits to celebrate the Buddha’s awakening.

 

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It can be useful to know how to order beer in Mandarin. Knowing how to order beer can make it easier for you to use menus and interact with locals if you’re visiting China. Also, it helps you avoid misunderstandings or placing orders for items you do not desire.

Some common verbs can be used in Chinese to order a beer.

给我 (gěi wǒ) – give me

• 给我一杯啤酒。(Gěi wǒ yì bēi píjiǔ.) – Give me a glass of beer.

来 (lái) – bring

• 来一瓶啤酒。(Lái yì píng píjiǔ.) – Bring a bottle of beer.

要 (yào) – want

• 我要一瓶啤酒。(Wǒ yào yì píng píjiǔ.) – I want a bottle of beer.

点 (diǎn) – order (used in the context of ordering food or drinks)

• 点一杯啤酒。(Diǎn yì bēi píjiǔ.) – Order a glass of beer.

喝 (hē) – drink (used to request a specific beverage to drink)

• 喝一瓶啤酒。(Hē yì píng píjiǔ.) – Drink a bottle of beer.

尝 (cháng) – try/taste (used to indicate you want to try a beer)

• 尝一下这里的啤酒。(Cháng yīxià zhèlǐ de píjiǔ.) – Try the beer here.

叫 (jiào) – call (used to request a waiter or bartender to come over to take an order)

• 叫服务员来点啤酒。(Jiào fúwùyuán lái diǎn píjiǔ.) – Call the waiter over to order beer.

Some ways to order different kinds of beer in Chinese

1. Order a specific brand of beer:

• 给我一瓶青岛啤酒。(Gěi wǒ yì píng qīngdǎo píjiǔ.) – Give me a bottle of Tsingtao beer.
• 请来一瓶百威啤酒。(Qǐng lái yì píng bǎiwēi píjiǔ.) – Please bring a bottle of Budweiser beer.

2. Order a type of beer based on the brewing process:

• 给我一杯生啤酒。(Gěi wǒ yì bēi shēng píjiǔ.) – Give me a glass of draft beer.

3. Order a type of beer based on the flavor profile:

• 我想要一杯淡啤酒。(Wǒ xiǎng yào yì bēi dàn píjiǔ.) – I would like a glass of light beer.
• 请来一瓶黑啤酒。(Qǐng lái yì píng hēi píjiǔ.) – Please bring a bottle of dark beer.
• 给我来一桶苦啤酒。(Gěi wǒ lái yì tǒng kǔ píjiǔ.) – Give me a keg of bitter beer.

4. Order a type of beer based on the region it is from:

• 请给我一瓶德国啤酒。(Qǐng gěi wǒ yì píng déguó píjiǔ.) – Please give me a bottle of German beer.
• 给我来一桶比利时啤酒。(Gěi wǒ lái yì tǒng bǐlìshí píjiǔ.) – Give me a keg of Belgian beer.

Remember to use the proper measure phrase for the beer container you order. Use “杯bēi” for a glass, “瓶píng” for a bottle, and “tǒng桶” for a keg, for instance. Also, remember to ask for anything politely by using words like “请qǐng.”

 

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If you work in human resources or want to find a job where Chinese is spoken, knowing some Mandarin phrases can help you talk to your coworkers or future employers. If you understand and use these phrases, you’ll be better at job interviews, giving and getting feedback, and dealing with HR issues.

1.你觉得你可以为这个职位做出什么贡献？(Nǐ juéde nǐ kěyǐ wèi zhège zhíwèi zuòchū shénme gòngxiàn?) – What do you think you can contribute to this position?

2.我们想邀请你来参加面试。你什么时候有空？(Wǒmen xiǎng yāoqǐng nǐ lái cānjiā miànshì. nǐ shénme shíhou yǒu kòng?) – We would like to invite you to an interview. When are you available?

3.你可以讲一下你的工作经历吗？(Nǐ kěyǐ jiǎng yīxià nǐ de gōngzuò jīnglì ma?) – Can you tell me about your work experience?

4.谢谢你的申请。我们将尽快与你联系。(Xièxiè nǐde shēnqǐng, wǒmen jiāng jìnkuài yǔ nǐ liánxì.) – Thank you for your application. We will be in touch with you soon.

5.我们提供有竞争力的薪资和福利。(Wǒmen tígōng yǒu jìngzhēnglì de xīnzī hé fúlì.) – We offer competitive salary and benefits.

6.我们将对申请人进行背景调查。(Wǒmen jiāng duì shēnqǐng rén jìnxíng bèijǐng diàochá.) – We will conduct a background check on the applicant.

7.你对我们公司的了解有多少？(Nǐ duì wǒmen gōngsī de liǎojiě yǒu duōshǎo?) – How much do you know about our company?

8.你为什么对这个职位感兴趣？(Nǐ wèi shénme duì zhège zhíwèi gǎn xìngqù?) – Why are you interested in this position?

9.你能否告诉我你的期望薪资？(Nǐ néng fǒu gàosù wǒ nǐde qīwàng xīnzī?) – Can you tell me your expected salary?

10.你能否告诉我你的职业发展计划？(Nǐ néng fǒu gàosù wǒ nǐde zhíyè fāzhǎn jìhuà?) – Can you tell me about your career development plan?

11.你有领导经验吗？(Nǐ yǒu lǐngdǎo jīngyàn ma?) – Do you have leadership experience?

12.你对加班有什么看法？ (Nǐ duì jiābān yǒu shénme kànfǎ?) – What are your thoughts on working overtime?

13.你如何管理和解决团队内的冲突？ (Nǐ rúhé guǎnlǐ hé jiějué tuánduì nèi de chōngtū?) – How do you manage and resolve conflicts within a team?

14.你的职业目标是什么？(Nǐde zhíyè mùbiāo shì shénme?) – What are your career goals?

15.你如何处理工作上的压力？(Nǐ rúhé chǔlǐ gōngzuò shàng de yālì?) – How do you handle stress at work?

 

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Using adjectives to describe things in Chinese helps bring your conversations to life. In this article, we will teach you 12 adjectives to describe fun things in Chinese.

1.有趣的 (yǒuqù de) – interesting, fun

学习新的语言很有趣。
(Xuéxí xīn de yǔyán hěn yǒuqù.)
Learning a new lan

2.欢乐的 (huānlè de) – joyful, cheerful

我们一起唱歌跳舞，度过了一个欢乐的晚上。
(Wǒmen yīqǐ chànggē tiàowǔ, dùguòle yīgè huānlè de wǎnshang.)
We sang and danced together and had a joyful evening.

3.欣喜的 (xīnxǐ de) – delightful, joyful

看到自己的孩子长大成人是一件很欣喜的事情。
(Kàn dào zìjǐ de háizi zhǎngdà chéng rén shì yī jiàn hěn xīnxǐ de shìqíng.)
It is joyful to see your children grow up.

4.愉快的 (yúkuài de) – happy, pleasant

我们一起过了一个愉快的周末。
(Wǒmen yīqǐ dùguòle yīgè yúkuài de zhōumò.)
We had a pleasant weekend together.

5.热闹 (rènào) – lively, bustling

夜市非常热闹。
(Yèshì fēicháng rènào.）
Night markets are very lively.

6.舒适的 (shūshì de) – comfortable, cozy

躺在沙发上看电影非常舒适。
(Tǎng zài shāfā shàng kàn diànyǐng fēicháng shūshì.)
It is very comfortable to lie on the sofa and watch a movie.

7.满足的 (mǎnzú de) – satisfying, fulfilling

实现自己的梦想给我一种非常满足的感觉。
(Shíxiàn zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng gěi wǒ yī zhǒng fēicháng mǎnzú de gǎnjué.)
Achieving my dreams gives me a very satisfying feeling.

8.甜蜜的 (tiánmì de) – sweet, lovely

他跟女朋友一起度过了一个甜蜜的晚上。
(Tā gēn nǚ péngyǒu yīqǐ dùguòle yīgè tiánmì de wǎnshàng.)
He spent a sweet evening with his girlfriend.

9.有意义的 (yǒu yìyì de) – meaningful, significant

参加志愿者活动是一种有意义的贡献社会的方式。
(Cānjiā zhìyuànzhě huódòng shì yī zhǒng yǒu yìyì de gòngxiàn shèhuì de fāngshì.)
Volunteering is a meaningful way to contribute to society.

10.有益的 (yǒu yì de) – beneficial, useful

健身是一种非常有益的运动方式。
(Jiànshēn shì yī zhǒng fēicháng yǒuyì de yùndòng fāngshì.)
Exercise is a very beneficial way to stay fit.

11.独特的 (dútè de) – unique, special

我在中国度过了一个独特的假期。
(Wǒ zài zhōngguó dùguòle yīgè dútè de jiàqī.
I had a unique vacation in China.

12.安逸的 (ānyì de) – comfortable, cozy

我们过得非常安逸。
(Wǒmenguò dé fēicháng ānyì.
We had a very comfortable time.

 

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One of the first things we learn to do growing up is asking questions. By asking questions, we gain knowledge about the world around us. That is how we communicate with others, make new acquaintances abroad, and get by daily.

What – 什么 (shén me)

Example: 你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shénme?)
What are you doing?

Where – 哪里 (nǎ lǐ) / 哪儿 (nǎr)

Example: 你住在哪里？(Nǐ zhù zài nǎlǐ?)
Where do you live?

When – 什么时候 (shén me shí hou)

Example: 你什么时候回来？(Nǐ shénme shíhou huílái?)
When will you come back?

Why – 为什么 (wèi shén me)

Example: 你为什么不喜欢吃蔬菜？(Nǐ wèi shénme bù xǐhuān chī shūcài?)
Why don’t you like to eat vegetables?

How – 怎么 (zěn me)

Example: 你怎么学习中文？(Nǐ zěnme xuéxí zhōngwén?)
How do you study Chinese?

How much/many – 多少(duō shǎo)

Example: 你有多少钱？ (Nǐ yǒu duōshǎo qián?) – How much money do you have?

Who – 谁 (shuí)

Example: 这个人是谁？(zhè gè rén shì shuí?)
Who is this person?

Which – 哪个 (nǎ gè)

Example: 你喜欢哪个颜色？(Nǐ xǐhuān nǎgè yánsè?)
Which color do you like?

Whose – 谁的 (sheí de)

Example: 这是谁的手机？(Zhè shì sheí de shǒujī?)
Whose phone is this?

How- 怎么样 (zěnme yàng)

Example: 你觉得我的汉语怎么样？(Nǐ jué de wǒde hànyǔ zěnme yàng?)
How do you think my Chinese is?

 

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Adverbials of manner are made up of two-syllable adjectives and the particle 地 de.

他开心地唱起歌来。Tā kāixīn dì chàng qǐ gē lái. (He sang happily.)

我愉快地去上班。Wǒ yúkuài dì qù shàngbān. (I happily go to work.)

她高兴地走了进来。Tā gāoxìng de zǒule jìnlái. (She walked in happily.)

Monosyllabic adjectives as adverbials of manner 

Repeat it or add a degree adverb to turn a one-syllable adjective into a two-syllable adverb of manner.

她生气地把书放在沙发上。Tā shēngqì de bǎ shū fàng zài shāfā shàng. (She angrily put the book on the sofa.)

他气冲冲地出门了。Tā qì chōngchōng dì chūménle. (He stormed out the door.)

我快速地穿好衣服。Wǒ kuàisù de chuān hǎo yīfú. (I get dressed quickly.)

Adverbials of manner with marked verbs 

When an adverbial modifier comes before a verb, the verb is usually marked in some way, like with an aspect or direction marker.

我慢慢地走着。Wǒ màn man de zǒuzhe. (I walk slowly.)

我快速地跑起来。Wǒ kuàisù de pǎo qǐlái. (I run quickly.)

Adverbials of manner with unmarked verbs

In expressions like imperatives, adverbial modifiers may appear with unmarked verbs. To expand or reduplicate the monosyllabic adverbial, words like “a bit” or “a little,” such as “点儿 diǎnr” are commonly used, while “地 De” is typically omitted.

快过来！Kuài guòlái! (Come here!)

慢点儿走。Màn diǎn er zǒu. (Walk slowly.)

早些起床。Zǎo xiē qǐchuáng. (Get up early.)

Adverbial modifiers with only one syllable without 地de 

Adverbial modifiers with only one syllable without 的 de occur in some well-known expressions and imperatives:

Several popular phrases and imperatives have monosyllabic adverbial modifiers that do not begin with a letter. “的 de.”

多谢！Duōxiè! (Thanks!)

慢走。Màn zǒu. (Walk slowly.)

多指教。Duō zhǐjiào. (Please advise.)

There are several types of manner adverbials.

Additionally, several methods to represent the statement may be utilized to generate manner adverbs.

(1) Onomatopoeic (onom) coinages:

小猫喵喵地叫着。Xiǎo māo miāo miāo de jiàozhe. (The kitten meowed.)

水哗哗地流着。Shuǐ huā huā de liúzhe. (The water was rushing.)

(2) Phonaesthetic phrases add to the description of an adjective, verb, or noun by connecting sound and meaning with a repeated syllable.

他懒洋洋地躺在沙发上。Tā lǎn yángyáng dì tǎng zài shāfā shàng. (He was lounging on the sofa.)

妈妈笑眯眯地接过礼物。Māmā xiàomīmī de jiēguò lǐwù. (Mom took the gift with a smile.)

她笑盈盈地向我走来。Tā xiào yíngyíng dì xiàng wǒ zǒu lái. (She walked towards me smiling.)

（3）Quadrisyllabic idioms

他气急败坏地批评日子。Tā qìjíbàihuài de pīpíng háizi. (He angrily criticizes the child.)

小女孩欢天喜地地回家了。Xiǎo nǚhái huāntiānxǐdì de huí jiāle.(The little girl went home happily.)

(4) Parallel constructions

他一句一句地念着课文。Tā yījù yījù de niànzhe kèwén. (He read the text sentence by sentence.)

他一步一步地走上楼。Tā yībù yībù de zǒu shàng lóu. (He walked upstairs step by step.)

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