Key HSK Vocabulary
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 是非 | shì fēi | right and wrong, quarrel | HSK 7 | |
| 首饰 | shǒu shì | jewelry, head ornament | HSK 7 | |
| 招牌 | zhāo pai | shop sign, signboard | HSK 7 | |
| 便利店 | biàn lì diàn | convenience store | HSK 7 | |
| 精致 | jīng zhì | fine, exquisite | HSK 7 | |
| 戒指 | jiè zhi | ring | HSK 7 | |
| 十字路口 | shí zì lù kǒu | crossroads, intersection | HSK 7 | |
| 栏杆 | lán gān | railing, banister | HSK 7 | |
| 把手 | bǎ shǒu | grip, knob | HSK 7 | |
| 珠宝 | zhū bǎo | jewelry, pearls and jewels | HSK 6 | |
| 古典 | gǔ diǎn | classical | HSK 6 | |
| 滴滴 | Dī dī | drip, drop | HSK 6 | |
| 柱子 | zhù zi | post, pillar | HSK 6 | |
| 景点 | jǐng diǎn | scenic spot | HSK 6 | |
| 股票 | gǔ piào | stock, shares | HSK 6 | |
| 展览 | zhǎn lǎn | show, display | HSK 5 | |
| 放大 | fàng dà | amplify, magnify | HSK 5 | |
| 用来 | yòng lái | to be used for | HSK 5 | |
| 烤肉 | kǎo ròu | barbecue | HSK 5 | |
| 博物馆 | bó wù guǎn | museum | HSK 5 |
Grammar Notes
当你累了的时候，应该休息一下。
Dāng nǐ lèi le de shíhou, yīnggāi xiūxi yíxià.
When you are tired, you should take a break.
豫园离我们的酒店很近。
Yùyuán lí wǒmen de jiǔdiàn hěn jìn.
Yuyuan Garden is very close to our hotel.
我们正在看豫园的地图。
Wǒmen zhèngzài kàn Yùyuán de dìtú.
We are currently looking at the map of Yuyuan Garden.
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This hilarious and ultra-relatable video bridges the gap between classroom Mandarin and actual street slang, making it the perfect tool to boost your conversational Chinese. By walking you through practical, everyday travel scenarios with a heavy dose of humor, it helps you naturally absorb essential Chinese travel vocabulary, native pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Say goodbye to stiff, robotic dialogues and get ready to speak Chinese like a true local on your next adventure!
Video Overview
Join a couple on a lively stroll through Shanghai's historic Yuyuan Garden. As they wander past traditional architecture and bustling shops, they introduce useful everyday vocabulary for shopping, directions, and photography. You'll also get an insider's look at Chinese wedding culture, specifically the custom of 'Wujin' (the five gold gifts for the bride).
✨ Dialogue Highlights
老板，不要辣，微辣也不行！
Lǎobǎn, búyào là, wēilà yě bùxíng!
Boss, no spicy, not even slightly spicy!This phrase is a survival essential for travelers in China. While "微辣" (mild spicy) is often recommended to learners, in culinary hotspots like Sichuan or Hunan, even "mild" can be overwhelmingly hot. Specifying "微辣也不行" (not even mild is okay) humorously yet firmly establishes your tolerance limit to the cook.
扫我还是扫你？
Sǎo wǒ háishì sǎo nǐ?
Should I scan you, or do you scan me?This is the ultimate modern phrase for traveling in China, where mobile payments (WeChat Pay and Alipay) are ubiquitous. It refers to scanning QR codes to pay. Short, rhythmic, and highly practical, using this phrase instantly makes you sound like a seasoned local rather than a clueless tourist.