Learn Chinese with Peppa Pig: Best Friends
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 妈妈 | ma; mum; mummy; mother | HSK 1 | ||
| 病人 | patient; invalid | HSK 1 | ||
| 医生 | doctor | HSK 1 | ||
| 朋友 | friend | HSK 1 | ||
| 最好 | best; first-rate | HSK 1 | ||
| 你好 | Hello; hello | HSK 1 | ||
| 听到 | to hear | HSK 1 | ||
| 明白 | clearly and plainly | HSK 1 | ||
| 弟弟 | younger brother | HSK 1 | ||
| 别的 | else; other; another; the rest | HSK 1 | ||
| 帮忙 | (Shanghainese) Come on! | HSK 1 | ||
| 然后 | then; after that; afterwards | HSK 2 | ||
| 舒服 | nice and cosy | HSK 2 | ||
| 感到 | feel; enter; sense | HSK 2 | ||
| 变成 | grow; become; make; develop into; prove to be; turn out; come off; come to be; pass into; mount up; convert to; transform into; turn into; change into | HSK 2 | ||
| 那样 | so; such; like that; of that kind | HSK 2 | ||
| 应该 | should | HSK 2 | ||
| 可能 | possibility | HSK 2 | ||
| 因为 | because of; on account of | HSK 2 |
We’ve all been there: you open a Chinese textbook only to be greeted by stiff, formal dialogues about asking for directions to the library or exchanging business cards. But if you want to speak natural, everyday Chinese, you actually need to think like a preschooler—and that’s where everyone's favorite cheeky pink pig comes in. The Peppa Pig episode "最好的朋友" (Zuì hǎo de péngyǒu / Best Friends) is an absolute goldmine for language learners looking to master the art of casual, heartwarming conversation.
In this charming short skit, Peppa and her best friend Suzy Sheep navigate the adorable highs and lows of childhood friendship, making it the perfect tool to pick up essential, high-frequency Chinese vocabulary. From learning how to share toys to expressing loyalty, the repetitive phrasing and clear pronunciation in this video make conversational Chinese feel less like a chore and more like playtime. Whether you're a beginner looking for stress-free listening practice or a parent raising bilingual kids, this episode is your ticket to speaking Chinese naturally, one muddy puddle at a time.