Learn Chinese: Hiding & Guessing Game Conversation
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 哪里 | not at all; you're too kind; oh, it's nothing; i'm flattered | HSK 1 | ||
| 里边 | in; within; inside | HSK 1 | ||
| 真的 | Really? | HSK 1 | ||
| 桌子 | table; desk | HSK 1 | ||
| 今天 | today; this day | HSK 1 | ||
| 对不起 | sorry | HSK 1 | ||
| 知道 | know; realize; be aware of | HSK 1 | ||
| 出来 | emerge; come out | HSK 1 | ||
| 旁边 | side | HSK 1 | ||
| 这边 | here; this side | HSK 1 | ||
| 所以 | so; therefore; as a result | HSK 2 | ||
| 但是 | but; yet; nevertheless | HSK 2 | ||
| 机会 | chance; opportunity | HSK 2 | ||
| 因为 | because of; on account of | HSK 2 | ||
| 如果 | if; in case; in the event of; supposing that | HSK 2 | ||
| 故意 | wilfully; intentionally | HSK 2 | ||
| 动物 | edentated | HSK 2 | ||
| 的话 | if; in case; suppose that | HSK 2 | ||
| 眼睛 | eye | HSK 2 | ||
| 然后 | then; after that; afterwards | HSK 2 |
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