Learn Chinese with Jiajia: Daily House Chores Vlog
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 这里 | here | HSK 1 | ||
| 早上 | early morning | HSK 1 | ||
| 回来 | make a round trip; make a return journey | HSK 1 | ||
| 看到 | see; catch sight of | HSK 1 | ||
| 女儿 | children; sons and daughters | HSK 1 | ||
| 哪里 | not at all; you're too kind; oh, it's nothing; i'm flattered | HSK 1 | ||
| 今天 | today; this day | HSK 1 | ||
| 知道 | know; realize; be aware of | HSK 1 | ||
| 吃饭 | eat; have a meal | HSK 1 | ||
| 桌子 | table; desk | HSK 1 | ||
| 国风 | yankeeism | HSK 1 | ||
| 这些 | these | HSK 1 | ||
| 关上 | to close (a door); shut | HSK 1 | ||
| 星期 | sunday | HSK 1 | ||
| 别的 | else; other; another; the rest | HSK 1 | ||
| 小时 | hour | HSK 1 | ||
| 晚上 | night; evening | HSK 1 | ||
| 家里 | (at) home; (in one's) family | HSK 1 | ||
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 这边 | here; this side | HSK 1 |
Let’s face it: nobody actually likes doing chores, but what if folding laundry or washing the dishes could be your secret weapon for mastering Mandarin? In their highly relatable video skit, "跟我一起做家务" (Do Chores with Me), the creators at Slow Chinese turn the mundane dread of housework into the ultimate language-learning hack. Instead of dry textbook grammar, this video plunges you into the kind of natural, conversational Chinese that native speakers actually use around the house.
Whether you want to learn essential household vocabulary like "sweep the floor" (扫地) or pick up authentic sentence patterns, this video is absolute gold for daily Chinese practice. Delivered at a clear, comfortable pace designed for learners, it is the perfect, stress-free way to boost your Chinese listening comprehension and speak more naturally—all while tackling your to-do list.