Learn Chinese: Eating Frogs & Cultural Idioms
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 里边 | in; within; inside | HSK 1 | ||
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 准备 | prepare; get ready | HSK 1 | ||
| 最后 | last; final; ultimate | HSK 1 | ||
| 出来 | emerge; come out | HSK 1 | ||
| 知道 | know; realize; be aware of | HSK 1 | ||
| 儿子 | seed | HSK 1 | ||
| 动作 | movement; motion; action | HSK 1 | ||
| 常常 | frequently; often; usually | HSK 1 | ||
| 哪里 | not at all; you're too kind; oh, it's nothing; i'm flattered | HSK 1 | ||
| 飞机 | plane; aircraft; airplane; aeroplane | HSK 1 | ||
| 他用 | he; him | HSK 1 | ||
| 记得 | remember; recall | HSK 1 | ||
| 明白 | clearly and plainly | HSK 1 | ||
| 吃的 | giggle; titter; chuckle | HSK 1 | ||
| 旁边 | side | HSK 1 | ||
| 真的 | Really? | HSK 1 | ||
| 妈妈 | ma; mum; mummy; mother | HSK 1 | ||
| 说话 | speak; talk; say | HSK 1 | ||
| 是不是 | yes or no; is or isn't; whether or not | HSK 1 |
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