Learn Chinese with Lala: Survival Chinese for Hotpot
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 今天 | today; this day | HSK 1 | ||
| 说话 | speak; talk; say | HSK 1 | ||
| 你好 | Hello; hello | HSK 1 | ||
| 常常 | frequently; often; usually | HSK 1 | ||
| 早饭 | breakfast | HSK 1 | ||
| 知道 | know; realize; be aware of | HSK 1 | ||
| 多少 | more or less; in some degree; to a certain degree | HSK 1 | ||
| 这里 | here | HSK 1 | ||
| 有时候 | sometimes | HSK 1 | ||
| 学习 | study; learn | HSK 1 | ||
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 打开 | begin acrobatic fighting (in a Chinese opera) | HSK 1 | ||
| 告诉 | tell; let (make) know | HSK 1 | ||
| 这些 | these | HSK 1 | ||
| 请进 | please come in | HSK 1 | ||
| 牛奶 | milch (or milk) cow; cow | HSK 1 | ||
| 看到 | see; catch sight of | HSK 1 | ||
| 水果 | fruit | HSK 1 | ||
| 这边 | here; this side | HSK 1 | ||
| 好吃 | nice; tasty; delicious | HSK 1 |
Have you ever found yourself sweating bullets in a crowded Beijing hotpot restaurant, wishing you could disappear into the background, or, conversely, dying to strike up a lively chat in a dead-silent elevator? Navigating social norms in a new country is already a wild ride, but surviving China’s highly social culture as an extreme introvert (nèixiàngzhě 内向者) or a hyperactive extrovert (wàixiàngzhě 外向者) is a whole different level of comedy.
Enter Grace Mandarin Chinese’s hilarious and painfully relatable skit, "How to Survive in China as an Introvert (or Extrovert)." Whether you're trying to politely dodge an aggressive drinking toast or desperately looking for a natural way to break the ice, this video is an absolute goldmine for learning practical, real-life conversational Chinese. Packed with authentic daily dialogue, modern slang, and key vocabulary for personality types, it’s the ultimate guide to mastering Chinese social cues—and boosting your speaking confidence—without losing your sanity.