Learn Chinese with Peppa Pig: Counting Numbers 1-20
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 今天 | today; this day | HSK 1 | ||
| 妈妈 | ma; mum; mummy; mother | HSK 1 | ||
| 弟弟 | younger brother | HSK 1 | ||
| 干什么 | what to do; what's he up to?; what are you doing? | HSK 1 | ||
| 朋友 | friend | HSK 1 | ||
| 回家 | go (come) home; be home; return home | HSK 1 | ||
| 数字 | digit; figure; number | HSK 2 | ||
| 大家 | all; everybody | HSK 2 | ||
| 拿出 | to come up with (evidence) | HSK 2 | ||
| 感觉 | feeling; sensation; sense perception | HSK 2 | ||
| 可能 | possibility | HSK 2 | ||
| 但是 | but; yet; nevertheless | HSK 2 | ||
| 已经 | already | HSK 2 | ||
| 做到 | achieve; accomplish | HSK 2 | ||
| 刚才 | just now; a moment ago; a short while ago | HSK 2 | ||
| 日子 | day; date | HSK 2 | ||
| 方式 | way; method | HSK 3 | ||
| 才能 | talent; ability; gift; capability | HSK 3 | ||
| 只有 | alone; only if | HSK 3 |
Let’s face it: memorizing Chinese numbers through repetitive drills can feel a bit like watching paint dry. But what if you could master counting while giggling along with everyone’s favorite cheeky little piggy? In the delightful Peppa Pig Chinese episode "学数字" (Learning Numbers), learning Mandarin numbers transforms from a tedious chore into an immersive, laugh-out-loud experience that actually sticks.
Whether you are a beginner looking to nail your pronunciation or a parent introducing your kids to Chinese, this short skit is a goldmine for practical, conversational Mandarin. By pairing essential vocabulary with playful visual cues and everyday scenarios, Peppa and her family make it incredibly easy to connect the Chinese sounds for numbers with real-life actions. It’s the perfect, stress-free way to boost your listening skills and start speaking Chinese naturally.