Learn Chinese with Liaozhai: The Calamitous Woman
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 女人 | woman; womenfolk | HSK 1 | ||
| 哪儿 | where | HSK 1 | ||
| 这些 | these | HSK 1 | ||
| 是不是 | yes or no; is or isn't; whether or not | HSK 1 | ||
| 干什么 | what to do; what's he up to?; what are you doing? | HSK 1 | ||
| 最好 | best; first-rate | HSK 1 | ||
| 好看 | to watch carefully; to keep an eye on; to look after closely | HSK 1 | ||
| 回来 | make a round trip; make a return journey | HSK 1 | ||
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 知道 | know; realize; be aware of | HSK 1 | ||
| 回去 | return; go back; be back | HSK 1 | ||
| 得到 | get; obtain; gain; receive | HSK 1 | ||
| 小朋友 | child; children | HSK 1 | ||
| 吃饭 | eat; have a meal | HSK 1 | ||
| 家里 | (at) home; (in one's) family | HSK 1 | ||
| 今年 | this year | HSK 1 | ||
| 本就 | The original intention. | HSK 1 | ||
| 这里 | here | HSK 1 | ||
| 哪里 | not at all; you're too kind; oh, it's nothing; i'm flattered | HSK 1 | ||
| 大晚上 | night; evening | HSK 1 |
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