Learn Chinese: Traveling to Chengdu & Chongqing
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 这里 | here | HSK 1 | ||
| 今天 | today; this day | HSK 1 | ||
| 小时 | hour | HSK 1 | ||
| 知道 | know; realize; be aware of | HSK 1 | ||
| 明天 | tomorrow | HSK 1 | ||
| 晚上 | night; evening | HSK 1 | ||
| 工作 | work; operate | HSK 1 | ||
| 真的 | Really? | HSK 1 | ||
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 那里 | there; that place | HSK 1 | ||
| 走路 | walk; go on foot | HSK 1 | ||
| 手机 | aircraft head | HSK 1 | ||
| 米饭 | (cooked) rice | HSK 1 | ||
| 早饭 | breakfast | HSK 1 | ||
| 睡觉 | sleep; go to bed | HSK 1 | ||
| 出来 | emerge; come out | HSK 1 | ||
| 外语 | foreign language | HSK 1 | ||
| 哪里 | not at all; you're too kind; oh, it's nothing; i'm flattered | HSK 1 | ||
| 有名 | well-known; famous; celebrated | HSK 1 | ||
| 这些 | these | HSK 1 |
We’ve all been there: you’ve spent months studying vocabulary cards, but the moment you step off the plane in a bustling city, your mind goes completely blank. Between trying to order authentic, mouth-numbing Sichuan hotpot and asking for directions to the nearest giant panda base, standard textbook Mandarin often falls short of the fast-paced, real-life Chinese spoken by locals.
That is exactly why the video skit "成都旅行" (Traveling to Chengdu) by Grace Mandarin Chinese is an absolute goldmine for language learners. In this highly engaging and practical lesson, Grace breaks down essential conversational Chinese, everyday travel vocabulary, and local cultural nuances in a way that feels like exploring the city with a friend. It is the perfect, stress-free way to boost your Chinese listening skills and master the real-world Mandarin you actually need for your next adventure.