Key HSK Vocabulary
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 数字 | shù zì | digit, figure | HSK 2 | |
| 大地 | dà dì | capacious land, the earth | HSK 7 | |
| 有没有 | yǒu méi yǒu | Did you...?, Have you ever...? | HSK 6 | |
| 海洋 | hǎi yáng | sea, ocean | HSK 6 | |
| 埃德蒙 | Āi dé méng | cover, overspread | HSK 6 | |
| 用来 | yòng lái | to be used for | HSK 5 | |
| 大象 | dà xiàng | elephant | HSK 5 | |
| 鼻子 | bí zi | nose | HSK 5 | |
| 夫人 | fū ren | Mrs, lady | HSK 4 | |
| 才能 | cái néng | talent, ability | HSK 3 | |
| 只有 | zhǐ yǒu | alone, only if | HSK 3 | |
| 方式 | fāng shì | way, method | HSK 3 | |
| 日子 | rì zi | day, date | HSK 2 | |
| 感觉 | gǎn jué | feeling, sensation | HSK 2 | |
| 已经 | yǐ jīng | already | HSK 2 | |
| 做到 | zuò dào | achieve, accomplish | HSK 2 | |
| 大家 | dà jiā | all, everybody | HSK 2 | |
| 刚才 | gāng cái | just now, a moment ago | HSK 2 | |
| 但是 | dàn shì | but, yet | HSK 2 | |
| 可能 | kě néng | possibility | HSK 2 |
Grammar Notes
笔是用来写字的。
Bǐ shì yònglái xiězì de.
Pens are used for writing.
太晚了，我们还是回家吧。
Tài wǎn le, wǒmen háishi huíjiā ba.
It's too late, we'd better go home.
来和我们一起吃晚饭吧！
Lái hé wǒmen yìqǐ chī wǎnfàn ba!
Come and have dinner with us!
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.
Video Overview
In this episode, Madame Gazelle teaches Peppa and her friends about numbers. The children take turns counting and practicing their numbers up to 20 while playing active playground games like jump rope, hula hooping, and leapfrog. Even Daddy Pig gets involved in the counting fun, making it an engaging way for language learners to master basic numbers and everyday play vocabulary in Chinese.
✨ Dialogue Highlights
我们来数数吧！
Wǒmen lái shǔshù ba!
Let's count!This phrase is incredibly practical for daily life. It showcases the friendly "来 (lái) + verb + 吧 (ba)" construction used to warmly propose an activity. The term "数数" (shǔshù) elegantly pairs the verb "to count" (shǔ) with the noun "number" (shù), making it the perfect, natural invitation to start counting with children or classmates.
一个都不剩了。
Yí gè dōu bú shèng le.
There is not even one left.This line perfectly demonstrates a highly useful Chinese emphatic structure: "一 (one) + Measure Word + 都 (even) + Negator + Verb." It is a dramatic and expressive way to announce that something is completely gone—whether it is toys, snacks, or patience—adding an authentic, native flair to everyday conversations.