Key HSK Vocabulary
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 搅拌 | jiǎo bàn | to mix, to stir | HSK 7 | |
| 氛围 | fēn wéi | atmosphere | HSK 7 | |
| 倒计时 | dào jì shí | count down | HSK 7 | |
| 推荐 | tuī jiàn | recommend, recommendation | HSK 7 | |
| 肩膀 | jiān bǎng | shoulder | HSK 7 | |
| 发财 | fā cái | get rich, make a fortune | HSK 7 | |
| 自私 | zì sī | selfish, self-centred | HSK 7 | |
| 放水 | fàng shuǐ | turn on the water, to draw off water | HSK 7 | |
| 饱满 | bǎo mǎn | full, plump | HSK 7 | |
| 鼓舞 | gǔ wǔ | cheer, uplift | HSK 7 | |
| 留言 | liú yán | message, to leave a message | HSK 6 | |
| 看出 | kàn chū | make out, see | HSK 5 | |
| 用来 | yòng lái | to be used for | HSK 5 | |
| 咖啡壶 | kā fēi hú | coffee maker, coffee pot | HSK 5 | |
| 视频 | shì pín | video clip | HSK 5 | |
| 参考 | cān kǎo | consult, refer to | HSK 4 | |
| 儿童 | ér tóng | children | HSK 4 | |
| 叶子 | yè zi | leaf | HSK 4 | |
| 冰箱 | bīng xiāng | fridge, freezer | HSK 4 | |
| 盘子 | pán zi | plate, dish | HSK 4 |
Grammar Notes
我把咖啡倒进杯子里。
Wǒ bǎ kāfēi dào jìn bēizi lǐ.
I poured the coffee into the cup.
我带女儿去公园放电。
Wǒ dài nǚ'ér qù gōngyuán fàngdiàn.
I took my daughter to the park to burn off some energy.
工作了一整天，我想买个蛋糕犒劳一下自己。
Gōngzuò le yī zhěng tiān, wǒ xiǎng mǎi gè dàngāo kàoláo yīxià zìjǐ.
Having worked the whole day, I want to buy a cake to treat myself.
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Video Overview
In this cozy 'What I Eat in a Day' vlog, Chinese creator Jiajia takes us through her daily routine. She prepares a quick avocado toast and Caprese salad, heads out for grocery shopping, shares a bit about her new haircut, and cooks a simple dinner after picking up her daughter. This video offers an authentic slice of life filled with highly practical, everyday Chinese vocabulary.
✨ Dialogue Highlights
雷打不动
léi dǎ bú dòng
Unshakeable; set in stone (literally "cannot be moved by thunder")An incredibly vivid idiomatic expression (chéngyǔ) used to describe a fixed routine or habit. In a daily food vlog context, it is the perfect way to emphasize a morning ritual—such as drinking warm water or coffee—that you absolutely never skip, rain or shine.
可以说是我的最爱了
kěyǐ shuō shì wǒ de zuì'àile
It can be said to be my absolute favoriteA highly natural, native-sounding alternative to the dry, textbook-style "我最喜欢..." (I like... the most). Prefacing the statement with "可以说是" (it can be said to be) and wrapping it up with the emphatic "了" adds a warm, authentic, and enthusiastic tone to your food recommendations.