Chinese

This deck reviews Chinese Vocabulary.

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我 --- wǒ --- wɔ˨˩˦
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I, me | Example:我是学生。 | I am a student.
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Think of 'wo' as 'whoa, it's me!'
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的 --- de --- də
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of; possessive particle | Example:这是我的书。 | This is my book.
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Think of 'de' as the glue that shows possession, like 'of' or ' 's' in English.
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你 --- nǐ --- ni˨˩˦
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you | Example:你好吗？ | How are you?
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Think of 'knee' - you need 'you' to bend it!
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了 --- le --- lɤ
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indicates a completed action or a change of state | Example:我吃了晚饭。 | I have eaten dinner.
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Think of 'le' as the 'level up' in a game - it means something has changed or been completed.
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是 --- shì --- ʂɻ̩˥˩
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to be | Example:他是学生。 | He is a student.
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Think of 'shì' as 'is' in English.
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不 --- bù --- pu˥˩
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no; not | Example:我不想去。 | I don't want to go.
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Imagine a stubborn child saying 'boo' to everything.
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在 --- zài --- tsaɪ
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at, in, on | Example:我在家。 | I am at home.
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Think of 'zài' as 'site' where something is located.
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他 --- tā --- tʰā
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he; him | Example:他是我的朋友。 | He is my friend.
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Think of 'tā' as 'he' with a top hat!
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我们 --- wǒmen --- wɔ˨˩mən
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we; us | Example:我们一起去看电影吧。 | Let's go watch a movie together.
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Think of 'wo' as 'we' and 'men' as 'us men' together.
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好 --- hǎo --- xɑ̀ʊ
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Good; well | Example:你今天好吗？ | Are you well today?
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Think of 'how' as in 'How are you?' - usually answered with 'Good!'
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这 --- zhè --- ʈʂɤ̂
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this | Example:这是一本书。 | This is a book.
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Think of 'zhè' as 'this' very moment.
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有 --- yǒu --- joʊ˨˩˦
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to have; there is/are | Example:我有一本书。 | I have a book.
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Think of 'yo!' as in 'Yo, I have something!'
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要 --- yào --- jàu
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to want; to need; important | Example:我要一杯咖啡。 | I want a cup of coffee.
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Think of 'yào' as 'yo, I want that!'
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什么 --- shénme --- ʂə́n.mə
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what | Example:你在做什么？ | What are you doing?
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Think of it as 'shen' (sounds like 'shen' in 'shenanigans') and 'me' (like 'me' in English). 'What shenanigans are happening to me?'
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一 --- yī --- i˥
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one | Example:我有一个苹果。 | I have one apple.
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One line, one number.
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就 --- jiù --- tɕjoʊ˥˩
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then; precisely; exactly; only; just; as soon as | Example:我一到家就给你打电话。| I will call you as soon as I get home.
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Just 'jiù' it!
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吧 --- ba --- bɑ
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a particle used at the end of a sentence to indicate suggestion, request, or uncertainty | Example:我们去吃饭吧。 | Let's go eat, okay?
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Think of 'ba' as a way to soften your sentence, like adding 'right?' or 'okay?' at the end.
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她 --- tā --- tɑ́
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she; her | Example:她是我的朋友。 | She is my friend.
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Think of 'tā' as 'ta-da!' for a female magician.
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想 --- xiǎng --- ɕjɑŋ˨˩˦
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to think; to miss; to want | Example:我想你。 | I miss you.
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Thinking of someone you miss makes you want to see them.
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知道 --- zhī dào --- ʈʂɻ̩⁵⁵ tɑʊ̯⁵¹
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to know | Example:我知道这个答案。 | I know the answer.
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You 'know' the 'Dao' (way) of things.
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说 --- shuō --- ʂu̯o
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to speak; to say | Example:他说他喜欢看书。 | He said he likes to read books.
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When you 'say' something, you 'show' your thoughts.
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很 --- hěn --- xən˧˥
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very | Example:我很高兴。 | I am very happy.
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Think of 'hen' (a chicken) being 'very' loud in the morning!
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那 --- nà --- nɑ˥˩
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that | Example:那是我的书。 | That is my book.
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Think of pointing to something far and saying 'nah, that one!'
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去 --- qù --- tɕʰy˥˩
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to go | Example:我想去商店。 | I want to go to the store.
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Think of 'queue' as in lining up to go somewhere.
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人 --- rén --- ʈʂə̌n
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person | Example:这个人很友好。 | This person is very friendly.
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Think of 'Ren' from 'Ren and Stimpy' - he's a person!
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都 --- dōu --- toʊ
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all; both | Example:我们都喜欢这个地方。 | We all like this place.
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Think of 'do' as in 'do all things'.
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会 --- huì --- xweɪ˥˩
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can, to be able to | Example:我会说中文。 | I can speak Chinese.
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Think of 'hui' as 'hey, I can do it!'
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来 --- lái --- laɪ˧˥
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to come | Example:他来了。 | He has come.
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Think of 'come' as 'lái-ing' over.
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啊 --- a --- ɑ
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a particle used to express surprise, doubt, or to soften a statement | Example:你来了啊！ | Oh, you came!
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Think of 'ah!' when you're surprised or need to soften what you say.
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他们 --- tāmen --- tʰa˥˥ mən
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They/Them | Example:他们正在公园里玩耍。 | They are playing in the park.
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They are the men (tāmen)
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和 --- hé --- xɤ̌
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and; with; harmony; peace | Example:我和你一起去。 | I will go with you.
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Think of 'harmony' when you see 'hé'.
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也 --- yě --- jɛ˨˩˦
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also; too | Example:我也是学生。 | I am also a student.
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Think of 'yeah' as in 'yeah, me too!'
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一个 --- yī gè --- i˥ kɤ˥˩
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one; a; an | Example:我有一个苹果。 | I have an apple.
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Think of 'one' as the first step or the starting point.
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个 --- gè --- ɡə˥˩
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a general measure word used for objects and people | Example:我有一个苹果。 | I have an apple.
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Think of 'gè' as a 'go-to' measure word for almost anything!
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没有 --- méi yǒu --- mei˧˥ jou˨˩˧
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to not have; there is not | Example:我没有时间。 | I don't have time.
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Think of 'may yo' as in 'may yo have it? No, I don't have it.'
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做 --- zuò --- tswɔ˥˩
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to do; to make | Example:我喜欢做饭。 | I like to cook.
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Think of 'doing' something with 'zest'!
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把 --- bǎ --- pa˨˩˦
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to hold; handle; measure word for objects with handles | Example:请把门关上。| Please close the door.
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Think of 'grabbing' a 'handle' to 'hold' it.
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对 --- duì --- tweɪ˥˩
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correct; right | Example:你的答案是对的。 | Your answer is correct.
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Think of 'duì' as 'do it right!'
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给 --- gěi --- keɪ˧˩˧
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to give | Example:请把书给我。 | Please give me the book.
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Think of 'give' as 'gěi've.
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到 --- dào --- tɑʊ˥˩
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to arrive; to reach | Example:他已经到家了。 | He has already arrived home.
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Think of 'D' for 'Destination'.
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让 --- ràng --- ʐâŋ
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to let; to allow; to make | Example:请你让一下。 | Please let me through.
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Think of 'rang' as in 'range' - giving someone the range to do something.
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得 --- dé --- tə˧˥
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to obtain; to get | Example:我得到了他的信息。 | I got his message.
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Think of 'dé' as 'd' for 'done'—you got it!
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能 --- néng --- nə̌ŋ
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can, be able to | Example:我能说中文。 | I can speak Chinese.
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Think of 'neng' as 'ninja' - ninjas can do anything!
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没 --- méi --- mei²¹⁴⁻²¹⁽⁴⁾
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not have; there is not | Example:我没时间。 | I don't have time.
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Think of 'may' as in 'may not have'.
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上 --- shàng --- ʂɑ̂ŋ
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to go up, to ascend, to get on | Example:他上了楼。 | He went upstairs.
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Think of 'shàng' as 'shang-high' to remember it means to go up.
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还 --- hái --- xǎi
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to return; still; yet | Example:我还没有完成作业。 | I haven't finished my homework yet.
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Think of 'hái' as 'hi, I'm still here!'
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可以 --- kě yǐ --- kʰɤ²¹⁴ i²¹⁴
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can, may, able to | Example:你可以告诉我怎么去那里吗？ | Can you tell me how to get there?
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Imagine you have the key (kě) to open any door (yǐ) – you can do it!
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着 --- zhe --- ʈʂɤ
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indicates an ongoing action or state | Example:他正在看书。 | He is reading a book.
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Think of 'zhe' as 'juh' in 'just happening'.
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看 --- kàn --- kʰan˥˩
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to look, to see, to watch | Example:我喜欢看电影。 | I like to watch movies.
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Think of 'kan't see without looking!
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你们 --- nǐmen --- ni˨˩˦ mən˧˥
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You (plural) | Example:你们今天要去哪里？ | Where are you all going today?
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Think of 'nǐ' as 'you' and 'men' as 'more than one person'.
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过 --- guò --- ɡuò
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to pass; to cross; to go over | Example:我们需要过桥才能到达那边。 | We need to cross the bridge to get over there.
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Think of 'go over' as 'guò over'.
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但 --- dàn --- tan⁵¹
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but | Example:我想去看电影，但我没有时间。 | I want to go to the movies, but I don't have time.
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Think of 'but' as a 'dàn'ce move that changes the direction of the conversation.
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事 --- shì --- ʂɻ̩˥˩
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matter; affair; thing | Example:我有很多事要做。 | I have a lot of things to do.
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Think of 'shì' as 'stuff' you need to deal with.
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走 --- zǒu --- tsòu
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to walk; to go | Example:我们一起走吧。 | Let's walk together.
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Think of 'zoo' - you walk to see animals!
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呢 --- ne --- nə
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a particle used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question or emphasis| Example:你在做什么呢？ | What are you doing?
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Think of 'ne' as a way to ask 'what's up?'
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怎么 --- zěnme --- tsə̌n.mə
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how, why | Example:你怎么知道的？ | How do you know?
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Think of 'zen' for 'how' to stay calm.
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现在 --- xiànzài --- ɕjɛn˥˩t͡saɪ˥˩
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now; currently | Example:我现在在学习中文。 | I am currently studying Chinese.
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Think of 'now' as being 'present' at the 'current' moment.
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它 --- tā --- tʰā
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it | Example:它是我的猫。 | It is my cat.
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Think of 'tā' as 'ta-da!' revealing 'it'.
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跟 --- gēn --- kən
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with; to follow | Example:我跟你一起去。 | I will go with you.
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Think of 'gēn' as 'go with' someone or 'follow' them.
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这个 --- zhè ge --- ʈʂɤ̂ kɤ
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this | Example:这个苹果很好吃。 | This apple is very tasty.
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Think of 'this' as something close, like 'zhè' is close to 'ge' (guy) you know.
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就是 --- jiù shì --- tɕjoʊ˥˩ ʂɻ̩˥˩
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exactly; precisely; just | Example:这就是我要的。 | This is exactly what I want.
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It's just what it is!
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如果 --- rúguǒ --- ɻǔ.kwò
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if | Example:如果明天下雨，我们就不去公园了。 | If it rains tomorrow, we won't go to the park.
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Think of 'rú' as 'route' and 'guǒ' as 'go'; if you go this route...
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别 --- bié --- bié
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do not; other; difference | Example:别担心，一切都会好的。 | Don't worry, everything will be fine.
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Think 'bié' as 'be' different or 'be' not (do not).
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被 --- bèi --- peɪ˥˩
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by (indicates passive voice) | Example:他被老师表扬了。 | He was praised by the teacher.
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Think of '被' as a 'blanket' covering the action, making it passive.
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这里 --- zhè lǐ --- ʈʂɤ̂ lî
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here | Example:我喜欢这里。 | I like it here.
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Think of 'here' as 'this place' - 'zhè' (this) + 'lǐ' (place)
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这样 --- zhèyàng --- ʈʂɤ̂jâŋ
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like this; in this way | Example:你为什么这样做？ | Why do you do it like this?
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Think of 'this' as 'zhe' and 'way' as 'yang' (like yin and yang)
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們 --- men --- /mən/
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plural marker for pronouns and a small number of animate nouns | Example:我們是朋友。| We are friends.
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Think of 'men' as in many men, indicating plural.
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太 --- tài --- tʰaɪ˥˩
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too; excessively | Example:这个苹果太大了。 | This apple is too big.
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Think of 'tài' as 'too much pie'!
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多 --- duō --- tu̯ɔ
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many; much; more | Example:这里有很多人。 | There are many people here.
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Think of 'duo' in English, meaning a pair, but here it's more!
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自己 --- zìjǐ --- tsi˥˩ tɕi˨˩˦
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oneself | Example:他自己做了这个决定。 | He made this decision by himself.
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Think of 'zi' as 'self' and 'ji' as 'I'.
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谁 --- shéi --- ʂeɪ˧˥
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who | Example:这是谁的书？ | Whose book is this?
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Think of 'shady' people asking 'who?'
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快 --- kuài --- kʰuài
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fast; quick | Example:他跑得很快。 | He runs very fast.
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Think of a 'quick' sprint to the finish line!
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不会 --- bù huì --- pu˥˩ xwei˥˩
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cannot; to be unable to | Example:我不会游泳。 | I cannot swim.
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Think of 'boo hoo' when you can't do something.
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像 --- xiàng --- ɕjɑ̂ŋ
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to resemble; to be like | Example:她像她的母亲。 | She resembles her mother.
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Think of a 'mirror image' - it resembles you.
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再 --- zài --- tsaɪ˥˩
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again | Example:请再说一遍。 | Please say it again.
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Think of '再' as a rewind button, taking you back to do it 'again'.
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告诉 --- gàosù --- ˈɡaʊ̯ˌsu
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to tell | Example:请告诉我你的名字。 | Please tell me your name.
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Think of 'go sue' someone to tell them something important.
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里 --- lǐ --- li˨˩˦
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inside | Example:房间里有一个桌子。 | There is a table inside the room.
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Think of 'inside' as being 'li'-terally within.
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真的 --- zhēn de --- ʈʂə́n tə
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real; true | Example:这是真的。 | This is real.
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It's the real deal!
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先生 --- xiānsheng --- ɕi̯ɛnʂəŋ
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Mr.; husband; teacher | Example:这是我的先生。 | This is my husband.
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Think of a 'gentleman' or 'sir' in English.
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不能 --- bù néng --- pu˥˩ nəŋ˧˥
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cannot; unable to | Example:我不能去参加聚会。 | I cannot attend the party.
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Think of 'no' (不) and 'ability' (能) together meaning 'no ability'.
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只是 --- zhǐ shì --- ʈʂɨ̌ ʂɻ̩̂
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just; only | Example:我不是不想去，只是太忙了。 | It's not that I don't want to go, it's just that I'm too busy.
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It's 'just' simple!
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为什么 --- wèi shén me --- weɪ˥˩ ʂə̌n mə
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why | Example:你为什么不来？ | Why didn't you come?
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Think of 'Wei' as 'Why'.
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這 --- zhè --- ʈʂɤ̂
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this | Example:這是我的書。 | This is my book.
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Think of 'zhè' as 'this' thing right here.
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因为 --- yīnwèi --- jin˥˥wei˥˩
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because | Example:我喜欢这本书，因为它非常有趣。 | I like this book because it is very interesting.
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Think of 'yin' and 'wei' as 'in a way' explaining why.
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不要 --- bù yào --- pu˥˩ jɑʊ˥˩
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do not; don't want | Example:不要碰那个！ | Don't touch that!
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Think of 'boo' (scary) and 'yow' (pain) – you don't want either!
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死 --- sǐ --- si˨˩˦
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to die | Example:他害怕死。 | He is afraid of dying.
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Think of 'si' as 'see' the end.
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找 --- zhǎo --- ʈʂàu̯
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to look for; to seek | Example:我在找我的钥匙。 | I am looking for my keys.
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Think of 'Zhao' looking for something.
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大 --- dà --- tɑ˥˩
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big; large | Example:这是一只大狗。 | This is a big dog.
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Think of '大' as a big person stretching their arms wide.
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已经 --- yǐjīng --- i˨˩t͡ɕiŋ˥˥
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already | Example:我已经吃过饭了。 | I have already eaten.
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Think of 'yi' as 'yes' and 'jing' as 'just happened'.
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哦 --- ó --- ɔ
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Oh (an exclamation used to express surprise, realization, or understanding)| Example:哦，我明白了。 | Oh, I understand now.
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Think of 'Oh!' as a lightbulb moment.
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谢谢 --- xièxiè --- ɕjɛ˥˩ɕjɛ˥˩
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Thank you | Example:谢谢你的帮助。 | Thank you for your help.
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Think of 'she she' as in 'she she' is grateful.
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天 --- tiān --- tʰjɛn
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sky; day | Example:今天的天很蓝。 | The sky is very blue today.
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Think of 'Tian' as 'Tiananmen Square' which is open to the sky.
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需要 --- xū yào --- ɕy˥˥ jɑʊ˥˩
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to need | Example:我需要一杯水。 | I need a glass of water.
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Think of 'shoe' and 'y'all' needing to walk.
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真 --- zhēn --- ʈʂən
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real; true; genuine | Example:这是真的。 | This is real.
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Think of 'zen' - being true to yourself.
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这么 --- zhème --- ʈʂɤ̂.mə
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so; this way | Example:你为什么这么说？ | Why do you say it this way?
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Think 'this much!'
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听 --- tīng --- tʰiŋ
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to listen | Example:我喜欢听音乐。 | I like to listen to music.
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Think of 'ting' as 'tingle' in your ears when you listen.
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叫 --- jiào --- tɕjɑ̂u
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to call, to be called, to shout | Example:他叫了一声。 | He shouted.
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Remember '叫' as 'yell' or 'call out' loudly.
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点 --- diǎn --- tiɛn˨˩˦
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point, dot, o'clock | Example:现在是三点。 | It is three o'clock now.
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Think of a clock's dot for 'o'clock' and a tiny 'point' on a map.
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可能 --- kě néng --- kʰɤ˨˩ nɤŋ˧˥
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possible | Example:明天可能会下雨。 | It might rain tomorrow.
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Think of 'kě' as 'can' and 'néng' as 'able'—'can able' means possible!
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喜欢 --- xǐhuān --- ɕi˧˥xwan˥˥
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to like | Example:我喜欢吃苹果。 | I like to eat apples.
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Think of 'she who won' your heart, you like her!
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等 --- děng --- təŋ˧˥
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to wait, to await | Example:请你在这里等一下。 | Please wait here for a moment.
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Think of 'waiting' in line, like at the DMV.
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但是 --- dànshì --- tan˥˩ʂɻ̩˥˩
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but; however | Example:我想去看电影，但是我没有时间。 | I want to go to the movies, but I don't have time.
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Imagine a 'Dan' who always has a 'but' in his sentences.
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用 --- yòng --- jʊŋ˥˩
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to use | Example:我每天用手机。 | I use my phone every day.
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Think of 'yo-yo' - you 'use' it to play!
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又 --- yòu --- joʊ
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again; also | Example:他又迟到了。 | He is late again.
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Think of 'yo-yo' - it comes back again and again.
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从 --- cóng --- tsʰʊŋ˧˥
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from; to follow | Example:他从家里出发去学校。 | He departs from home to go to school.
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Think of 'con' as in 'converge' - things coming from different places to one point.
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所以 --- suǒ yǐ --- suɔ˨˩ i˨˩˦
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therefore; so | Example:他很努力学习，所以考试成绩很好。 | He studies very hard, therefore his exam results are excellent.
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Think of 'so it is' when you see '所以'.
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下 --- xià --- ɕiɑ˥˩
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down, below, under | Example:他在楼下等你。 | He is waiting for you downstairs.
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Think of 'shah' as in 'shah of the underworld'.
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东西 --- dōngxi --- tʊ́ŋɕi
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thing; object | Example:我需要买一些东西。 | I need to buy some things.
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East (东) and West (西) together make 'thing'!
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觉得 --- juéde --- tɕyɛ̌.tɤ
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to feel; to think | Example:我觉得今天的天气很好。 | I feel that today's weather is very good.
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Think of 'Jude' feeling or thinking about something.
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個 --- gè --- kɤ˥˩
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a measure word for general use | Example:我有一個蘋果。 | I have an apple.
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Think of it as a 'go-to' measure word for many things.
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时候 --- shíhou --- ʂɻ̩˧˥.xoʊ̯˧˥
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time; moment | Example:你什么时候回来？ | When will you come back?
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Think of 'shí' like 'shi' in 'shi-take' mushrooms and 'hou' like 'how' in 'how long?'
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还有 --- hái yǒu --- xaɪ̯ joʊ̯
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also; in addition; still | Example:我有一个苹果，还有一个橙子。 | I have an apple, and also an orange.
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Think of 'high yo!'—there's more to come!
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为 --- wèi --- weɪ˥˩
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for; to do; to act as | Example:他为我们做了很多事。 | He has done a lot of things for us.
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Think of 'wèi' as 'way' to do something.
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那个 --- nà ge --- nâ kə
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that | Example:请给我那个。 | Please give me that.
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Think of 'nà' as 'nah, not this one, that one!'
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两 --- liǎng --- ljɑŋ˨˩˦
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two; a pair | Example:我有两只猫。 | I have two cats.
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Think of 'liǎng' like 'link' – it links two things together.
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次 --- cì --- tsʰɨ˥˩
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time; occurrence | Example:这是我第一次来这里。 | This is my first time coming here.
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Think of 'counting' the 'times' something happens.
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请 --- qǐng --- tɕʰiŋ˧˥
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to ask, to invite, please | Example:请进。 | Please come in.
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Think of 'please' as 'qing' for polite requests.
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我会 --- wǒ huì --- wɔ˨˩ xwei˥˩
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I can | Example:我会说中文。 | I can speak Chinese.
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Think of 'I can' as 'I have the ability' (会 means 'can' or 'know how to').
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一下 --- yīxià --- i˥˥ ɕja˥˩
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a moment, a short while | Example:请等一下。 | Please wait a moment.
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Think of 'one second' for a quick action or brief moment.
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一起 --- yìqǐ --- i˥˩ tɕʰi˨˩˦
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together | Example:我们一起去看电影。 | We go to watch a movie together.
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Think of 'yee-chee' as 'you and me' together.
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來 --- lái --- laɪ˨˩˦
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to come | Example:他說他會來。 | He said he would come.
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Think of someone saying 'Come here!' with a welcoming hand gesture.
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最 --- zuì --- t͡swei˥˩
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most; the best; the highest degree | Example:这是我最喜欢的书。 | This is my favorite book.
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Think of 'zuì' as 'zooming' to the top!
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而 --- ér --- ɚ˧˥
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and; but; yet | Example:他喜欢跑步，而我喜欢游泳。 | He likes running, but I like swimming.
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Think of '而' as a bridge connecting contrasting ideas.
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孩子 --- háizi --- ˈhaɪ̯.tsɨ
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child | Example:这个孩子很聪明。 | This child is very smart.
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Think of 'hi' (greeting) and 'zi' (sounds like 'zee' in 'zebra') - a child saying 'hi' to a zebra.
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吃 --- chī --- tʂʰɨ
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to eat | Example:我喜欢吃苹果。 | I like to eat apples.
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Think of 'chew' when you see 'chī'
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这些 --- zhèxiē --- ʈʂɤ˥˩ ɕiɛ˥˥
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these | Example:这些书是我的。 | These books are mine.
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Think of 'these' as 'this' with a plural twist.
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只 --- zhǐ --- ʈʂʐ̩˨˩˦
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only | Example:我只想要一杯水。 | I only want a glass of water.
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Think of a single 'only' bird chirping: 'chirp, chirp, zhǐ!'
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应该 --- yīng gāi --- iŋ˥˥ kai˥˥
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should; ought to | Example:你应该多喝水。 | You should drink more water.
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You 'should' always 'yīng' for the best!
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才 --- cái --- tsʰaɪ˧˥
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just; only then | Example:我才到家。 | I just got home.
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Just in time for cake!
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小 --- xiǎo --- ɕjɑʊ̯
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small | Example:这个苹果很小。 | This apple is very small.
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Think of 'small' as 'xiǎo' like a tiny 'shout'.
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打 --- dǎ --- tɑ˨˩˦
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to hit, to strike, to beat | Example:他用拳头打了沙袋。 | He hit the punching bag with his fist.
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Imagine a drum (dǎ) being hit.
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看到 --- kàn dào --- kʰan˥˩ tɑʊ˥˩
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to see; to catch sight of | Example:我在街上看到了一只猫。 | I saw a cat on the street.
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Think of 'can do' when you 'see' something. You 'can do' it because you saw it!
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更 --- gèng --- kɤŋ˥˩
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more; further; even more | Example:我想要更大的房子。 | I want a bigger house.
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Think of 'gèng' as 'going' further.
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出 --- chū --- tʂʰū
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to go out; to come out | Example:他每天早上七点出门。 | He goes out of the house every morning at 7 o'clock.
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Think of 'chū' as 'choo-choo' like a train going out of the station.
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中 --- zhōng --- ʈʂʊ́ŋ
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middle; center | Example:他站在房间中。 | He stands in the middle of the room.
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Think of 'middle' as the 'core' or 'center' of something.
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帮 --- bāng --- paŋ⁵⁵
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help | Example:请帮我一下。 | Please help me a bit.
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Think of 'bāng' as a 'bang' of help!
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爱 --- ài --- aɪ˥˩
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Love | Example:我爱你。 | I love you.
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Think of 'I' love you.
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拿 --- ná --- nǎ
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to take; to hold | Example:请把书拿给我。 | Please take the book and give it to me.
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Imagine 'ná' sounds like 'nah', as if you're saying 'nah, I'll take it'.
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那么 --- nàme --- nâ.mə
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so, then, in that case | Example:如果你不喜欢，那么我们可以换一个。 | If you don't like it, then we can change it.
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Think of 'then' as 'nàme' to remember the sequence.
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您 --- nín --- nǐn
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you (polite form) | Example:您好！请问有什么可以帮您的吗？ | Hello! Is there anything I can help you with?
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Think of 'nín' as 'nin'jas are polite!
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哪 --- nǎ --- nǎ
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which; where | Example:你要去哪儿？ | Where are you going?
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Think of 'nǎ' as asking 'which' or 'where' something is.
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当 --- dāng --- tɑ́ŋ
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to be; to act as; to serve as | Example:他想当医生。 | He wants to be a doctor.
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Think of 'dāng' as 'dang, I have to be the leader!'
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干 --- gān --- ɡán
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dry | Example:这条毛巾已经干了。 | This towel is already dry.
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Think of 'dry' humor – it's not wet!
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會 --- huì --- xuèi
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to know how to, to be able to, meeting | Example:我會說中文。 | I can speak Chinese.
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Think of 'huì' as being able to 'handle it' or 'meet up'.
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嘿 --- hēi --- heɪ
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Hey (an informal greeting) | Example:嘿，你好吗？ | Hey, how are you?
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Think of 'Hey!' with a little extra enthusiasm.
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工作 --- gōngzuò --- kʊŋ˥˥tswɔ˥˩
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work; job | Example:我喜欢我的工作。 | I like my job.
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Think of 'gong' as in 'gong show' and 'zuò' as in 'zoo'—work can sometimes feel like a zoo!
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所有 --- suǒyǒu --- suɔ˧˥.joʊ˨˩˦
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all; every; everything | Example:他所有的书都在书架上。 | All his books are on the shelf.
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Think of 'so you' have everything.
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问题 --- wèn tí --- wən tʰi
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problem; question | Example:这个问题很难解决。 | This problem is difficult to solve.
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When you have a 'wen' (when) question, you have a 'ti' (tea) problem.
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该 --- gāi --- kaɪ
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should; ought to | Example:你该做作业了。 | You should do your homework.
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Think of 'guide' - something you should follow.
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时间 --- shíjiān --- ʂɻ̩˧˥ tɕjɛn˥˥
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time | Example:我没有时间。 | I don't have time.
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Imagine a clock shaped like a 'shi' (lion) keeping track of 'time'.
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呀 --- ya --- jɑ
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an exclamation particle used to express surprise, doubt, or to soften the tone | Example:你来了呀！ | You're here, ya!
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Think of 'ya!' as a surprised cheer or a way to soften your tone.
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钱 --- qián --- tɕʰjɛn˧˥
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money | Example:我需要更多的钱。 | I need more money.
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Think of 'cha-ching' when you hear 'qián'!
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带 --- dài --- taɪ˥˩
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belt; to bring; to carry | Example:请记得带你的钥匙。 | Please remember to bring your keys.
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Think of 'dai' as 'tie' something you bring or carry with you.
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嗯 --- èn --- ən
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Hmm, used to express agreement or to indicate thinking | Example:嗯，我明白了。| Hmm, I understand.
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Think of 'Hmm' as a thoughtful sound.
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还是 --- háishì --- haɪ̯.ʂɻ̩
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still; or; nevertheless | Example:你还是喜欢喝咖啡吗？ | Do you still like to drink coffee?
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When in doubt, use 'háishì' to figure it out!
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可 --- kě --- kʰɤ˨˩˦
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can; may; able to | Example:你可不可以帮我？ | Can you help me?
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Think of '可' as a key that unlocks the ability to do something.
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将 --- jiāng --- tɕiɑŋ
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will, shall, going to | Example:我将去北京。 | I will go to Beijing.
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Think of '将' as a future commander 'will' lead the troops.
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沒 --- méi --- meɪ˧˥
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not; have not | Example:我今天沒去上班。 | I didn't go to work today.
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Think of 'meh' as in 'I don't have it, meh.'
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一样 --- yī yàng --- i˥˥ jɑŋ˥˩
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same; alike | Example:我们穿着一样的衣服。 | We are wearing the same clothes.
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Think of 'one' (yī) 'kind' (yàng) – one kind of thing is the same.
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回 --- huí --- xwei˧˥
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to return | Example:我今天晚上回家。 | I am returning home tonight.
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Think of 'huí' as 'way' back home.
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开始 --- kāi shǐ --- kaɪ̯ ʂɻ̩
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to start; to begin | Example:我们现在开始吧。 | Let's start now.
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Start your car (kāi) and begin your journey (shǐ).
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看看 --- kànkan --- kʰân.kʰan
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to take a look | Example:你可以看看这个吗？ | Can you take a look at this?
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Think of 'can-can' dancers taking a quick look around.
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嗎 --- ma --- mɑ
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a question particle used at the end of a sentence to indicate a yes-no question | Example:你好吗？ | How are you?
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Think of 'ma' as the question mark of Chinese.
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比 --- bǐ --- pi˨˩˦
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to compare | Example:他比我高。 | He is taller than me.
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Think of 'B' for 'Better' when you compare.
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朋友 --- péngyǒu --- pʰə̌ŋ.jòʊ
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friend | Example:他是我的好朋友。 | He is my good friend.
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A 'penguin' (péng) and 'yo-yo' (yǒu) are friends!
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们 --- men --- mən
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plural marker for pronouns and a small number of animate nouns | Example:我们都是学生。| We are all students.
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Think of 'men' as in 'many men' to remember it means plural.
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嘛 --- ma --- mɑ
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a particle used to emphasize the obvious or to soften the tone | Example:你知道嘛，这个很简单。| You know, this is very simple.
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Think of 'ma' as a verbal nudge, like 'duh' in English.
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然后 --- ránhòu --- ʐan˧˥xoʊ̯˥˩
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then; after that | Example:我先做作业，然后看电视。 | I will do my homework first, then watch TV.
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First A, then B.
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年 --- nián --- niɛn˧˥
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year | Example:新年快乐！ | Happy New Year!
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Think of 'new year' when you see 'nián'.
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希望 --- xī wàng --- ɕi⁵⁵ wɑŋ⁵¹
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hope | Example:我希望明天会是一个好天气。 | I hope tomorrow will be a good day.
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Hope is like a 'wish' (xī) that you 'want' (wàng) to come true.
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地方 --- dìfāng --- ti˥˩ faŋ˥
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place; location | Example:这个地方很美。 | This place is very beautiful.
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Think of 'di' as 'destination' and 'fang' as 'found' – a place you found.
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一定 --- yídìng --- i˧˥ tɪŋ˥˩
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certainly; definitely | Example:你一定会成功。 | You will definitely succeed.
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Think of 'yi' as 'yes' and 'ding' as 'definitely'.
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今天 --- jīn tiān --- tɕin tʰjɛn
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today | Example:今天是个好日子。 | Today is a good day.
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Think 'jin' rhymes with 'win'—you win today!
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回来 --- huílái --- xwei˧˥lai˧˥
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to return, to come back | Example:我明天回来。 | I will come back tomorrow.
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Think of 'who will I see when I come back?'
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啦 --- la --- la
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a particle used to indicate a change of state or to soften the tone | Example:他来了啦。 | He has come.
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Think of 'la' as a friendly nudge to show something has changed or to make a sentence sound softer.
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一切 --- yīqiè --- i˥˩ t͡ɕʰi̯ɛ˥˩
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everything; all | Example:一切都会好起来的。 | Everything will be alright.
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Think of 'one cut' (一切) to mean everything is included in one slice.
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相信 --- xiāng xìn --- ɕjɑŋ⁵⁵ ɕin⁵¹
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to believe; to trust | Example:我相信你。 | I believe you.
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Trust your 'xiang' (sounds like 'shiny') instincts!
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說 --- shuō --- ʂu̯o
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to speak, to say | Example:他每天都說很多話。 | He speaks a lot every day.
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Think of 'show' as in 'show and tell' where you speak.
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事情 --- shìqing --- ʂɻ̂.t͡ɕʰiŋ
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matter; affair; thing | Example:我有很多事情要做。 | I have many things to do.
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Think of 'shì' as 'shit' because sometimes matters or affairs can be a mess!
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找到 --- zhǎo dào --- ʈʂàu tàu
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to find | Example:我终于找到我的钥匙了。 | I finally found my keys.
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Think of 'zhao' as 'search' and 'dao' as 'arrive'—you search until you arrive at what you're looking for.
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当然 --- dāngrán --- tɑ́ŋ ɻǎn
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of course; naturally | Example:你要去看电影吗？当然！ | Do you want to go watch a movie? Of course!
Hint
When someone asks if you want cake, you say 'dāngrán!'
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一直 --- yīzhí --- i˥˥ ʈʂɻ̩˧˥
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always; continuously; straight | Example:他一直在学习。 | He has been studying continuously.
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Always straight like a line
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起来 --- qǐ lái --- tɕʰi˨˩˦ lai˧˥
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to get up; to rise | Example:他每天早上六点起来。 | He gets up at six every morning.
Hint
Think of 'rise and shine' to remember 'to get up'.
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地 --- dì --- ti˥˩
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Ground; Earth | Example:他站在地上。 | He is standing on the ground.
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Think of 'Dirt' for 'dì'.
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爸爸 --- bàba --- ˈpɑːˌpɑː
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father | Example:我的爸爸很喜欢看书。 | My father likes to read books.
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Think of 'papa' in English, which also means father.
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非常 --- fēi cháng --- feɪ˥˥ tʂʰɑŋ˧˥
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very; extremely | Example:这个菜非常好吃。 | This dish is very delicious.
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Think of 'very' as 'fēi' and 'extremely' as 'cháng'.
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没事 --- méi shì --- mei˧˥ ʂɻ̩˥˩
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It's okay; No problem | Example:别担心，没事的。 | Don't worry, it's okay.
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Think 'May sure' everything is fine.
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麼 --- me --- mə
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what; how; why (used in questions) | Example:你在做什麼？ | What are you doing?
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Think of 'me' asking 'what?'
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那些 --- nàxiē --- nâ ɕjɛ
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those | Example:那些书是我的。 | Those books are mine.
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Think of 'nà' as 'that' and 'xiē' as 'some'. Together, they mean 'those'.
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见 --- jiàn --- tɕjɛn
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to see | Example:我明天见你。 | I will see you tomorrow.
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Imagine seeing a 'giant' (sounds like jiàn) in front of you.
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什麼 --- shénme --- ʂə̌n.mə
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what | Example:你在做什麼？ | What are you doing?
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Think of 'shénme' as 'shun me' when you ask 'what?'
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杀 --- shā --- ʂɑ̄
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to kill | Example:他在电影里扮演了一个杀手。 | He played a killer in the movie.
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Think of 'shark attack' - deadly!
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离开 --- líkāi --- li˧˥ kʰai˥˩
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to leave | Example:他不得不离开家。 | He had to leave home.
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Think of 'leaving' a 'kai' (car) behind.
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明白 --- míng bái --- mɪŋ˥˩ pai˧˥
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to understand; clear | Example:我终于明白了这个问题。 | I finally understood this problem.
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When you '明白' (understand), things become as clear as day!
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妈妈 --- māma --- ˈmɑːmɑ
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mother | Example:我爱我的妈妈。 | I love my mother.
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Think of 'mama' in English, which is an informal term for mother.
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出来 --- chū lái --- ʈʂʰu⁵⁵ lai⁵
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to come out | Example:他从房间里出来了。 | He came out of the room.
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Think of a magician saying 'come out!' to make something appear.
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一点 --- yīdiǎn --- i˥˩ tja̠n˥˩
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a little; a bit | Example:请给我一点水。 | Please give me a little water.
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Think of 'one dot' as just a little bit.
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你好 --- nǐ hǎo --- ni˧˥ xau˨˩˦
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Hello | Example:你好，我叫小明。 | Hello, my name is Xiao Ming.
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Think of it as 'knee how' to say hello!
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时 --- shí --- ʂɻ̩˧˥
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time; season | Example:现在是时候去吃饭了。 | Now is the time to eat.
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Think of 'shí' as 'time' ticking by like a clock.
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前 --- qián --- tɕʰjɛn˧˥
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front; forward; before | Example:他站在我前面。 | He is standing in front of me.
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Think of 'Qian' as 'Queue in front'
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三 --- sān --- sân
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three | Example:我有三只猫。 | I have three cats.
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Think of a triangle with three sides.
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发生 --- fāshēng --- fā ʂə́ŋ
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to happen; to occur | Example:昨天晚上发生了一件奇怪的事情。 | Something strange happened last night.
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Think of 'fa' as 'fast' and 'sheng' as 'showing' – things happen fast!
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对不起 --- duìbuqǐ --- tweɪ˨˩pu˧˥tɕʰi˨˩˦
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Sorry | Example:对不起，我迟到了。 | Sorry, I am late.
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Think of 'Do it but... oops!'
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认为 --- rènwéi --- ʐən˥˩ wei˧˥
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to think; to believe | Example:我认为这个主意很好。 | I think this idea is very good.
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Think of 'Ren' (人) as a person and 'Wei' (为) as doing something. A person doing thinking.
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真是 --- zhēn shì --- ʈʂə́n ʂɻ̩̂
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really is; truly | Example:你真是一个好朋友。 | You really are a good friend.
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Think of 'really is' as 'truly is' to emphasize the truth.
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之 --- zhī --- ʈʂɻ̩⁵⁵
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of; 's (possessive particle) | Example:这是我的书之封面。 | This is the cover of my book.
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Think of '之' as the glue that shows possession, like 's in English.
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必须 --- bìxū --- pi˥˩ ɕy˥
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must; have to | Example:你必须完成你的作业。 | You must complete your homework.
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You 'must' 'be sure' to do it.
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抱歉 --- bàoqiàn --- paʊ˨˩˦ tɕʰjɛn˥˩
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Sorry | Example:对不起，我真的很抱歉。 | I'm sorry, I really apologize.
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Think of 'bow' and 'chant' to remember 'sorry'.
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那里 --- nàlǐ --- nâlǐ
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there | Example:我想去那里。 | I want to go there.
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Think of 'nà' as 'that' and 'lǐ' as 'location'.
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住 --- zhù --- ʈʂu˥˩
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to live; to reside | Example:我住在北京。 | I live in Beijing.
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Think of 'zoo' animals having a place to live.
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也许 --- yěxǔ --- jèɕỳ
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perhaps; maybe | Example:他也许会来。 | Perhaps he will come.
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Think of 'yeah, sure' when you're unsure!
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行 --- xíng --- ɕǐŋ
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to go; to walk; to travel; capable; competent; okay | Example:你明天能行吗？| Can you manage it tomorrow?
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Think of 'X-ing' as in crossing a street (to go/walk/travel).
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有人 --- yǒu rén --- joʊ˧˥ ɻən˧˥
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someone; somebody | Example:有人在门口等你。 | Someone is waiting for you at the door.
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Think of '有' (have) and '人' (person) - to have a person is to have someone.
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哪里 --- nǎ lǐ --- nɑ˨˩ li˨˩˦
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where | Example:你知道他在哪里吗？ | Do you know where he is?
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Think of 'na' as 'nah, where?'
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后 --- hòu --- xoʊ˥˩
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after; behind; queen | Example:他在我后面。 | He is behind me.
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Think of 'after' as what comes after a queen in a card game.
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意思 --- yìsi --- i˥˩ sɿ˥
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meaning; intention | Example:这个词的意思是什么？ | What is the meaning of this word?
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Think of 'yes' (yì) and 'see' (si) to remember 'meaning' or 'intention'.
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过来 --- guò lái --- kuo˥˩ lai˧˥
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come over; come here | Example:请你过来一下。 | Please come over for a moment.
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Think of 'go' and 'lie' to remember 'come here'.
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先 --- xiān --- ɕiɛn
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first, before | Example:你先走，我马上来。 | You go first, I'll come right away.
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Think of 'X' as marking the spot, the 'first' place to look.
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件 --- jiàn --- tɕjɛn˥˩
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item, piece, measure word for clothes and events | Example:这件衣服很漂亮。 | This piece of clothing is very beautiful.
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Think of '件' as a 'piece' of something, like a piece of clothing or an item.
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几 --- jǐ --- tɕi˧˩˧
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how many; a few | Example:你有几个苹果？ | How many apples do you have?
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Think of 'gee, how many?'
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并 --- bìng --- pɪŋ
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and; also; together with | Example:他喜欢喝咖啡，并且喜欢吃蛋糕。 | He likes to drink coffee, and also likes to eat cake.
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Think of 'bing' as bringing things together.
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大家 --- dàjiā --- tɑ˥˩tɕjɑ˥˥
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everyone | Example:大家好！ | Hello everyone!
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Think of 'big family' - everyone together!
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准备 --- zhǔn bèi --- ʈʂwə̀n pêi
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prepare | Example:我们需要准备晚餐。 | We need to prepare dinner.
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Think of 'zhu' as 'you' and 'bei' as 'ready' - 'You ready?'
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還 --- huán --- xwǎn
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return | Example:我明天會還你那本書。 | I will return that book to you tomorrow.
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Think of 'return' as 'handing back' something.
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一些 --- yīxiē --- i˥˩ ɕi̯e˥
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some; a few; a little | Example:我有一些问题。 | I have some questions.
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Think of 'a few' as 'one share' (yīxiē) of something.
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与 --- yǔ --- y˨˩˦
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and; with | Example:我与他一起去公园。 | I went to the park with him.
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Think of 'you and me' together.
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妈 --- mā --- mɑ˥
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Mom | Example:我爱我的妈。 | I love my mom.
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Think of 'mama' without the second 'ma'.
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新 --- xīn --- ɕin
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new | Example:我买了一件新衣服。 | I bought a new piece of clothing.
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Think of 'shin' guards, which are new and shiny!
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所 --- suǒ --- suɔ˨˩˦
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place; location; office | Example:他去了办公室所。 | He went to the office.
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Think of a 'spot' where something is located.
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问 --- wèn --- wən˥˩
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to ask | Example:我想问你一个问题。 | I want to ask you a question.
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Think of 'When' you need to ask something.
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女人 --- nǚrén --- ny˨˩˦ ʐən˧˥
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woman | Example:那个女人在公园里散步。 | That woman is walking in the park.
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Think of 'new ren' (new person) as a woman.
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怎 --- zěn --- tsən˨˩˦
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how; why | Example:你今天怎麼樣？ | How are you today?
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Think of 'zen' monks asking 'how' and 'why' about life.
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这儿 --- zhèr --- ʈʂɤ̂ɻ
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here | Example:你可以在这儿等我。 | You can wait for me here.
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Imagine saying 'here' with a pirate accent: 'zhèr she blows!'
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出去 --- chūqù --- tʂʰu⁵¹ tɕʰy⁵¹
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to go out | Example:我想出去散步。 | I want to go out for a walk.
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Think of 'choo-choo' train going out of the station.
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得到 --- dédào --- tə˧˥ tɑʊ˥˩
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to get; to obtain | Example:他终于得到了他想要的工作。 | He finally got the job he wanted.
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When you 'dédào' something, you 'did do' something right to get it.
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喝 --- hē --- xɤ
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to drink | Example:我每天喝很多水。 | I drink a lot of water every day.
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Think of 'hē' as 'Hey, let's drink!'
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起 --- qǐ --- tɕʰi˨˩˦
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to rise, to start | Example:他每天早上六点起床。 | He gets up at six o'clock every morning.
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Think of 'qi' as in 'quick start' to remember 'to start'.
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為 --- wèi --- weiˋ
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for; to act as; to become | Example:他為我們做了一頓晚餐。 | He made a dinner for us.
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Think of 'wèi' as 'way' to do something for someone.
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些 --- xiē --- ɕjɛ
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some; a few | Example:我有些问题。 | I have some questions.
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Think of 'some' as 'xiē' small things.
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不过 --- búguò --- pu˧˥ kwo˥˩
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but; however | Example:我想去看电影，不过我没有时间。 | I want to go to the movies, but I don't have time.
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Think of 'but' as a 'bug' in your plans.
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很多 --- hěn duō --- xə̌n tuɔ́
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many; a lot | Example:我有很多朋友。 | I have many friends.
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Think of 'hen' (a bird) laying 'a lot' of eggs.
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第一 --- dì yī --- ti˥˩ i˥
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first | Example:他是班上的第一名。 | He is the first in the class.
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Think of 'D' as in 'Dominant' and 'Yī' as in 'Yay!' for being first.
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生活 --- shēnghuó --- ʂə́ŋ.xwɔ̌
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life; to live | Example:他的生活很幸福。 | His life is very happy.
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Think of 'sheng' (生) as 'birth' and 'huo' (活) as 'active' - life is being actively born every day.
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任何 --- rènhé --- ʐə̂n.xɤ̌
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any; whichever; whatever | Example:你可以选择任何你喜欢的颜色。 | You can choose any color you like.
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Think of 'any' as 'ren' (人) and 'he' (和) - any person and anything!
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为了 --- wèi le --- ˈweɪ lə
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In order to; for the sake of | Example:他每天努力学习，为了将来能有更好的生活。 | He studies hard every day in order to have a better life in the future.
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Think of 'way' as in 'the way to achieve something'
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對 --- duì --- tweɪ˥˩
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correct; right | Example:你的答案是對的。 | Your answer is correct.
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Think of 'dui' as 'do it right'.
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只有 --- zhǐ yǒu --- ʈʂɻ̩²¹⁴ i̯oʊ̯²¹⁴
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only | Example:只有他能完成这个任务。 | Only he can complete this task.
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Only zebras yawn openly.
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向 --- xiàng --- ɕjɑŋ˥˩
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towards, to, direction | Example:我们向东走。 | We walk towards the east.
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Think of 'xiang' as 'aiming' towards something.
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以为 --- yǐwéi --- i˨˩˦ wei˧˥
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to think; to believe (usually mistakenly) | Example:我以为今天是星期五。 | I thought today was Friday.
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Think you're right, but you're wrong!
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坐 --- zuò --- tswɔ˥˩
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to sit | Example:请坐在这里。 | Please sit here.
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Imagine saying 'Whoa!' as you sit down suddenly.
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怎么样 --- zěnme yàng --- tsə́n.mə yɑ̂ŋ
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How; how about; what about | Example:你今天感觉怎么样？ | How do you feel today?
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How's the zen? (sounds like 'zen' and asks 'how')
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开 --- kāi --- kaɪ
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to open; to start | Example:请开门。 | Please open the door.
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Think of 'kai' as 'key' to open/start something.
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或 --- huò --- xuɔ˥˩
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or | Example:你要喝茶或咖啡？ | Do you want tea or coffee?
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Think of 'or' as a choice, and 'huò' sounds like 'whoa,' making you pause to choose.
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噢 --- ō --- oʊ
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Oh (expressing realization or understanding) | Example:噢，我明白了。 | Oh, I understand.
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Think of 'Oh, I get it!'
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位 --- wèi --- weɪ˥˩
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position, place, seat | Example:请问，这个位子有人吗？ | Excuse me, is this seat taken?
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Think of 'wait' for your place or position.
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已 --- yǐ --- i˨˩˦
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already | Example:他已离开。 | He has already left.
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Think of 'already' as something 'yi' (easy) done.
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是不是 --- shì bu shì --- ʂɻ̩⁵¹ pu⁵¹ ʂɻ̩⁵¹
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Is it or not; whether or not | Example:你是不是学生？ | Are you a student or not?
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Think of it as asking 'yes or no?' in a single phrase.
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放 --- fàng --- fɑ̂ŋ
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to release, to put, to place | Example:请把书放在桌子上。 | Please put the book on the table.
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Think of 'fàng' as 'freeing' something.
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嗨 --- hāi --- haɪ
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Hi | Example:嗨，你好吗？ | Hi, how are you?
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Imagine saying 'hi' with a big smile, like you're really excited!
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车 --- chē --- ʈʂʰɤ
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car | Example:我有一辆新车。 | I have a new car.
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Think of the 'ch' sound in 'chase' - cars chase each other!
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男人 --- nán rén --- nǎn ʐən
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man | Example:那个男人在公园里跑步。 | That man is running in the park.
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Think of 'nan' as 'man' with an 'n' in front.
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而且 --- érqiě --- ɑɻ˧˥ tɕʰjɛ˨˩˦
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Moreover; in addition | Example:他很聪明，而且很努力。 | He is very smart, moreover, he is very hardworking.
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Moreover, 'érqiě' adds more to the story!
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不错 --- bù cuò --- pu˥˩ tsʰwo˥˩
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not bad; pretty good | Example:这家餐厅的菜不错。 | The food at this restaurant is pretty good.
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Think of 'not wrong' as 'not bad'.
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感觉 --- gǎn jué --- kan˥˩ tɕyɛ˧˥
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feeling; sense | Example:我有一种奇怪的感觉。 | I have a strange feeling.
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Feeling like a 'gan' (gang) of emotions.
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发现 --- fāxiàn --- fā.ɕjɛn
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to discover; to find | Example:我发现了一本有趣的书。 | I discovered an interesting book.
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Finding something new is like a 'fa' (far) away 'xiàn' (sight).
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这种 --- zhè zhǒng --- ʈʂɤ̂ ʈʂʊ̀ŋ
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this kind; this type | Example:这种水果很甜。 | This kind of fruit is very sweet.
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Think of 'this kind' as a 'specific type' of something.
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世界 --- shìjiè --- ʂɻ̩⁵¹ tɕi̯ɛ⁵¹
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world | Example:我们生活在一个美丽的世界。 | We live in a beautiful world.
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Think of 'she' (shì) and 'jet' (jiè) flying around the world.
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過 --- guò --- ɡuò
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to pass, to cross, to go over | Example:我们一起过马路。 | We cross the street together.
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Think of 'go' to remember 'guò' means to go over or pass.
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家 --- jiā --- tɕi̯ɑ̄
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home, family | Example:我爱我的家。 | I love my home.
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Think of 'jia' as 'gathering' where family gathers.
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话 --- huà --- xuɑ˥˩
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word; speech; talk | Example:他说了很多话。 | He said a lot of words.
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Think of 'hua' as 'whoa' - words can make you say 'whoa'!
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上帝 --- shàngdì --- ʂɑ̂ŋ.tî
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God | Example:上帝保佑你。 | God bless you.
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Think of 'Shang' as 'up' and 'Di' as 'ruler' - the ruler up high.
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买 --- mǎi --- maɪ˨˩˦
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to buy | Example:我想买这个。 | I want to buy this.
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Think of 'mǎi' as 'my' money being spent.
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名字 --- míngzì --- mǐŋ.tsɨ
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name | Example:我的名字是李华。 | My name is Li Hua.
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Think of 'ming' as 'my' and 'zi' as 'identity' - my identity is my name.
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之前 --- zhīqián --- ʈʂʐ̩⁵⁵ tɕʰjɛn³⁵
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before; prior to | Example:我们之前见过面。 | We have met before.
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Think of 'pre' as in 'pre-vious' or 'pre-pare'.
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不用 --- bú yòng --- pu˧˥ i̯ʊŋ˥˩
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no need; not necessary | Example:你不用担心。 | You don't need to worry.
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No need to use it!
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喂 --- wèi --- weɪ˥˩
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Hello (used in phone calls); to feed | Example:喂，你好！ | Hello, how are you?
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Imagine saying 'way' to get someone's attention on the phone.
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可是 --- kěshì --- kʰɤ˥˩ʂɻ̩˥˩
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but | Example:我想去看电影，可是我没有时间。 | I want to go watch a movie, but I don't have time.
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Imagine a cat (kě) saying 'but' (shì) to everything.
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快点 --- kuài diǎn --- kʰuài tɕjɛn
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Hurry up | Example:我们要迟到了，快点！ | We are going to be late, hurry up!
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Quick like a flash!
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搞 --- gǎo --- ɡɑ̀ʊ
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to do; to make; to get; to engage in | Example:他正在搞一个新项目。 | He is working on a new project.
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Think of 'go' as in 'go do something'.
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以 --- yǐ --- i˨˩˦
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to use; by means of | Example:我们以这种方式解决问题。 | We solve problems by means of this method.
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Think of 'yi' as 'use it!'
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的话 --- de huà --- də huɑ
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if | Example:如果你来的话，我们一起去看电影。 | If you come, we will go watch a movie together.
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Think 'if' you 'de-huà' (de-hat) your head, you'll catch a cold!
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玩 --- wán --- wán
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to play | Example:孩子们在公园里玩。 | The children are playing in the park.
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Think of 'wandering' around having fun.
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肯定 --- kěn dìng --- kʰə̌n tîŋ
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definitely; certainly; affirm | Example:我肯定他会来。 | I am sure he will come.
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肯 (kěn) sounds like 'can' and 定 (dìng) sounds like 'ding' - you 'can ding' the bell of certainty!
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记得 --- jìde --- tɕi˥˩ tɤ˧˥
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to remember | Example:你记得他的名字吗？ | Do you remember his name?
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Remember to 'jìde' the details!
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跑 --- pǎo --- pʰɑʊ̯˨˩˦
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run | Example:他每天早上去公园跑步。 | He goes to the park to run every morning.
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Think of 'pao' as 'pow' - like a fast superhero running!
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下来 --- xià lái --- ɕjâ lâi
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to come down | Example:请你下来，我有话要说。 | Please come down, I have something to say.
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Think of 'xià' as 'down' and 'lái' as 'come', so 'come down'.
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最好 --- zuì hǎo --- t͡su̯ei⁵¹ xau̯²¹⁴⁻²¹⁽⁴⁾
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best; had better | Example:你最好早点睡觉。 | You had better go to bed early.
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Think of 'best' as 'the most good'.
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没错 --- méi cuò --- mei˧˥ tsʰwo˥˩
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That's right; Exactly | Example:你说的没错。 | What you said is exactly right.
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Think of 'no mistake' meaning 'that's right'.
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电话 --- diànhuà --- tiɛn⁵¹xwa⁵¹
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telephone | Example:我正在打电话。 | I am making a phone call.
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Dial 'diàn' to 'huà' (talk) on the phone.
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等等 --- děng děng --- tɤŋ tɤŋ
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wait a moment; etc. | Example:请你等等，我马上回来。 | Please wait a moment, I'll be right back.
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Think of 'waiting' in line and saying 'etc.' to add more things.
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不行 --- bù xíng --- pu˥˩ ɕiŋ˧˥
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Not okay; not allowed; won't do | Example:这个方法不行。 | This method won't do.
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Imagine someone saying 'boo' to something not allowed.
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手 --- shǒu --- ʂoʊ˨˩˦
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hand | Example:他的手很大。 | His hand is very big.
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Think of 'show' your hand.
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亲爱的 --- qīn'ài de --- tɕʰin˥˥ ai˥˩ tə
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Dear, beloved | Example:亲爱的，你今天过得怎么样？ | Dear, how was your day today?
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Think of 'Qin' as 'kin' and 'ai' as 'I', like 'I love my kin'.
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活 --- huó --- xuɔ̌
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alive; living; to live | Example:他还活着。 | He is still alive.
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Think of 'huó' as 'whoa, I'm alive!'
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回家 --- huí jiā --- xwei˧˥ tɕja˥˥
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to go home | Example:我每天晚上六点回家。 | I go home every day at 6 PM.
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Think of 'hui' as 'hurry' and 'jia' as 'house'. Hurry to your house!
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女孩 --- nǚhái --- ny˨˩xaɪ˧˥
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girl | Example:那个女孩喜欢读书。 | That girl likes to read books.
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Think of 'new high' for a young girl growing up.
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错 --- cuò --- tsʰuɔ˥˩
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wrong; mistake | Example:他做错了作业。 | He did his homework wrong.
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Think of 'cuò' as 'caught' making a mistake.
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掉 --- diào --- tiɑ̀ʊ
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to fall; to drop; to lose | Example:我的手机掉了。 | My phone fell.
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Imagine something 'diao' (down) from your hand.
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如何 --- rúhé --- ɻu˧˥ xɤ˧˥
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how; in what way | Example:你知道如何解决这个问题吗？ | Do you know how to solve this problem?
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Imagine asking someone 'How RU doing?'
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成 --- chéng --- ʈʂʰə̌ŋ
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to become; to succeed | Example:他终于成了一个医生。 | He finally became a doctor.
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Think of '成' as 'achieving' something or 'becoming' successful.
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高兴 --- gāo xìng --- kaʊ̯ ɕiŋ
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happy | Example:我很高兴见到你。 | I am very happy to see you.
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Think of 'Gao' (go) high with 'Xing' (excitement)!
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他妈的 --- tā mā de --- tʰā mā də
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Damn it | Example:他妈的，我忘了带钥匙。 | Damn it, I forgot to bring the keys.
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Imagine your mom scolding you when you're frustrated.
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穿 --- chuān --- tʂʰwán
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to wear; to pierce | Example:他每天都穿不同的衣服。 | He wears different clothes every day.
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Think of 'chuan' as 'chew on' clothes to wear them or pierce through them.
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有点 --- yǒu diǎn --- joʊ˧˩ tja̠n˧˩˧
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a little; somewhat | Example:我有点累。 | I am a little tired.
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Think of 'yo' like 'yo, I'm a bit tired!'
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干什么 --- gàn shénme --- ɡan ʂən.mə
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What are you doing? | Example:你在干什么？ | What are you doing?
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Imagine someone asking 'What are you doing?' while you are trying to 'gan' (get) something done.
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么 --- me --- mə
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what, how, why (used in questions) | Example:你在做什么？ | What are you doing?
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Think of 'what' as a tiny question mark.
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认识 --- rènshi --- ʐən.ʂɻ̩
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to know; to recognize | Example:我很高兴认识你。 | I am very happy to know you.
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Recognize a friend (rènshi sounds like 'recognize')
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担心 --- dān xīn --- tanɕin
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worry | Example:我很担心你的安全。 | I am very worried about your safety.
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Think of 'Dan' being worried about his 'xin' (heart) health.
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給 --- gěi --- keɪ˧˩˧
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to give | Example:他給了我一本書。 | He gave me a book.
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Think of 'give' as in 'gěi-ve'.
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小姐 --- xiǎojiě --- ɕjɑʊ˧˩˧ tɕjɛ˥˩
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Miss; young lady | Example:小姐，你需要帮助吗？ | Miss, do you need help?
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Think of 'Miss Xiao' as a young lady.
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棒 --- bàng --- pɑ̂ŋ
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great; excellent | Example:你做得真棒！ | You did a great job!
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棒 sounds like 'bang!' which is often used to describe something impressive or great.
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警察 --- jǐng chá --- tɕiŋ˨˩˦ ʈʂʰa˧˥
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Police | Example:警察正在调查这个案件。 | The police are investigating this case.
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Think of 'jing' like a siren sound and 'cha' like 'check'—police check things out.
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号 --- hào --- xɑ̂ʊ
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number; day of the month; size | Example:今天是几号？ | What is the date today?
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Think of 'hào' as 'how many?' for numbers and dates.
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正在 --- zhèngzài --- ʈʂə̂ŋ.tsâi
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in the process of; currently | Example:我正在学习中文。 | I am currently studying Chinese.
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Think of 'zài' as 'at' and 'zhèng' as 'right now'.
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送 --- sòng --- sʊŋ
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to deliver, to send, to give | Example:他送了一份礼物给我。 | He sent a gift to me.
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Think of 'song' - sending a song to someone.
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继续 --- jìxù --- tɕi⁵¹ ɕy⁵¹
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to continue | Example:我们应该继续努力。 | We should continue to work hard.
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Think of 'Ji' as 'gee, I will continue' and 'Xu' as 'shoo, I won't stop'.
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家伙 --- jiāhuo --- tɕjɑ˥˥xwɔ˧˥
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guy; fellow; tool | Example:那个家伙真有趣。 | That guy is really interesting.
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Think of a 'guy' in your 'house' (家) using a 'tool'.
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最后 --- zuìhòu --- t͡su̯eɪ̯⁵¹ xou̯⁵¹
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last; final | Example:他是最后一个到达的人。 | He was the last person to arrive.
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Think of 'last' as the 'ultimate' point, and 'zuì' sounds like 'ultimate'.
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拉 --- lā --- lā
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to pull | Example:他拉开了门。 | He pulled open the door.
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Think of 'pulling' a 'la' sound out of a musical instrument.
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完 --- wán --- wǎn
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complete; finished | Example:我已经完成功课了。 | I have already finished my homework.
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Think of 'wan' as 'won'—when you win, you're finished!
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到底 --- dào dǐ --- taʊ˥˩ ti˨˩˦
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in the end; after all; what on earth | Example:你到底想说什么？ | What on earth do you want to say?
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Think of 'down to the bottom' to remember 'in the end' or 'after all'.
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樣 --- yàng --- jɑ̂ŋ
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appearance; shape; manner | Example:這是什麼樣的動物？ | What kind of animal is this?
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Think of 'yang' in 'yin and yang' – it represents the form or shape.
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弄 --- nòng --- nʊ̂ŋ
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to play with, to manage, to handle | Example:他喜欢弄各种各样的东西。 | He likes to play with all kinds of things.
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Think of 'naughty' kids who like to play with everything.
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过去 --- guòqù --- ɡuò.tɕʰy
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past | Example:他常常回忆过去的时光。 | He often reminisces about the past.
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Think of 'go' (guò) and 'to' (qù) the past.
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那样 --- nà yàng --- nâ jâŋ
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like that; in that way | Example:你不要那样做。 | Don't do it like that.
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Imagine someone pointing and saying 'Not that way!'
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再见 --- zài jiàn --- tsaɪ̯ tɕjɛn
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Goodbye | Example:我们明天再见。 | We will see each other again tomorrow.
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Think of 'zài' as 'see you' and 'jiàn' as 'again'.
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父亲 --- fùqīn --- fu˥˩tɕʰin˧˥
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father | Example:我的父亲是一位医生。 | My father is a doctor.
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Think of 'fu' as in 'father' and 'qin' as in 'kin'.
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重要 --- zhòng yào --- ʈʂʊŋ˥˩ jɑʊ˥˩
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important | Example:这个会议非常重要。 | This meeting is very important.
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Think of 'zhòng' as 'heavy' and 'yào' as 'key'. Heavy key = important!
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听到 --- tīng dào --- tʰiŋ taʊ
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hear | Example:我听到了一首美妙的音乐。 | I heard a beautiful piece of music.
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Think of 'ting' as in 'tingle' when you hear something.
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写 --- xiě --- ɕjɛ˨˩˦
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to write | Example:我喜欢写故事。 | I like to write stories.
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Think of 'she' writing a letter.
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懂 --- dǒng --- tʊŋ˨˩˦
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to understand | Example:我懂你的意思。 | I understand what you mean.
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When you 'dǒng', you 'don't' need more explanation.
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多少 --- duōshǎo --- tu̯ɔ́ ʂɑ̀ʊ̯
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How much; how many | Example:这件衣服多少钱？ | How much is this piece of clothing?
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Think 'duo' (many) and 'shao' (few) to remember it's asking for quantity.
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只要 --- zhǐ yào --- ʈʂʐ̩²¹⁴⁻²¹¹ jɑʊ̯⁵¹
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as long as | Example:只要你努力，就一定能成功。 | As long as you work hard, you will definitely succeed.
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Just need it (只要) to happen!
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以前 --- yǐqián --- i˨˩t͡ɕʰjɛn˧˥
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before; formerly | Example:我以前住在北京。 | I used to live in Beijing.
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Think of 'Yi' as 'Yesterday' to remember 'before'.
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明天 --- míngtiān --- mǐŋ tʰjɛn
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tomorrow | Example:我明天要去学校。 | I will go to school tomorrow.
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明 (míng) means bright, and 天 (tiān) means day. Tomorrow is a bright new day!
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回去 --- huí qù --- xwei˧˥ tɕʰy˥˩
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to go back; to return | Example:我明天要回去。 | I will go back tomorrow.
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Think of 'returning' home after a 'hui' (meeting).
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現 --- xiàn --- ɕiɛn˥˩
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appear; current | Example:他現在在家。 | He is at home now.
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Think of '現' as something that 'appears' right now.
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医生 --- yī shēng --- i˥˥ ʂəŋ˥˥
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Doctor | Example:医生给我开了药。 | The doctor prescribed me medicine.
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A doctor helps you say 'yi' (ease) from pain.
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點 --- diǎn --- tiɛn˨˩˦
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point; dot; to order (food in a restaurant) | Example:請幫我點一杯咖啡。 | Please help me order a cup of coffee.
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Think of a 'point' on a map or 'dot' on a page.
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今晚 --- jīn wǎn --- tɕin wǎn
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tonight | Example:今晚我们去看电影吧。 | Let's go watch a movie tonight.
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Think of 'jin' as 'just in' and 'wan' as 'when' – 'Just in when? Tonight!'
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种 --- zhǒng --- ʈʂʊŋ˨˩˦
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type; kind; seed | Example:这种花很漂亮。 | This type of flower is very beautiful.
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Think of 'seed' as the start of a new 'type' of plant.
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救 --- jiù --- tɕjoʊ˥˩
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to save; to rescue | Example:他跳进河里救了那只狗。 | He jumped into the river to save the dog.
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Think of 'jumping in' to save someone.
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它们 --- tāmen --- tʰa˥˥mən
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they, them (for animals or inanimate objects) | Example:它们在草地上玩耍。 | They are playing on the grass.
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Remember 'tāmen' as 'they' for things without feelings.
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好像 --- hǎo xiàng --- xɑ̀ʊ̯ ɕjɑ̂ŋ
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seem; be like | Example:他好像很忙。 | He seems very busy.
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Good (好) image (像) makes things seem nice.
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儿子 --- ér zi --- ɑɻ˥˩ tsɹ̩˩
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son | Example:我的儿子很聪明。 | My son is very smart.
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Think of 'er' as in 'her' but for a boy, and 'zi' sounds like 'zee' which is a playful way to refer to a child.
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该死 --- gāi sǐ --- kaɪ̯ sɨ̀
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damn; damn it | Example:该死，我忘了带钥匙。 | Damn, I forgot to bring the keys.
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Think of 'guy sigh' when you're frustrated.
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哪儿 --- nǎr --- nɑ˨˩ɻ
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where | Example:你去哪儿了？ | Where did you go?
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Think of 'narr' as in 'narrate' a story about 'where' something happened.
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美国 --- Měiguó --- mei˧˥ kuo˧˥
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United States of America | Example:我想去美国旅游。 | I want to travel to the United States.
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Think of 'Mei' as 'May' and 'guo' as 'country' - 'May Country' sounds like 'America'.
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怎样 --- zěn yàng --- tsən˨˩.jɑŋ˥˩
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how; in what way | Example:你今天感觉怎样？ | How do you feel today?
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Think of 'zen' (calm) and 'yang' (energy) – how do you balance them?
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说话 --- shuō huà --- ʂu̯ɔ⁵⁵ xu̯a⁵¹
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to speak; to talk | Example:他喜欢和朋友说话。 | He likes to talk with friends.
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Think of 'show' (shuō) and 'what' (huà) – you show what you talk about.
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却 --- què --- tɕʰɥɛ˥˩
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but, yet, however | Example:他很努力，却没有成功。 | He worked hard, but he didn't succeed.
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Imagine 'yet' as a stubborn mule that 'què' (kicks) back.
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漂亮 --- piào liang --- pʰjɑʊ̯⁵¹ ljaŋ⁵¹
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beautiful | Example:她的笑容非常漂亮。 | Her smile is very beautiful.
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Think of 'pretty' and 'outstanding' combined.
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讓 --- ràng --- ʐɑ̂ŋ
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to let, to allow, to make | Example:請讓我進去。 | Please let me in.
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Think of 'rang' as in 'range' - allowing a range of options.
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条 --- tiáo --- tʰjɑ̌ʊ
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measure word for long, thin objects (e.g., ribbon, river, road, fish)| Example:这条鱼很大。 | This fish is very big.
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Think of a 'tie' (tiáo) which is long and thin.
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永远 --- yǒngyuǎn --- jʊŋ˧˥.ɥæn˨˩˧
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forever | Example:我会永远爱你。 | I will love you forever.
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Think of 'eternal' for 'forever'.
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完全 --- wánquán --- wǎn˧˥.tɕʰyɛn˧˥
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complete; whole; entirely | Example:他的计划完全失败了。 | His plan completely failed.
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Think of 'one whole' as 'wan-quan'.
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站 --- zhàn --- ʈʂân
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station; to stand | Example:我在火车站等你。 | I am waiting for you at the train station.
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Think of a 'station' where people 'stand' waiting for a train.
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看起来 --- kàn qǐ lái --- kʰân tɕʰǐ lǎi
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to look like; to seem | Example:他看起来很累。 | He looks very tired.
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Think of 'kan' as 'can' see, and 'qi lai' as 'rise up' to form an impression.
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长 --- cháng --- tʂʰɑ̌ŋ
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long; grow | Example:他的头发很长。 | His hair is very long.
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Think of a long 'cháng' train growing longer.
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进 --- jìn --- tɕîn
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to enter; to advance | Example:请进。 | Please come in.
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Think of 'jin' as in 'jump in' to enter or advance.
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高 --- gāo --- kaʊ
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tall; high | Example:他很高。 | He is very tall.
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Think of 'gāo' as 'go' up high!
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枪 --- qiāng --- tɕʰiɑŋ
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gun | Example:他拿着一把枪。 | He is holding a gun.
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Think of 'qiāng' as the sound a gun might make.
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清楚 --- qīngchu --- tɕʰiŋʈʂʰu
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clear; distinct | Example:你的意思我很清楚。 | I understand your meaning clearly.
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Think of 'clear' as 'clean and true'.
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如此 --- rúcǐ --- ɻǔ.tsʰɨ̀
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so; such; in this way | Example:事情竟然如此简单。 | The matter is actually so simple.
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Remember '如此' as 'so cool' because it sounds like 'rúcǐ'!
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分钟 --- fēnzhōng --- fən˥˥ʈʂʊŋ˥˥
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minute (unit of time) | Example:我等了你十分钟。 | I waited for you for ten minutes.
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Think of 'fēn' as 'fraction' of an hour.
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马上 --- mǎ shàng --- mɑ̀ ʂɑ̂ŋ
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immediately; at once | Example:我马上就到。 | I will be there immediately.
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Think of jumping on a horse ('马') to get somewhere fast!
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伙计 --- huǒ ji --- xwɔ˨˩ tɕi˨˩˦
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buddy, partner, mate | Example:他是我的好伙计。 | He is my good buddy.
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Think of 'fire' (huǒ) and 'chicken' (jī) as your cooking buddies!
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或者 --- huòzhě --- xuɔ̀ tʂɤ̌
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or | Example:你想喝茶或者咖啡？ | Do you want to drink tea or coffee?
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Think of 'huò' as 'or' in 'or-chestra' choosing instruments.
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晚上 --- wǎnshàng --- wǎn.ʂɑŋ
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evening | Example:我晚上喜欢散步。 | I like to take walks in the evening.
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Think of 'waning' light as the day ends.
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睡 --- shuì --- ʂweɪ˥˩
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to sleep | Example:我每天晚上十点睡。 | I go to sleep at 10 PM every night.
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Think of 'shhh' when you want someone to sleep.
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不到 --- bù dào --- pu˥˩ tɑʊ˥˩
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less than; not reaching | Example:他每天睡不到六个小时。 | He sleeps less than six hours every day.
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Think of 'not arriving' at a certain point.
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其他 --- qítā --- tɕʰi˧˥ tʰa˥˥
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other; the rest | Example:除了这个，其他的我都不喜欢。 | Except for this one, I don't like the others.
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Think of 'qi' as 'key' to the 'other' options.
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看见 --- kàn jiàn --- kʰân tɕjɛn
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to see | Example:我在公园里看见了一只小狗。 | I saw a small dog in the park.
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Think of 'can' see with your 'kan' eyes.
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敢 --- gǎn --- kan˥˩
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to dare | Example:你敢不敢跳伞？ | Do you dare to skydive?
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Dare to eat garlic!
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開 --- kāi --- kʰaɪ̯
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open | Example:請把門開開。 | Please open the door.
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Think of 'kai' as the key to open something.
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者 --- zhě --- ʈʂɤ˧˥
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person; one who does something | Example:读者喜欢这本书。 | The reader likes this book.
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Think of '者' as a 'doer' or 'person' who does something.
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岁 --- suì --- suèi
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year (of age) | Example:他今年五岁了。 | He is five years old this year.
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Think of 'sway' as you sway through the years.
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兄弟 --- xiōngdì --- ɕjʊŋ.ti
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brothers | Example:他们是亲生兄弟。 | They are biological brothers.
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Think of 'Xiong' as 'Strong' - brothers are strong together.
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小心 --- xiǎo xīn --- ɕjàu ɕín
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Be careful | Example:过马路时要小心。 | Be careful when crossing the street.
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Small heart, big caution.
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张 --- zhāng --- ʈʂáŋ
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to open; to stretch; a measure word for flat objects | Example:请给我一张纸。| Please give me a sheet of paper.
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Think of 'stretching' a sheet of paper.
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米 --- mǐ --- mi˨˩˦
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rice | Example:我喜欢吃米饭。 | I like to eat rice.
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Think of 'me' wanting some rice!
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变 --- biàn --- piɛn˥˩
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to change | Example:天气变冷了。 | The weather has changed to cold.
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Think of 'biàn' as 'bend', because when you bend something, it changes shape.
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小时 --- xiǎoshí --- ɕjɑ̀ʊʂɻ̩́
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hour | Example:我每天学习两个小时。 | I study for two hours every day.
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Think of 'small time' for an hour.
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著 --- zhe --- ʈʂɤ
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indicates the continuation of an action or state | Example:他正在看著书。 | He is reading a book.
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Think of 'zhe' as 'ze' action continues!
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之后 --- zhī hòu --- ʈʂɻ̩⁵⁵ xou⁵¹
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afterwards; later; after | Example:我们吃完饭之后去看电影。 | We will go to the movies after we finish eating.
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After the show, we go!
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正 --- zhèng --- ʈʂəŋ˥˧
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correct, straight, upright | Example:他的答案是正的。 | His answer is correct.
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Think of '正' as the 'right' angle (90 degrees) - always correct and upright!
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美 --- měi --- mei˨˩˦
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beautiful | Example:她是一个很美的女孩。 | She is a very beautiful girl.
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Think of 'May' flowers being beautiful.
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別 --- bié --- bjɛ̌
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do not | Example:別忘了帶傘。 | Do not forget to bring an umbrella.
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Think of 'bié' as 'be' without doing something.
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够 --- gòu --- ɡoʊ
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enough | Example:我吃得够了。 | I've eaten enough.
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Think of 'go' - when you have enough, you can 'go'!
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名 --- míng --- mǐŋ
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name | Example:他的名叫小明。 | His name is Xiao Ming.
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Think of 'ming' as 'mingling' at a party where you learn people's names.
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宝贝 --- bǎo bèi --- paʊ˨˩ pei˥˩
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Treasure; darling | Example:她是我的宝贝。 | She is my darling.
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Think of 'baby' as a precious treasure.
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刚 --- gāng --- ɡɑŋ
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just; barely; firm | Example:我刚到家。 | I just got home.
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Just got it done!
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生 --- shēng --- ʂə́ŋ
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life; to be born; raw | Example:他刚刚出生。 | He was just born.
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Think of 'shēng' as the start of something new, like being born or raw beginnings.
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另 --- lìng --- liŋ˥˧
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other; another | Example:我需要另一个选择。 | I need another option.
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Think of 'link' to another option.
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情况 --- qíng kuàng --- tɕʰiŋ kuɑŋ
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situation; condition | Example:请告诉我现在的情况。 | Please tell me the current situation.
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Think of 'qing' (情) as 'feeling' and 'kuang' (况) as 'condition' - together they describe the 'situation'.
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留 --- liú --- liú
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to stay; to remain | Example:请你留下来。 | Please stay.
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Think of 'liú' as 'leave' but you stay!
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不好 --- bù hǎo --- pu˥˩ xaʊ˨˩˦
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not good; bad | Example:今天的天气不好。 | The weather is not good today.
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Think of 'boo' for 'not' and 'how' for 'good'.
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别人 --- bié rén --- bjɛ˧˥ ʐən˧˥
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other people | Example:不要总是依赖别人。 | Don't always rely on other people.
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Think of 'other' as 'bié' and 'people' as 'rén'.
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早 --- zǎo --- tsɑʊ̯˨˩˦
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early | Example:我今天起得很早。 | I woke up very early today.
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Think of waking up early to catch the sunrise (早).
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见到 --- jiàn dào --- tɕjɛn˥˩ tɑʊ˥˩
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to see; to meet | Example:我很高兴见到你。 | I am very happy to see you.
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Imagine meeting someone and saying 'I can see you now!'
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本 --- běn --- pən˥˩
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root; origin; book | Example:这本书很有趣。 | This book is very interesting.
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Think of 'book' as the 'root' of knowledge.
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下去 --- xià qù --- ɕiɑ⁵¹ tɕʰy⁵¹
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to go down; to descend; to continue | Example:请你下去看看。 | Please go down and take a look.
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Think of 'shah-choo' like a sneeze, and imagine the sneeze going down or continuing.
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因 --- yīn --- jin
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because of; due to | Example:他因病不能来。 | He can't come because of illness.
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Think of 'yin' in 'yin and yang' – balance happens because of something.
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公司 --- gōngsī --- kʊ́ŋ.sɨ́
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company | Example:我在一家大公司工作。 | I work at a big company.
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Think of 'gong' as in 'gong show' and 'si' as in 'see' - a company is a place where you see the show of work.
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琌 --- líng --- liŋˊ
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Jade; precious stone | Example:这块琌非常珍贵。 | This piece of jade is very precious.
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Think of a 'ling'ering precious stone.
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花 --- huā --- xwá
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flower | Example:这朵花很漂亮。 | This flower is very beautiful.
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Think of 'hua' as 'hue', which refers to the color of flowers.
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每 --- měi --- mei˨˩˦
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every; each | Example:每个人都喜欢吃冰淇淋。 | Everyone likes to eat ice cream.
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Think of 'me' in 'every' situation.
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房子 --- fángzi --- fɑ̌ŋ.tsɨ
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house | Example:这个房子很大。 | This house is very big.
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Think of 'fang' as a cozy 'fang'tastic place to live.
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心 --- xīn --- ɕin
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heart; mind | Example:她的心很善良。 | Her heart is very kind.
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Think of 'heart' as the 'core' of emotions and thoughts.
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机会 --- jī huì --- tɕi⁵⁵ xwei⁵¹
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Opportunity | Example:这是一个很好的机会。 | This is a very good opportunity.
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Think of 'jī' as 'gee' and 'huì' as 'way' – 'Gee, there's a way!'
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安全 --- ānquán --- an˥˥ tɕʰyan˧˥
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Safety; security | Example:请注意安全。 | Please pay attention to safety.
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Think of 'an' as 'an' angel watching over you for safety.
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总是 --- zǒng shì --- tsʊŋ ʂɻ̩
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always | Example:他总是很忙。 | He is always very busy.
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Think of 'zong' as 'zoo' and 'shi' as 'she'. 'She always goes to the zoo.'
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无法 --- wú fǎ --- wuˊ faˇ
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unable; incapable | Example:我无法理解这个问题。 | I am unable to understand this problem.
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Think of 'no way' to do something.
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月 --- yuè --- yɛ˥˩
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moon; month | Example:每个月的月亮都是不一样的。 | The moon is different every month.
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Think of the moon changing phases every month.
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份 --- fèn --- fən˥˩
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portion; share; copy | Example:这是一份礼物。 | This is a gift.
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Think of '份' as your 'share' of the 'fun'.
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马 --- mǎ --- mɑ˨˩˦
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horse | Example:这匹马跑得很快。 | This horse runs very fast.
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Think of a 'ma'gnificent horse.
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久 --- jiǔ --- tɕjoʊ˨˩˦
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long (time) | Example:我们好久没见了。 | We haven't seen each other for a long time.
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Think of 'jiǔ' as 'jolt' - it takes a long time to recover from a jolt!
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呃 --- è --- ɤ
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uh (expression of hesitation) | Example:呃，我不确定。 | Uh, I'm not sure.
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Think of 'uh' when you're unsure or hesitating.
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好好 --- hǎo hǎo --- xɑʊ˨˩ xɑʊ˨˩
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to do something properly or thoroughly | Example:你要好好学习。 | You need to study properly.
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Think of 'good good' as doing something really well.
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成为 --- chéng wéi --- ʈʂʰə̌ŋ wěi
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to become | Example:他想成为一名医生。 | He wants to become a doctor.
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Think of 'cheng' as 'change' and 'wei' as 'way' - changing your way to become something new.
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了解 --- liǎo jiě --- ljɑʊ̯ tɕjɛ
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to understand; to know | Example:我了解你的意思。 | I understand your meaning.
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Think of 'liao' as 'know' and 'jie' as 'understand'.
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结束 --- jiéshù --- tɕjɛ̌ʂû
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to end; to finish | Example:会议已经结束了。 | The meeting has ended.
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Think of 'tie a bow' to finish wrapping a present.
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混蛋 --- hún dàn --- xǔn tân
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bastard; scoundrel | Example:那个混蛋偷了我的钱包。 | That bastard stole my wallet.
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Think of a 'mixed egg' (混蛋) that went bad, just like a bad person.
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爸 --- bà --- pa˥˩
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Dad | Example:我爱我的爸。 | I love my dad.
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Think of 'Papa' without the 'Pa'.
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停 --- tíng --- tʰiŋ˧˥
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to stop | Example:请在这里停车。 | Please stop the car here.
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Think 'ting' as in 'ting' the bell to stop.
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打电话 --- dǎ diànhuà --- tɑ̀ tjɛ̂n.xwâ
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to make a phone call | Example:我需要打电话给妈妈。 | I need to make a phone call to my mom.
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Dial the digits!
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狗 --- gǒu --- ɡoʊ˨˩˦
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dog | Example:这只狗很可爱。 | This dog is very cute.
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Think of 'go' fetch!
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没什么 --- méi shénme --- mei˧˥ ʂən˧˥mə
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nothing; it doesn't matter | Example:别担心，没什么。 | Don't worry, it's nothing.
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Think of 'meh, it's nothing!'
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确定 --- quèdìng --- tɕʰɥê.tîŋ
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to determine; to confirm; to make sure | Example:你能确定这个消息是真的吗？ | Can you confirm if this news is true?
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Think of 'sure thing' to remember 'quèdìng'.
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查 --- chá --- tʂʰa˧˥
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to check; to investigate | Example:警察正在查这个案件。 | The police are investigating this case.
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Think of a detective 'checking' for clues.
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谈 --- tán --- tʰan˧˥
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to talk; to discuss | Example:我们需要谈一谈这个问题。 | We need to talk about this problem.
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Think of 'tan' as in 'let's tan(gible) talk'.
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里面 --- lǐmiàn --- li˨˩ miɛn˥˩
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inside | Example:书在书包里面。 | The book is inside the backpack.
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Think of 'li' as 'in' and 'mian' as 'side'.
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忙 --- máng --- mɑ̌ŋ
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busy | Example:我今天很忙。 | I am very busy today.
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Think of 'mang' as 'man' who is always busy.
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进来 --- jìn lái --- tɕîn laɪ
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come in | Example:请进来坐下。 | Please come in and sit down.
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Think of 'jin' as 'join' and 'lai' as 'lie' – 'join and lie inside'.
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水 --- shuǐ --- ʂweɪ˨˩˦
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water | Example:我每天喝很多水。 | I drink a lot of water every day.
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Think of 'shui' as 'splash' – both involve water!
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杯 --- bēi --- peɪ
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cup | Example:请给我一杯水。 | Please give me a cup of water.
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Imagine drinking from a 'bay' of cups.
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有些 --- yǒu xiē --- joʊ̯ ɕjɛ
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some | Example:有些人喜欢喝咖啡。 | Some people like to drink coffee.
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Think of 'yo' (you) having 'some' things to share.
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拜托 --- bàituō --- paɪ˨˩tʰwo˥˩
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to request someone to do something; to ask a favor | Example:我拜托你帮我一个忙。| I request you to do me a favor.
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Imagine you're on your knees saying 'please'!
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帮助 --- bāngzhù --- paŋ⁵⁵ ʈ͡ʂu⁵¹
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help; assist | Example:她需要我们的帮助。 | She needs our help.
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Think of 'bang' as in 'bang, I need help!'
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信 --- xìn --- ɕin˥˩
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letter; trust; believe | Example:我昨天收到了你的信。 | I received your letter yesterday.
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Think of '信' as a 'letter' that you 'trust' to deliver your message.
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根本 --- gēn běn --- kən pən
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fundamental; basic; root | Example:这个问题根本不重要。 | This problem is fundamentally not important.
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Think of the 'root' of a tree as the 'fundamental' part.
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决定 --- jué dìng --- tɕyɛ˧˥ tiŋ˥˩
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to decide, decision | Example:我决定明天去旅行。 | I decided to travel tomorrow.
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Think of 'JUE' (like 'jewel') and 'DING' (like a bell dinging) - a jewel decision that rings clear!
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晚 --- wǎn --- wǎn
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late; evening | Example:我今天晚上有一个会议。 | I have a meeting tonight.
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Think of 'waning' as the day is getting late.
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四 --- sì --- sɹ̩˥˩
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four | Example:我有四本书。 | I have four books.
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Four sounds like 'sì', like saying 'see' four things.
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衣服 --- yīfu --- i˥˥ fu˧˥
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Clothes | Example:我喜欢这件衣服。 | I like this piece of clothing.
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Think of 'Yee' as in 'Yeezy' and 'fu' as in 'furry' clothes.
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女儿 --- nǚ'ér --- ny˨˩˦.əɻ˧˥
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daughter | Example:她的女儿今年五岁了。 | Her daughter is five years old this year.
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Think of 'new air' because a daughter brings fresh joy to life.
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抓 --- zhuā --- ʈʂwa
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to grab, to catch | Example:他用手抓住了那只猫。 | He grabbed the cat with his hand.
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Think of a claw grabbing something.
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怎么办 --- zěnme bàn --- tsə̌n.mə pân
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What to do; How to handle it | Example:现在下雨了，我们怎么办？ | It's raining now, what should we do?
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Imagine asking 'What to do?' when you see a 'zen' master meditating on a 'ban'ana peel.
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长官 --- zhǎngguān --- ʈʂɑ̀ŋ.kwán
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Officer; superior | Example:长官命令我们完成任务。 | The officer ordered us to complete the task.
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Think of 'chief' or 'boss' to remember 'superior'.
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办法 --- bànfǎ --- ˈpân.fà
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method; way; means | Example:我们需要找到一个解决这个问题的办法。 | We need to find a method to solve this problem.
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Think of 'ban' (like a ban on something) and 'fa' (like a 'fa'ctory). Factories have methods to ban problems.
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不管 --- bù guǎn --- pu˥˩ kwan˨˩˦
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no matter; regardless of | Example:不管天气如何，我们都要去爬山。 | No matter the weather, we are going to climb the mountain.
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Imagine a 'boo' (不) ghost that doesn't care (管) about anything.
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个人 --- gè rén --- kɤ˥˩ ʐən˧˥
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individual; personal | Example:每个人都有自己的梦想。 | Everyone has their own dreams.
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Think of 'ge' as 'each' and 'ren' as 'person' - each person is an individual.
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于 --- yú --- yǔ
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at; in; on; to; from; by | Example:他出生于北京。 | He was born in Beijing.
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Think of 'you' being 'at' the place.
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头 --- tóu --- toʊ˧˥
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head | Example:他的头很大。 | His head is very big.
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Think of 'toe' but it's on your head!
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忘 --- wàng --- wɑŋ˥˩
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to forget | Example:我总是忘记带钥匙。 | I always forget to bring my keys.
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Think of 'Wang' who always forgets things.
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讲 --- jiǎng --- tɕi̯ɑŋ˨˩˦
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to speak; to explain | Example:他喜欢在课堂上讲故事。 | He likes to tell stories in class.
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Think of 'Jiǎng' as 'Jiang' (sounds like 'John') who loves to speak and explain things.
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关于 --- guānyú --- kwan˥˩ y˧˥
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about; regarding; concerning | Example:关于这个问题，我们需要进一步讨论。 | Regarding this issue, we need to discuss it further.
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Think of 'guan' as 'guard' and 'yu' as 'you'. Guards are always concerned about you.
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动 --- dòng --- tʊŋ˥˩
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move | Example:他开始动了。 | He started to move.
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Think of 'dong' as the sound of a bell that moves.
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进去 --- jìn qù --- tɕîn tɕʰy
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to go in; to enter | Example:他刚刚进去房间。 | He just went into the room.
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Think of 'jin' as 'enter' and 'qu' as 'go'.
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麻烦 --- máfan --- mǎ.fan
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trouble; inconvenience | Example:对不起，给你添麻烦了。 | Sorry for causing you trouble.
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麻烦 sounds like 'ma fun' but it's the opposite of fun—it's trouble!
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接 --- jiē --- tɕi̯ɛ́
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to receive, to connect, to catch | Example:他接到了一个电话。 | He received a phone call.
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Think of 'catching' a phone call or 'connecting' with someone.
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五 --- wǔ --- wu˨˩˦
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five | Example:我有五本书。 | I have five books.
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Think of 'Wu-Tang Clan' with five members.
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每个 --- měi gè --- mei˨˩ kɤ˥˩
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each; every | Example:每个人都有自己的梦想。 | Each person has their own dreams.
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Think of 'MAY I get one?' - 'Each' time!
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唯一 --- wéiyī --- wei˧˥ i˥˥
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only; sole; unique | Example:她是我唯一的朋友。 | She is my only friend.
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Think of 'way' (wei) and 'one' (yi) - the only way, the unique one.
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夫人 --- fū rén --- fu˥˥ ʐən˧˥
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Madam; Lady; Wife | Example:这位夫人非常优雅。 | This lady is very elegant.
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Think of 'Madam' as the 'first lady' or 'wife' of the house.
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猜 --- cāi --- tsaɪ
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to guess | Example:我猜他今天不会来了。 | I guess he won't come today.
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Think of 'sigh' when you can't figure something out and have to guess.
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计划 --- jì huà --- tɕi⁵¹ xu̯a̠⁵¹
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plan | Example:我们需要一个详细的计划。 | We need a detailed plan.
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Think of 'Ji' as 'Gee, I need a plan!'
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神 --- shén --- ʂən˧˥
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God; deity; spirit | Example:他相信有神的存在。 | He believes in the existence of God.
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Think of 'shen' as 'shen-anigans' of the gods!
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老 --- lǎo --- lɑ̀ʊ
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old | Example:他是一个老朋友。 | He is an old friend.
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Think of 'lao' as 'long ago' to remember 'old'.
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故事 --- gùshì --- ku˥˩ ʂɻ̩˥˩
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story | Example:他讲了一个有趣的故事。 | He told an interesting story.
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A 'gooey' story sticks with you.
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场 --- chǎng --- tʂʰɑ̀ŋ
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field; place; scene | Example:我们在足球场上踢球。 | We play soccer on the field.
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Think of a 'charming' place or scene.
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甚至 --- shènzhì --- ʂən˥˩ʈʂɻ̩˥˩
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even; so much so that | Example:他忙得甚至没有时间吃饭。 | He is so busy that he doesn't even have time to eat.
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Think of 'even' going to great lengths.
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其实 --- qí shí --- tɕʰi˧˥ ʂɻ̩˧˥
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actually; in fact | Example:其实，我已经完成了作业。 | Actually, I have already finished the homework.
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Actually, the 'qi' (奇) is not so 'strange' (奇怪) after all.
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来说 --- láishuō --- lái ʂwō
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to speak; to explain; to say | Example:从某种意义上来说，这个决定是正确的。 | In a certain sense, this decision is correct.
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Think of 'lai' as 'come' and 'shuo' as 'speak' - 'come speak'.
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挺 --- tǐng --- tʰiŋ˥˩
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quite; rather; very | Example:这道菜挺好吃的。 | This dish is quite delicious.
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Think of 'ting' as 'tingling' excitement because something is quite good!
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消息 --- xiāo xī --- ɕiɑo ɕi
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news; information | Example:我刚刚收到一个好消息。 | I just received some good news.
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Think of 'shout' (xiāo) and 'see' (xī) - you shout when you see news!
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全 --- quán --- tɕʰyɛn˧˥
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whole, entire, complete | Example:我们需要全力以赴。 | We need to give it our all.
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Think of 'quán' as 'quan-tity' of the whole.
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見 --- jiàn --- tɕiɛn˥˩
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to see | Example:我今天見到了我的朋友。 | I saw my friend today.
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Imagine 'seeing' a giant (jiàn) in front of you.
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時 --- shí --- ʂɻ̩̌
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time; hour | Example:現在是什麼時候？ | What time is it now?
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Think of a clock ticking 'shí, shí, shí' to keep track of time.
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真正 --- zhēnzhèng --- ʈʂə́n ʈʂə̂ŋ
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real, true, genuine | Example:他是真正的朋友。 | He is a true friend.
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Think of 'Zen' for true peace and 'Zheng' for genuine effort.
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待 --- dài --- daɪ˥˩
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to wait; to treat | Example:请你在这里待一会儿。 | Please wait here for a moment.
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Think of '待' as 'dài' your time waiting or treating someone.
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鬼 --- guǐ --- kweɪ˨˩˦
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ghost | Example:他相信他看到了一个鬼。 | He believes he saw a ghost.
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Think of 'gui' as a 'ghostly guy'.
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女士 --- nǚshì --- ny˨˩ʂɻ̩˥˩
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lady; Ms.; madam | Example:这位女士非常有礼貌。 | This lady is very polite.
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Imagine a fancy 'lady' sipping tea, saying 'nǚshì' with elegance.
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连 --- lián --- liɛn
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connect; even | Example:他连夜赶回家。 | He rushed home overnight.
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Think of '连' as 'link' to remember 'connect'.
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由 --- yóu --- jǒu
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from; by; due to | Example:这件事由他负责。 | This matter is handled by him.
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Think of 'you' being the reason or source.
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人们 --- rénmen --- ʐən˧˥ mən˧˥
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people | Example:人们都喜欢这个公园。 | People all like this park.
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Think of 'ren' as 'human' and 'men' as plural, so 'humans' or 'people'.
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喔 --- ō --- ō
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Oh (expression of realization or understanding) | Example:喔，我明白了。 | Oh, I understand now.
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Imagine saying 'Oh!' when you finally get something.
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疯 --- fēng --- fəŋ
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crazy; insane | Example:他好像疯了。 | He seems to have gone crazy.
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Think of a 'crazy' wind blowing (风 fēng) everything away.
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那边 --- nà biān --- nâ piɛn
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over there | Example:他在那边等你。 | He is waiting for you over there.
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Think of 'nà' as 'that' and 'biān' as 'side' – 'that side' is 'over there'.
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门 --- mén --- mən˧˥
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door | Example:请关上门。 | Please close the door.
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Think of 'men' standing at the door.
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跳 --- tiào --- tʰiɑʊ
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to jump | Example:他喜欢在草地上跳。 | He likes to jump on the grass.
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Think of a cat jumping up and saying 'tiao!'
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拍 --- pāi --- pʰaɪ̯
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to clap, to pat, to take (a photo) | Example:她用手机拍了一张照片。 | She took a photo with her phone.
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Imagine clapping your hands to take a photo.
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愿意 --- yuànyì --- ɥɛ̂n.î
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willing | Example:我愿意帮助你。 | I am willing to help you.
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Think of 'you and I' being willing to do something together.
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經 --- jīng --- tɕiŋ
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to pass through; to experience; scripture | Example:他經歷了很多困難。 | He has experienced many difficulties.
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Think of 'jing' as a journey through life or a sacred text.
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房间 --- fángjiān --- fɑ̌ŋ.tɕjɛn
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room | Example:这个房间很大。 | This room is very big.
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Think of 'fang' as 'find' a 'jian' (gem) in your room!
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那儿 --- nàr --- nɑ̂ɚ
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there | Example:我们在那儿见面。 | We will meet there.
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Think of 'there' as 'nàr' (sounds like 'near' but it's 'there').
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求 --- qiú --- tɕʰjǒu
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to request; to seek; to beg | Example:他向我求帮助。 | He asked me for help.
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Think of 'Q' for 'Quest' - you're on a quest to seek something.
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德 --- dé --- tə̌
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virtue; morality; ethics | Example:他是一个有德的人。 | He is a person with virtue.
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Think of '德' as 'D' for 'Decency'.
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後 --- hòu --- xoʊ˥˩
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after; behind | Example:我們在會議後去吃飯。 | We will go to eat after the meeting.
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Think of 'ho' as in 'ho-ho-ho' from Santa, who comes after Christmas.
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史 --- shǐ --- ʂɻ̩˧˩˧
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history | Example:他对中国史很感兴趣。 | He is very interested in Chinese history.
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Think of 'shǐ' as 'she' who loves history.
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就要 --- jiù yào --- tɕjoʊ̯⁵¹ jɑʊ̯⁵¹
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about to; going to | Example:火车就要来了。 | The train is about to arrive.
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Think of 'just about to happen' when you see 就要.
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听说 --- tīng shuō --- tɪŋ ʂwɔ
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to hear of; to be told; to hear about | Example:我听说他要去旅行。 | I heard that he is going on a trip.
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Think 'ting' for 'hearing' and 'shuo' for 'saying'.
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女 --- nǚ --- ny˨˩˦
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woman; female | Example:她是一个很聪明的女人。 | She is a very smart woman.
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Think of 'new' because every woman brings something new and amazing to the world.
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害怕 --- hài pà --- xaɪ˥˩ pʰa˥˩
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to be afraid | Example:她害怕黑暗。 | She is afraid of the dark.
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Think of 'high' and 'panic' to remember 'hài pà' means 'to be afraid'.
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二 --- èr --- ɑɻ˥˩
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two | Example:我有二只猫。 | I have two cats.
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Think of the two horizontal lines in the character 二.
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派 --- pài --- pʰaɪ˥˩
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faction; send; dispatch | Example:他被派去参加会议。 | He was dispatched to attend the meeting.
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Think of 'pie' being divided into factions or sent out.
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注意 --- zhùyì --- ʈʂu˥˩ i˥˩
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to pay attention | Example:请注意你的态度。 | Please pay attention to your attitude.
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Pay attention to the 'zoo' (zhù) and 'yee-haw' (yì) sounds!
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哇 --- wā --- wɑ
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Wow | Example:哇，这个地方真美！ | Wow, this place is really beautiful!
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Think of the sound you make when you're surprised: 'Waaah!'
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啥 --- shá --- ʂɑ˧˥
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what | Example:你在说啥？ | What are you talking about?
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Think of 'shá' as 'sha'king your head in confusion, asking 'what?'
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酒 --- jiǔ --- tɕjoʊ˨˩˦
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Alcohol | Example:他喜欢喝酒。 | He likes to drink alcohol.
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Think of 'jiǔ' as 'juice' for adults.
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笑 --- xiào --- ɕiɑʊ˥˩
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to laugh; to smile | Example:他听到那个笑话后大笑起来。 | He laughed out loud after hearing that joke.
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Think of 'showing teeth' when you laugh or smile.
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路 --- lù --- lu˥˩
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road | Example:这条路很长。 | This road is very long.
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Think of 'lù' as the 'route' you take.
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都会 --- dūhuì --- tū.xwêi
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city; metropolis | Example:我喜欢住在大都会。 | I like living in the big city.
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Think of 'du' as 'do' and 'hui' as 'way'. A city is a place where people 'do' things their 'way'.
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打算 --- dǎ suàn --- tɑ˨˩ suan˥˩
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to plan; to intend | Example:我打算明天去公园。 | I plan to go to the park tomorrow.
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Think of '打' as 'hit' and '算' as 'calculate' – hitting the calculator to make a plan!
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母亲 --- mǔqīn --- mu˨˩tɕʰin˥˥
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mother | Example:我的母亲非常关心我。 | My mother cares about me very much.
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Think of 'moo' like a cow, which is a nurturing animal, and 'qin' sounds like 'kin' which means family.
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西 --- xī --- ɕi˥˥
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west | Example:太阳从西边落下。 | The sun sets in the west.
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The sun sets in the west (西).
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改变 --- gǎi biàn --- kaɪ˨˩ piɛn˥˩
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to change; to alter | Example:我们需要改变计划。 | We need to change the plan.
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Think of 'guy bends' to change direction.
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妻子 --- qīzi --- tɕʰi˥˥ tsɨ˨˩˦
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Wife | Example:我的妻子很喜欢做饭。 | My wife loves to cook.
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Think of 'qi' as 'key' to your heart, and 'zi' as 'zest' in life.
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关系 --- guānxi --- kwan˥˩ɕi˥
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relationship; connection | Example:他们之间的关系非常好。 | Their relationship is very good.
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Think of 'guan' like 'guan' in 'guanxi' and 'connection' like 'xi'.
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戴 --- dài --- taɪ˥˩
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to wear (accessories such as hats, glasses, gloves, etc.) | Example:他每天都戴眼镜。| He wears glasses every day.
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戴 (dài) sounds like 'tie', and you tie accessories to yourself.
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没关系 --- méi guānxi --- meɪ̯ ku̯án.ɕi
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It doesn't matter; no problem | Example:对不起，打扰了。没关系。 | Sorry to bother you. It doesn't matter.
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No worries, it's all good!
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怕 --- pà --- pà
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to fear; to be afraid of | Example:我怕黑。 | I am afraid of the dark.
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Think of 'pa' as in 'panic'.
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结婚 --- jié hūn --- tɕjɛ˧˥ xwə̃˥˩
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to get married | Example:他们打算明年结婚。 | They plan to get married next year.
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Tie the knot
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此 --- cǐ --- tsʰɨ˨˩˦
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this | Example:此刻，我感到非常高兴。 | At this moment, I feel very happy.
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Think of 'this' as 'cǐ' (sounds like 'see') to remind you to look at 'this'.
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回到 --- huí dào --- xwei˧˥ tɑʊ˥˩
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to return to | Example:我明天会回到家。 | I will return home tomorrow.
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Think of '回' as a boomerang coming back and '到' as reaching the destination.
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往 --- wǎng --- wɑŋ˧˩˧
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to go; towards | Example:他每天早上往公园跑步。 | He goes to the park to run every morning.
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Think of 'waving' goodbye as you go towards somewhere.
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生命 --- shēngmìng --- ʂə́ŋ.mîŋ
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life | Example:生命是宝贵的。 | Life is precious.
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Think of 'sheng' as 'birth' and 'ming' as 'destiny' – life is the journey between birth and destiny.
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以后 --- yǐhòu --- i˨˩xou˥˩
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after; later; in the future | Example:以后我们再见面吧。 | Let's meet again later.
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Think 'E-ho' for 'after' (like 'E-ho, let's go later!')
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失去 --- shī qù --- ʂɨ tɕʰy
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to lose | Example:他失去了工作。 | He lost his job.
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Think of 'she quit' and lost the game.
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接受 --- jiēshòu --- tɕjɛ˥˥ʂoʊ˥˩
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to accept | Example:他接受了我的邀请。 | He accepted my invitation.
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Think of 'accepting' a gift with both hands (接) and receiving (受) it.
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欢迎 --- huān yíng --- xwán jǐŋ
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Welcome | Example:欢迎来到我的家。 | Welcome to my home.
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Think of 'huan' as 'happy' and 'ying' as 'greeting'.
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妳 --- nǐ --- ni˨˩˦
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you (female) | Example:妳好嗎？ | How are you?
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Think of 'nǐ' as 'knee' – you bend your knee to greet a lady.
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从来 --- cóng lái --- tsʰʊŋ˧˥ lai˧˥
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always; never (when used in negative sentences) | Example:我从来没去过中国。 | I have never been to China.
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Think of 'from the beginning' – it's always been that way!
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教 --- jiāo --- tɕjɑʊ
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to teach | Example:老师教我们数学。 | The teacher teaches us math.
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Think of a teacher saying 'Jiāo me how to do this!'
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是否 --- shìfǒu --- ʂɻ̩⁵¹ fəʊ̯²¹⁴⁻²¹
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whether or not | Example:你是否喜欢这本书? | Do you like this book or not?
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Think of 'yes or no' questions.
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坏 --- huài --- xwâi
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bad | Example:这台电视坏了。 | This TV is broken.
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Think of 'why' something is bad.
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电影 --- diànyǐng --- tiɛn˥˩.iŋ˨˩˦
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movie | Example:我喜欢看电影。 | I like watching movies.
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Think of 'electric shadow' – a movie is like an electric shadow on a screen.
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这次 --- zhè cì --- ʈʂɤ⁵¹ tsʰz̩⁵¹
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this time | Example:这次我们去海边玩吧。 | This time, let's go to the beach.
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Think of 'this' and 'instance' combined.
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倒 --- dǎo --- tɑ̀ʊ
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to fall, to collapse, to pour | Example:他不小心把水倒了。 | He accidentally poured the water.
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Imagine someone pouring water and it falls over.
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感谢 --- gǎnxiè --- kan˧˥ɕjɛ˥˩
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to thank; gratitude | Example:我想对你表示感谢。 | I want to express my gratitude to you.
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Think of 'gan' as 'gain' and 'xie' as 'share'. When you gain something, you share your thanks.
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内 --- nèi --- neɪ˥˩
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inside; within | Example:请在内等候。 | Please wait inside.
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Think of 'neigh' as in a horse neighing inside a stable.
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眼睛 --- yǎn jīng --- jæn˥˩ t͡ɕiŋ˥
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eye | Example:她的眼睛很漂亮。 | Her eyes are very beautiful.
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You see with your 'yǎn jīng'.
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定 --- dìng --- tiŋ⁵¹
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to set, to determine, to decide | Example:我们需要定一个时间见面。 | We need to set a time to meet.
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Think of 'setting' plans in 'stone'.
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原因 --- yuányīn --- ɥɛ̌n.in
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Reason | Example:他迟到的原因是堵车。 | The reason he was late is because of traffic.
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Think of 'yuan' as 'you-an' and 'yin' as 'in'. 'You-an' reason 'in' the situation.
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話 --- huà --- xuɑ̂
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word; speech; talk | Example:他说了一句有趣的话。 | He said an interesting word.
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Think of 'hua' as 'ha' in 'haha'—it's all about talking and laughing!
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偷 --- tōu --- toʊ
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to steal | Example:他偷偷地偷了我的手机。 | He secretly stole my phone.
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Think of 'tōu' as 'taking others' umbrellas'.
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可不 --- kě bù --- kʰɤ˨˩ pu˥˩
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Exactly; That's right | Example:他今天很忙，可不。 | He is very busy today, exactly.
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Think 'Can not' but in a positive agreement way.
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远 --- yuǎn --- ɥɛn˨˩˦
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far; distant | Example:他住得很远。 | He lives very far.
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Think of 'yuan' as 'you are far away'.
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恩 --- ēn --- ən
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kindness; grace | Example:他对我有很大的恩。 | He has shown me great kindness.
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Think of '恩' as the 'N' in 'Nice' acts of kindness.
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第二 --- dì èr --- ti˥˩ əɻ˥˩
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second | Example:他在比赛中得了第二名。 | He came in second place in the competition.
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Think of 'D' for 'Double' and 'E' for 'Effort' to come in second place.
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裡 --- lǐ --- li˨˩˦
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inside | Example:房子裡有很多家具。 | There is a lot of furniture inside the house.
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Think of 'li' as the 'location inside'.
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受 --- shòu --- ʂoʊ
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to receive; to accept; to endure | Example:他受到了很多礼物。 | He received many gifts.
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Think of 'show' as in showing acceptance or receiving something.
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保护 --- bǎo hù --- paʊ̯˨˩ xu˥˩
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to protect; protection | Example:我们需要保护环境。 | We need to protect the environment.
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Think of 'bǎo' like 'bao' (a bun) protecting the filling, and 'hù' like a 'hood' protecting your head.
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使 --- shǐ --- ʂɻ̩˧˩˧
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to make; to cause; to use | Example:他的笑话使我大笑。 | His joke made me laugh out loud.
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Think of a 'magic wand' that can make or cause things to happen.
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至少 --- zhì shǎo --- ʈʂɻ̩⁵¹ ʂɑʊ̯²¹⁴⁻²¹
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at least | Example:我们至少需要三个人来完成这个项目。 | We need at least three people to complete this project.
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At least it's not zero!
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加 --- jiā --- tɕi̯ɑ̄
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to add | Example:请在咖啡里加点糖。 | Please add some sugar to the coffee.
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Think of '加' as adding a '+' sign.
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无 --- wú --- wu˧˥
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none; nothing; without | Example:他无话可说。 | He has nothing to say.
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Think of 'woo' as in 'woo, there's nothing here!'
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她们 --- tāmen --- tʰá.mən
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They/Them (female) | Example:她们正在公园里散步。 | They are walking in the park.
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Remember: '她' is 'she', and '们' makes it plural!
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想到 --- xiǎng dào --- ɕjɑŋ˨˩˦ tɑʊ˥˩
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to think of; to call to mind | Example:我突然想到一个好主意。 | I suddenly thought of a good idea.
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Think of 'thinking' when you 'reach' an idea.
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选择 --- xuǎnzé --- ɕɥɛn˧˥ tsɤ˧˥
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to choose; choice | Example:你需要做一个选择。 | You need to make a choice.
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Think of 'select' when you see 选择.
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少 --- shǎo --- ʂɑʊ̯
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few; little; less | Example:这里的人很少。 | There are very few people here.
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Think of 'shallow' water - there's only a little of it.
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法 --- fǎ --- fà
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law, method | Example:他在学习法律。 | He is studying law.
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Think of 'fa' as in 'fa-la-la' from the Christmas song, reminding you of the 'rules' of the song.
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外面 --- wài miàn --- waɪ˥˩ miɛn˥˩
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outside | Example:我喜欢在外面散步。 | I like to take walks outside.
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Think of 'way out' for 'wài' and 'main' for 'miàn'.
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身上 --- shēn shàng --- ʂən ʂɑŋ
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on the body | Example:他身上有一块手表。 | He has a watch on his body.
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Think of 'shen' as 'suit' and 'shang' as 'on'. So, 'suit on' the body.
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还要 --- hái yào --- xaɪ̯ jɑʊ̯
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still want; also need | Example:我已经吃了两个苹果，但我还要一个。 | I have already eaten two apples, but I still want one more.
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Think of a kid who always 'still wants' more candy!
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当时 --- dāng shí --- tɑ́ŋ ʂɻ̩̌
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at that time; then | Example:当时我正在上课。 | At that time, I was in class.
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Think of 'dang, that was the time!'
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太太 --- tàitai --- tʰaɪ˥˩ tʰaɪ˥˩
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wife | Example:这是我的太太。 | This is my wife.
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Imagine a 'tie-tie' ceremony where you tie the knot with your wife.
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成功 --- chéng gōng --- ʈʂʰə̌ŋ kʊ́ŋ
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success | Example:他的努力终于取得了成功。 | His hard work finally achieved success.
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Think 'cheng' (sounds like 'change') and 'gong' (sounds like 'gong' sound of victory).
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整个 --- zhěng gè --- ʈʂəŋ˧˥ kɤ˥˩
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whole; entire | Example:我们整个团队都在努力工作。 | Our entire team is working hard.
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Think of 'zhěng' as 'whole' and 'gè' as 'unit' - the whole unit.
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块 --- kuài --- kʰwài
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piece; lump; chunk; (measure word for pieces of cloth, cake, soap, etc.)| Example:我想要一块蛋糕。 | I want a piece of cake.
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Think of 'kuài' as a 'chunk' of something, like a 'chunk' of cake!
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丈夫 --- zhàngfu --- ʈʂâŋ.fu
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husband | Example:她的丈夫非常关心她。 | Her husband cares about her very much.
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Think of 'Zhang' as a common Chinese surname and 'fu' as 'for you' – your husband is 'Zhang for you'.
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刚才 --- gāngcái --- ɡɑ́ŋ tsʰái
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just now; a moment ago | Example:我刚才看到他了。 | I saw him just now.
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Just now, I was 'gang' up on my homework!
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行动 --- xíngdòng --- ɕǐŋ.tʊ̂ŋ
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action; to take action | Example:我们需要立即采取行动。 | We need to take action immediately.
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Think of 'action' as 'xingdong' like 'singing along' to a plan.
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俩 --- liǎ --- liɑ˨˩˦
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two (people) | Example:我们俩一起去看电影吧。 | Let's go watch a movie together, the two of us.
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Two people make a pair.
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出现 --- chūxiàn --- tʂʰu˥˥ ɕiɛn˥˩
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to appear; to emerge | Example:他突然出现在我们面前。 | He suddenly appeared in front of us.
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Think of 'chu' like 'choose' to appear, and 'xian' like 'see an appearance.'
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算 --- suàn --- swân
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to calculate; to count | Example:我需要算一下这个月的开销。 | I need to calculate this month's expenses.
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Think of 'suàn' as 'summing up' numbers.
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小子 --- xiǎo zi --- ɕjɑʊ t͡sz̩
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boy; lad; guy | Example:这个小子很聪明。 | This boy is very smart.
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Think of a small (小) guy (子) - a boy or lad.
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特别 --- tè bié --- tʰɤ˥˩ pi̯ɛ˧˥
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special, especially | Example:这道菜特别好吃。 | This dish is especially delicious.
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Think of 'te' as 'top' and 'bie' as 'best' - something special is the top best!
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保证 --- bǎo zhèng --- paʊ̯ tʂɤŋ
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to guarantee; to ensure | Example:我保证明天会准时到。 | I guarantee that I will arrive on time tomorrow.
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Think of 'bao' (protect) and 'zheng' (prove) - to protect by proving.
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很快 --- hěn kuài --- xə̌n kʰwâi
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very fast | Example:他跑得很快。 | He runs very fast.
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Think of a cheetah running.
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学校 --- xuéxiào --- ɕyɛ̌.ɕi̯ɑ̂ʊ
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school | Example:我每天早上七点去学校。 | I go to school at seven every morning.
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Think of 'xué' like 'study' and 'xiào' like 'place' – a place to study.
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不同 --- bù tóng --- pu˥˩ tʰʊŋ˧˥
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different | Example:他们有不同的意见。 | They have different opinions.
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Think of 'bu' as 'boo' and 'tong' as 'tone' - a 'boo' in a different 'tone' is different!
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试 --- shì --- ʂɻ̩˥˩
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to try, to test | Example:我想试一下这个新游戏。 | I want to try this new game.
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Think of 'shì' as 'sure, let's try!'
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感到 --- gǎn dào --- kan˨˩tau˥˩
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to feel; to sense | Example:我感到很高兴。 | I feel very happy.
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Think of '感' as 'sense' and '到' as 'arrive' – when a sense arrives, you feel it.
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該 --- gāi --- gaɪ
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should, ought to | Example:你該去學校了。 | You should go to school.
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Think of it as 'guidance' on what you should do.
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国家 --- guójiā --- ɡwɔ˧˥ tɕja˥˥
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country; nation | Example:中国是一个美丽的国家。 | China is a beautiful country.
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Think of 'guo' as 'go' to a 'jia' (home), representing a country.
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开心 --- kāi xīn --- kaɪ ɕin
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happy | Example:今天我很开心。 | I am very happy today.
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Think of 'Kai' opening (开) your 'heart' (心) to happiness.
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或许 --- huò xǔ --- xuɔ̂ ɕỳ
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perhaps; maybe | Example:他或许会来。 | Perhaps he will come.
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Think of 'huo' as 'whoa' and 'xu' as 'shoo' - 'Whoa, shoo, maybe!'
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赢 --- yíng --- jiŋ˧˥
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win | Example:他在比赛中赢了。 | He won the match.
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Think of 'Ying' as in 'Ying and Yang' - balance, but you want to be on the winning side!
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难 --- nán --- nǎn
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difficult | Example:这个问题很难。 | This problem is difficult.
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Think of 'nan' bread being hard to make!
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發 --- fā --- fā
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to send, to emit, to develop | Example:他發了一封電子郵件。 | He sent an email.
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Think of 'fa' as in 'faster', because sending, emitting, and developing often mean things are moving faster.
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卖 --- mài --- maɪ˥˩
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to sell | Example:他在市场上卖水果。 | He sells fruit at the market.
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Think of 'mài' as 'my' stuff that I'm selling.
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谈谈 --- tán tán --- tʰǎn tʰǎn
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to talk, to discuss | Example:我们可以谈谈这个问题吗？ | Can we talk about this issue?
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Think of 'tan-tan' as a friendly chat where you tan in the sun while talking.
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换 --- huàn --- xuân
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to exchange; to change | Example:我想换这件衣服。 | I want to exchange this piece of clothing.
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Swap it out!
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奇怪 --- qíguài --- tɕʰi˧˥kwai˥˩
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strange; odd | Example:这个事情真奇怪。 | This matter is really strange.
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Think of a 'strange' guy named 'Qi' who always does 'odd' things.
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危险 --- wēi xiǎn --- wei˥˩ ɕjɛn˨˩˦
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danger; dangerous | Example:这个地方很危险。 | This place is very dangerous.
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Think of 'way' and 'shun' - shun the dangerous way!
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照片 --- zhàopiàn --- ʈʂâu pʰjɛ̂n
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photo | Example:我喜欢拍照片。 | I like taking photos.
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Think of 'zhao' as 'show' and 'pian' as 'picture'. So, 'show picture' = photo.
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方式 --- fāng shì --- fɑ́ŋ ʂɻ̩̂
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method; way; manner | Example:我们需要找到一种新的方式来解决这个问题。 | We need to find a new method to solve this problem.
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Think of 'fang' as 'finding' a 'shi' (solution)!
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句 --- jù --- tɕy˥˩
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sentence | Example:这是一句好句子。 | This is a good sentence.
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Think of 'jù' as a 'juicy' sentence.
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哥 --- gē --- kɤ́
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older brother | Example:这是我的哥哥。 | This is my older brother.
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Think of '哥' as 'go' to your older brother for help.
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克 --- kè --- kɤ˥˩
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gram | Example:这块巧克力有一百克。 | This piece of chocolate weighs 100 grams.
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Think of 'k' as in 'kilogram' but just one 'k' for a gram.
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曾 --- céng --- tsʰə̌ŋ
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once; previously | Example:我曾去过中国。 | I have been to China before.
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Think of '曾' as 'once upon a time'.
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保持 --- bǎo chí --- paʊ̯ tʂʰǐ
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to maintain; to keep | Example:请保持安静。 | Please keep quiet.
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Keep the 'bao' (treasure) safe!
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聽 --- tīng --- tʰiŋ
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to listen | Example:我喜歡聽音樂。 | I like to listen to music.
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Think of 'ting' as in 'tingle' in your ears when you listen.
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难道 --- nán dào --- nǎn tɑʊ
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Could it be that...? | Example:难道你不喜欢这个礼物吗？ | Could it be that you don't like this gift?
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Could it be that 'nan' (难) is difficult to understand?
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看来 --- kànlái --- kʰân lǎi
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It seems; it appears | Example:看来今天会下雨。 | It seems it will rain today.
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It seems you need to 'look' (看) to 'come' (来) to a conclusion.
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做到 --- zuò dào --- tswɔ̂ tâu
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to accomplish; to achieve | Example:他终于做到他一直梦想的事情。 | He finally accomplished what he had always dreamed of.
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Think of 'doing' until you 'arrive' at your goal.
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才能 --- cáinéng --- tsʰaɪ˧˥nəŋ˧˥
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Talent; ability | Example:他有很高的音乐才能。 | He has a high level of musical talent.
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Think of 'cái' as 'talent' and 'néng' as 'ability'.
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处理 --- chǔlǐ --- ʈʂʰu˨˩li˨˩˦
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to handle; to deal with; to process | Example:我们需要尽快处理这个问题。 | We need to handle this problem as soon as possible.
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Think of 'choo-choo' train handling cargo.
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周 --- zhōu --- ʈʂoʊ̯⁵⁵
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week | Example:我每周都去健身房。 | I go to the gym every week.
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Think of '周' as a 'circle' (周) of days.
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刚刚 --- gāng gāng --- ɡɑŋ ɡɑŋ
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just now; a moment ago | Example:我刚刚看到他。 | I just now saw him.
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Just now, the gong (gāng) sounded twice (gāng gāng).
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完成 --- wánchéng --- wǎn˧˥ tʂʰəŋ˧˥
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to complete; to accomplish | Example:他终于完成了他的作业。 | He finally completed his homework.
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Think 'wan' like 'want' to finish and 'cheng' sounds like 'change' - you want to change a task to done.
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覺 --- jué --- tɕyɛ˧˥
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to feel; to perceive; to become aware | Example:我覺得這個地方很美。 | I feel that this place is very beautiful.
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Think of 'jue' as in 'jewel' - you feel and perceive its value.
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呆 --- dāi --- taɪ
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stupid, dull, dazed | Example:他看起来很呆。 | He looks very dazed.
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Imagine someone so 'dazed' they look like a 'doll' (dāi).
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样子 --- yàngzi --- jɑ̂ŋ.t͡sz̩
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appearance; look; manner | Example:她的样子很漂亮。 | Her appearance is very beautiful.
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Think of 'yang' (like in yin-yang) and 'zi' (like in 'zebra') to remember 'appearance'.
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变成 --- biàn chéng --- pjɛn tʂʰəŋ
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to become; to turn into | Example:毛毛虫变成了蝴蝶。 | The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.
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Think of a caterpillar '变成' a butterfly.
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半 --- bàn --- pân
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half | Example:我只吃了半个苹果。 | I only ate half an apple.
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Think of 'bàn' as 'half' of a 'banquet'.
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十 --- shí --- ʂɻ̩˧˥
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ten | Example:我有十个苹果。 | I have ten apples.
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Think of 'sh' in 'shiny' and 'ten' as a perfect score.
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而已 --- ér yǐ --- ɑɻ i
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that's all; nothing more | Example:他只是开玩笑而已。 | He was just joking, that's all.
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Just 'er' and 'yi' - that's all!
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船 --- chuán --- ʈʂʰwǎn
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boat | Example:我们乘船去岛上。 | We take a boat to the island.
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Think of 'chuan' as a 'charming' boat ride.
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靠 --- kào --- kɑʊ
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to lean on, to depend on | Example:他总是靠他的朋友。 | He always depends on his friends.
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Think of 'cow' leaning on a fence.
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從 --- cóng --- tsʰʊŋ˧˥
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from | Example:我從美國來。 | I come from the United States.
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Think of 'come from' when you see 從 (cóng).
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金 --- jīn --- tɕín
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gold | Example:他送给她一个金戒指。 | He gave her a gold ring.
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Think of 'gold' as the 'jewel in nature' (jīn).
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声音 --- shēng yīn --- ʂə́ŋ ín
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sound, voice | Example:我听到了奇怪的声音。 | I heard a strange sound.
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Think of 'shēng' as 'sing' and 'yīn' as 'in' - singing in sound!
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别的 --- bié de --- bjɛ˧˥ tɤ˙˥
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other | Example:你还有别的问题吗？ | Do you have any other questions?
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Think of 'bié' as 'bye' to the current thing, and hello to 'other' options.
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帮忙 --- bāng máng --- paŋ˥˥ maŋ˧˥
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to help; to do a favor | Example:你能帮忙吗？ | Can you help?
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Think of 'bang' as a loud noise when someone urgently needs help.
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快乐 --- kuàilè --- kʰuài lɤ̂
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Happy | Example:祝你生日快乐！ | Wish you a happy birthday!
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Think of a 'quick laugh' to feel happy!
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管 --- guǎn --- guǎn
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pipe; tube; to manage; to control | Example:他负责管理公司的财务。 | He is responsible for managing the company's finances.
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Think of a 'guardian' who manages and controls.
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那种 --- nà zhǒng --- nâ ʈʂʊŋ
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that kind; that type | Example:我不喜欢那种音乐。 | I don't like that kind of music.
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Think of 'that genre' to remember 'that kind'.
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各位 --- gè wèi --- kɤ˥˩ wei˥˩
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everyone; all (of you) | Example:各位，请注意。 | Everyone, please pay attention.
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Think of 'gathered' people, as in everyone.
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黑 --- hēi --- xeɪ
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black | Example:他的头发是黑色的。 | His hair is black.
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Think of 'hey!' in the dark.
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直到 --- zhídào --- ʈʂɻ̩̌.tɑʊ̯
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until | Example:我们会等到你回来，直到天黑。 | We will wait for you to come back, until it gets dark.
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Think of 'zhi' as 'till' and 'dao' as 'end'—'till the end'.
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比赛 --- bǐ sài --- pi˨˩˦ saɪ˥˩
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Competition, match, contest | Example:明天有一场足球比赛。 | There is a soccer match tomorrow.
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Think of 'bee' and 'sigh' - bees compete for flowers, and you might sigh in relief after a match.
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关 --- guān --- ɡwán
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close; shut; turn off | Example:请把门关上。 | Please close the door.
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Think of 'closing' the 'gate' (关) to keep things 'in' (guan sounds like 'in').
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球 --- qiú --- tɕʰjǒu
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ball | Example:他喜欢踢足球。 | He likes to play soccer.
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Think of 'Q' as a round ball.
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总 --- zǒng --- tsʊŋ˧˥
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always; overall; general | Example:他总是很忙。 | He is always very busy.
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Think of the 'general' manager who is 'always' in charge.
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飞 --- fēi --- feɪ˥
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fly | Example:鸟在天上飞。 | The bird is flying in the sky.
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Birds and planes do it!
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只能 --- zhǐ néng --- ʈʂʐ̩²¹⁴⁻²¹¹ nəŋ³⁵
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can only; only able to | Example:我们只能等到明天。 | We can only wait until tomorrow.
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Think of 'only' as the limit of what you 'can' do.
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最近 --- zuì jìn --- tsweɪ̯⁵¹ tɕin⁵¹
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recently | Example:我最近很忙。 | I have been very busy recently.
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Think of 'zoo' and 'gin'—you recently went to the zoo and had some gin!
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容易 --- róng yì --- ʐʊŋ i
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easy | Example:这个问题很容易。 | This problem is very easy.
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Think of 'rong' as 'wrong' and 'yi' as 'yes'. If it's not wrong, it's easy!
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通过 --- tōngguò --- tʰʊ́ŋ.kwɔ̀
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to pass through; to pass (an exam, inspection, etc.); by means of | Example:他通过了考试。| He passed the exam.
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Think of 'tongue goes' through your mouth to speak.
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打开 --- dǎkāi --- tɑ˨˩kʰaɪ˥˥
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to open | Example:请你帮我打开门。 | Please help me open the door.
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Think of 'da' as 'do' and 'kai' as 'key' – you 'do' need a 'key' to open something.
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间 --- jiān --- tɕjɛn
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space; room; between | Example:房间里有很多书。 | There are many books in the room.
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Think of 'janitor' who works in different rooms and spaces.
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进行 --- jìnxíng --- tɕînɕǐŋ
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to carry out; to conduct | Example:我们明天将进行一次重要的会议。 | We will conduct an important meeting tomorrow.
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Think of 'jin' (进) as 'enter' and 'xing' (行) as 'action' – entering into action!
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卡 --- kǎ --- kʰa˨˩˦
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card; stuck; checkpoint | Example:我的信用卡被卡在自动取款机里了。 | My credit card got stuck in the ATM.
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Think of a 'card' that gets 'stuck' in a 'checkpoint'.
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替 --- tì --- tʰi⁵¹
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to replace; on behalf of | Example:我可以替你完成这个任务。 | I can complete this task on your behalf.
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Think of 'T' for 'Take over' or 'Trade places'
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娜 --- nà --- nà
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graceful; elegant | Example:她的舞姿非常娜。 | Her dance moves are very graceful.
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Think of a ballerina named 'Na' being very graceful.
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书 --- shū --- ʂú
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book | Example:我喜欢读书。 | I like to read books.
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A 'shoo' away from boredom.
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绝对 --- jué duì --- tɕɥɛ˧˥ twei˥˩
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absolute | Example:他的成功是绝对的。 | His success is absolute.
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Absolutely no doubts!
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虽然 --- suīrán --- sweɪ˥˥ʐan˧˥
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Although | Example:虽然天气不好，我们还是去了公园。 | Although the weather was bad, we still went to the park.
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Think of 'swaying' between two choices, but still going ahead.
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六 --- liù --- liù
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six | Example:我有六本书。 | I have six books.
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Think of six legs on an insect.
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段 --- duàn --- twan⁴
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section; segment; part | Example:这段时间我很忙。 | I have been very busy during this period.
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Think of 'duàn' as a 'segment' of a story.
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有趣 --- yǒu qù --- joʊ tɕʰy
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interesting | Example:这个故事很有趣。 | This story is very interesting.
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Think of 'yo' as in 'yo-yo' which is fun and 'qu' as in 'cute' which is interesting.
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艾 --- ài --- aɪ˥˩
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mugwort (a type of herb) | Example:艾是一种常见的草药。 | Mugwort is a common herb.
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Think of 'Aye, it's a herb!'
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同意 --- tóng yì --- tʰʊŋ i
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agree | Example:我同意你的看法。 | I agree with your opinion.
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Think of 'tongue' and 'yes' - you use your tongue to say yes when you agree.
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哭 --- kū --- kʰū
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to cry | Example:她开始哭了，因为她的玩具坏了。 | She started to cry because her toy broke.
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Think of 'koo' as the sound someone makes when they cry loudly.
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罗 --- luó --- luó
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net; to collect; to gather | Example:他用网罗了很多鱼。 | He used a net to gather a lot of fish.
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Think of a 'net' to 'gather' fish.
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不好意思 --- bù hǎo yì si --- pu⁵¹ xau²¹⁴ i⁵¹ sɿ⁵⁵
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Sorry; Excuse me; Embarrassed | Example:不好意思，我迟到了。 | Sorry, I am late.
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Think of 'not good meaning'—when you feel bad or embarrassed.
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这边 --- zhè biān --- ʈʂɤ˥˩ piɛn˥
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here; this side | Example:请到这边来。 | Please come here.
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Think of 'this' as in 'this side' when you see 这边.
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硂 --- zhuān --- ʈʂwán
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brick | Example:工人们正在用硂盖房子。 | The workers are building a house with bricks.
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Think of '砖' (zhuān) as 'brick' to build a 'zhuān'derful house!
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照顾 --- zhào gù --- ʈʂâu kû
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to take care of | Example:她每天都照顾生病的母亲。 | She takes care of her sick mother every day.
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Think of 'show good' care.
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留下 --- liú xià --- liú ɕià
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to leave behind; to stay | Example:他决定留下来帮助我们。 | He decided to stay and help us.
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Leave a 'liu' behind!
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参加 --- cān jiā --- tsʰan tɕja
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to participate; to join | Example:我想参加这个活动。 | I want to participate in this event.
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Think of 'Can Ja' – Can you join?
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控制 --- kòngzhì --- kʰʊŋ˥˩ʈ͡ʂɻ̩˥˩
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control | Example:他试图控制局面。 | He tried to control the situation.
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Think of a 'kong' (king) with 'zhi' (reins) to control the kingdom.
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晚安 --- wǎn ān --- wänˇ an¯
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Good night | Example:妈妈对我说：晚安。 | Mom said to me: Good night.
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Think of 'wan' as 'when' the day ends, you say 'an' (like 'and') good night.
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誰 --- shéi --- ʂeɪ˧˥
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who | Example:這是誰的書？ | Whose book is this?
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Think of Sherlock Holmes asking 'Who did it?'
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特 --- tè --- tɤ˥˩
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special; unique | Example:这个礼物很特别。 | This gift is very special.
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Think of '特' as 'terrific' because something special is often terrific!
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飞机 --- fēijī --- feɪ˥˥ tɕi˥˥
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airplane | Example:我坐飞机去北京。 | I take an airplane to Beijing.
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Think of 'fei' as 'fly' and 'ji' as 'jet'.
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醒 --- xǐng --- ɕiŋ˨˩˦
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wake up | Example:我每天早上七点醒。 | I wake up at seven every morning.
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Think of 'sing' to wake up in the morning.
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男孩 --- nán hái --- nǎn xái
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boy | Example:这个男孩喜欢踢足球。 | This boy likes to play soccer.
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Think of 'nan' as a 'man' (boy) in training.
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兒 --- ér --- ɚ
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child; son | Example:他是我的兒子。 | He is my son.
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Think of 'er' as in 'errand' - something a child might be sent on.
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上面 --- shàng miàn --- ʂɑŋ˥˩ miɛn˥˩
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above; on top of | Example:书在桌子上面。 | The book is on top of the table.
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Think of 'shàng' as 'shining' above everything else.
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為什麼 --- wèi shén me --- wei˥˩ ʂən˧˥ mə
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why | Example:你為什麼遲到了？ | Why were you late?
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Think of 'why' as 'weigh' (wèi) the 'shen' (shén) of 'me' (me) - why weigh me?
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片 --- piàn --- /piɛn/
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slice; piece | Example:我吃了一片苹果。 | I ate a slice of apple.
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Think of 'piece' of pie (piàn).
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自由 --- zìyóu --- tsi˥˩jou˧˥
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freedom; liberty | Example:每个人都应该享有自由。 | Everyone should enjoy freedom.
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Think of 'zipping' through life 'yo-yo' style, free and easy.
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主意 --- zhǔ yi --- ʈʂu˨˩ i˥
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idea; plan; decision | Example:这是一个好主意。 | This is a good idea.
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Think of '主' as the 'main' idea you have.
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其 --- qí --- t͡ɕʰi˧˥
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his, her, its, their; that, such | Example:这是其书。 | This is his/her/their book.
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Think of 'key' to remember 'his/her/its/their' belongings.
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闭嘴 --- bì zuǐ --- pi˥˩ tsweɪ˨˩˦
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Shut up | Example:他让他们闭嘴。 | He told them to shut up.
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Imagine a bee (bì) buzzing around your mouth (zuǐ) and you need to shut it up!
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放在 --- fàng zài --- fɑŋ⁵¹ t͡saɪ⁵¹
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to put; to place | Example:请把书放在桌子上。 | Please put the book on the table.
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Think of 'fàng' as 'fang' which can 'place' its prey somewhere.
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达 --- dá --- dá
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to reach; to attain | Example:他终于达到了他的目标。 | He finally reached his goal.
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Think of 'DASH' to reach somewhere quickly.
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解释 --- jiěshì --- tɕjɛ˨˩ʂɻ̩˥˩
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to explain | Example:请你解释一下这个词的意思。 | Please explain the meaning of this word.
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Think of '解' as 'unravel' and '释' as 'release' - unravel and release the meaning.
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调查 --- diàochá --- tiɑ̂ʊ ʈʂʰɑ̌
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investigate | Example:警察正在调查这起案件。 | The police are investigating this case.
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Think of a detective saying 'Let's diào (dial) in on this chá (case)!'
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要求 --- yāo qiú --- jāu tɕʰjǒu
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to demand; to request; requirement | Example:老师要求学生按时完成作业。 | The teacher demands that students complete their homework on time.
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Think of 'yelling' for a demand.
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老婆 --- lǎopó --- lǎopó
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wife | Example:我爱我的老婆。 | I love my wife.
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Think of 'lao' as 'old' and 'po' as 'partner' - your 'old partner' is your wife.
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曾经 --- céng jīng --- tsʰəŋ˧˥ tɕiŋ˥˥
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once; previously | Example:我曾经去过那座城市。 | I have been to that city once.
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Think of 'once upon a time' stories.
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死亡 --- sǐwáng --- si˨˩˦.waŋ˧˥
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death | Example:他的死亡让我们感到非常悲伤。 | His death made us feel very sad.
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Think of 'see' (sǐ) someone 'gone' (wáng) forever.
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作为 --- zuòwéi --- tswɔ˥˩wei˧˥
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as; to act as; to be used as | Example:作为学生，你应该努力学习。 | As a student, you should study hard.
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Think of 'zuo' (do) and 'wei' (for) – doing something for a purpose.
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学 --- xué --- ɕyɛ˧˥
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to study, to learn | Example:我喜欢学中文。 | I like to study Chinese.
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Think of 'Xue' as 'Sue' who loves to study!
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努力 --- nǔ lì --- nu˨˩ li˥˩
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to strive; to work hard | Example:他每天都很努力地学习。 | He works hard at studying every day.
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Think of 'no rest' when you strive and work hard.
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解决 --- jiějué --- tɕjɛ˧˩tɕyɛ˧˥
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to solve, to resolve | Example:我们需要找到解决这个问题的方法。 | We need to find a way to solve this problem.
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Think of 'Jie' as 'Jay' who always resolves problems!
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愛 --- ài --- aɪ˥˩
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love | Example:我愛你。 | I love you.
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Love is in the air, and 'ài' sounds like 'I' (as in 'I love you').
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床 --- chuáng --- ʈʂʰwɑ̌ŋ
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bed | Example:我喜欢在床上看书。 | I like to read books in bed.
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Think of 'chilling' on the bed.
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开玩笑 --- kāi wánxiào --- kaɪ wǎnɕiɑʊ
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to joke; to make fun of | Example:他喜欢开玩笑。 | He likes to joke around.
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Think of 'Kai' as 'Kidding Around'!
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伤害 --- shānghài --- ʂɑ́ŋ.xâi
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Harm; Injury | Example:他的行为给我带来了很大的伤害。 | His actions caused me a lot of harm.
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Think of 'shang' as 'shank' and 'hai' as 'hurt'.
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游戏 --- yóu xì --- jǒu ɕî
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game | Example:他喜欢玩电子游戏。 | He likes to play video games.
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Think of 'yo' for 'you' and 'xi' sounds like 'see' - you see the game!
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自 --- zì --- tsɨ˥˩
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self; oneself | Example:他总是喜欢拍自画像。 | He always likes to take self-portraits.
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Think of 'selfie' - it's all about yourself!
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唱 --- chàng --- tʂʰɑŋ˥˩
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to sing | Example:她喜欢唱歌。 | She likes to sing.
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Think of 'charming' singers.
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部 --- bù --- pu˥˩
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part; section; department | Example:他在公司的销售部工作。 | He works in the sales department of the company.
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Think of a 'department' as a 'part' of a larger organization.
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作 --- zuò --- tswɔ˥˩
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to do, to make, to act | Example:他每天都在作很多事情。 | He does a lot of things every day.
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Think of 'zuò' as 'zoo' where you 'do' a lot of activities.
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不再 --- bù zài --- pu˥˩ t͡sâi̯˥˩
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no longer | Example:他不再抽烟了。 | He no longer smokes.
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Think of 'boo' (like a ghost) disappearing, meaning it's 'no longer' there.
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越 --- yuè --- jyɛ˥˧
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to exceed; to surpass; the more... the more... | Example:他越跑越快。 | The more he runs, the faster he gets.
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越 (yuè) sounds like 'yet' – you haven't surpassed it yet!
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任何人 --- rènhé rén --- ʐən˥˩ xɤ˧˥ ʐən˧˥
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anyone | Example:任何人都可以参加这个活动。 | Anyone can participate in this event.
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Anyone can rent a car (rènhé rén).
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小孩 --- xiǎo hái --- ɕiɑʊ̯²¹⁴⁻²¹¹ xaɪ̯³⁵
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child | Example:这个小孩很可爱。 | This child is very cute.
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Think of a 'small' (小) 'person' (孩).
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收到 --- shōu dào --- ʂoʊ taʊ
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Receive | Example:我已经收到你的邮件。 | I have already received your email.
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Think of 'showed out' when you receive something impressive.
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发 --- fā --- fā
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to send, to emit, to develop, hair | Example:他发了一封邮件给我。 | He sent me an email.
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发 (fā) can mean to 'send' something off, like sending a message.
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辆 --- liàng --- liɑŋˋ
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measure word for vehicles | Example:我有一辆新车。 | I have a new car.
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Think of 'liàng' as 'lane' for vehicles.
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脸 --- liǎn --- liɛn˨˩˦
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face | Example:她的脸上露出了笑容。 | A smile appeared on her face.
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Think of 'Lian' as 'Lend a face' to remember it's 'face'.
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每天 --- měi tiān --- mei˨˩ tʰjɛn˥
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every day | Example:我每天都去跑步。 | I go running every day.
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Think of 'me' every day!
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秘密 --- mìmì --- mi˥˩mi˥˩
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secret | Example:这是我们的秘密。 | This is our secret.
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Think of a 'mi' (me) and 'mi' (me) keeping a secret between us.
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音乐 --- yīnyuè --- ˈiːn.jɥɛ
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music | Example:我喜欢听音乐。 | I like listening to music.
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Think of 'yin' as in 'yin and yang' and 'yue' as in 'you enjoy'. You enjoy yin-yang balance with music!
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抓住 --- zhuā zhù --- ʈʂwá ʈʂû
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to catch; to seize; to grasp | Example:他终于抓住了那只猫。 | He finally caught the cat.
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Think of 'grab' when you see '抓住'.
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全部 --- quánbù --- tɕʰyɛn˧˥pu˥˩
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all; whole; entire | Example:我们需要全部的材料。 | We need all the materials.
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Think of 'quan' as 'quantity' and 'bu' as 'bucket' - the whole bucket!
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讨厌 --- tǎo yàn --- tʰàu jɛ̂n
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to dislike; to hate; annoying | Example:我讨厌吃胡萝卜。 | I dislike eating carrots.
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Imagine a 'towel' you 'yank' away because you dislike it.
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战争 --- zhànzhēng --- ʈʂân ʈʂə́ŋ
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war | Example:战争对人类造成了巨大的伤害。 | War has caused great harm to humanity.
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Think of 'Zhan' as 'Zhan-tastic battle' and 'Zheng' as 'Zheng's war'
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常 --- cháng --- ʈʂʰɑ̌ŋ
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often; frequently | Example:他常常去图书馆。 | He often goes to the library.
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Think of 'cháng' as 'change' because things that change often happen frequently.
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休息 --- xiūxi --- ɕjoʊ̯˥˥ɕi˥˩
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rest | Example:我需要休息一下。 | I need to rest for a bit.
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Think of 'shoo' (like shooing away work) and 'see' (like seeing a break).
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杰克 --- Jiékè --- tɕjɛ˧˥ kʰɤ˥˩
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Jack (a common male given name) | Example:杰克是我的好朋友。 | Jack is my good friend.
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Think of 'Jack' as a '杰出' (outstanding) person named '克' (Ke).
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乔 --- qiáo --- tɕʰjɑ̌ʊ
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tall | Example:他是一个乔汉。 | He is a tall man.
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Think of 'Joe' who is really tall.
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多久 --- duō jiǔ --- tuɔ˥˥ tɕjoʊ̯˨˩˦
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how long | Example:你在这里住了多久？ | How long have you lived here?
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Think of 'duo' as 'do' and 'jiu' as 'duration'.
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理解 --- lǐ jiě --- li˨˩ tɕjɛ˨˩˦
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to understand; understanding | Example:我理解你的意思。 | I understand what you mean.
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Think 'Lee' and 'Jay' working together to understand a problem.
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大人 --- dà rén --- ta˥˩ ʐən˧˥
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adult | Example:他已经是大人了，可以自己做决定。 | He is already an adult and can make his own decisions.
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Think of a 'big person' when you see 大人.
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存在 --- cúnzài --- tsʰwən˧˥ t͡sai˥˩
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existence | Example:这个问题一直存在。 | This problem has always existed.
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Think of 'cún' as 'soon' to exist and 'zài' as 'there'.
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父母 --- fùmǔ --- fu˥˩mu˨˩˦
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parents | Example:我的父母非常关心我。 | My parents care about me a lot.
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Think of 'Fu' as 'Father' and 'Mu' as 'Mother'.
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黑体 --- hēitǐ --- xeɪ˥˩ tʰi˧˩˧
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bold (font) | Example:我喜欢用黑体来强调重要的内容。 | I like to use bold to emphasize important content.
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Think of 'black body' font standing out boldly.
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冷静 --- lěng jìng --- ləŋ˧˥ t͡ɕiŋ˥˩
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calm | Example:在紧急情况下，你需要保持冷静。 | In an emergency, you need to stay calm.
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Think of 'cold' (冷) and 'quiet' (静) to stay calm.
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重 --- zhòng --- ʈʂʊŋ˥˩
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heavy; important | Example:这个箱子很重。 | This box is very heavy.
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Think of lifting a 'zhong' (bell) - it's heavy and important!
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结果 --- jiéguǒ --- tɕjɛ̌.kwɔ
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result; outcome | Example:经过努力，他终于得到了满意的结果。 | After working hard, he finally got a satisfactory result.
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Think of 'jie' as 'tie' and 'guo' as 'goal'. Tie the goal to get the result.
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回答 --- huídá --- xwei˧˥ ta˧˥
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to answer; to reply | Example:他很快就回答了问题。 | He quickly answered the question.
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Think of 'who da' person who answered?
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咱们 --- zánmen --- tsán.mən
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we; us (inclusive of the speaker and the listener) | Example:咱们一起去看电影吧。| Let's go watch a movie together.
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Think 'Zan-men' like 'us men' (including you and me).
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昨晚 --- zuó wǎn --- tswɔ˧˥ wan˧˩˧
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last night | Example:昨晚我看了一部电影。 | Last night I watched a movie.
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Think of 'zuo' as 'yesterday' and 'wan' as 'evening'.
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幫 --- bāng --- paŋ
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help | Example:請幫我一下。 | Please help me for a moment.
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Think of 'bāng' as 'bang!' you get help instantly.
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糟糕 --- zāo gāo --- t͡sáu̯ kɑ́u̯
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terrible; awful | Example:今天的天气真糟糕。 | Today's weather is really terrible.
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Think of 'Oh no, it's a zoo!' when something goes terribly wrong.
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离 --- lí --- li˧˥
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to leave, to be away from | Example:他离开了家。 | He left home.
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Think of 'leaving' for 'lí'.
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进入 --- jìnrù --- tɕîn ɻû
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to enter | Example:请进入房间。 | Please enter the room.
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Think of 'jin' as 'in' and 'ru' as 'route' – the route to go in!
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知 --- zhī --- ʈʂɻ̩⁵⁵
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to know | Example:我知道这个答案。 | I know the answer.
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Think of 'zhi' as 'gee, I know!'
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简单 --- jiǎn dān --- tɕiɛn˥˩ tan˥˥
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simple | Example:这个问题很简单。 | This question is very simple.
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Think of 'Jane' who likes to keep things 'simple'.
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可爱 --- kě'ài --- kʰɤ˨˩˦.aɪ˥˩
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cute; lovable | Example:这只小猫真可爱。 | This kitten is really cute.
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Think of 'a' as in 'adorable'
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除了 --- chú le --- ʈʂʰǔ lɤ
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except; besides; apart from | Example:除了他，所有人都来了。 | Except for him, everyone came.
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Think of 'chú' as 'choose' - you choose everything except one.
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早上 --- zǎo shang --- tsɑ̀ʊ ʂɑ̀ŋ
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morning | Example:我早上六点起床。 | I get up at six in the morning.
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Think of '早' as waking up early with the sun!
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當 --- dāng --- tɑ́ŋ
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to be, to act as, to serve as | Example:他想當老師。 | He wants to be a teacher.
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Think of 'dāng' as 'duty' – both start with 'd' and involve roles.
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声 --- shēng --- ʂə́ŋ
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sound | Example:我听到了奇怪的声音。 | I heard a strange sound.
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Think of 'shēng' like 'sing' - both involve sound.
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於 --- yú --- yǔ
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in, at, on | Example:他在家裡工作於電腦。 | He works on the computer at home.
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Think of 'you' being 'in' the right place.
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突然 --- tūrán --- tʰu˥˥ʐan˧˥
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suddenly | Example:他突然站了起来。 | He suddenly stood up.
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Suddenly, the 'turtle ran'!
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其中 --- qí zhōng --- tɕʰi˧˥ ʈʂʊŋ˥˥
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among them; in it | Example:他有很多爱好，其中一个是画画。 | He has many hobbies, one of which is painting.
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Think 'key zone' - it's the key part among them.
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碰 --- pèng --- pʰəŋ˥˩
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to touch; to bump | Example:他不小心碰到了桌子。 | He accidentally bumped into the table.
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Imagine 'bumping' into a 'penguin'!
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读 --- dú --- tǔ
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to read | Example:他喜欢读书。 | He likes to read books.
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Think of 'dude' reading a book.
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考虑 --- kǎolǜ --- kʰàu lỳ
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to consider | Example:在做决定之前，你需要仔细考虑。 | Before making a decision, you need to consider carefully.
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Think of 'consider' as 'kao-lu' (call you) when you need to think about something.
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這樣 --- zhè yàng --- ʈʂɤ̂ jâŋ
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like this; in this way | Example:你可以這樣做。 | You can do it like this.
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Think of 'this young' method.
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因此 --- yīn cǐ --- jin tsʰɨ
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therefore, consequently | Example:他生病了，因此没有来上课。 | He was sick, therefore he didn't come to class.
Hint
Think 'Yin' and 'Consequently' (Yin-Ci).
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老师 --- lǎoshī --- lǎoʂɻ
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teacher | Example:我的老师很友好。 | My teacher is very friendly.
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Think of 'lao' as 'old' and 'shi' as 'master' - an old master is a teacher.
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指 --- zhǐ --- ʈʂɨ̀
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finger; to point | Example:他用手指指着那棵树。 | He pointed at that tree with his finger.
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Think of '指' as '指'ecting with your finger.
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之间 --- zhī jiān --- ʈʂɻ̩⁵⁵ tɕjɛn⁵⁵
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between | Example:我们之间有很深的友谊。 | There is a deep friendship between us.
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Think of 'zhī jiān' as the 'bridge' between two points.
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为何 --- wèi hé --- weɪ˥˩ xɤ˧˥
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why | Example:你为何迟到？ | Why are you late?
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Think of 'wèi hé' as 'wait, huh?' when you're confused and asking why.
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停止 --- tíng zhǐ --- tʰiŋ˧˥ ʈʂɻ̩˨˩˦
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to stop | Example:请停止说话。 | Please stop talking.
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Think of 'ting' as in 'ring' a bell to stop something.
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人类 --- rénlèi --- ʈʂə̌n lêi
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Humanity; human beings | Example:人类的历史非常悠久。 | The history of humanity is very long.
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Think of 'rén' as 'ren' from 'person' and 'lèi' as 'lay' - humans lay the foundation of society.
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约翰 --- Yuēhàn --- yɛ˥˥ xan˥˩
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John | Example:约翰是我的好朋友。 | John is my good friend.
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Think of 'John' as a common name, like '约翰' is common in Chinese.
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后面 --- hòu miàn --- xoʊ˥˩ miɛn˥˩
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behind; at the back | Example:他站在我后面。 | He is standing behind me.
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Think of 'ho' as in 'hold' and 'miàn' as in 'man' - hold the man behind you.
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医院 --- yīyuàn --- i˥˥yɛn˥˩
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hospital | Example:他生病了，需要去医院。 | He is sick and needs to go to the hospital.
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You go to the 'yī' (hospital) when you need 'yuàn' (care).
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血 --- xuè --- ɕyɛ
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blood | Example:他的手上有血。 | There is blood on his hand.
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Think of 'X-ray' to see blood.
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家人 --- jiā rén --- tɕi̯á ʐə̌n
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family member | Example:我爱我的家人。 | I love my family members.
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Think of 'jia' as 'home' and 'ren' as 'person'.
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律师 --- lǜshī --- ly˥˩ʂɻ̩˥˥
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Lawyer | Example:我的哥哥是一名律师。 | My brother is a lawyer.
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Think of 'law' and 'she' to remember 'lawyer'.
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身体 --- shēn tǐ --- ʂə́n tʰì
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body | Example:保持健康的身体很重要。 | It's important to maintain a healthy body.
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Your 'shēn' (body) needs 'tǐ' (tea) to stay healthy!
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儿 --- ér --- ɚ
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child; son; (suffix indicating diminutive) | Example:他是我的儿子。 | He is my son.
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Think of '儿' as a little 'er' (child) running around.
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想想 --- xiǎng xiǎng --- ɕjɑŋ˨˩ ɕjɑŋ˨˩
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to think about | Example:你需要好好想想这个问题。 | You need to really think about this problem.
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Double think!
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嘴 --- zuǐ --- t͡sweɪ˨˩˦
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mouth | Example:他的嘴很大。 | His mouth is very big.
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Think of 'zoo' and how animals use their mouths.
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光 --- guāng --- ɡwɑŋ
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light | Example:太阳的光很强。 | The sunlight is very strong.
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Think of a 'glow' to remember 'guāng' means light.
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滚 --- gǔn --- ku̯ən˨˩˧
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roll; get lost (colloquial) | Example:他叫我滚出去。 | He told me to get lost.
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Think of a rolling pin telling dough to 'get lost!'
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证明 --- zhèngmíng --- ʈʂɤ̂ŋ.mǐŋ
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to prove; to demonstrate | Example:他需要证明他的清白。 | He needs to prove his innocence.
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Prove your point with a 'zhèng' (certificate) and 'míng' (clarity).
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家里 --- jiā lǐ --- tɕi̯ɑ˥˥ li˨˩˦
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at home | Example:我今天在家里休息。 | I am resting at home today.
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Imagine a 'jia' (house) with a 'li' (light) inside it.
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家庭 --- jiā tíng --- tɕi̯ɑ⁵⁵ tʰiŋ³⁵
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family | Example:我的家庭非常和睦。 | My family is very harmonious.
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Think of 'jia' as 'house' and 'ting' as 'court', where family gathers.
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确实 --- què shí --- tɕʰɥɛ˥˩ ʂɻ̩˧˥
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Indeed; really; truly | Example:他确实很聪明。 | He is indeed very smart.
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确实确实, it's really true!
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祝 --- zhù --- ʈʂu˥˩
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to wish | Example:祝你生日快乐！ | Wish you a happy birthday!
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Think of 'zoo' but with a happy wish!
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睡觉 --- shuì jiào --- ʂuèi tɕiɑ̀u
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to sleep | Example:我每天晚上十点睡觉。 | I go to sleep at 10 PM every night.
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Think of 'shh' (be quiet) and 'jiao' sounds like 'yawn' - shh, yawn, sleep!
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想法 --- xiǎngfǎ --- ɕjɑ̀ŋ.fà
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idea; thought | Example:他的想法很有创意。 | His idea is very creative.
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Think of '想' as 'thinking' and '法' as 'method' – thinking method = idea.
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老板 --- lǎo bǎn --- lǎu pàn
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Boss | Example:我的老板很友好。 | My boss is very friendly.
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Think of your 'old man' as the boss.
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提 --- tí --- tʰi˧˥
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to carry, to lift, to raise | Example:他提着一个重重的箱子。 | He is carrying a heavy suitcase.
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Think of 'T' for 'Tote' or 'Tote bag' which you carry.
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王 --- wáng --- wɑ̌ŋ
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king | Example:他是我们的国王。 | He is our king.
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Think of a king wearing a crown shaped like the character 王.
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道 --- dào --- taʊ˨˩˦
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way; path; principle | Example:每个人都有自己的道。 | Everyone has their own path.
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Think of 'dao' as the 'way' to go!
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操 --- cāo --- tsʰɑʊ
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exercise, operate, conduct | Example:每天早上我都会去公园操练。 | Every morning, I go to the park to exercise.
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Think of 'cāo' as 'control' – you control your body with exercise.
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時候 --- shí hòu --- ʂɻ̩˧˥ xoʊ˥˩
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time; moment | Example:你什麼時候來？ | When are you coming?
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Think of 'shí hòu' as 'showtime' to remember it means 'time' or 'moment'.
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請 --- qǐng --- tɕʰiŋ˥˩
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please; to invite | Example:請你來我的生日派對。 | Please come to my birthday party.
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Think of 'qing' as 'please' and 'invite' someone to a 'qing' party!
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包 --- bāo --- paʊ
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bag; to wrap | Example:我买了一个新包。 | I bought a new bag.
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Think of 'bao' buns wrapped up like a bag!
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昨天 --- zuó tiān --- tswɔ̌ tʰjɛ́n
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yesterday | Example:昨天我去了公园。 | Yesterday, I went to the park.
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Think of 'zoo' and 'ten' to remember 'yesterday'.
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咖啡 --- kāfēi --- kɑ˥˥fei˥˥
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coffee | Example:我每天早上都喝一杯咖啡。 | I drink a cup of coffee every morning.
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Think of 'ka' as the sound you make when you need coffee!
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進 --- jìn --- tɕîn
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to enter; to advance | Example:请进。 | Please come in.
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Think of 'jin' as 'join' - you join (enter) the room.
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如 --- rú --- ɻu˧˥
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like; as; if | Example:她的笑容如阳光一样温暖。 | Her smile is as warm as the sunshine.
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Think of 'rú' as 'roo' in 'roo-m' to remember 'like' or 'as'.
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检查 --- jiǎnchá --- tɕjɛn˥˩ʈʂʰa˧˥
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to inspect; to examine | Example:医生要检查我的视力。 | The doctor needs to examine my eyesight.
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Think of a 'giant cha' (giant checkup) when you need to inspect or examine something.
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耶 --- yē --- jɛ
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an exclamation used to express surprise or excitement | Example:你也来了，耶！| You came too, yay!
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Think of 'Yay!' in English to remember the excitement.
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分 --- fēn --- fən
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to divide, minute, point | Example:我们需要把蛋糕分成八块。 | We need to divide the cake into eight pieces.
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Think of 'fēn' as 'fun' because dividing tasks can make them more fun and manageable!
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陪 --- péi --- pʰei˧˥
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to accompany | Example:我会陪你去看医生。 | I will accompany you to see the doctor.
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Think of 'pay' attention to someone by being with them.
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奇 --- qí --- tɕʰi˧˥
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strange; unusual; odd | Example:这个故事真奇! | This story is really strange!
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Think of 'qi' as 'quirky'!
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任务 --- rènwu --- /ˈʐənˌwu/
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task; mission | Example:我今天有很多任务要完成。 | I have many tasks to complete today.
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Think of 'rent' - you have a task to pay it!
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装 --- zhuāng --- ʈʂwɑ́ŋ
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to install, to load, to pretend | Example:他在装电脑软件。 | He is installing computer software.
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Pretend to install a load
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大概 --- dàgài --- tɑ˥˩kai˥˩
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probably; approximately | Example:他大概已经到了。 | He has probably already arrived.
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Think of 'big guess' for 'probably'.
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武器 --- wǔqì --- wu˨˩t͡ɕʰi˥˩
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Weapon | Example:他手里拿着一件武器。 | He is holding a weapon in his hand.
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Think of 'Wu' as a martial artist wielding 'Qi' (energy) as a weapon.
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幹 --- gàn --- ɡân
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to do; to work; to manage | Example:你今天要幹什麼？ | What are you going to do today?
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Think of 'getting things done'!
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政府 --- zhèngfǔ --- ʈʂə̂ŋ.fù
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government | Example:政府正在制定新的政策。 | The government is formulating new policies.
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Think of '政' (zhèng) as 'politics' and '府' (fǔ) as 'office' – politics office = government.
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年轻 --- niánqīng --- njɛn˧˥t͡ɕʰiŋ˥˥
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young | Example:她看起来非常年轻。 | She looks very young.
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Think of 'new' and 'qing' (sounds like 'king') - a young new king.
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等待 --- děng dài --- tɤŋ⁵¹ tai⁵¹
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to wait | Example:我在车站等待朋友。 | I am waiting for my friend at the station.
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Think of 'waiting' as 'dang, time!'
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其他人 --- qí tā rén --- tɕʰi³⁵ tʰa⁵⁵ ʐən³⁵
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other people | Example:在聚会上，我认识了很多其他人。 | At the party, I met many other people.
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Think of 'qi' as 'key' to unlock 'other people'.
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便 --- biàn --- pjɛn
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convenient; then; so; thus | Example:如果你方便的话，我们便在这里见面。 | If it's convenient for you, then let's meet here.
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便 sounds like 'bian' - think 'be an easy solution'.
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丢 --- diū --- diū
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to lose | Example:我把钥匙丢了。 | I lost my keys.
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Imagine you 'do' something and then 'lose' it.
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来自 --- láizì --- lǎi.tsɨ̂
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to come from | Example:他来自中国。 | He comes from China.
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Think of 'lai' as 'lie' and 'zi' as 'zoo' - animals come from a zoo.
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雷 --- léi --- leɪ˧˥
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thunder | Example:昨晚的雷声非常大。 | The thunder last night was very loud.
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Thunder makes a loud 'lei' sound!
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告訴 --- gào sù --- ɡaʊ̯˥˩ su˥˩
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to tell; to inform | Example:请告诉我你的名字。 | Please tell me your name.
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Think of 'go' and 'sue' someone to inform them of something important.
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带来 --- dài lái --- taɪ˥˩ laɪ˧˥
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to bring | Example:他带来了好消息。 | He brought good news.
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Think of 'dai' as 'deliver' and 'lai' as 'arrive' - deliver and arrive = bring.
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怪 --- guài --- ɡuài
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strange; weird; blame | Example:这个现象很怪。 | This phenomenon is very strange.
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怪 sounds like 'why' - Why is this so strange?
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媽 --- mā --- mɑ̄
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Mom | Example:我愛我的媽。 | I love my mom.
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Think of 'mama' without the 'ma'.
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开枪 --- kāi qiāng --- kaɪ tɕʰjɑŋ
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to shoot (a gun) | Example:警察命令他不要开枪。 | The police ordered him not to shoot.
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Think of 'open fire' to remember 'shoot'.
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来到 --- lái dào --- laɪ˧˥ tɑʊ˥˩
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to arrive; to come | Example:他刚刚来到这里。 | He just arrived here.
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Think of 'lai' as 'lie' in 'lie down' because you have arrived and can now rest.
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画 --- huà --- xuɑ˥˩
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to draw; painting | Example:她喜欢画风景画。 | She likes to draw landscape paintings.
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Think of 'hua' as 'whoa' when you see an amazing painting.
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博士 --- bó shì --- pɔ̌ ʂɻ̩
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Doctor (PhD) | Example:他是一个数学博士。 | He is a Doctor of Mathematics.
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Think of 'boast' - someone with a PhD might boast about their degree.
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星期 --- xīngqī --- ɕíŋ.tɕʰí
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week | Example:今天是星期一。 | Today is Monday.
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Think of 'xing' as 'sing' and 'qi' as 'cheese' - you sing for cheese every week!
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種 --- zhǒng --- ʈʂʊŋ˧˥
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seed | Example:我种了一颗种子。 | I planted a seed.
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Think of planting a 'zhǒng' (seed) to grow a 'jungle'.
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照 --- zhào --- ʈʂâu
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to illuminate, to shine, to reflect, to take a photo | Example:请帮我照一张照片。| Please help me take a photo.
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Think of a 'photo' needing light to 'shine' or 'illuminate'.
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总统 --- zǒngtǒng --- tsʊŋ˨˩tʰʊŋ˨˩
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President | Example:美国的总统住在白宫。 | The President of the United States lives in the White House.
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Think of 'zong' as 'zone' of power and 'tong' as 'top leader'.
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能够 --- néng gòu --- nə̌ŋ kôʊ
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to be able to, can | Example:我能够完成这个任务。 | I am able to complete this task.
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Think 'able to go' - 能 (néng) means 'can' and 够 (gòu) means 'enough'.
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哥哥 --- gēge --- ˈkɤ.kɤ
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older brother | Example:我的哥哥很喜欢打篮球。 | My older brother really likes playing basketball.
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Think of 'Go Go' as someone who is always ahead, like an older brother.
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就算 --- jiù suàn --- tɕjoʊ˥˩ swan˥˩
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even if | Example:就算下雨，我也要去跑步。 | Even if it rains, I will still go running.
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Even if you 'just count' on it, it might not happen.
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糟 --- zāo --- tsɑ́ʊ
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terrible; bad | Example:今天的天气真糟。 | Today's weather is really terrible.
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Think of 'zāo' as 'oh no!' because something terrible happened.
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终于 --- zhōngyú --- ʈʂʊ́ŋ.y̌
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finally; at last | Example:他终于完成了他的作业。 | He finally finished his homework.
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After a long wait, you finally reach the 'zhōng' (end).
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命 --- mìng --- miŋ˥˩
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life; fate; command | Example:他的命运非常坎坷。 | His fate is very rough.
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命 (mìng) sounds like 'ming' - think of 'ming' dynasty, which had a significant 'fate' in history.
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联系 --- liánxì --- ljɛn˧˥ɕi˥˩
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contact; to get in touch | Example:请尽快与我联系。 | Please get in touch with me as soon as possible.
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Think of 'link' and 'see' to remember 'contact'.
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正常 --- zhèng cháng --- ʈʂə̂ŋ ʈʂʰɑ̌ŋ
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Normal | Example:他的体温是正常的。 | His body temperature is normal.
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Think of 'zhèng' as 'just' and 'cháng' as 'usual' – just usual is normal.
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洗 --- xǐ --- ɕi˨˩˦
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to wash | Example:我每天早上洗脸。 | I wash my face every morning.
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Think of 'she' washing dishes
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若 --- ruò --- ɻwɔ
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if, like, as | Example:若你愿意，我们可以一起去。 | If you are willing, we can go together.
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Think 'rook' in chess - if you move it, it changes the game.
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办公室 --- bàn gōng shì --- pân kʊ́ŋ ʂɻ̩
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office | Example:他在办公室工作。 | He works in the office.
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Think of 'ban' (like banning distractions) in the 'gong' (work) 'shi' (place).
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方法 --- fāngfǎ --- fɑ́ŋ fɑ̀
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method; way | Example:我们需要找到一个解决问题的方法。 | We need to find a method to solve the problem.
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Think of 'finding a path' to remember 'method' or 'way'.
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加油 --- jiā yóu --- tɕjá jʲǒu
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to cheer on, to encourage, to refuel | Example:比赛快要结束了，加油！ | The game is about to end, keep going!
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Think of adding fuel to a car to keep it going!
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同 --- tóng --- tʰʊ̌ŋ
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same; together | Example:我们在同一个学校上学。 | We go to the same school.
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Think of 'together' as 'tóng-gether'.
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謝 --- xiè --- ɕjɛ
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Thank | Example:謝謝你的幫助。 | Thank you for your help.
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Think of 'xiè' as 'say' thanks!
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不见 --- bù jiàn --- pu˥˩ tɕjɛn˥˩
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to disappear; to be missing; to not see | Example:我的钥匙不见了。 | My keys are missing.
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Think of 'boo!' and something vanishing.
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重新 --- chóngxīn --- ʈʂʰʊŋ˧˥ɕin˧˥
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again; anew | Example:我们需要重新开始这个项目。 | We need to start this project again.
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Think of 're-do' something.
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聪明 --- cōng míng --- tsʰʊ́ŋ mǐŋ
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smart, intelligent | Example:她是一个非常聪明的学生。 | She is a very smart student.
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Think of 'con' artists who are usually smart!
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歌 --- gē --- kɤ
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song | Example:我喜欢这首歌。 | I like this song.
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Think of 'gē' as 'go' sing a song!
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介意 --- jiè yì --- t͡ɕjɛ⁵¹ i⁵¹
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mind, care about | Example:你介意我坐在这里吗？ | Do you mind if I sit here?
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Don't 'mind' the 'jay' in 'yi'.
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座 --- zuò --- tswɔ˥˩
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seat; base; stand; classifier for buildings, mountains, and similar immovable objects | Example:这是一座古老的寺庙。 | This is an ancient temple.
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Think of 'zuò' as 'a place to sit or stand'.
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哈 --- hā --- hɑ˥
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to laugh; ha (sound of laughter) | Example:他听到笑话后大声地笑了：哈哈哈！ | He laughed out loud after hearing the joke: ha ha ha!
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Think of 'ha ha' when you laugh.
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首 --- shǒu --- ʂoʊ̯˨˩˦
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head; first | Example:他是我们班的首席代表。 | He is the head representative of our class.
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首 sounds like 'show'—the head or first to show up!
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搬 --- bān --- pán
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to move (an object) | Example:他正在搬桌子。 | He is moving the table.
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Think of 'ban' someone from a place, you have to 'move' them out.
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队 --- duì --- twei˥˩
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team | Example:我们学校的篮球队赢得了比赛。 | Our school's basketball team won the game.
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Think of a 'duet' where two people work together, like a team.
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可怕 --- kěpà --- kʰɤ˨˩pʰa˥˩
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terrifying, scary | Example:这个电影太可怕了。 | This movie is too scary.
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Imagine a 'scary' 'ke' (like 'car') that 'pa' (like 'pops') out of nowhere!
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放弃 --- fàngqì --- fɑ̂ŋ.tɕʰî
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to give up | Example:他决定放弃这个计划。 | He decided to give up on this plan.
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Think of 'fàng' as 'fang' - you let go of the fang and 'qì' as 'quit'.
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命令 --- mìng lìng --- miŋ⁵¹ liŋ⁵¹
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command; order | Example:他给我下了一个命令。 | He gave me a command.
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Think of a 'command' as something you 'order' someone to do.
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办 --- bàn --- pân
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to handle; to do | Example:我需要办很多事情。 | I need to handle a lot of things.
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Think of 'ban' as in 'banish' tasks by handling them.
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再也 --- zài yě --- tsaɪ̯ jɛ
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no longer; never again | Example:我再也不想去那家餐馆了。 | I never want to go to that restaurant again.
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Think of '再' as 'again' and '也' as 'also', so '再也' means 'never again'.
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直接 --- zhíjiē --- ʈʂɻ̩˧˥ tɕjɛ˥˥
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direct | Example:他说话非常直接。 | He speaks very directly.
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Direct like a 'straight line' (直) without 'stopping' (接)
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放下 --- fàng xià --- fɑ̂ŋ ɕjɑ̂
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to put down; to let go | Example:他终于放下了过去的烦恼。 | He finally let go of his past troubles.
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Think of 'fàng' as 'fawn' letting go of its mother's side.
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這個 --- zhè gè --- ʈʂɤ˥˩ kɤ˥˩
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this | Example:這個蘋果很好吃。 | This apple is very tasty.
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Think of pointing at something close by.
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再说 --- zài shuō --- tsaɪ ʂwɔ
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to talk about it later; besides | Example:我们先吃饭，其他的事情再说。 | Let's eat first, we'll talk about other things later.
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Think of 'say again' for 'talk about it later'.
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步 --- bù --- pu˥˩
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step | Example:他向前走了一步。 | He took a step forward.
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Think of 'boo!' and take a step back.
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拿到 --- ná dào --- nǎ tɑʊ
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to get; to obtain | Example:我终于拿到了驾驶执照。 | I finally got my driver's license.
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Think of 'na' as 'now' and 'dao' as 'done' - you got it now, it's done!
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目标 --- mùbiāo --- mu˥˩pjɑʊ˥˥
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goal; target | Example:我的目标是学好中文。 | My goal is to learn Chinese well.
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Think of 'moo' like a cow aiming for a 'target'.
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面 --- miàn --- miɛn˥˩
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face; surface; side; aspect; noodles | Example:他的面很帅。 | His face is very handsome.
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Think of 'face' when you see '面', like the 'face' of a clock or 'noodles' as they look like a smiling face.
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使用 --- shǐyòng --- ʂɚ˨˩.jʊŋ˥˩
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to use | Example:你可以使用这个工具。 | You can use this tool.
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Think of 'sure, use it!'
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伊 --- yī --- i˥˥
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he/she/it | Example:伊今天不在家。 | He/She/It is not at home today.
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Think of 'Y' in English, like 'Why did he/she/it do that?'
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生意 --- shēng yì --- ʂə́ŋ î
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business | Example:他在做生意。 | He is doing business.
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Think of 'shēng' (to grow) and 'yì' (meaning), like growing meaning through business.
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疯狂 --- fēngkuáng --- fə́ŋ.kʰwɑ̌ŋ
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crazy; insane | Example:他最近的行为非常疯狂。 | His recent behavior has been very crazy.
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Think of a 'feng' (fan) going 'kuáng' (wild).
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殺 --- shā --- ʂā
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to kill | Example:他在電影裡殺了一條大魚。 | He killed a big fish in the movie.
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Think of 'shark' – deadly and kills.
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生日 --- shēngrì --- ʂə́ŋ.ɻɻ̩
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Birthday | Example:今天是我的生日。 | Today is my birthday.
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Think of 'sheng' (to give birth) and 'ri' (day) - the day you were born!
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答应 --- dāying --- tá.jɪŋ
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to agree; to promise; to respond | Example:他答应了我的请求。 | He agreed to my request.
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Think 'Da' (like 'Da!' in Russian) to agree quickly, and 'ying' sounds like 'yes'.
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無 --- wú --- wu˧˥
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none; nothing | Example:這裡無人。 | There is no one here.
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Think of 'woo' as in 'woo, there's nothing here!'
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店 --- diàn --- tiɛn˥˩
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store, shop | Example:我去店里买东西。 | I go to the store to buy things.
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Think of 'dine' in a 'store'.
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阻止 --- zǔ zhǐ --- tsu˨˩ tʂɻ̩˨˩
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to prevent; to stop | Example:他试图阻止他们进入房间。 | He tried to prevent them from entering the room.
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Prevent the zoo (zǔ) from chaos!
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美元 --- měi yuán --- mei˨˩ yɥɛn˧˥
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US Dollar | Example:我需要兑换一些美元。 | I need to exchange some US Dollars.
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Think 'mei' (美) as in 'America' and 'yuan' (元) as in 'currency'.
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算了 --- suàn le --- swân lə
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forget it; let it go | Example:这次不成功，算了吧。 | It didn't work out this time, forget it.
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Imagine a calculator (算) giving up and saying '算了' (let it go).
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病 --- bìng --- piŋ⁵¹
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illness; disease | Example:他生病了。 | He is sick.
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Think of 'bing' as the sound you make when you sneeze from being sick.
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证据 --- zhèng jù --- ʈʂə̂ŋ tɕŷ
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evidence | Example:警方找到了新的证据。 | The police found new evidence.
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Think of 'zhèng' as 'proof' and 'jù' as 'tool' – a tool for proof.
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帶 --- dài --- taɪ˥˩
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to bring; to carry; belt | Example:請你帶上你的護照。 | Please bring your passport.
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Think of 'dài' as 'tie' a belt or 'carry' something!
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完美 --- wánměi --- wán.měi
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perfect | Example:她的表演非常完美。 | Her performance was absolutely perfect.
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Think 'Wan' (one) and 'Mei' (beautiful) - one beautiful thing is perfect!
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火 --- huǒ --- xwɔ˨˩˦
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fire | Example:晚上我们在海边生了一堆火。 | In the evening, we made a fire by the seaside.
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Think of a campfire to remember 'fire'.
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原谅 --- yuán liàng --- ɥɛ̌n ljâŋ
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Forgive | Example:请原谅我，我不是故意的。 | Please forgive me, I didn't do it on purpose.
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Imagine someone giving you a 'yuan' (Chinese currency) to 'forgive' them.
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屁股 --- pìgu --- pʰi˥˩.ku˥˩
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buttocks | Example:他跌倒时摔到了屁股。 | He fell and landed on his buttocks.
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Think of 'pee' and 'go' - you sit on your buttocks to do both!
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报告 --- bàogào --- paʊ˨˩˦.kaʊ˥˩
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report | Example:他正在准备他的报告。 | He is preparing his report.
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Think of 'bào' as 'bow' to present a report.
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即使 --- jíshǐ --- tɕǐ ʂɻ̩̀
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even if; even though | Example:即使下雨，我们也要去爬山。 | Even if it rains, we will still go hiking.
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Think 'Even if' you 'jish' (just) try.
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精神 --- jīng shén --- tɕiŋ ʂən
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spirit; mind; consciousness; essence | Example:他今天看起来很有精神。 | He looks very spirited today.
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Think of 'spirit' as the 'essence' of a person.
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对于 --- duìyú --- duì yú
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regarding; concerning; for | Example:对于这个问题，我有一些想法。 | Regarding this issue, I have some thoughts.
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Think of 'duo you' when you're concerned about something.
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城市 --- chéng shì --- tʂʰə̌ŋ ʂɻ̩̂
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city | Example:我喜欢这个城市。 | I like this city.
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Think of 'cheng' as 'change' - cities are always changing!
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痛苦 --- tòng kǔ --- tʰʊŋ˥˩ kʰu˨˩˦
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pain; suffering | Example:他的心中充满了痛苦。 | His heart is filled with pain.
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Think of 'tongue cool' - when you burn your tongue, it's painful!
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组 --- zǔ --- tsu˨˩˦
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group | Example:我们分成了几个小组来完成这个项目。 | We divided into several groups to complete this project.
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Think of a group of friends forming a 'zoo' of personalities.
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上去 --- shàng qù --- ʂɑŋ˥˩ tɕʰy˥˩
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to go up | Example:他爬上去看风景。 | He climbed up to see the scenery.
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Think of 'shang' as 'shang-hai' which is a city with tall buildings you go up.
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极了 --- jí le --- tɕi˧˥ lɤ˙
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extremely; very | Example:这道菜好吃极了。 | This dish is extremely delicious.
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Think of 'extreme' as going to the 'edge' (极) and beyond (了).
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國 --- guó --- guó
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country; nation | Example:中國是一個大國。 | China is a big country.
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Think of the 'G' in 'guó' as standing for 'Government' of a country.
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不然 --- bùrán --- pu˥˩ ʐa̠n˧˥
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otherwise | Example:快点走，不然我们会迟到。 | Hurry up, otherwise we will be late.
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Think of 'but ran' - you have to run, otherwise...
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坐下 --- zuò xià --- tswɔ̂ ɕjâ
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Sit down | Example:请你坐下。 | Please sit down.
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Think of 'zoo' and 'sha' - sit down to see the animals!
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似乎 --- sì hū --- sɹ̩⁵¹ xu⁵⁵
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seem; appear; as if | Example:他似乎很忙。 | He seems very busy.
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It seems like 'sì hū' is a sneaky way to say 'seem'.
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正确 --- zhèngquè --- ʈʂəŋ⁵¹ t͡ɕʰyɛ⁵¹
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Correct | Example:你的答案是正确的。 | Your answer is correct.
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Think 'zhèng' like 'zen' - being correct brings peace.
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负责 --- fùzé --- fu˥˩tsɤ˧˥
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Responsible | Example:他对这个项目负责。 | He is responsible for this project.
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Think of 'foot' and 'zeal' – you need both to be responsible!
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否则 --- fǒu zé --- fɔʊ˨˩ tsɤ˧˥
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otherwise | Example:你必须完成作业，否则你不能出去玩。 | You must finish your homework, otherwise you can't go out to play.
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If not, then otherwise!
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盾 --- dùn --- tûn
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shield | Example:他举起盾来保护自己。 | He raised his shield to protect himself.
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Think of '盾' as your 'defense' in a game.
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根 --- gēn --- kən
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root | Example:这棵树的根很深。 | The roots of this tree are very deep.
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Think of a tree's 'gen' (gene) being its root.
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老兄 --- lǎo xiōng --- lao³¹ ɕjʊŋ⁵⁵
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brother (a friendly term for a male friend) | Example:老兄，你今天过得怎么样？ | Brother, how was your day today?
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Think of 'old bro'—a friendly way to call a male friend.
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伟大 --- wěi dà --- weɪ˨˩ ta˥˩
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great; mighty | Example:他是一位伟大的领导者。 | He is a great leader.
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Think of a 'great' leader who is 'mighty' in their actions.
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那天 --- nà tiān --- nâ tʰjɛn
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that day | Example:我记得那天我们去了公园。 | I remember that day we went to the park.
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Remember '那' (nà) as 'that' and '天' (tiān) as 'day' to recall 'that day'.
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姑娘 --- gūniang --- ku˥˥.nʲɑŋ˧˥
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girl; young woman | Example:那个姑娘很漂亮。 | That girl is very beautiful.
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Think of 'goo' on a young girl, it's sticky and playful!
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遍 --- biàn --- piɛn˥˩
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time(s), occurrence(s) | Example:我已经看了三遍这部电影。 | I have already watched this movie three times.
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Think of 'biàn' like 'been there, done that' multiple times.
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令人 --- lìng rén --- lìŋ ʐə̌n
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to cause (someone to feel something) | Example:这部电影令人感动。 | This movie is touching.
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Think of 'lingering' feelings caused by something.
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波 --- bō --- pɔ̄
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wave | Example:海上的波很大。 | The waves on the sea are very big.
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Imagine a 'bo'at riding the waves.
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梦 --- mèng --- mɤŋ˥˩
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dream | Example:我昨晚做了一个奇怪的梦。 | I had a strange dream last night.
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Think of 'mèng' as 'meng'ling dreams
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消失 --- xiāo shī --- ɕiɑo ʂɨ
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disappear | Example:他突然在黑暗中消失了。 | He suddenly disappeared in the darkness.
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Think of a 'magic show' (xiāo) where things 'vanish' (shī).
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按 --- àn --- ân
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press; push; according to | Example:请按这个按钮。 | Please press this button.
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Press the button to 'àn' (on) the device.
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忘记 --- wàngjì --- wɑŋ˥˩tɕi˥˩
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to forget | Example:我总是忘记带钥匙。 | I always forget to bring my keys.
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Forget the 'wang' and 'ji' it away!
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腿 --- tuǐ --- tʰweɪ˨˩˦
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leg | Example:他的腿很长。 | His legs are very long.
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Think of 'twin' legs.
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藏 --- cáng --- tsʰɑŋ
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to hide; Tibet | Example:他把钱藏在床底下。 | He hid the money under the bed.
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Think of '藏' as 'hiding in Tibet'.
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七 --- qī --- tɕʰi˥
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seven | Example:我有七本书。 | I have seven books.
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Imagine seven 'cheese' slices stacked up.
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研究 --- yán jiū --- jɛn tɕjou
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research; to study | Example:他在大学里研究化学。 | He studies chemistry at the university.
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Think of 'Yan' as 'Yawn' because research can be tiring, and 'Jiu' sounds like 'Jew' - imagine a scholar studying ancient texts.
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纽约 --- Niǔyuē --- njuː˥˩yɛ˥˥
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New York | Example:我想去纽约旅游。 | I want to travel to New York.
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Think of 'New' as 'Niǔ' and 'York' as 'yuē'.
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付 --- fù --- fu˥˩
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to pay | Example:我需要付账单。 | I need to pay the bill.
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Think of 'fù' as 'fee' - you pay a fee.
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丝 --- sī --- sɨ́
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silk; thread | Example:这条裙子是用最好的丝做的。 | This dress is made of the finest silk.
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Think of 'silk' as 'sīlk' to remember the pronunciation.
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骗 --- piàn --- pʰjɛn˥˩
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to deceive; to cheat | Example:他骗了我。 | He deceived me.
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Think of 'piàn' as 'plan' to deceive.
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白 --- bái --- paɪ˧˥
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white | Example:这朵花是白色的。 | This flower is white.
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Think of a blank white page.
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事实 --- shìshí --- ʂɻ̩̂ ʂɻ̩̌
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fact | Example:我们必须面对事实。 | We must face the facts.
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Facts are like 'sure-sure' things.
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痛 --- tòng --- tʰʊŋ˥˩
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pain | Example:我头很痛。 | My head hurts a lot.
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Think of 'ouch' when you hear 'tòng'
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李 --- lǐ --- li˧˩˧
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plum | Example:我喜欢吃李子。 | I like to eat plums.
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Think of 'Li' as a 'little' plum.
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令 --- lìng --- liŋ˥˩
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to command, to cause, to make | Example:他的命令非常明确。 | His command was very clear.
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Think of a 'command' as a 'ring' leader giving orders.
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群 --- qún --- tɕʰyn˧˥
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group, crowd, flock | Example:一群鸟在天空中飞翔。 | A flock of birds is flying in the sky.
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Think of a 'quintet' - a small group.
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入 --- rù --- ɻu˥˩
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to enter | Example:请进来，门是开的。 | Please come in, the door is open.
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Think of 'Roo' hopping into a pouch.
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紧张 --- jǐnzhāng --- tɕìnʈʂáŋ
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nervous | Example:考试前我感到很紧张。 | I feel very nervous before the exam.
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Think of a 'tight' (紧) 'stretch' (张) making you nervous.
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錯 --- cuò --- tsʰuɔ˥˩
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wrong; mistake | Example:我錯了，對不起。 | I was wrong, I'm sorry.
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Think of 'cuò' as 'oops!' when you make a mistake.
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本来 --- běn lái --- pən˨˩˦ lai˧˥
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originally; at first; naturally | Example:我本来打算去旅行，但后来改变了主意。 | I originally planned to travel, but then I changed my mind.
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Think of 'originally' as 'before anything else'.
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系统 --- xìtǒng --- ɕî.tʰʊ̀ŋ
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system | Example:这个软件系统非常复杂。 | This software system is very complex.
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Think of 'xi' as 'system' and 'tong' as 'together' - systems bring things together.
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拥有 --- yōng yǒu --- jʊŋ˥˥joʊ˨˩˧
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to possess; to own | Example:他拥有一辆新车。 | He owns a new car.
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Think of 'owning' something as 'embracing' (拥) and 'having' (有) it.
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大学 --- dàxué --- ta˥˩ ɕyɛ˧˥
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university | Example:我在北京大学学习。 | I study at Peking University.
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Think of 'big school' for 'university'.
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附近 --- fù jìn --- fu˥˩ tɕin˥˩
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Nearby; in the vicinity | Example:我家附近有一个公园。 | There is a park near my house.
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Think of 'fù' as 'foot' and 'jìn' as 'gin,' so 'foot gin' is nearby.
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开车 --- kāi chē --- kaɪ tʃɤ
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drive a car | Example:他每天开车去上班。 | He drives a car to work every day.
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Think of 'kai' as 'key' to start the car and 'che' as 'chevy'.
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未来 --- wèilái --- wèilái
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future | Example:我们应该为未来做好准备。 | We should prepare for the future.
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Think of 'way lie' ahead, the future is the way ahead.
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从没 --- cóng méi --- tsʰʊŋ˧˥ mei˧˥
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never | Example:我从没去过中国。 | I have never been to China.
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Think of 'never' as 'never from the start' (从 means 'from', 没 means 'not').
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脚 --- jiǎo --- tɕjàu
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foot | Example:他的脚很大。 | His foot is very big.
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Think of 'jump' - you need your feet to jump!
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翻译 --- fānyì --- fān.jiː
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Translate | Example:他会翻译这篇文章。 | He will translate this article.
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翻 (fān) means 'to turn over' and 译 (yì) means 'to interpret'. Think of 'turning over' words to a new language.
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吓 --- xià --- ɕiɑ˥˩
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to scare; to frighten | Example:他突然吓了我一跳。 | He suddenly scared me.
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Think of 'shout' to scare someone.
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酷 --- kù --- kʰu˥˩
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cool | Example:他穿的衣服很酷。 | His clothes are very cool.
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Imagine someone saying 'cool' in a very 'kooky' way.
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遇到 --- yù dào --- y˥˩ tɑʊ˥˩
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to encounter; to come across | Example:我在公园遇到了一位老朋友。 | I encountered an old friend in the park.
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Think of 'you' (yù) 'down' (dào) the street, you might encounter someone.
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字幕 --- zì mù --- tsɨ̂ mû
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Subtitles | Example:我喜欢看有字幕的电影。 | I like watching movies with subtitles.
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Think of 'zi' as 'see' and 'mu' as 'movie' – see the movie with subtitles!
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主 --- zhǔ --- ʈʂu˨˩˦
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master; host; main | Example:他是这次会议的主办人。 | He is the host of this meeting.
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Think of '主' as the 'main' character or 'master' of a story.
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何 --- hé --- xɤ̌
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what; how; why | Example:你为何迟到？ | Why are you late?
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Think of 'hé' as 'huh?' which you say when you don't understand something.
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謝謝 --- xièxiè --- ɕjɛ˥˩ɕjɛ˥˩
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Thank you | Example:謝謝你的幫助。 | Thank you for your help.
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Imagine saying 'sheer sheer' gratitude!
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慢 --- màn --- man˥˩
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slow | Example:他走得很慢。 | He walks very slowly.
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Think of a 'man' walking slowly.
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口 --- kǒu --- kʰoʊ˨˩˦
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mouth | Example:他张开了口说话。 | He opened his mouth to speak.
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Think of '口' as the shape of an open mouth.
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地球 --- dìqiú --- ti˥˩ tɕʰjou˧˥
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Earth | Example:地球是我们居住的星球。 | Earth is the planet we live on.
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Think of 'dì' as 'dirt' and 'qiú' as 'globe'.
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臭 --- chòu --- ʈʂʰoʊ˥˩
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smelly; stinky | Example:这条鱼太臭了。 | This fish is too smelly.
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Think of 'choo' as in 'choo-choo train' but it smells bad!
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饿 --- è --- ɤ˥˩
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hungry | Example:我很饿。 | I am very hungry.
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Think of 'E' as in 'Eat' when you're hungry.
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外 --- wài --- waɪ˥˩
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outside; external | Example:他在外面等你。 | He is waiting for you outside.
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Think of 'waving' (wài) to someone outside.
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可怜 --- kě lián --- kʰɤ˨˩ liɛn˧˥
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pitiful; pathetic | Example:那只小猫看起来很可怜。 | That little cat looks very pitiful.
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Think of someone saying 'Oh, poor lián!'
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仍然 --- réngrán --- ʐə̌ŋ ʐǎn
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still; yet; as before | Example:尽管下雨了，他仍然去了公园。 | Even though it rained, he still went to the park.
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Think of 'remain' to remember 'still'
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尸体 --- shī tǐ --- ʂɨ tʰi
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corpse | Example:警察在河边发现了一具尸体。 | The police found a corpse by the river.
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Think of a 'sheep' (shī) lying down, no longer moving.
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顿 --- dùn --- tûn
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pause; meal | Example:我们吃了一顿丰盛的晚餐。 | We had a sumptuous dinner.
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Think of 'dinner' for meal and 'pause' to savor it.
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美丽 --- měi lì --- mei˨˩ li˥˩
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beautiful | Example:这朵花非常美丽。 | This flower is very beautiful.
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Think of 'mei' as 'May' and 'li' as 'Lee' - May Lee is beautiful!
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处 --- chù --- tʂʰu˥˩
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place, location; to reside, to stay | Example:这是一个美丽的处。 | This is a beautiful place.
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Think of 'chù' as a 'spot' where you 'chill'.
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叔叔 --- shūshu --- ʂu˥˥ʂu˥
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Uncle (father's younger brother) | Example:我叔叔送给我一个生日礼物。 | My uncle gave me a birthday present.
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Think of 'shu' as 'shoe' - your uncle might give you a new pair of shoes!
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反正 --- fǎnzhèng --- fǎnʈʂəŋ
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anyway; in any case | Example:反正我们已经迟到了。 | Anyway, we are already late.
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Think of 'fan' and 'zheng' as 'fan' and 'thing' - 'Anyway, it's just a fan thing!'
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加入 --- jiā rù --- tɕjɑ˥˥ ɻu˥˩
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to join; to add | Example:我决定加入篮球队。 | I decided to join the basketball team.
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Think of 'adding' yourself into a group.
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安排 --- ānpái --- an˥˥pʰaɪ˧˥
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to arrange; to plan | Example:我们需要安排一下明天的会议。 | We need to arrange tomorrow's meeting.
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Think of 'an' as 'an event' and 'pai' as 'piecing it together'.
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监狱 --- jiānyù --- tɕjɛn˥˩y˥˩
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prison | Example:他被关进了监狱。 | He was put in prison.
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Imagine 'jail' in 'jianyù'.
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比较 --- bǐjiào --- pi˧˥tɕjɑʊ˥˩
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to compare; relatively | Example:这个房子比较大。 | This house is relatively big.
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Think of 'compare' as 'bee-jiao' buzzing around to see which flower is better.
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代表 --- dàibiǎo --- taɪ˨˩pi̯ɑʊ̯˨˩˧
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representative | Example:他是我们的班级代表。 | He is our class representative.
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Think of 'dai' as 'delegate' and 'biao' as 'badge' - a delegate with a badge is a representative.
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力量 --- lìliàng --- li˥˩liɑŋ˥˩
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Strength; power | Example:他的力量非常大。 | His strength is very great.
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Think of 'lifting' something heavy to show your strength.
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身 --- shēn --- ʂən
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body | Example:他的身很健康。 | His body is very healthy.
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Think of 'shen' as in 'sheen' – your body has a healthy sheen.
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整 --- zhěng --- ʈʂəŋ˧˥
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whole; entire; complete | Example:我们需要整合所有的资源。 | We need to integrate all the resources.
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Think of 'zhěng' as 'zipping' everything together to make it whole.
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身边 --- shēnbiān --- ʂə́n pi̯ɛn
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by one's side; at hand | Example:他总是带着一本书在身边。 | He always has a book by his side.
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Think of 'shen' (body) and 'bian' (side) - your body side.
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并且 --- bìngqiě --- pɪŋ.tɕʰjɛ
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and; besides; moreover | Example:他很聪明，并且很努力。 | He is very smart, and he is also very hardworking.
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Think of 'bing' as 'being' more, and 'qiě' as 'extra'.
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不够 --- bù gòu --- pu˥˩ kou˥˩
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not enough | Example:这次的时间不够。 | This time is not enough.
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Imagine a bucket (bù) that isn't full (gòu), so it's not enough.
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傻 --- shǎ --- ʂɑ˨˩˦
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silly; foolish | Example:他真傻，竟然相信了那个谎言。 | He is really silly, he actually believed that lie.
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Think of 'shah' as in 'shah of silly'.
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未 --- wèi --- weɪ˥˩
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not yet | Example:他未完成作业。 | He has not yet finished his homework.
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Think of 'wait' for 'not yet'.
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逃 --- táo --- tʰɑʊ˧˥
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to escape; to flee | Example:他在看到警察后立刻逃跑了。 | He immediately fled after seeing the police.
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Think of a 'towel' (táo) you grab quickly to escape the shower!
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扔 --- rēng --- ɻəŋ
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to throw | Example:他把球扔了出去。 | He threw the ball out.
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Imagine 'rēng' as the sound something makes when you throw it!
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以及 --- yǐ jí --- i˨˩ t͡ɕi˧˥
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and; as well as | Example:他买了水果以及蔬菜。 | He bought fruits as well as vegetables.
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Think of 'yǐ jí' as 'and also' to remember it means 'and; as well as'.
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問 --- wèn --- wən˥˩
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to ask | Example:我想問你一個問題。 | I want to ask you a question.
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Think of 'when' you ask a question.
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姐姐 --- jiějie --- tɕjɛ˨˩tɕjɛ˦˥
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older sister | Example:我的姐姐很聪明。 | My older sister is very smart.
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Think of 'Jie' as 'Gee, my older sister is great!'
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选 --- xuǎn --- ɕyɛn
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to choose; to select | Example:你可以选一个你喜欢的颜色。 | You can choose a color you like.
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Think of 'X' marking the spot when you choose something.
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动物 --- dòngwù --- tʊŋ˥˩.u˥˩
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animal | Example:我喜欢去动物园看各种动物。 | I like to go to the zoo to see various animals.
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Think of 'dong' as 'doing' and 'wu' as 'woo', animals are always doing something and wooing attention!
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电视 --- diànshì --- tiɛn˥˩ʂɻ̩˥˩
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Television | Example:我喜欢看电视。 | I like watching television.
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Think of 'electric vision' - a screen that shows images.
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男 --- nán --- nɑn˧˥
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man | Example:他是一个好男人。 | He is a good man.
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Think of 'nan' as in 'man'.
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間 --- jiān --- tɕjɛn
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between, among; room, space | Example:我在兩棟樓之間。 | I am between two buildings.
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Think of 'space' between rooms.
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食物 --- shí wù --- ʂɻ̩˧˥ u˥˩
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food | Example:我喜欢吃中国食物。 | I like to eat Chinese food.
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Imagine 'she would' eat food.
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转 --- zhuǎn --- ʈʂwàn
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turn; rotate; transfer | Example:他在路口转了一个弯。 | He turned a corner at the intersection.
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Think of 'turning' a 'zhuǎn' (giant) wheel.
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药 --- yào --- jɑ̂u
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medicine | Example:我需要吃药。 | I need to take medicine.
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Think of 'yow!' when you need medicine after getting hurt.
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收 --- shōu --- ʂoʊ
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to receive, to accept, to collect | Example:请收下这份礼物。 | Please accept this gift.
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Think of 'show' me what you received.
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位置 --- wèizhì --- weɪ˥˩ʈʂɻ̩˥˩
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Position; location | Example:请告诉我你的位置。 | Please tell me your location.
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Think of 'way' (wèi) to the 'place' (zhì).
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除非 --- chú fēi --- ʈʂʰu³⁵ feɪ̯⁵⁵
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unless | Example:我不会去，除非你也去。 | I won't go unless you go too.
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You won't need an umbrella 除非 it rains.
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許 --- xǔ --- ɕy˨˩˦
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to allow, to permit | Example:老師許我們早一點放學。 | The teacher allowed us to leave school early.
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Think of 'Xu' as 'You' giving permission.
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元 --- yuán --- jyɛn˧˥
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Yuan (Chinese currency unit); first; primary | Example:我有一百元。 | I have one hundred yuan.
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Think of 'yuan' as the 'one' you need to buy things.
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追 --- zhuī --- ʈʂwéi
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to chase; to pursue | Example:他在公园里追小狗。 | He is chasing the puppy in the park.
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Think of 'zoo' and 'way' - chasing animals in a zoo.
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原来 --- yuán lái --- ɥɛn˧˥ lai˧˥
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originally; as it turns out | Example:原来他是你的朋友。 | As it turns out, he is your friend.
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It 'turns out' the 'original' plan was different.
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随便 --- suí biàn --- sweɪ̯ piɛn
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casual; informal; whatever | Example:你想吃什么？随便。 | What do you want to eat? Whatever.
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Think 'sway and bend' - you're flexible and easygoing.
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什 --- shén --- ʂən˧˥
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what | Example:这是什么？ | What is this?
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Think of 'shén' as 'shun' the confusion by asking 'what?'
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手机 --- shǒu jī --- ʂoʊ˨˩ tɕi˥
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mobile phone | Example:我忘了带手机。 | I forgot to bring my mobile phone.
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Think of 'hand machine' - a machine you hold in your hand.
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布 --- bù --- pu˥˩
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cloth, fabric | Example:她用布做了一条裙子。 | She made a skirt out of cloth.
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Imagine '布' as a piece of '布' (boo!) cloth to scare someone.
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妹妹 --- mèimei --- ˈmeɪˌmeɪ
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younger sister | Example:我的妹妹很喜欢画画。 | My younger sister really likes to draw.
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Think of 'meme' but with an extra 'i' - 'memei' - and imagine sharing memes with your younger sister.
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假 --- jiǎ --- tɕi̯ɑ˨˩˦
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fake; false | Example:这幅画是假的。 | This painting is fake.
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Think of 'jia' as 'just an illusion'.
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跳舞 --- tiào wǔ --- tʰiɑʊ̯⁵¹ u²¹⁴⁻²¹⁽⁴⁾
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to dance | Example:她喜欢跳舞。 | She likes to dance.
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Imagine jumping (跳) to a beat while holding a dance partner (舞).
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乱 --- luàn --- luàn
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chaos, disorder | Example:房间里一片乱。 | The room is in chaos.
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Imagine a 'loud' room in chaos
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发誓 --- fā shì --- fā ʂɻ̩
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to swear; to vow | Example:他向我发誓他会准时到。 | He swore to me that he would arrive on time.
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Think of 'vow' as 'fā' and 'swear' as 'shì'.
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借 --- jiè --- tɕjɛ˥˩
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to borrow; to lend | Example:我可以借你的书吗？ | Can I borrow your book?
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Remember '借' as 'Jie' - Just In Exchange!
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表演 --- biǎo yǎn --- pjɑ̀u jɛ̀n
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performance | Example:她的表演非常精彩。 | Her performance was very wonderful.
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Think of 'ballet' for 'biǎo yǎn' - both are types of performances.
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法官 --- fǎguān --- fa˨˩˦ ku̯a̠n˥
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judge | Example:法官在法庭上宣布了判决。 | The judge announced the verdict in the courtroom.
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Think of 'fa' as 'law' and 'guan' as 'official'.
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人生 --- rénshēng --- ʐə̌n ʂə́ŋ
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life | Example:人生充满了起伏。 | Life is full of ups and downs.
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Think of 'ren' (person) and 'sheng' (birth) - the journey of a person's life.
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車 --- chē --- ʈʂʰɤ
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car | Example:我有一辆新车。 | I have a new car.
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Imagine a car saying 'chē chē' as it drives.
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瞧 --- qiáo --- tɕʰjɑ̌ʊ
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to look at, to see | Example:快来瞧瞧这个新玩具！ | Come quickly and look at this new toy!
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Think of 'chow' as in 'chow down' - you look at your food before eating!
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再次 --- zài cì --- tsaɪ̯ tsʰz̩
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again; once more | Example:请你再次解释一下。 | Please explain it once more.
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Think of '再' as 're-' and '次' as 'time', so 're-time' means 'again'.
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