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Chinese Mandarin Vocabulary: At Home

Introduction

In this lesson, we'll focus on vocabulary related to the home in Mandarin Chinese. Knowing these terms will help you navigate various aspects of daily life, from cooking and cleaning to relaxing and socializing.

Vocabulary List

Rooms and Furniture

• 客厅 (Kètīng) - Living room
• 厨房 (Chúfáng) - Kitchen
• 卧室 (Wòshì) - Bedroom
• 浴室 (Yùshì) - Bathroom
• 桌子 (Zhuōzi) - Table
• 椅子 (Yǐzi) - Chair

Household Items

• 杯子 (Bēizi) - Cup
• 电视 (Diànshì) - Television
• 冰箱 (Bīngxiāng) - Refrigerator

Activities

• 睡觉 (Shuìjiào) - To sleep
• 吃饭 (Chīfàn) - To eat
• 看电视 (Kàn diànshì) - To watch TV

Example Sentences

• 我在客厅看电视。 (Wǒ zài kètīng kàn diànshì)

I am watching TV in the living room.

• 厨房里有一个冰箱。 (Chúfáng lǐ yǒu yīgè bīngxiāng)

There is a refrigerator in the kitchen.

• 我要去卧室睡觉。 (Wǒ yào qù wòshì shuìjiào)

I am going to the bedroom to sleep.

Practice Exercise

1. How do you say "I am eating in the kitchen" in Mandarin? 2. Translate "There is a chair in the living room" into Mandarin. 3. What is the Mandarin term for "Bathroom"?

Answers to Practice Exercise

1. 我在厨房吃饭。 (Wǒ zài chúfáng chīfàn) 2. 客厅里有一个椅子。 (Kètīng lǐ yǒu yīgè yǐzi) 3. 浴室 (Yùshì)