Today's Chinese word of the day is 月 which means month.
In Mandarin 月 is pronounced Yuè and also means moon.
這個月結束了 Zhège yuè jiéshùle - This month is over
A chinese word or phrase every day. Always with pinyin pronunciation and usually with both an explanation and an example sentence.
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
年 - Year
Yesterday's Chinese word of the day is 年 which means year.
In Mandarin 年 is pronounced Nián.
新年快樂 Xīnnián kuàilè - Happy new year.
In Mandarin 年 is pronounced Nián.
新年快樂 Xīnnián kuàilè - Happy new year.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
舊 - Old
Today's Chinese word of the day is 舊 which means old.
In Mandarin 舊 is pronounced Jiù.
我的舊書是紅色的 Wǒ de jiùshū shì hóngsè de - My old book is red
In Mandarin 舊 is pronounced Jiù.
我的舊書是紅色的 Wǒ de jiùshū shì hóngsè de - My old book is red
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
新 - New
Today's Chinese word of the day is 新 which means new.
In Mandarin 新 is pronounced Xīn.
新東西很有趣 Xīn dōngxi hěn yǒuqù - New stuff is so fun.
In Mandarin 新 is pronounced Xīn.
新東西很有趣 Xīn dōngxi hěn yǒuqù - New stuff is so fun.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
筷子 - Chopsticks
Today's (late) Chinese word of the day is 筷子 which means chopsticks.
In Mandarin 筷子 is pronounced Kuàizi.
As I ate my Panda Express this evening I thought I better make this the word of the day.
我可以有一些筷子 Wǒ kěyǐ yǒu yīxiē kuàizi - May I have some chopsticks.
In Mandarin 筷子 is pronounced Kuàizi.
As I ate my Panda Express this evening I thought I better make this the word of the day.
我可以有一些筷子 Wǒ kěyǐ yǒu yīxiē kuàizi - May I have some chopsticks.
Monday, December 26, 2016
返回 - Return
Today's Chinese word of the day is 返回 which means to return.
In Mandarin 返回 is pronounced fǎnhuí.
我可以返回這個 Wǒ kěyǐ fǎnhuí zhège - May I return this?
In Mandarin 返回 is pronounced fǎnhuí.
我可以返回這個 Wǒ kěyǐ fǎnhuí zhège - May I return this?
Sunday, December 25, 2016
聖誕節 - Christmas
Today's Chinese word of the day is 聖誕節 which means Christmas.
In Mandarin 聖誕節 is pronounced Shèngdàn jié.
聖誕節快樂 Shèngdàn jié kuàilè - Merry Christmas
In Mandarin 聖誕節 is pronounced Shèngdàn jié.
聖誕節快樂 Shèngdàn jié kuàilè - Merry Christmas
聖誕前夕 - Christmas eve
Yesterday's Chinese word of the day was 聖誕前夕 which means Christmas Eve.
In Mandarin 聖誕前夕 is pronounced shèngdàn qiánxī.
昨天是聖誕前夕 Zuótiān shì shèngdàn qiánxī - Yesterday was Christmas Eve.
In Mandarin 聖誕前夕 is pronounced shèngdàn qiánxī.
昨天是聖誕前夕 Zuótiān shì shèngdàn qiánxī - Yesterday was Christmas Eve.
Friday, December 23, 2016
快樂 - Happy
Today's Chinese word of the day is 快樂 which means happy.
In Mandarin 快樂 is pronounced Kuàilè.
祝你生日快樂 Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè - Happy birthday to you
In Mandarin 快樂 is pronounced Kuàilè.
祝你生日快樂 Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè - Happy birthday to you
Thursday, December 22, 2016
本星期 - This week
Today's Chinese word of the day is 本星期 which means this week.
In Mandarin 本星期 is pronounced Běn xīngqí.
本星期我們慶祝 Běn xīngqí wǒmen qìngzhù - This week we celebrate.
In Mandarin 本星期 is pronounced Běn xīngqí.
本星期我們慶祝 Běn xīngqí wǒmen qìngzhù - This week we celebrate.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
上個星期 - Last week
Today's Chinese word of the day is 上個星期 which means last week.
In Mandarin 上個星期 is pronounced Shàng gè xīngqí.
上個星期我們完成購物 Shàng gè xīngqí wǒmen wánchéng gòuwù - Last week we finished shopping.
In Mandarin 上個星期 is pronounced Shàng gè xīngqí.
上個星期我們完成購物 Shàng gè xīngqí wǒmen wánchéng gòuwù - Last week we finished shopping.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
下個星期 - Next week
Today's Chinese word of the day is 下個星期 which means next week.
In Mandarin 下個星期 is pronounced Xià gè xīngqí.
下個星期我們會去家庭 Xià gè xīngqí wǒmen huì qù jiātíng - Next week we will visit family
In Mandarin 下個星期 is pronounced Xià gè xīngqí.
下個星期我們會去家庭 Xià gè xīngqí wǒmen huì qù jiātíng - Next week we will visit family
Monday, December 19, 2016
明天 - Tomorrow
Today's Chinese word of the day is 明天 which means tomorrow.
In Mandarin 明天 is pronounced Míngtiān.
明天會比今天好 Míngtiān huì bǐ jīntiān hǎo - Tomorrow will be better than today.
In Mandarin 明天 is pronounced Míngtiān.
明天會比今天好 Míngtiān huì bǐ jīntiān hǎo - Tomorrow will be better than today.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
今天 - Today
Today's Chinese word of the day is 今天 which means today.
In Mandarin 今天 is pronounced Jīntiān.
今天我沒有忘記寫 Jīntiān wǒ méiyǒu wàngjì xiě - Today I didn't forget to write
In Mandarin 今天 is pronounced Jīntiān.
今天我沒有忘記寫 Jīntiān wǒ méiyǒu wàngjì xiě - Today I didn't forget to write
昨天 - Yesterday
Yesterday's Chinese word of the day is 昨天 which means yesterday.
In Mandarin 昨天 is pronounced Zuótiān.
昨天我忘了寫 Zuótiān wǒ wàngle xiě - Yesterday I forgot to write
In Mandarin 昨天 is pronounced Zuótiān.
昨天我忘了寫 Zuótiān wǒ wàngle xiě - Yesterday I forgot to write
Friday, December 16, 2016
十二月 - December
Today's Chinese word of the day is 十二月 which means December.
In Mandarin 十二月 is pronounced Shí'èr yuè and literally means twelve month.
十二月是這麼冷 Shí'èr yuè shì zhème lěng - December is so cold
In Mandarin 十二月 is pronounced Shí'èr yuè and literally means twelve month.
十二月是這麼冷 Shí'èr yuè shì zhème lěng - December is so cold
Thursday, December 15, 2016
假日 - Holiday
Today's Chinese word of the day is 假日 which means holiday.
In Mandarin 假日 is pronounced Jiàrì.
我喜歡和我的家人度假 Wǒ xǐhuan hé wǒ de jiārén dùjià - I enjoy spending holidays with my family.
In Mandarin 假日 is pronounced Jiàrì.
我喜歡和我的家人度假 Wǒ xǐhuan hé wǒ de jiārén dùjià - I enjoy spending holidays with my family.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
聚會 - Party/gathering
Today's Chinese word of the day is 聚會 which means party or gathering.
In Mandarin 聚會 is pronounced jùhuì.
我喜歡去冬天聚會 Wǒ xǐhuān qù dōngtiān jùhuì - I like to go to winter parties.
In Mandarin 聚會 is pronounced jùhuì.
我喜歡去冬天聚會 Wǒ xǐhuān qù dōngtiān jùhuì - I like to go to winter parties.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
家庭 - Family
Today's Chinese word of the day is 家庭 which means family.
In Mandarin 家庭 is pronounced Jiātíng.
我喜歡在冬天看到我的整個家庭 Wǒ xǐhuān zài dōngtiān kàn dào wǒ de zhěnggè jiātíng - I like to see my whole family in the winter
In Mandarin 家庭 is pronounced Jiātíng.
我喜歡在冬天看到我的整個家庭 Wǒ xǐhuān zài dōngtiān kàn dào wǒ de zhěnggè jiātíng - I like to see my whole family in the winter
Monday, December 12, 2016
雲彩 - Cloud
Today's Chinese word of the day is 雲彩 which means cloud.
In Mandarin 雲彩 is pronounced Yúncai.
今天的雲彩是黑暗的 Jīntiān de yúncai shì hēi'àn de - The clouds are dark today.
In Mandarin 雲彩 is pronounced Yúncai.
今天的雲彩是黑暗的 Jīntiān de yúncai shì hēi'àn de - The clouds are dark today.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
雪橇 - sled
Today's Chinese word of the day is 雪橇 which means sled.
In Mandarin 雪橇 is pronounced Xuěqiāo.
昨天下了這麼多,我騎我的雪橇工作 Zuótiān xiàle zhème duō, wǒ qí wǒ de xuěqiāo gōngzuò - Yesterday it snowed so much I rode my sled to work.
In Mandarin 雪橇 is pronounced Xuěqiāo.
昨天下了這麼多,我騎我的雪橇工作 Zuótiān xiàle zhème duō, wǒ qí wǒ de xuěqiāo gōngzuò - Yesterday it snowed so much I rode my sled to work.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
雨 - Rain
Today's Chinese word of the day is 雨 which means rain.
In Mandarin 雨 is pronounced Yǔ.
雨讓我傷心 Yǔ ràng wǒ shāngxīn - Rain makes me sad
In Mandarin 雨 is pronounced Yǔ.
雨讓我傷心 Yǔ ràng wǒ shāngxīn - Rain makes me sad
Friday, December 9, 2016
雪 - Snow
Today's Chinese word of the day is 雪 which means snow.
In Mandarin 雪 is pronounced Xuě.
我喜歡在雪地裡玩 Wǒ xǐhuān zài xuě dì lǐ wán - I like to play in the snow
In Mandarin 雪 is pronounced Xuě.
我喜歡在雪地裡玩 Wǒ xǐhuān zài xuě dì lǐ wán - I like to play in the snow
Thursday, December 8, 2016
和平 - Peace
Today's Chinese word of the day is 和平 which means peace.
In Mandarin 和平 is pronounced Hépíng.
我需要在家裡有一些和平 Wǒ xūyào zài jiālǐ yǒu yīxiē hépíng - I need some peace at home.
In Mandarin 和平 is pronounced Hépíng.
我需要在家裡有一些和平 Wǒ xūyào zài jiālǐ yǒu yīxiē hépíng - I need some peace at home.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
喝水 - Drink water
Today's Chinese word of the day is 喝水 which means drink water.
In Mandarin 喝水 is pronounced Hē shuǐ.
一定要在冬天喝水 Yīdìng yào zài dōngtiān hē shuǐ - Be sure to drink water in the winter
In Mandarin 喝水 is pronounced Hē shuǐ.
一定要在冬天喝水 Yīdìng yào zài dōngtiān hē shuǐ - Be sure to drink water in the winter
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
冰 - Ice
Today's Chinese word of the day is 冰 which means ice.
In Mandarin 冰 is pronounced Bīng.
我可以喝冰在我的飲料嗎? Wǒ kěyǐ hē bīng zài wǒ de yǐnliào ma? - Can I have ice in my drink please?
In Mandarin 冰 is pronounced Bīng.
我可以喝冰在我的飲料嗎? Wǒ kěyǐ hē bīng zài wǒ de yǐnliào ma? - Can I have ice in my drink please?
Monday, December 5, 2016
冬天 - Winter
Today's Chinese word of the day is 冬天 which means winter.
In Mandarin 冬天 is pronounced Dōngtiān.
冬天很冷 Dōngtiān hěn lěng - Winter is cold
In Mandarin 冬天 is pronounced Dōngtiān.
冬天很冷 Dōngtiān hěn lěng - Winter is cold
Sunday, December 4, 2016
長褲 - Pants
Today's Chinese word of the day is 長褲 which means long pants.
In Mandarin 長褲 is pronounced Cháng kù.
我只在冬天穿長褲 Wǒ zhǐ zài dōngtiān chuān cháng kù - I only wear long pants in the winter.
As was pointed out to me yesterday the more common way to say pants is 褲子 which is pronounced kùzi.
In Mandarin 長褲 is pronounced Cháng kù.
我只在冬天穿長褲 Wǒ zhǐ zài dōngtiān chuān cháng kù - I only wear long pants in the winter.
As was pointed out to me yesterday the more common way to say pants is 褲子 which is pronounced kùzi.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
毛衣 - Sweater
Today's Chinese word of the day is 毛衣 which means sweater.
In Mandarin 毛衣 is pronounced Máoyī.
我的毛衣是溫暖,但是醜陋 Wǒ de máoyī shì wēnnuǎn, dànshì chǒulòu - My sweater is warm but it is ugly.
In Mandarin 毛衣 is pronounced Máoyī.
我的毛衣是溫暖,但是醜陋 Wǒ de máoyī shì wēnnuǎn, dànshì chǒulòu - My sweater is warm but it is ugly.
Friday, December 2, 2016
襪子 - Socks
Today's Chinese word of the day is 襪子 which means socks.
In Mandarin 襪子 is pronounced Wàzi.
我只在冬天穿襪子 Wǒ zhǐ zài dōngtiān chuān wàzi - I only wear socks in the winter.
In Mandarin 襪子 is pronounced Wàzi.
我只在冬天穿襪子 Wǒ zhǐ zài dōngtiān chuān wàzi - I only wear socks in the winter.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
冬帽 - Winter hat
Today's Chinese word of the day is 冬帽 which means a winter hat.
In Mandarin 冬帽 is pronounced dōng mào.
我會穿我的冬帽,因為它很冷 Wǒ huì chuān wǒ de dōng mào, yīnwèi tā hěn lěng - I'll wear my winder hat because it's so cold.
In Mandarin 冬帽 is pronounced dōng mào.
我會穿我的冬帽,因為它很冷 Wǒ huì chuān wǒ de dōng mào, yīnwèi tā hěn lěng - I'll wear my winder hat because it's so cold.
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