Vocabulary Resource

Common Chinese words
starter reference list

Use this as an indexable reference page, then move these words into daily practice with the Lingo Practice app.

Showing 20 starter words for Chinese.

WordMeaning

hellohello

goodbyegoodbye

pleaseplease

thank youthank you

yesyes

nono

todaytoday

tomorrowtomorrow

waterwater

foodfood

homehome

workwork

friendfriend

familyfamily

timetime

moneymoney

wherewhere

whywhy

how muchhow much

I need helpI need help

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