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05-21-2007, 11:10 AM
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Link To Mandarin Language History (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_(linguistics))
Mandarin Thread Introduction
Ni hao ( hello),if any native speakers of mandarin notices an error in any of the translation below.Please feel free to pm me,so I can make the necessary changes.Though I'm still learning mandarin myself.There was a need for a new official mandarin thread solely for teachers to give lessons & for students to ask questions about those lessons.
Any fluent mandarin speaker who wants to volunteer as a teacher who can give lessons or answer questions would be much appreciated by the JCNet community & myself.
So there will be no more confusion in the future.This thread is solely for lessons & questions relating to the lesson.There will be a second mandarin thread where random questions and/or discussions unrelated to the lessons can be ask there.
Furthermore,thank you to everyone who was & still is involved for making this language section a reality.Also a very special xie xie (thank you) to judes,cats,& karen,who's undying love,compassion,& hardwork for this community has made it flourish to it's fullest potential & beauty.
Also,please pm me if there's any suggestions,comments,& feedback.
Tones
In Chinese the variation of a syllable's pitch may distinguish meaning. There are four tones, indicated respectively by the tone marks , , and .
The tone marks are like this:
1. __ high, level pitch 踢 tī = kick
2. / starting high and rising 提 tí = lift
3. \/ falling first, then rising 体 tǐ = body
4. \ starting high and falling 替 tì = replace
The first tone is high in pitch and even.
The second tone is the rising tone, starting from a high pitch and rising briefly.
The third tone is a falling rising tone.
The fourth tone is a falling tone, starting high and descending briefly.
There is also a neutral tone. It is short and unaccented. Its pitch relies on a natural extension of the preceding tone. It is conveyed by the absence of a sign.
When one low tone follows another, the first one becomes a rising tone.
Having a good pronunciation depends greatly on getting the tones right. Of all the difficulties found in learning Chinese, the problem of tones is undoubtedly the most difficult.
Number Translations:
0 = 零 （líng)
1 = 一 (yī)
2 = 二 (èr)
3 = 三 (sān)
4 = 四 (sì)
5 = 五 (wŭ)
6 = 六 (lìu)
7 = 七 (qī)
8 = 八 (bā)
9 = 九 (jĭu)
10 = 十 (shí)
11 = 十一 (shí-yī)
12 = 十二 (shí-èr)
13 = 十三 (shí-sān)
14 = 十四 (shí-sì)
15 = 十五 (shí-wŭ)
16 = 十六 (shí-lìu)
17 = 十七 (shí-qī)
18 = 十八 (shí-bā)
19 = 十九 (shí-jĭu)
20 = 二十 (èr-shí)
25 = 二十五 (èr-shí-wŭ)
30 = 三十 (sān-shí)
40 = 四十 (sì-shí)
50 = 五十 (wŭ-shí)
60 = 六十 (lìu-shí)
70 = 七十 (qī-shí)
80 = 八十 (bā-shí)
90 = 九十 (jĭu-shí)
100 = 百 (băi)
200 = 二百 (èr-băi)
300 = 三百 (sān-băi)
400 = 四百 (sì-băi)
500 = 五百 (wŭ-băi)
600 = 六百 (lìu-băi)
700 = 七百 (qī-băi)
800 = 八百 (bā-băi)
900 = 九百 (jĭu-băi)
1000 = 一千(yī-qīan)
2000 = 二千 (èr-qīan)
10 000 = 一万 (yī-wàn)
100 000 = 十万 (shí-wàn)
1 000 000 = 百万 (băi-wàn)
100 000 000 = 一億 or 一亿 (yī-yì)
1 000 000 000 = 十億 or 十亿 (shí-yì)
Note: 億 and 亿 are the traditional and simplified characters for yì. All above characters are the same in both traditional and simplified.
Months:
1) January: 一月 [yí yuè]
2) February: 二月 [èr yuè]
3) March: 三月 [sān yuè]
4) April: 四月 [sì yuè]
5) May: 五月 [wŭ yuè]
6) June: 六月 [liù yuè]
7) July: 七月 [qī yuè]
8) August: 八月
9) September: 九月 [jiŭ yuè]
10) October: 十月 [shí yuè]
11) November: 十一月 [shí yī yuè]
12) December: 十二月 [shí èr yuè]
Weekdays:
Monday: 星期一 [xīng qī yī]
Tuesday: 星期二 [xīng qī èr]
Wednesday: 星期三 [xīng qī sān]
Thursday: 星期四 [xīng qī sì]
Friday: 星期五 [xīng qī wŭ]
Saturday: 星期六 [xīng qī liù]
Sunday: 星期日 [xīng qī rì]
Family Translations:
爸爸 Papa
妈妈 [mama] Mama
哥哥 [gege older] brother
弟弟 [didi] younger brother
姐姐 [jiejie] elder sister
妹妹 [meimei] younger sister
Internet Expressions:
[B]Things
internet - 因特网 (yīntèwǎng) or 互联网 (hùliánwǎng) (just 网 in combination with other words)
website - 网站 (wǎngzhàn)
homepage - 网页 (wǎngyè)
file - 文件 (wénjiàn)
software - 软件 (ruǎnjiàn) or 軟體 (ruǎntǐ) (Taiwan)
hardware - 硬件 (yìngjiàn) or 硬體 (yìngtǐ) (Taiwan)
blog - 博客 (bókè)
chatroom - 聊天室 (liao2 tian1 shi4)
forum - 论坛 (lun4 tan2)
user name - 用户 (yong4 hu4) or 用户名 (yong4 hu4 ming2)
password - 密码 (mi4 ma3)
Actions
to surf/go online - 上网 (shang4 wang3)
to search - 搜索 (sōu suǒ)
to download - 下载 (xià zài)
to upload - 上载 (shàng zài)
check one's mail - 查邮件 (chá yóujiàn)
check one's mailbox - 查邮箱 (chá yóuxiāng)
to send mail - 发邮件 (fa1 you2 jian4)
to log on - 登录 (deng1 lu4)
to log off - 登出 (deng1 chu1)
to register - 注册 (zhu4 ce4)
to chat - 聊天 (liao2 tian1)
to click on a link - 点击 (dian3 ji1)
Colors:
hong2 = red
huang2 = yellow
lan2 = blue
Lu4 se4 = green
zi3 =purple
bai2 =white
cheng2 =orange
zhong1 se4 =brown
hui1 =grey
cai3 hong2 =rainbow
qian3 = light (as in light-coloured)
sheng1 = deep/dark (as in dark coloured)
Here are the zhuyin/pinyin equivalents:
ㄅ -b
ㄆ -p
ㄇ -m
ㄈ -f
ㄉ -d
ㄊ -t
ㄋ n
ㄌ -l
ㄍ -g
ㄎ -k
ㄏ -h
ㄐ -j
ㄑ -q
ㄒ -x
ㄓ -zh
ㄔ -ch
ㄕ -sh
ㄗ - z
ㄘ -c
ㄙ -s
一 -i
ㄨ -u
ㄩ -uu
ㄚ -a
ㄛ -o
ㄜ -e
ㄝ -e
ㄞ -ai
ㄟ -ei
ㄠ -ao
ㄡ -ou
ㄢ -an
ㄣ -n
ㄤ -ang
ㄥ -eng
ㄦ -er
Just use this two switch them around, for example, zhou jie lun would be: ㄓㄡ ㄐ一ㄝ ㄌㄨㄣ.
橙 (chen or cheng, second intonation) means orange in Chinese.
月亮 (yue, fourth intonation)(liang, fourth intonation) or 月 alone (can be used alone too) will means moon~
Jay Chou Translated Lines:
Ni3 hao3 ma? - how are you
wo ai ni - i love you
zhou jie lun wo ai ni - jay chou i love you
Jie lun, ni shi wo de ying xiong
Jay, you are my hero!
jie lun, ni shi wo de wei yi
Jay, you are my one and only!
In (Simple Love) where Jay has this line:
wo3 xiang3 jiu4 zhe4 yang4 qian1 zhe4 ni3 de shou3 bu2 fang4 kai1
"I'm thinking of holding onto your hand and never let go".
Basic Translated Phrases:
Ni hou- Hello
Bu yao ke chi- You're welcome
Zai Jian - Good Bye
Bai Tuo- Please
bai bai - bye bye
yi ge ren -- alone or lonely (literally means one person)
xie(4) xie(4) thank you
bu(4) hao(3) yi(4) shi(4)excuse me
*Note:excuse me kind of depends on the context, for example, you could say "jie guo" when you're trying to say excuse me to walk through a crowd
"bu hao yi shi" would be excuse me when you're trying to interrupt, or ask for directions, etc
dui(4) bu(4) qi(3) - sorry
da(4) jia hao(3) - hello everybody
wo(3) de(5) ming(2) zi(4) shi(4)... - my name is...
wo3 de2 liao3 di4 yi1 ming2 - i got first place
Ni hai pa ma? - are you still scared? or are you scared?
wo3 = I/me/myself
ba3 = to do something/action of doing something
qian2 bao1 = wallet/purse (money; bag)
liu2 zai4 = to leave (something) in (somewhere) ( leave)
che1 = car/vehicle
nei4 = interior (of)
wang4 le4 = to forget
na2 = to bring/take
xiang3 = (to) think of/about
jiu4 zhe4 yang4 = (to) do (something) in (this) manner
qian1 zhe4 = (to) hold onto (to hold; the action of doing something)
ni3 de = your's, belonging to you
shou3 = hand/arm
bu2 = negation; it's pronounced as bu2 in this case (instead of bu4) since the following character is in the FOURTH tone
fang4 kai1 = (to) release/let go
yin yue - music
lian xu ju or ju ji - drama (as in a TV drama series)
dian ying or xi - movies
If you separate them up, WO means me but since DE come after WO, WO DE means mine .
AI means love
WO DE AI = my love
BU KE means can’t ,
BU KE SI YI means unbelievable , it’s a Chinese idiom , that’s why it consists of four characters
rang wo ai ni shi shui (correct pinyin should be 'shei') = who let me love you
the word 'rang' means to allow or let
Advanced Phrases:
*wo xuan zhe fang qi ni,..shi yin wei wo tai ai ni..
I chose to let you go, because I love you too much..
*bu yao fan qi yin wei yo yi tian yuan fen hui ji xu -
don't lose hope, because one day serendipity will bring us back together
*wo3 ba3 qian2 bao1 liu2 zai4 che1 nei4, wang4 le4 na2 -
I left my wallet/purse in the car and forgot to bring it with me.
*PinYin
ye3 shi4 ying1 wei4 you3 ni3, cai2 hui4 bian4 de0 nao4 hong1 hong1
ye3 shi4 = also is
ying1 wei4 = because
you3 = have
ni3 = you
cai2 hui4 = so it will
bian4 de0 = change into
nao4 = noisy, occupated
hong1 hong1 = just what it sounds like, its a sound description, much like bang and boom
Meaning
it is only because i have you that it is such a brimming world
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1. What are some of your inspirations?
你有哪些启发？
Ni3 you3 na2 xie2 qi3 fa1?
启发 stands for inspirations.
2. What are some of the things that turn you off?
你对什么东西反感？
ni3 dui4 shen3 me4 dong1 xi1 fan2 gan3?
3. How much English do you know?
你对英文的了解有多少/ 你会讲多少英文？
Ni3 dui4 ying1 wen2 de4 liao3 jie3 you3 duo1 shao3?/ Ni3 hui4 jiang3 duo1 shao3 ying1 wen2?
了解 means understanding
4. What advice would you give to your fans?
你会给你歌迷们什么忠告？
Ni3 Hui4 Gei3 Ni3 Ge1 Mi2 Shen3 Me4 Zhong1 Gao4?
5. Would you like something to eat or drink?
你想要点东西来吃或喝吗？
Ni3 xiang3 yao4 dian1 dong1 xi1 lai2 chi1 huo4 he1 ma2?
或 means something like or.
6. Good morning,good afternoon,good evening,& good night?
早安，午安，晚安 (I am not too sure for good evening, think it is also wan an)
Zao3 an1, Wu3 an1, Wan3 an1
7. When is your birthday?
你生日几时？/ 你几时生日？
Ni3 sheng1 ri4 ji3 shi2?/ Ni3 ji3 shi2 sheng1 ri4
8. Which holiday is your favorite?
你最喜欢什么假日？
Ni3 zui4 xi3 huan1 shen3 me4 jia4 ri4?
假日 means Holiday. Sometimes 假期 is also used.
9. New Years,Valentine's Day,Easter,Halloween,Thanksgiving,& Christmas.
New year- 新年，(Xin1 Nian2)
Valentines- 情人节，(Qing2 Ren2 Jie2)
Christmas- 圣诞节 (Sheng4 Dan4 Jie2)
10. My favorite holiday is...
我最喜欢的假期是。。。
Wo3 zui4 xi2 huan1 de4 jia4 qi1 shi4...
11. How much is this item?
请问这个多少钱？
Qing3 wen4 zhe4 ge4 duo1 shao3 qian2?
钱 means money.
12. Where is the restroom?
请问厕所/ 洗手间 在哪里？
Qing3 wen4 ce4 suo3/ xi3 shou3 jian1 zai4 na2 li3?
Restroom can either be 厕所 or 洗手间...
13. What time is it?
现在几点了？
Xian4 zai4 ji3 dian3 le4?
现在 means now..
14. Do you speak English?
你会说英文吗？
Ni3 hui4 shuo1 ying1 wen2 ma1?
Hope this helps :)=Credits & Thanks to Ziai for translating above 14 phrases & questions
Very Useful Mandarin Links Below:
Note:Not all internet translations are reliable.
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese at The Chinese Outpost (http://www.chinese-outpost.com/language/default.asp)
Chinese Pronunciation
Guide (http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/%7Epinyin/)
Chinese Phrasebook (http://wikitravel.org/en/Chinese_phrasebook)
Charts For 23 Pinyin Letters & Useful Words & Phrases Link (http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/language.htm)
Chinese-English Dictionary Link (http://www.mandarintools.com/worddict.html)
Mandarin Tools Link (http://www.mandarintools.com/)
Link Note:Though I brought most of the translations from the previous learning Chinese thread that lovely karen herself started.Here's the link below if anyone wants to refer to all the information there.Credits go to dazzlette , lepencil , babygirl and Quiet Boy for their great involvment in the translations in the link below.
Let's Learn Chinese Archive (http://jay-chou.net/forums/showthread.php?t=804)
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ATTENTION ALL MANDARIN STUDENTS
Numbers Pronunciation Link (http://www.chinese-lessons.com/mandarin/skillsL3Numbers.htm)
Unit 1
Lesson 1
Numbers & Counting
Objective: Ni hao (Hello)Students should be able to count from 0-25 & understand the basic counting system in mandarin by filling in the appropriate number translation in mandarin below.
For example: As you noticed with the number 11(shi-yi).It's a combination of the numbers 10(shi) & 1(yi).So if you wanted to say 12,then you can combine 10(shi) with the number 2(er).So you would get 12(shi-er).Always remember that 10(shi) always comes first,until you get to 20.
Now when 20 comes around.The 2 is first,so instead of saying 20(shi-er).We have to make sure that 2(er) comes first.So you would get 20(er-shi).
Here's when it gets a little challenging.But just as long as you know your first 10 numbers,then you should be fine.Now that we know 20 is (er-shi),we can just add the next number to that formula.So for 25,the 5 is (wu) & you just add that to the end of (er-shi).
Then you will get 25(er-shi-wu) or 25(2 er+10 shi+5 wu).Just use the same formula for numbers 21-24 & you guys should ace it.
Note: Remember that when you get to 20,then 10(shi) will be always be after the first number until you get to 99.Then 100 is called (bai),but that's for another lesson.
Next lesson will be counting from 26-40 including some words or phrases.There will also be an exam after every three lessons taught covering everything from the previous 3 lessons.So study,study,study & have fun!!!Zaijian (goodbye)^^
Instructions:Fill in the correct mandarin translation next to each number by referring back to the number chart at the top of post.I decided to fill in the first ten numbers so it'll be easier to refer back to the basics.
0=ling
1=yi
2=er
3=san
4=si
5=wu
6=liu
7=qi
8=ba
9=jiu
10=shi
11=
12=
13=
14=
15=
16=
17=
18=
19=
20=
21=
22=
23=
24=
25=
Any lesson suggestions,questions,& feedback is welcomed in this thread.Xie xie(thank you)^^
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[B]Unit 1
Lesson 2
Numbers & Words
Objective:Students should be able to count from 26-40 & also say hello,goodbye,& thank you in Mandarin.
Review:From the previous lesson,we all should know the first ten numbers.Which are:
1(yi), 2(er), 3(san), 4(si), 5(wu), 6(liu), 7(qi), 8(ba), 9(jiu),& 10(shi).
We also learned that counting 11-19 requires the number 10(shi) before each proper number.Such as 11(shi-yi),which is a combination of 10(shi) + 1(yi),then 12(shi-er),which is 10(shi) + 2(er) & so on.
Then we also learned how to count 20-25 as well.We learned that 20 is (er-shi) because the 2 is first this time.Then with 21-29,you just add the proper number after 20(er-shi).Such as 21(2er + 10shi + 1yi) until 29.
Now if 20 is (2er + 10shi),then what's 30 going to be?We should know 3 = san.So it's the same concept with 20.You add san+shi & you get 30(san-shi).The same concept also apllies to 40,50,60,70 etc.
Now if you want to say 31,then you just add the 1(yi) to the end of 30(san-shi).Then you should get 31(san-shi-yi), 32(san-shi-er) etc.
Note:Now if you're still confused about counting after 10.Then please reread the explanations & retake lesson 1 until the number system is clear to you or you can ask questions.
The next lesson will emphasize on counting from 41-60 & will focus on short phrases for survival purposes,so study,study,study & have fun learning!!!
Instructions:Please fill in the correct number & phrase translations by referring back to the information in the above post.
Numbers
26 =
27 =
28 =
29 =
30 =
31 =
32 =
33 =
34 =
35 =
36 =
37 =
38 =
39 =
40 =
Phrases
Hello =
Goodbye =
Thank you =
Note:Anyone is welcomed to take these lessons,even for fun & feel free to post your finished lesson in this thread along with any additional questions or feedback regarding the lessons.
Link To Mandarin Language History (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_(linguistics))
Mandarin Thread Introduction
Ni hao ( hello),if any native speakers of mandarin notices an error in any of the translation below.Please feel free to pm me,so I can make the necessary changes.Though I'm still learning mandarin myself.There was a need for a new official mandarin thread solely for teachers to give lessons & for students to ask questions about those lessons.
Any fluent mandarin speaker who wants to volunteer as a teacher who can give lessons or answer questions would be much appreciated by the JCNet community & myself.
So there will be no more confusion in the future.This thread is solely for lessons & questions relating to the lesson.There will be a second mandarin thread where random questions and/or discussions unrelated to the lessons can be ask there.
Furthermore,thank you to everyone who was & still is involved for making this language section a reality.Also a very special xie xie (thank you) to judes,cats,& karen,who's undying love,compassion,& hardwork for this community has made it flourish to it's fullest potential & beauty.
Also,please pm me if there's any suggestions,comments,& feedback.
Tones
In Chinese the variation of a syllable's pitch may distinguish meaning. There are four tones, indicated respectively by the tone marks , , and .
The tone marks are like this:
1. __ high, level pitch 踢 tī = kick
2. / starting high and rising 提 tí = lift
3. \/ falling first, then rising 体 tǐ = body
4. \ starting high and falling 替 tì = replace
The first tone is high in pitch and even.
The second tone is the rising tone, starting from a high pitch and rising briefly.
The third tone is a falling rising tone.
The fourth tone is a falling tone, starting high and descending briefly.
There is also a neutral tone. It is short and unaccented. Its pitch relies on a natural extension of the preceding tone. It is conveyed by the absence of a sign.
When one low tone follows another, the first one becomes a rising tone.
Having a good pronunciation depends greatly on getting the tones right. Of all the difficulties found in learning Chinese, the problem of tones is undoubtedly the most difficult.
Number Translations:
0 = 零 （líng)
1 = 一 (yī)
2 = 二 (èr)
3 = 三 (sān)
4 = 四 (sì)
5 = 五 (wŭ)
6 = 六 (lìu)
7 = 七 (qī)
8 = 八 (bā)
9 = 九 (jĭu)
10 = 十 (shí)
11 = 十一 (shí-yī)
12 = 十二 (shí-èr)
13 = 十三 (shí-sān)
14 = 十四 (shí-sì)
15 = 十五 (shí-wŭ)
16 = 十六 (shí-lìu)
17 = 十七 (shí-qī)
18 = 十八 (shí-bā)
19 = 十九 (shí-jĭu)
20 = 二十 (èr-shí)
25 = 二十五 (èr-shí-wŭ)
30 = 三十 (sān-shí)
40 = 四十 (sì-shí)
50 = 五十 (wŭ-shí)
60 = 六十 (lìu-shí)
70 = 七十 (qī-shí)
80 = 八十 (bā-shí)
90 = 九十 (jĭu-shí)
100 = 百 (băi)
200 = 二百 (èr-băi)
300 = 三百 (sān-băi)
400 = 四百 (sì-băi)
500 = 五百 (wŭ-băi)
600 = 六百 (lìu-băi)
700 = 七百 (qī-băi)
800 = 八百 (bā-băi)
900 = 九百 (jĭu-băi)
1000 = 一千(yī-qīan)
2000 = 二千 (èr-qīan)
10 000 = 一万 (yī-wàn)
100 000 = 十万 (shí-wàn)
1 000 000 = 百万 (băi-wàn)
100 000 000 = 一億 or 一亿 (yī-yì)
1 000 000 000 = 十億 or 十亿 (shí-yì)
Note: 億 and 亿 are the traditional and simplified characters for yì. All above characters are the same in both traditional and simplified.
Months:
1) January: 一月 [yí yuè]
2) February: 二月 [èr yuè]
3) March: 三月 [sān yuè]
4) April: 四月 [sì yuè]
5) May: 五月 [wŭ yuè]
6) June: 六月 [liù yuè]
7) July: 七月 [qī yuè]
8) August: 八月
9) September: 九月 [jiŭ yuè]
10) October: 十月 [shí yuè]
11) November: 十一月 [shí yī yuè]
12) December: 十二月 [shí èr yuè]
Weekdays:
Monday: 星期一 [xīng qī yī]
Tuesday: 星期二 [xīng qī èr]
Wednesday: 星期三 [xīng qī sān]
Thursday: 星期四 [xīng qī sì]
Friday: 星期五 [xīng qī wŭ]
Saturday: 星期六 [xīng qī liù]
Sunday: 星期日 [xīng qī rì]
Family Translations:
爸爸 Papa
妈妈 [mama] Mama
哥哥 [gege older] brother
弟弟 [didi] younger brother
姐姐 [jiejie] elder sister
妹妹 [meimei] younger sister
Internet Expressions:
[B]Things
internet - 因特网 (yīntèwǎng) or 互联网 (hùliánwǎng) (just 网 in combination with other words)
website - 网站 (wǎngzhàn)
homepage - 网页 (wǎngyè)
file - 文件 (wénjiàn)
software - 软件 (ruǎnjiàn) or 軟體 (ruǎntǐ) (Taiwan)
hardware - 硬件 (yìngjiàn) or 硬體 (yìngtǐ) (Taiwan)
blog - 博客 (bókè)
chatroom - 聊天室 (liao2 tian1 shi4)
forum - 论坛 (lun4 tan2)
user name - 用户 (yong4 hu4) or 用户名 (yong4 hu4 ming2)
password - 密码 (mi4 ma3)
Actions
to surf/go online - 上网 (shang4 wang3)
to search - 搜索 (sōu suǒ)
to download - 下载 (xià zài)
to upload - 上载 (shàng zài)
check one's mail - 查邮件 (chá yóujiàn)
check one's mailbox - 查邮箱 (chá yóuxiāng)
to send mail - 发邮件 (fa1 you2 jian4)
to log on - 登录 (deng1 lu4)
to log off - 登出 (deng1 chu1)
to register - 注册 (zhu4 ce4)
to chat - 聊天 (liao2 tian1)
to click on a link - 点击 (dian3 ji1)
Colors:
hong2 = red
huang2 = yellow
lan2 = blue
Lu4 se4 = green
zi3 =purple
bai2 =white
cheng2 =orange
zhong1 se4 =brown
hui1 =grey
cai3 hong2 =rainbow
qian3 = light (as in light-coloured)
sheng1 = deep/dark (as in dark coloured)
Here are the zhuyin/pinyin equivalents:
ㄅ -b
ㄆ -p
ㄇ -m
ㄈ -f
ㄉ -d
ㄊ -t
ㄋ n
ㄌ -l
ㄍ -g
ㄎ -k
ㄏ -h
ㄐ -j
ㄑ -q
ㄒ -x
ㄓ -zh
ㄔ -ch
ㄕ -sh
ㄗ - z
ㄘ -c
ㄙ -s
一 -i
ㄨ -u
ㄩ -uu
ㄚ -a
ㄛ -o
ㄜ -e
ㄝ -e
ㄞ -ai
ㄟ -ei
ㄠ -ao
ㄡ -ou
ㄢ -an
ㄣ -n
ㄤ -ang
ㄥ -eng
ㄦ -er
Just use this two switch them around, for example, zhou jie lun would be: ㄓㄡ ㄐ一ㄝ ㄌㄨㄣ.
橙 (chen or cheng, second intonation) means orange in Chinese.
月亮 (yue, fourth intonation)(liang, fourth intonation) or 月 alone (can be used alone too) will means moon~
Jay Chou Translated Lines:
Ni3 hao3 ma? - how are you
wo ai ni - i love you
zhou jie lun wo ai ni - jay chou i love you
Jie lun, ni shi wo de ying xiong
Jay, you are my hero!
jie lun, ni shi wo de wei yi
Jay, you are my one and only!
In (Simple Love) where Jay has this line:
wo3 xiang3 jiu4 zhe4 yang4 qian1 zhe4 ni3 de shou3 bu2 fang4 kai1
"I'm thinking of holding onto your hand and never let go".
Basic Translated Phrases:
Ni hou- Hello
Bu yao ke chi- You're welcome
Zai Jian - Good Bye
Bai Tuo- Please
bai bai - bye bye
yi ge ren -- alone or lonely (literally means one person)
xie(4) xie(4) thank you
bu(4) hao(3) yi(4) shi(4)excuse me
*Note:excuse me kind of depends on the context, for example, you could say "jie guo" when you're trying to say excuse me to walk through a crowd
"bu hao yi shi" would be excuse me when you're trying to interrupt, or ask for directions, etc
dui(4) bu(4) qi(3) - sorry
da(4) jia hao(3) - hello everybody
wo(3) de(5) ming(2) zi(4) shi(4)... - my name is...
wo3 de2 liao3 di4 yi1 ming2 - i got first place
Ni hai pa ma? - are you still scared? or are you scared?
wo3 = I/me/myself
ba3 = to do something/action of doing something
qian2 bao1 = wallet/purse (money; bag)
liu2 zai4 = to leave (something) in (somewhere) ( leave)
che1 = car/vehicle
nei4 = interior (of)
wang4 le4 = to forget
na2 = to bring/take
xiang3 = (to) think of/about
jiu4 zhe4 yang4 = (to) do (something) in (this) manner
qian1 zhe4 = (to) hold onto (to hold; the action of doing something)
ni3 de = your's, belonging to you
shou3 = hand/arm
bu2 = negation; it's pronounced as bu2 in this case (instead of bu4) since the following character is in the FOURTH tone
fang4 kai1 = (to) release/let go
yin yue - music
lian xu ju or ju ji - drama (as in a TV drama series)
dian ying or xi - movies
If you separate them up, WO means me but since DE come after WO, WO DE means mine .
AI means love
WO DE AI = my love
BU KE means can’t ,
BU KE SI YI means unbelievable , it’s a Chinese idiom , that’s why it consists of four characters
rang wo ai ni shi shui (correct pinyin should be 'shei') = who let me love you
the word 'rang' means to allow or let
Advanced Phrases:
*wo xuan zhe fang qi ni,..shi yin wei wo tai ai ni..
I chose to let you go, because I love you too much..
*bu yao fan qi yin wei yo yi tian yuan fen hui ji xu -
don't lose hope, because one day serendipity will bring us back together
*wo3 ba3 qian2 bao1 liu2 zai4 che1 nei4, wang4 le4 na2 -
I left my wallet/purse in the car and forgot to bring it with me.
*PinYin
ye3 shi4 ying1 wei4 you3 ni3, cai2 hui4 bian4 de0 nao4 hong1 hong1
ye3 shi4 = also is
ying1 wei4 = because
you3 = have
ni3 = you
cai2 hui4 = so it will
bian4 de0 = change into
nao4 = noisy, occupated
hong1 hong1 = just what it sounds like, its a sound description, much like bang and boom
Meaning
it is only because i have you that it is such a brimming world
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1. What are some of your inspirations?
你有哪些启发？
Ni3 you3 na2 xie2 qi3 fa1?
启发 stands for inspirations.
2. What are some of the things that turn you off?
你对什么东西反感？
ni3 dui4 shen3 me4 dong1 xi1 fan2 gan3?
3. How much English do you know?
你对英文的了解有多少/ 你会讲多少英文？
Ni3 dui4 ying1 wen2 de4 liao3 jie3 you3 duo1 shao3?/ Ni3 hui4 jiang3 duo1 shao3 ying1 wen2?
了解 means understanding
4. What advice would you give to your fans?
你会给你歌迷们什么忠告？
Ni3 Hui4 Gei3 Ni3 Ge1 Mi2 Shen3 Me4 Zhong1 Gao4?
5. Would you like something to eat or drink?
你想要点东西来吃或喝吗？
Ni3 xiang3 yao4 dian1 dong1 xi1 lai2 chi1 huo4 he1 ma2?
或 means something like or.
6. Good morning,good afternoon,good evening,& good night?
早安，午安，晚安 (I am not too sure for good evening, think it is also wan an)
Zao3 an1, Wu3 an1, Wan3 an1
7. When is your birthday?
你生日几时？/ 你几时生日？
Ni3 sheng1 ri4 ji3 shi2?/ Ni3 ji3 shi2 sheng1 ri4
8. Which holiday is your favorite?
你最喜欢什么假日？
Ni3 zui4 xi3 huan1 shen3 me4 jia4 ri4?
假日 means Holiday. Sometimes 假期 is also used.
9. New Years,Valentine's Day,Easter,Halloween,Thanksgiving,& Christmas.
New year- 新年，(Xin1 Nian2)
Valentines- 情人节，(Qing2 Ren2 Jie2)
Christmas- 圣诞节 (Sheng4 Dan4 Jie2)
10. My favorite holiday is...
我最喜欢的假期是。。。
Wo3 zui4 xi2 huan1 de4 jia4 qi1 shi4...
11. How much is this item?
请问这个多少钱？
Qing3 wen4 zhe4 ge4 duo1 shao3 qian2?
钱 means money.
12. Where is the restroom?
请问厕所/ 洗手间 在哪里？
Qing3 wen4 ce4 suo3/ xi3 shou3 jian1 zai4 na2 li3?
Restroom can either be 厕所 or 洗手间...
13. What time is it?
现在几点了？
Xian4 zai4 ji3 dian3 le4?
现在 means now..
14. Do you speak English?
你会说英文吗？
Ni3 hui4 shuo1 ying1 wen2 ma1?
Hope this helps :)=Credits & Thanks to Ziai for translating above 14 phrases & questions
Very Useful Mandarin Links Below:
Note:Not all internet translations are reliable.
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese at The Chinese Outpost (http://www.chinese-outpost.com/language/default.asp)
Chinese Pronunciation
Guide (http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/%7Epinyin/)
Chinese Phrasebook (http://wikitravel.org/en/Chinese_phrasebook)
Charts For 23 Pinyin Letters & Useful Words & Phrases Link (http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/language.htm)
Chinese-English Dictionary Link (http://www.mandarintools.com/worddict.html)
Mandarin Tools Link (http://www.mandarintools.com/)
Link Note:Though I brought most of the translations from the previous learning Chinese thread that lovely karen herself started.Here's the link below if anyone wants to refer to all the information there.Credits go to dazzlette , lepencil , babygirl and Quiet Boy for their great involvment in the translations in the link below.
Let's Learn Chinese Archive (http://jay-chou.net/forums/showthread.php?t=804)
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ATTENTION ALL MANDARIN STUDENTS
Numbers Pronunciation Link (http://www.chinese-lessons.com/mandarin/skillsL3Numbers.htm)
Unit 1
Lesson 1
Numbers & Counting
Objective: Ni hao (Hello)Students should be able to count from 0-25 & understand the basic counting system in mandarin by filling in the appropriate number translation in mandarin below.
For example: As you noticed with the number 11(shi-yi).It's a combination of the numbers 10(shi) & 1(yi).So if you wanted to say 12,then you can combine 10(shi) with the number 2(er).So you would get 12(shi-er).Always remember that 10(shi) always comes first,until you get to 20.
Now when 20 comes around.The 2 is first,so instead of saying 20(shi-er).We have to make sure that 2(er) comes first.So you would get 20(er-shi).
Here's when it gets a little challenging.But just as long as you know your first 10 numbers,then you should be fine.Now that we know 20 is (er-shi),we can just add the next number to that formula.So for 25,the 5 is (wu) & you just add that to the end of (er-shi).
Then you will get 25(er-shi-wu) or 25(2 er+10 shi+5 wu).Just use the same formula for numbers 21-24 & you guys should ace it.
Note: Remember that when you get to 20,then 10(shi) will be always be after the first number until you get to 99.Then 100 is called (bai),but that's for another lesson.
Next lesson will be counting from 26-40 including some words or phrases.There will also be an exam after every three lessons taught covering everything from the previous 3 lessons.So study,study,study & have fun!!!Zaijian (goodbye)^^
Instructions:Fill in the correct mandarin translation next to each number by referring back to the number chart at the top of post.I decided to fill in the first ten numbers so it'll be easier to refer back to the basics.
0=ling
1=yi
2=er
3=san
4=si
5=wu
6=liu
7=qi
8=ba
9=jiu
10=shi
11=
12=
13=
14=
15=
16=
17=
18=
19=
20=
21=
22=
23=
24=
25=
Any lesson suggestions,questions,& feedback is welcomed in this thread.Xie xie(thank you)^^
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[B]Unit 1
Lesson 2
Numbers & Words
Objective:Students should be able to count from 26-40 & also say hello,goodbye,& thank you in Mandarin.
Review:From the previous lesson,we all should know the first ten numbers.Which are:
1(yi), 2(er), 3(san), 4(si), 5(wu), 6(liu), 7(qi), 8(ba), 9(jiu),& 10(shi).
We also learned that counting 11-19 requires the number 10(shi) before each proper number.Such as 11(shi-yi),which is a combination of 10(shi) + 1(yi),then 12(shi-er),which is 10(shi) + 2(er) & so on.
Then we also learned how to count 20-25 as well.We learned that 20 is (er-shi) because the 2 is first this time.Then with 21-29,you just add the proper number after 20(er-shi).Such as 21(2er + 10shi + 1yi) until 29.
Now if 20 is (2er + 10shi),then what's 30 going to be?We should know 3 = san.So it's the same concept with 20.You add san+shi & you get 30(san-shi).The same concept also apllies to 40,50,60,70 etc.
Now if you want to say 31,then you just add the 1(yi) to the end of 30(san-shi).Then you should get 31(san-shi-yi), 32(san-shi-er) etc.
Note:Now if you're still confused about counting after 10.Then please reread the explanations & retake lesson 1 until the number system is clear to you or you can ask questions.
The next lesson will emphasize on counting from 41-60 & will focus on short phrases for survival purposes,so study,study,study & have fun learning!!!
Instructions:Please fill in the correct number & phrase translations by referring back to the information in the above post.
Numbers
26 =
27 =
28 =
29 =
30 =
31 =
32 =
33 =
34 =
35 =
36 =
37 =
38 =
39 =
40 =
Phrases
Hello =
Goodbye =
Thank you =
Note:Anyone is welcomed to take these lessons,even for fun & feel free to post your finished lesson in this thread along with any additional questions or feedback regarding the lessons.