Words for People, Places and Objects

Words for People, Places and Objects

Words for People

• Mandarin uses specific words to describe relationships between people. These words indicate gender, age, and respect. Avoid mixing them up.
• 他 (tā) - He.
• 她 (tā) - She.
• 它 (tā) - It.
• 大哥 (dàgē) - Older brother.
• 小姐 (xiǎojiě) - Miss or young lady.

Words for Places

• Identifying places is essential for asking and giving directions. Learn the common words for important locations.
• 家 (jiā) - Home or family.
• 学校 (xuéxiào) - School.
• 医院 (yīyuàn) - Hospital.
• 商店 (shāngdiàn) - Shop.

Words for Objects

• Mastering the common names for objects can help enrich your vocabulary and make you sound more fluent.
• 书 (shū) - Book.
• 手机 (shǒujī) - Mobile phone.
• 电脑 (diànnǎo) - Computer.
• 椅子 (yǐzi) - Chair.

Remember to use the correct tones when pronouncing these words, otherwise their meaning can change. In Mandarin, every syllable is a separate word and the same syllable with different tones can mean different things.