Welcome to the Chinese Mini Test for Beginners!
Are you just starting your Mandarin learning journey? This mini-test will help you check your understanding of some of the most common daily phrases in Chinese. By taking this test, you’ll reinforce essential vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures that are used in everyday conversations. Ready to start? Let’s begin!
1. Daily Greetings
Question 1: How do you say “Good morning” in Chinese?
A) 早安 (zǎo’ān)
B) 你好 (nǐ hǎo)
C) 晚安 (wǎn’ān)
D) 再见 (zàijiàn)
Answer: A) 早安 (zǎo’ān)
Explanation:
“早安” means “Good morning” and is commonly used in the morning. “你好” (nǐ hǎo) means “Hello,” and “晚安” (wǎn’ān) means “Good night.” “再见” (zàijiàn) means “Goodbye.”
Question 2: How do you greet someone in the afternoon?
A) 早上好 (zǎoshàng hǎo)
B) 下午好 (xiàwǔ hǎo)
C) 你好 (nǐ hǎo)
D) 晚上好 (wǎnshàng hǎo)
Answer: B) 下午好 (xiàwǔ hǎo)
Explanation:
“下午好” is a greeting used in the afternoon, while “早上好” (zǎoshàng hǎo) is for the morning and “晚上好” (wǎnshàng hǎo) is for the evening.
2. Common Questions in Conversations
Question 3: How do you ask “How are you?” in Chinese?
A) 你吃了吗? (nǐ chī le ma?)
B) 你在哪里? (nǐ zài nǎ lǐ?)
C) 你好吗? (nǐ hǎo ma?)
D) 你是谁? (nǐ shì shuí?)
Answer: C) 你好吗? (nǐ hǎo ma?)
Explanation:
“你好吗?” is the most common way to ask “How are you?” in Chinese. “你吃了吗?” (nǐ chī le ma?) means “Have you eaten?” and is another common greeting in Chinese culture, but it’s used more casually.
Question 4: If someone asks you “What are you doing?”, how do you respond?
A) 我吃饭 (wǒ chī fàn)
B) 我睡觉 (wǒ shuì jiào)
C) 我工作 (wǒ gōngzuò)
D) 我在看书 (wǒ zài kàn shū)
Answer: D) 我在看书 (wǒ zài kàn shū)
Explanation:
The correct answer is “我在看书,” which means “I am reading a book.” The sentence structure “我在 + verb” is commonly used to indicate an ongoing action in Mandarin.
3. Useful Phrases for Shopping
Question 5: How do you ask “How much is this?” in Chinese?
A) 这个多少钱? (zhège duōshao qián?)
B) 这个好吃吗? (zhège hǎochī ma?)
C) 你会做饭吗? (nǐ huì zuò fàn ma?)
D) 这是什么? (zhè shì shénme?)
Answer: A) 这个多少钱? (zhège duōshao qián?)
Explanation:
“这个多少钱?” means “How much is this?” It’s a very useful phrase for shopping. The other options are unrelated to asking about prices.
4. Making Plans and Invitations
Question 6: How do you say “Let’s go to the movies” in Chinese?
A) 我们去看电影 (wǒmen qù kàn diànyǐng)
B) 我们去吃饭 (wǒmen qù chī fàn)
C) 我们去学习 (wǒmen qù xuéxí)
D) 我们去走路 (wǒmen qù zǒulù)
Answer: A) 我们去看电影 (wǒmen qù kàn diànyǐng)
Explanation:
“我们去看电影” means “Let’s go to the movies.” It’s a common expression when making plans with friends or family. The other options talk about going to eat, study, or walk.
5. Directions and Travel
Question 7: How do you ask “Where is the train station?” in Chinese?
A) 火车站在哪里? (huǒchē zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
B) 机场在哪里? (jīchǎng zài nǎlǐ?)
C) 这儿有厕所吗? (zhèr yǒu cèsuǒ ma?)
D) 你在哪儿工作? (nǐ zài nǎr gōngzuò?)
Answer: A) 火车站在哪里? (huǒchē zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
Explanation:
“火车站在哪里?” means “Where is the train station?” It’s a very practical question to ask while traveling. The other options refer to an airport, bathroom, or workplace.
Review Your Results
Great job! You’ve completed the mini-test. Now, check your answers and see where you can improve.
Here’s a breakdown of what you learned:
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Greetings: You’ve learned how to greet people at different times of the day.
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Daily Expressions: Asking how someone is, and how to respond to basic questions.
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Shopping & Travel: You now know how to ask about prices and directions, two essential skills when traveling.
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Making Plans: You’ve learned how to invite people to do activities, such as going to the movies.
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