Exercise 1
of 10
To type a special pinyin letter, simply type the vowel followed by the number of the tone.
For example, typing 'a1' will convert to 'ā' when typed.
When you want to unwind in China, it might help to know how to say certain words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese. Here, you'll learn how to ask where the gym or swimming pool is. You'll learn how to say you want to go the sauna, and that would like to get a massage. You'll also learn useful Chinese words like hot and cold.
Many new leisure centers have sprung up in China to cater to the newly affluent members of Chinese society. But rather than having the Western desire to go to the leisure center for a good work out, in China leisure means leisure! Customer service is all important, and you'll likely to be greeted with complimentary robes and slippers before you stroll from the saunas to the hot pools or get a relaxing massage.
About our Type Words Exercises
Learn Chinese words introduced in the lesson by typing the Chinese word that you hear. By typing the correct
spelling including the correct tones marks, you can internalise the new words and their correct pronunciation.
Our Write Chinese Words exercises are intended to help you practice and learn Chinese online without the need to
use other software or offline classes. You can begin to practice and learn Chinese free by trying our first 10
free chapters and associated exercises.
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