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.
Here you'll learn how to order lunch in a restaurant in China. You'll learn how to ask for the menu, order Chinese dishes, and order drinks. You'll also learn how to ask the waiter for the bill in Mandarin Chinese.
If invited to lunch or dinner in China as a guest, it is not expected for you to pay or split the bill. It is good manners to offer to pay several times, but ultimately to allow the host to pay. In casual situations, it may be common to split the bill.
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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