Exercise 1
of 7
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 Chinese words and sentences to say hello and to start a conversation in Mandarin Chinese. This is your basic starting point for understanding the Chinese language. Arriving in China can be a culture shock for some people, but having a friendly face to meet you helps you to settle in quickly.
With its modern interiors, you should be able to navigate through Beijing Airport without any difficulty. All signs will be in English as well as Chinese, and most customer facing airport staff will have some proficiency in English. It isn't essential to learn Chinese if you're on a brief visit to China, but it can make your experience more rewarding.
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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