Learn Mandarin Chinese Learn Mandarin Chinese 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How do you say 'I don't understand' in Mandarin?
- Wǒ zhīdào.
- Wǒ tīng dǒng le.
- Wǒ bù míngbái. (Correct answer)
- Wǒ xǐhuān.
Correct answer: Wǒ bù míngbái.
'Wǒ bù míngbái' means 'I don't understand' in Mandarin.
Question 2: Which of the following is a Mandarin measure word (classifier) used for flat objects like paper and tables?
- gè
- zhāng (Correct answer)
- tiáo
- běn
Correct answer: zhāng
张 (zhāng) is used as a measure word for flat objects such as paper, tables, and tickets.
Question 3: What does '左' (zuǒ) mean in Mandarin?
- Right
- Straight
- Left (Correct answer)
- Behind
Correct answer: Left
左 (zuǒ) means 'left' as in the left direction in Mandarin.
Question 4: In Mandarin, what is the correct way to express 'How much does this cost?'
- Zhège duōshǎo qián? (Correct answer)
- Nǐ shì shéi?
- Wǒ yào zhège.
- Nǎlǐ yǒu fànguǎn?
Correct answer: Zhège duōshǎo qián?
'Zhège duōshǎo qián?' means 'How much does this cost?' and is essential for shopping in China.
Question 5: Which of the following is the correct Pinyin for Monday in Mandarin?
- Xīngqītiān
- Xīngqīyī (Correct answer)
- Xīngqīliù
- Xīngqīwǔ
Correct answer: Xīngqīyī
星期一 (Xīngqīyī) means Monday; the days are numbered 1–6 with Sunday being 'Xīngqītiān'.
Question 6: What does the word '冷' (lěng) mean in Mandarin?
- Hot
- Windy
- Cold (Correct answer)
- Rainy
Correct answer: Cold
冷 (lěng) means 'cold' in Mandarin, commonly used to describe temperature.
Question 7: Which Mandarin phrase is used to express agreement, meaning 'OK' or 'Alright'?
- Méi guānxi
- Hǎo de (Correct answer)
- Bù kèqi
- Màn zǒu
Correct answer: Hǎo de
'Hǎo de' (好的) is a common casual way to say 'OK' or 'alright' in Mandarin.
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How do you say 'I don't understand' in Mandarin?