我
I; me
我是学生。
I am a student.
Lesson 01 · Terms 1–10
Introduce people and point to things. Start with a complete thought, not an isolated translation.
Read the characters, say the pinyin aloud, then cover the English line and try to recall the meaning. The example shows one beginner use of each term; meanings vary with context.
我
I; me
我是学生。
I am a student.
你
you (singular, informal)
你好吗?
How are you?
他
he; him
他是我的朋友。
He is my friend.
她
she; her
她在学校。
She is at school.
我们
we; us
我们一起吃饭。
We eat together.
他们
they; them
他们都是老师。
They are all teachers.
这
this; these
这是我的书。
This is my book.
那
that; those
那是你家吗?
Is that your home?
是
to be; yes; correct
今天是星期一。
Today is Monday.
的
particle linking a description or possessor to a noun
这是妈妈的茶。
This is Mom's tea.