上
on; above; to go up
书在桌子上。
The book is on the table.
Lesson 09 · Terms 81–90
Describe where something is, then compare its qualities.
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.
上
on; above; to go up
书在桌子上。
The book is on the table.
下
under; below; to go down
猫在椅子下。
The cat is under the chair.
前面
in front; ahead
车站就在前面。
The station is just ahead.
后面
behind; in back
洗手间在后面。
The restroom is in the back.
大
big; large; older
这个房间很大。
This room is large.
小
small; little; young
我想要小杯的。
I would like the small cup.
多
many; much; more
今天的工作很多。
There is a lot of work today.
少
few; little; less
晚上人比较少。
There are fewer people in the evening.
新
new
这是我的新手机。
This is my new phone.
热
hot; warm
这杯茶太热了。
This cup of tea is too hot.