Lesson 09 · Terms 81–90

Place & contrast

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.

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上

shàng

on; above; to go up

书在桌子上。

shū zài zhuō zi shàng.

The book is on the table.

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下

xià

under; below; to go down

猫在椅子下。

māo zài yǐ zi xià.

The cat is under the chair.

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前面

qián miàn

in front; ahead

车站就在前面。

chē zhàn jiù zài qián miàn.

The station is just ahead.

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后面

hòu miàn

behind; in back

洗手间在后面。

xǐ shǒu jiān zài hòu miàn.

The restroom is in the back.

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大

dà

big; large; older

这个房间很大。

zhè ge fáng jiān hěn dà.

This room is large.

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小

xiǎo

small; little; young

我想要小杯的。

wǒ xiǎng yào xiǎo bēi de.

I would like the small cup.

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多

duō

many; much; more

今天的工作很多。

jīn tiān de gōng zuò hěn duō.

There is a lot of work today.

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少

shǎo

few; little; less

晚上人比较少。

wǎn shang rén bǐ jiào shǎo.

There are fewer people in the evening.

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新

xīn

new

这是我的新手机。

zhè shì wǒ de xīn shǒu jī.

This is my new phone.

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热

rè

hot; warm

这杯茶太热了。

zhè bēi chá tài rè le.

This cup of tea is too hot.

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