Word 1
also
- Primary Chinese
- 也
- Primary Pinyin
- yě
- Short Definition
- A scope word adding the same predicate or state to another participant.
Lesson 9 of 10
Lesson 9: Scope Quantity and Sequence
A focused beginner lesson in the Common 100 Words launch course.
Lesson Introduction
This lesson introduces 10 Chinglish words from Common 100 Words. Review the summaries below, then start the interactive study flow.
Words In This Lesson
Word 2
only
- Primary Chinese
- 只
- Primary Pinyin
- zhǐ
- Short Definition
- A scope word limiting an action or object to one choice.
Word 3
all
- Primary Chinese
- 都
- Primary Pinyin
- dōu
- Short Definition
- A scope word applying a predicate to all members of a known group.
Word 4
many
- Primary Chinese
- 很多
- Primary Pinyin
- hěn duō
- Short Definition
- A quantity modifier indicating a comparatively large amount or count.
Word 5
few
- Primary Chinese
- 很少
- Primary Pinyin
- hěn shǎo
- Short Definition
- A state token describing a small available amount.
Word 6
together
- Primary Chinese
- 一起
- Primary Pinyin
- yì qǐ
- Short Definition
- A manner modifier indicating joint action.
Word 7
first
- Primary Chinese
- 先
- Primary Pinyin
- xiān
- Short Definition
- A sequence modifier marking the earlier action.
Word 8
last
- Primary Chinese
- 最后
- Primary Pinyin
- zuì hòu
- Short Definition
- A sequence modifier marking the final action or stage.
Word 9
fast
- Primary Chinese
- 快
- Primary Pinyin
- kuài
- Short Definition
- A speed state describing something or someone as fast.
Word 10
slow
- Primary Chinese
- 慢
- Primary Pinyin
- màn
- Short Definition
- A speed state describing something or someone as slow.