Chinese
Chinese
the language spoken in China
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How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
Chinese with Russian translation
Chinese usage examples
Мой брат изучает китайский язык в университете.
My brother studies Chinese at university.
Мы услышали китайский язык в поезде и улыбнулись.
We heard Chinese on the train and smiled.
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Chinese belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
Chinese synonyms
What's the difference between Chinese / Mandarin
китайский язык — the language spoken in China
My brother studies Chinese at university.
Мой брат изучает китайский язык в университете.
the standard direct term for the language of China
I’m learning Chinese at school.
Я изучаю китайский язык в школе.
the standard spoken form of Chinese, especially in mainland China and Taiwan
Mandarin is the official language in China.
Мандаринский китайский — официальный язык в Китае.
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How to pronounce Chinese and what this word means
Chinese translation: китайский язык. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Chinese
/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz/
Chinese translation
китайский язык
Chinese examples
My brother studies Chinese at university.
Chinese transcription
/ˌtʃaɪˈniːz/, /ˌtʃaɪˈniːz/
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Questions about this word
Chinese meaning: what does it mean?
the language spoken in China
Chinese pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Chinese is pronounced as /ˌtʃaɪˈniːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Chinese definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My brother studies Chinese at university. Translation: Мой брат изучает китайский язык в университете.
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