24 words
| Word | Pinyin | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 不 | bù | (negative prefix) |
| 什么 | shén me | what? |
| 但是 | dàn shì | but |
| 你 | nǐ | you |
| 啊 | a | modal particle ending sentence, showing affirmation, approval, or consent |
| 啤酒 | pí jiǔ | beer (loanword) |
| 喝 | hē | to drink |
| 吗 | ma | (question particle for "yes-no" questions) |
| 多 | duō | many |
| 好 | hǎo | good |
| 好喝 | hǎo hē | tasty (drinks) |
| 妈妈 | mā ma | mama |
| 对 | duì | right |
| 很 | hěn | (adverb of degree) |
| 我 | wǒ | I |
| 是 | shì | is |
| 时候 | shí hou | time |
| 东西 | dōng xi | thing |
| 爷爷 | yé ye | (coll.) father's father |
| 的 | de | of |
| 听 | tīng | to listen |
| 说 | shuō | to speak |
| 身体 | shēn tǐ | the body |
| 小明 | xiǎo míng | an informal name used at home |