LAC1201: Chinese 1/Quiz 1

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Practice for Quiz 1 and Quiz 2.

Words, Lesson 1[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
You
Good; Fine Hǎo
(Name of a Chinese reporter) Lù Yǔpíng 陆雨平
(Name of a student) Lìbō 力波
(Particle for questions where a yes-no answer is expected) Ma
I; Me
Very Hěn
(Particle used for elliptical questions) Ne
Also; too
(Name of a British student) Lín Nà 林娜

Characters, Lesson 1[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
One (1)
Eight (8)
Strength
Door Mén
Also; too
Horse
Woman, Female
Five (5)
Wood
Fire Huǒ
Forest Lín

Sentences, Lesson 1[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Hello; How do you do? Nǐ hǎo 你好
How are you? Nǐ hǎo ma? 你好吗?
And you? Nǐ ne? 你呢?
I am also good Wǒ yě hěn hǎo 我也很好

Words, Lesson 2[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Busy Máng
Dad Bàba 爸爸
Mom Māma 妈妈
They; Them Tāmen 他们
He; She; Him; Her
(Used after certain pronouns 我, 他, 她 and some nouns to denote plural) Men
Both; All Dōu
No; Not
Male Nán
Friend Péngyou 朋友
Elder brother Gēge 哥哥
To want Yào
Coffee Kāfēi 咖啡
Younger brother Dìdi 弟弟
We; Us Wǒmen 我们
To drink
(A surname) Dīng

Characters, Lesson 2[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Nail Dīng
Knife Dāo
Again Yòu
Big
Mouth Kǒu
Earth
Six (6) Liù
No; Not
Buddhist nun
Can
(Particle for yes-no questions) Ma
(Particle for elliptical questions) Ne
Mom Māma 妈妈
Elder brother Gēge 哥哥

Sentences, Lesson 2[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
How are your mom and dad? Nǐ Bàba, Māma hǎo ma? 你 爸爸, 妈妈 好 吗?
They both are fine. Tāmen dōu hěn hǎo. 他们都很好
Are you busy? Nǐ máng ma? 你忙吗?
I am not busy. Wǒ bù máng. 我不忙.
How about your boyfriend? Nǐ nán péngyou ne? 你男朋友呢?
He is very busy. Tā hěn máng 他很忙
Do you want coffee? Nǐ yào kāfēi ma? 你要咖啡吗?
I want coffee, too. Wǒ yě yào kāfēi. 我也要咖啡。
We all drink coffee. Wǒmen dōu hē kāfēi. 我们都喝咖啡.

Words, Lesson 3[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
She; Her
To be Shì
Which
Country Guó
Person Rén
That
Who; Whom Shéi / Shuí
Teacher Lǎoshī 老师
Both; All Dōu
China Zhōngguó 中国
You (polite form) Nín
This Zhè
He; Him
Foreign language Wàiyǔ 外语
You
Doctor; Physician Yīshēng 医生
Grandmother on the father's side Nǎinai 奶奶
Grandmother on the mother's side Wàipó 外婆
(A surname) Chén

Characters, Lesson 3[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
People Rén
Ten (10) Shí
Dagger (fin: kauha)
Middle Zhōng
Sun
Shell Bèi
Jade
Arrow Shǐ
To be born; Suffix denoting person Shēng
Person; Thing Zhě
She; Her
He; Him
(Plural suffix) Men
You
That
(Person's name)
Both; All Dōu
Teacher Lǎoshī 老师
China Zhōngguó 中国
Doctor; Physician Yīshēng 医生
To be Shì

Sentences, Lesson 3[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Who is that? Nà shì shéi? 那 是 谁?
That is our teacher. Nà shì wǒmen lǎoshī. 那 是 我们 老师.
What is her nationality? Tā shì nǎ guó rén? 她 是 哪 国 人?
She is Chinese. Tā shì zhōngguó rén. 她 是 中国 人.
Both of our teachers are Chinese. Wǒmen lǎoshī dōu shì zhōngguó rén. 我们 老师 都 是 中国 人.
Hello (polite form) Nín hǎo! 您 好!
This is my elder brother. Zhè shì wǒ gēge. 这 是 我 哥哥.
She is a foreign language teacher. Tā shì wàiyǔ lǎoshī. 她 是 外语 老师.
This is my friend. Zhè shì wǒ péngyou. 这 是 我 朋友.
Are you also a teacher? Nǐ yě shì lǎoshī ma? 你 也 是 老师 吗?
I am not a teacher. Wǒ bù shì lǎoshī. 我 不 是 老师.
I am a doctor. Wǒ shì yīshēng. 我 是 医生.
Is this your father's mother? Zhè shì nǐ nǎinai ma? 这 是 你 奶奶 吗?
No, this is my mother's mother. Bù shì, tā shì wǒ wàipó. 不 是, 她 是 我 外婆.

Words, Lesson 4[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
To know (somebody) Rènshi 认识
Happy; Pleased Gāoxìng 高兴
May; Can Kěyǐ 可以
To come in Jìnlai 进来
To enter Jìn
To come Lái
Please Qǐng
You (polite form) Nín
Friend Péngyou 朋友
Reporter Jìzhě 记者
May I ask...? Qǐngwèn 请问
To ask Wèn
(Honorable) surname Guìxìng 贵姓
Surname Xìng
To be called Jiào
Mr. Xiānshēng 先生
(a surname) Yáng
Language Yǔyán 语言
Institute; College Xuéyuàn 学院
(a possesive or modifying particle) De
Student Xuésheng 学生
What Shénme 什么
To learn; To study Xuéxí 学习
Chinese (language) Hànyǔ 汉语
Great Britain; England Yīngguó 英国
(Name of an American student) Mǎ Dàwéi 玛大为
Canada Jiānádà 加拿大
The United States; America Měiguó 美国

Characters, Lesson 4[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Seven
Small; Little Xiǎo
Heart Xīn
Water Shuǐ
Moon Yuè
Hand Shǒu
Field Tián
White Bái
Only Zhǐ
Speech Yán
To know somebody Rènshi 认识
Language Yǔyán 语言
Chinese Hànyǔ 汉语
Friend Péngyou 朋友
Honorable surname Guìxìng 贵姓
To be called Jiào
(possesive particle) De

Sentences, Lesson 4[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
May I come in? Kěyǐ jìnlai ma? 可以进来吗?
Come in, please! Qǐng jìn! 请进!
What is your (honorable) surname? Nín guìxìng? 您贵姓?
What is your surname? Nín xìng shènme? 您姓什么?
May I ask what is your (honorable) surname? Qǐngwèn, nín guìxìng? 请问,您贵姓?
My surname is Lu, and my full name is Lu Yuping. Wǒ xìng Lù, jiào Lù Yǔpíng. 我姓陆,叫陆雨平。
I am glad to meet you. Rènshi nǐ hěn gāoxìng. 认识你很高兴。
I am also honored to meet you. Rènshi nín, wǒ yě hěn gāoxìng. 认识您,我也很高兴。
I am a student at the Language Institute. Wǒ shì Yǔyán Xuéyuàn de xuésheng. 我是语言学院的学生。
I study Chinese. Wǒ xuéxí Hànyǔ. 我学习汉语。
He is a reporter. Tā shì jìzhě. 他是记者。
I am British. Wǒ shì Yīngguó rén. 我是英国人。
Are you Canadian? Nǐ shì Jiānádà rén ma? 你是加拿大人吗?
I am not Canadian. Wǒ bú shì Jiānádà rén. 我不是加拿大人。
I am American. Wǒ shì Měiguó rén. 我是美国人。


Words, Lesson 5[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Dining room Cāntīng 餐厅
To be (here, there); to be (in, on, at) Zài
Where Nǎr 哪儿
May I ask...? Qǐngwèn 请问
To ask Wèn
This Zhè
Dormitory Sùshè 宿舍
Female
Student Xuésheng 学生
To enter Jìn
To sit Zuò
To thank Xièxie 谢谢
I'm sorry Duìbuqǐ 对不起
I; Me
To know Zhīdao 知道
Never mind; It doesn't matter Méi guānxi 没关系
Good; Well; Fine; O.K. Hǎo
Good-bye Zàijiàn 再见
Again Zài
(Name of a Chinese student) Wáng Xiǎoyún 王小云
Miss; Young lady Xiǎojiě 小姐
Two Èr
Story; Floor Céng
Zero Líng
Four
Number Hào
Need not Búyòng 不用
Here Zhèr 这儿
Late Wǎn
(Modal partical/aspect partical) Le
(Name of a Chinese student) Sòng Huá 宋华

Characters, Lesson 5[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Two Èr
Son Ér
Son
Well (fin: kaivo) Jǐng
Written language Wén
To see Jiàn
And Qiě
Four
I; Me
Blue-green Qīng
To be (here, there); To be (in, on, at) Zài
To sit Zuò
May I ask...? Qǐngwèn 请问
This Zhè
To enter Jìn
Good-bye Zàijiàn 再见
Student Xuésheng 学生
Good Hǎo
Miss; Young lady Xiǎojiě 小姐
Need not Búyòng 不用

Sentences, Lesson 5[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
May I ask, is this Wang Xiaoyun's dormitory? Qǐngwèn, zhè shì Wáng Xiǎoyún de sùshè ma? 请问,这 是 王 小云 的 宿舍 吗?
Is Wang Xiaoyun in? Wáng Xiǎoyún zài ma? 王 小云 在 吗?
She is not here. Tā bú zài. 她 不 在.
Where is she? Tā zài nǎr? 她 在 哪儿?
Please come in, please have a seat! Qǐng jìn, qǐng zuò! 请 进,请 坐!
I do not know. Wǒ bù zhīdào. 我不知道。
Good-bye! Zàijiàn! 再见!
May I ask, where is the dining hall? Qǐngwèn, cāntīng zài nǎr? 请问, 餐厅 在 哪儿?
It's in number 204 on the second floor. Zài èr céng èr líng sì hào. 在 二 层 二 〇 四 号.
Thank you! Xièxiè! 谢谢!
Don't mention it! Búyòng xiè! 不用 谢!
Sorry! Duìbuqǐ! 对不起!
It's okay! Méi guānxi! 没 关系!
Sorry, I am late! Duìbuqǐ, wǒ lái wǎn le! 对不起, 我 来 晚 了!
We are here. Wǒmen zài zhèr. 我们 在 这儿。

Words, Lesson 6[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
To go
To swim Yóuyǒng 游泳
Yesterday Zuótiān 昨天
Beijing opera Jīngjù 京剧
How is it? Zěnmeyàng 怎么样
Interesting Yǒu yìsi 有意思
Today Jīntiān 今天
Day Tiān
Weather Tiānqì 天气
Too; Extremely Tài
What Shénme 什么
Time; Moment Shíhou 时候
Now Xiànzài 现在
Tomorrow Míngtiān 明天
To have Yǒu
Time Shíjiān 时间
To say; To speak Shuō
Number of times (of action) Biàn
To play ball Dǎ qiú 打球
To play
Ball Qiú
To feel sorry/sorry Bàoqiàn 抱歉
Busy Máng
To be afraid that; Perhaps Kǒngpà 恐怕
To be O.K. Xíng
To thank Xièxie 谢谢
You (pl.) Nǐmen 你们

Characters, Lesson 6[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Nine Jiǔ
Private
A unit of inch Cùn
Labour Gōng
To die Wáng
Three Sān
Air
To stand
Body Shēn
To exchange Duì
To go
Interesting Yǒu yìsi 有意思
Weather Tiānqì 天气
Too; Extremely Tài
What Shénme 什么
Time Shíhou 时候
Now Xiànzài 现在
Tomorrow Míngtiān 明天
Time Shíjiān 时间
Speak Shuō
Busy Máng
To thank Xièxie 谢谢

Sentences, Lesson 6[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Lets go watch Beijing Opera tomorrow? Míngtiān wǒmen qù kàn jīngjù, hǎo ma? 明天 我们 去 看 京剧, 好 吗?
How was yesterday's Beijing Opera? Zuótiān de jīngjù zěnmeyàng? 昨天 的 京剧 怎么样?
Very interesting! Hěn yǒu yìsi! 很 有意思!
Today's weather is good. Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo. 今天 天气 很 好.
Shall we go swimming? Wǒmen qù yóuyǒng, hǎo ma? 我们 去 游泳, 好 吗?
That's great! Tài hǎo le! 太 好 了!
When are we going? Shénme shíhou qù? 什么 时候 去?
Is it O.K. to go right now? Xiànzài qù, kěyǐ ma? 现在 去, 可以 吗?
Okay! Kěyǐ! 可以!
Teacher Yang, do you have time tomorrow? Yáng lǎoshī, míngtiān nín yǒu shíjiān ma? 杨 老师,明天 您 有 时间 吗?
I'm sorry, can you repeat? Duìbuqǐ, qǐng zài shuō yí biàn. 对不起, 请 再 说 一 遍。
Shall we go play ball? Wǒmen qù dǎ qiú, hǎo ma? 我们 去 打 球, 好 吗?
I'm sorry, I am very busy tomorrow. I'm afraid I can't Hěn bàoqiàn, míngtiān wǒ hěn máng. Kǒngpà bù xíng. 很 抱歉, 明天 我 很 忙。 恐怕 不 行。


Words, Lesson 7[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
To start school Kāixué 开学
To open; To start Kāi
Very Hěn
Happy Gāoxìng 高兴
High Gāo
To watch; To look at Kàn
To ask; Wèn
(To quickly ask, used after verb) Yíxià 一下
Institute Xuéyuàn 学院
Calling card Míngpiàn 名片
Ah; Oh À
Professor Jiàoshòu 教授
To teach Jiāo
(name of a Canadian student) Dīng Lìbō 丁力拨
(a surname) Zhāng
Who Shéi
To come Lái
To introduce Jièshào 介绍
Name Míngzi 名字
Chinese Zhōngwén 中文
Dad Bàba 爸爸
To learn; To study Xuéxí 学习
To learn; To study Xué
Major; Specialty Zhuānyè 专业
Fine arts Měishù 美术
Beautiful Měi
Literature Wénxué 文学
Faculty; Department
(name of an American student) Mǎ Dàwéi 玛大为
Canada Jiānádà 加拿大
The United States Měiguó 美国
Culture Wénhuà 文化
History Lìshǐ 历史
Philosophy Zhéxué 哲学
Music Yīnyuè 音乐
Economy Jīngjì 经济
Mathematics Shùxué 数学
Physics Wùlǐ 物理
Chemistry Huàxué 化学
Education Jiàoyù 教育
To take an elective course Xuǎnxiū 选修

Characters, Lesson 7[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
To open Kāi
Eye
Below; Bottom Xià
First; Primary Yuán
A flat and thin piece; Slice Piàn
Skin
An archer's bow Gōng
To grow Zhǎng
To come Lái
Be situated in between; Interpose Jiè
Father
Wait anxiously; Cling to
To study
Special Zhuān
Line of business; Trade
Sheep Yáng
Art; Skill Shù
Department; System
Act; To do Wèi
Very Hěn
Happy Gāoxìng 高兴
To watch; To look at Kàn
Institute Xuéyuàn 学院
Calling card Míngpiàn 名片
Ah; Oh À
Professor Jiàoshòu 教授
(name of a Canadian student) Dīng Lìbō 丁力拨
(a surname) Zhāng
Who Shéi
Name Míngzi 名字
Dad Bàba 爸爸
Fine arts Měishù 美术
Canada Jiānádà 加拿大

Sentences, Lesson 7[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
School starts tomorrow, I am very happy. Míngtiān kāixué, wǒ hěn gāoxìng. 明天 开学, 我 很 高兴。
Have a look, is he our language teacher? Nǐ kàn, tā shì bu shì wǒmen xuéyuàn de lǎoshī? 你 看, 他 是 不 是 我们 学院 的 老师?
I ask quickly. Wǒ wèn yíxià. 我 问 一下。
Excuse me, are you our language teacher? Qǐngwèn, nín shì wǒmen xuéyuàn de lǎoshī ma? 请问, 您 是 我们 学院 的 老师 吗?
Yes, I am a teacher at the language institute. Shì, wǒ shì Yǔyán Xuéyuàn de lǎoshī. 是, 我 是 语言 学院 的 老师。
My surname is Zhang, lets introduce each others, this is my name card. Wǒ xìng Zhāng, wǒmen rènshi yíxià, zhè shì wǒ de míngpiàn. 我 姓 张, 我们 认识 一下, 这 是 我 的 名片。
You are Professor Zhang. Nín shì Zhāng jiàoshòu. 您 是 张 教授。
We both are students of the language institute. Wǒmen dōu shì Yǔyán Xuéyuàn de xuésheng. 我们 都 是 语言 学院 的 学生。
You are a professor at the language institute, we are pleased to meet you. Nín shì Yǔyán Xuéyuàn de jiàoshòu, rènshi nín, wǒmen hěn gāoxìng. 您 是 语言 学院 的 教授, 认识 您, 我们 很 高兴。
Who is that? Nà shì shéi? 那 是 谁?
Do you know him? Nǐ rènshi bu rènshi ta? 你 认识 不 认识 他?
I dont know him. Wǒ bú rènshi tā. 我 不 认识 他。
Let us introduce each others. Wǒ lái jièshào yíxià. 我 来 介绍 一下。
My Chinese name is Ma Dawei. Wǒ de Zhōngwén míngzi jiào Mǎ Dàwéi. 我 的 中文 名字 叫 吗 大为。
What major are you studying? Nǐ xuéxí shénme zhuānyè? 你 学习 什么 专业?
I am studying in the fine arts major. Wǒ xuéxí měishù zhuānyè. 我 学习 美术 专业。
Now we all study Chinese, also a student at the Chinese department. Xiànzài wǒmen dōu xuéxí Hányǔ, yě dōu shì Hànyǔ xì de xuésheng. 现在 我们 都 学习 汉语, 也 都 是 汉语 系 的 学生。

Words, Lesson 8[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
Family; Home Jiā
How many; How much
(measure word for number of people in family) Kǒu
Picture; Photo Zhàopiàn 照片
And
(measure word for general use)
Elder sister Jiějie 姐姐
Two (countable) Liǎng
Younger brother Dìdì 弟弟
In addition Hái
Altogether Yígòng 一共
Younger sister Mèimei 妹妹
Little; Small Xiǎo
Dog Gǒu
(measure word for flag objects) Zhāng
As it should be; Only natural that; Of course Dāngrán 当然
Real; Really Zhēn
Lovely; Cute Kě'ài 可爱
To love Ài
Not Méi
Male Nán
To do; To make Zuò
To work; work Gōngzuò 工作
(name of a Chinese student) Wáng Xiǎoyún 王 小云
(name of a dog) Bèibei 贝贝
Big; Large
How many; How much Duōshao 多少
Many; Much Duō
Few; Less Shǎo
To like; To prefer Xǐhuan 喜欢
Foreign language Wàiyǔ 外语
Outside Wài
Language
Foreign country Wàiguó 外国
Hundred Bǎi
Car; Vehicle Chē
Dictionary Cídiǎn 词典
Computer Diànnǎo 电脑
Child Háizi 孩子
Grandfather on the father's side Yéye 爷爷
Grandfather on the mother's side Wàigōng 外公
Chairman of the department Xìzhǔrèn 系主任
Teaching assistant 助教 助教
Lawyer Lǜshī 律师
Engineer Gōngchéngshī 工程师

Characters, Lesson 8[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
How many; How much
Standing grain
(measure word for general use)
Two (countable) Liǎng
Have not Wèi
Dog Quǎn
Clouds Yún
Few; Less Shǎo
Person Shì
To owe Qiàn
Evening
Divination
Hundred Bǎi
Swine Shǐ
Home Jiā
Picture; Photo Zhàopiàn 照片
And
Younger brother Dìdì 弟弟
In addition Hái
Altogether Yígòng 一共
Younger sister Mèimei 妹妹
Dog Gǒu
As it should be; Only natural that; Of course Dāngrán 当然
Real; Really Zhēn
Lovely; Cute Kě'ài 可爱
Not Méi
Male Nán
To do; To make Zuò
To work; work Gōngzuò 工作
How many; How much Duōshao 多少
To like; To prefer Xǐhuan 喜欢
Foreign language Wàiyǔ 外语

Sentences, Lesson 8[edit | edit source]

English Pinjin Chinese
This is a picture of your family? Zhè shì bu shì nǐmen jiā de zhàopiàn? 这 是 不 是 你们 家 的 照片?
Yes. shì à. 是 啊。
I will have a look. Wǒ kàn yíxià. 我 看 一下。
How many family members do you have? Nǐmen jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén? 你们 家 有 几 口 人?
Our family has four people. Women jiā yǒu sì kǒu rén. 我们 家 有 四 口 人。
This is my father, my mother, my elder brother and me. Zhè shì wǒ bàba, wǒ māma, zhè shì wǒ gēge hé wǒ. 这 是 我 爸爸, 我 妈妈, 这 是 我 哥哥 和 我。
How about your family? Nǐmen jiā ne? 你们 家 呢?
I have a mother, one elder sister and two elder brothers. Wǒ yǒu māma, yǒu yí ge jiějie hé liǎng ge dìdi. 我 有 妈妈, 有 一 个 姐姐 和 两 个 弟弟。
Our family has altogether six persons. Wǒmen jiā yígòng yǒu liù kǒu rén. 我们 家 一共 有 六 口 人。
This is five persons, in addition, who else is? Zhè shì wǔ kōu rén, hái yǒu shéi? 这 是 五 口 人, 还 有 谁?
In addition, have Beibei. Hái yǒu Bèibei. 还 有 贝贝。
Is Beibei your younger sister? Bèibei shì nǐ mèimei ma? 贝贝 是 你 妹妹 吗?
No, Beibei is my small dog. Bù, Bèibei shì wǒ de xiǎo gǒu. 不, 贝贝 是 我 的 小 狗。
A small dog is also a family member? Xiǎo gǒu yě shì yì kǒu rén ma? 小 狗 也 是 一 口 人 吗?
Beibei is our good friend, of course she is our family member. Bèibei shì wǒmen de hǎo péngyou, dāngrán shì wǒmen jiā de rén. 贝贝 是 我们 的 好 朋友, 当然 是 我们 家 的 人。
I have one picture of Beibei, have a look. Wǒ yǒu yì zhāng Bèibei de zhàopiàn, nǐ kàn. 我 有 一 张 贝贝 的 照片, 你 看。
Really cute. Zhēn kě'ài. 真 可爱。
Does your family have a small dog? Nǐmen jiā yǒu xiǎo gǒu ma? 你们 家 有 小 狗 吗?
Our family does not have a small dog. Wǒmen jiā méiyǒu xiǎo gǒu. 我们 家 没有 小 狗。
Do you have a boyfriend? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu nán péngyou? 你 有 没有 男 朋友?
I have a boyfriend. Wǒ yǒu nán péngyou. 我 有 男 朋友。
What does he do for work? Tā zuò shénme gōngzuò? 他 做 什么 工作?
He is a doctor. Tā shì yīshēng. 他 是 医生。
Is language institute large? Yǔyán Xuéyuàn dà bu dà? 语言 学院 大 不 大?
Not too big. Bù tài dà. 不 太 大。
How many departments does language institute have? Yǔyán Xuéyuàn yǒu duōshao ge xi? 语言 学院 有 多少 个 系?
It has twelve departments. Yǒu shí'èr ge xì. 有 十二 个 系。
Do you like your foreign language department? Nǐ xǐhuan nǐmen Wàiyǔ xì ma? 你 喜欢 你们 外语 系 吗?
I like foreign language department. Wǒ hěn xǐhuan Wàiyǔ xì. 我 很 喜欢 外语 系。
How many teachers does your foreign language department have? Nǐmen Wàiyǔ xì yǒu duōshao lǎoshī? 你们 外语 系 有 多少 老师?
Foreign language department has twelve Chinese teachers, and eleven foreign teachers. Wàiyǔ xì yǒu èrshībā ge Zhōngguó lǎoshī, shíyī ge wàiguó lǎoshī. 外语 系 有 二十八 个 中国 老师, 十一 个 外国 老师。
How about your department? Nǐmen xì ne? 你们 系 呢?
Our Chinese language department is very big. Wǒmen Hànyǔ xì hěn dà. 我们 汉语 系 很 大。
Our department has also many teachers, one hundred. Wǒmen xì de lǎoshī yě hěn duō, yǒu yìbǎi ge. 我们 系 的 老师 也 很 多, 有 一百 个。
Our department does not have foreign teachers. Wǒmen xì méiyǒu wàiguó lǎoshī. 我们 系 没有 外国 老师。