Mandarin — top 56 words
High-frequency vocabulary for English speakers. Reveal each card, then rate your recall — the schedule adapts (SM-2) and is stored on your device.
Sources: Attested sources — 56 rows · 1 source · no MT recorded
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| # | Mandarin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | He was drunk and forgot to shut the back door. | |
| 2 | Let's go now. Otherwise, we'll be late. | |
| 3 | I graduated from Kyoto University. | |
| 4 | Bring him to me. | |
| 5 | Speak Esperanto! | |
| 6 | He believes that Tai Ji has improved his life. | |
| 7 | It seems we are in the same boat. | |
| 8 | She had plenty of acquaintances, but no friends. | |
| 9 | How to say XXX in Dutch? | |
| 10 | He is taking a walk. | |
| 11 | Something might have happened to her. | |
| 12 | I will give it a try. | |
| 13 | I can't stop coughing. | |
| 14 | Give Tom any help you can. | |
| 15 | I don't believe it at all. | |
| 16 | I arrived later than usual. | |
| 17 | Thanks for yesterday. | |
| 18 | Her father made her tell him everything. | |
| 19 | The lecture starts at 8 o'clock. | |
| 20 | I stayed home because of the rain. | |
| 21 | But with the threat of a coronavirus epidemic, things might not look so sunny for Florida tourism. | |
| 22 | My father graduated from Harvard University. | |
| 23 | I'll do everything I can. | |
| 24 | It took me three days to read this book. | |
| 25 | He'd prefer to go on Friday. | |
| 26 | Is there a direct train to Barcelona? | |
| 27 | I made a bet that she would win the game. | |
| 28 | We do the best we can. | |
| 29 | I only had a piece of toast and a cup of coffee this morning. | |
| 30 | Tom doesn't have any friends who are willing to help him. | |
| 31 | Do you speak Hebrew? | |
| 32 | Why do you study every day? | |
| 33 | Are you busy? | |
| 34 | I miss you. | |
| 35 | He's not the only fish in the sea. | |
| 36 | She is certainly a career woman. | |
| 37 | The clock is above the fireplace. | |
| 38 | I should be studying English, but I want to watch a movie. | |
| 39 | He succeeded to his father's large property. | |
| 40 | Tom is engaged to Ruth. | |
| 41 | I think to clearly distinguish opinion from fact is important. | |
| 42 | Tom barely studied for the exam. | |
| 43 | I'm looking for a native speaker who could help me correct this essay. | |
| 44 | I have trouble putting up with his rude manner. | |
| 45 | My aunt sent me a birthday present. | |
| 46 | I had no feeling in my fingers. | |
| 47 | What did you do last Christmas? | |
| 48 | Tom knows what we're doing. | |
| 49 | He is always online. | |
| 50 | You made the same mistake as last time. | |
| 51 | Books were lying about in the room. | |
| 52 | As the wind blows, so does his jacket. | |
| 53 | Tom said that he was irritated. | |
| 54 | Are they actually friends? | |
| 55 | I think she likes it. | |
| 56 | I have never been to Hiroshima. |