Stage 5 · Lesson 22

Ordering just enough

Order with measure words and adjust portions.

11 new words2 sessions · 20–25 minutes each0/28 correct without hintsReview the preceding lesson

Lesson vocabulary

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HSK 1Food and drink

饭

fàn

English meaning
rice; meal

Examples and usage

饭店到了。我们要什么？fàn diàn dào le。 wǒ men yào shén me？

We are at the restaurant. What shall we order?

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饭

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HSK 1Home and everyday objects

饭店

fàndiàn

English meaning
restaurant

Examples and usage

饭店到了。我们要什么？fàn diàn dào le。 wǒ men yào shén me？

We are at the restaurant. What shall we order?

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饭店

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HSK 1Body and health

口

kǒu

English meaning
mouth; a mouthful or sip

Examples and usage

这里有两个杯子。先喝一口水吧。zhè lǐ yǒu liǎng gè bēi zi。 xiān hē yī kǒu shuǐ ba。

Here are two cups. Have a sip of water first.

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口

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HSK 1Food and drink

杯

bēi

English meaning
cup; cupful

Examples and usage

好。我们还要两杯水。hǎo。 wǒ men hái yào liǎng bēi shuǐ。

Yes. We also want two glasses of water.

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杯

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HSK 1Food and drink

杯子

bēizi

English meaning
cup; glass

Examples and usage

这里有两个杯子。先喝一口水吧。zhè lǐ yǒu liǎng gè bēi zi。 xiān hē yī kǒu shuǐ ba。

Here are two cups. Have a sip of water first.

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杯子

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HSK 1Time and numbers

两

liǎng

English meaning
two (before measure words)

Examples and usage

好。我们还要两杯水。hǎo。 wǒ men hái yào liǎng bēi shuǐ。

Yes. We also want two glasses of water.

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两

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HSK 1Expressions and idioms

一半

yíbàn

English meaning
one half

Examples and usage

这碗饭太多了，给你一半，好吗？zhè wǎn fàn tài duō le， gěi nǐ yī bàn， hǎo ma？

This bowl is too much; would you like half?

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一半

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HSK 1Expressions and idioms

一点儿

yìdiǎnr

English meaning
a little; a bit

Examples and usage

给我一点儿饭，再给我一些菜。gěi wǒ yī diǎn ér fàn， zài gěi wǒ yī xiē cài。

Give me a little rice and some dishes.

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一点儿

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HSK 1Expressions and idioms

一些

yìxiē

English meaning
some; a few

Examples and usage

给我一点儿饭，再给我一些菜。gěi wǒ yī diǎn ér fàn， zài gěi wǒ yī xiē cài。

Give me a little rice and some dishes.

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一些

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HSK 1Actions and situations

要

yào

English meaning
want; need

Examples and usage

饭店到了。我们要什么？fàn diàn dào le。 wǒ men yào shén me？

We are at the restaurant. What shall we order?

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要

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HSK 1Actions and situations

给

gěi

English meaning
give; to someone

Examples and usage

给我一点儿饭，再给我一些菜。gěi wǒ yī diǎn ér fàn， zài gěi wǒ yī xiē cài。

Give me a little rice and some dishes.

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给

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