CLI has churned through hundreds of videos by ChineseClass101.com to compile this list of 25 videos covering must-know Mandarin vocabulary. We've extracted all of the vocabulary into simple lists of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and phrases at the end of this post — click here to jump to the vocabulary list.

You can also use this link to download a PDF containing the complete 222 word vocabulary list. Enjoy!

#1 Learn 25 Must-Know Chinese Nouns

People, places, things, and ideas — nouns are an elemental part of speech and this video covers 25 essentials.

#2 Learn 25 Must-Know Chinese Verbs

We look to action words (a.k.a. verbs) to keep this Chinese lesson moving.

#3 Learn 25 Chinese Adjectives

Learning Mandarin adjectives is a fast way to spice up your ability. This video covers basics like 大 and 小 or 热 and 冷 while also adding some off-beat flare with words like 恶心 and 臭。

#4 Learn 5 Mandarin Words Pertaining to Studying a Language

It's crucial to learn verbs and nouns but how do you say 'verb' or 'noun'? What about 'to study'? This video covers 5 rudimentary words related to studying a language.

#5 Learn 15 Favorite Chinese Words

In this upbeat video with Yuting you'll review 15 useful words like 喜欢， 对不起，and 尊敬。

#6 Learn 25 Chinese Phrases to Improve Your Fluency

In just under 7 minutes this video covers 25 very practical phrase from how to receive a compliment—哪有，哪有—to "don't worry, I've got it"—放心吧，包在我身上。

#7 Learn 5 Life Events in Mandarin

This short video teaches us the vocabulary for 5 basic life events: to be born, graduation, to work, to get engaged, and the final act—to die.

#8 Learn 5 Subjects of Study in Mandarin

This quick 2 minute video favors history and the sciences. Watch it and learn how to say history, science, physics, biology, and chemistry in Mandarin.

#9 Learn 5 Vegetables in Mandarin

Help prepare yourself for Chinese cuisine by reviewing 5 vegetables in this short 2 minute video.

#10 Learn 5 Mandarin Words Related to Cooking

This video covers 5 words you should know like stir-fry and barbecue.

#11 Learn 5 Flavors in Mandarin

It's no secret, authentic Chinese food is delicious. This brief 2 minute video covers the 5 main flavors of Chinese cuisine. Dig in.

#12 Learn 5 Tableware Words in Mandarin

Sticking with the theme of food, this next 2 minute video teaches us a few staple tableware items you'll find at a Chinese meal.

#13 Learn 5 Words Related to Cleaning Using Mandarin

Now that we've learned words related to cooking, it's time to clean up. Learn 5 easy words having to do with cleaning.

#14 Learn 5 Articles of Clothing in Mandarin

Get your outfit ready by learning a few simple words like 帽子，裤子，and the loanword T恤衫。

#15 Learn 5 Clothing Accessories in Mandarin

Now it's time to accessorize your outfit by using words like 皮带，手表， and 太阳镜。

#16 Learn 5 Mammals in Mandarin

What does the fox say? Who knows, but after watching this video at least you'll be able to say 狐狸。

#17 Learn 5 Geographic Terms in Mandarin

Desert, lake, river, island, ocean — take 2 minutes and learn them all here.

#18 Learn 5 Mandarin Words You'll Need When Crossing Borders

Crossing the border is official business and knowing your vocabulary can expedite the process.

#19 Learn 5 Words Related to Tourism in Mandarin

Saying tourism is a major industry in China is a vast understatement. Saying the word 游客, yóukè, is simple.

#20 Learn 5 Words Related to Currency Exchange in Mandarin

Being a 游客 means you'll need to exchange your local currency for RMB. In this video you will learn some necessary terms to do just that.

#21 Learn 5 Mandarin Words You May Need in a Hotel

With this video in less than 2 minutes you can learn some very practical words you'll need in a hotel.

#22 Learn 5 Words Describing Personalities in Mandarin

Describing a person's personality is a common occurrence in any language. This video teaches us 5 useful Mandarin words for describing a person's disposition.

#23 Learn 5 Mandarin Words Regarding Health Concerns

Health vocabulary is an important set of words to study. This video has 5 simple words to learn.

#24 Learn to Say 5 Difference Sports Using Mandarin

Sports are very popular in China. 足球 and 篮球 are among the most popular. It's time to get your game on.

#25 Learn How to Say 5 Kinds of Furniture in Mandarin

Pull up a 椅子 and learn 5 pieces of furniture in less than 2 minutes.

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Vocabulary List

#	Hànzì	Pīnyīn	Definition
1	杯子	bēi zi	cup/glass
2	汽车	qìchē	car
3	电脑	diànnǎo	computer
4	手机	shǒujī	cellphone
5	衣服	yīfu	clothes
6	食物	shíwù	food
7	筷子	kuàizi	chopsticks
8	包	bāo	bag
9	水	shuǐ	water
10	咖啡	kāfēi	coffee
11	书	shū	book
12	本子	běnzi	notebook
13	床	chuáng	bed
14	家	jiā	home
15	女人	nǚrén	woman
16	男人	nánrén	man
17	大人	dàrén	adult
18	小孩	xiǎohái	child
19	老人	lǎorén	old man or woman; the elderly
20	学生	xuéshēng	students
21	钱	qián	money
22	米饭	mǐfàn	rice
23	汤	tāng	soup
24	建议	jiànyì	suggestion
25	钱包	qiánbāo	wallet
26	语言	yǔyán	language
27	动词	dòngcí	verb
28	名词	míngcí	noun
29	麻将	májiàng	mahjong
30	尊敬	zūnjìng	respect
31	早	zǎo	morning
32	救护车	jiùhùchē	ambulance
33	科目	kēmù	subject; course
34	历史	lìshǐ	history
35	科学	kēxué	science
36	生物	shēngwù	biology
37	化学	huàxué	chemistry
38	蔬菜	shūcài	vegetables
39	大蒜	dàsuàn	garlic
40	洋葱	yángcōng	onion
41	胡萝卜	húluóbo	carrot
42	花椰菜	huāyēcài	cauliflower
43	茄子	qiézi	eggplant
44	微波炉	wēibōlú	microwave oven
45	炒	chǎo	stir-fry
46	烧烤	shāokǎo	barbecue
47	盐	yán	salt
48	毕业	bìyè	graduation
49	胡椒粉	hújiāofěn	pepper
50	勺子	sháozi	spoon
51	咖啡杯	kāfēi bēi	coffee mug
52	杯子	bēizi	cup
53	盘子	pánzi	plate
54	茶壶	cháhú	teapot
55	家务	jiāwù	housework
56	衣服	yīfu	clothes
57	帽子	màozi	hat
58	裤子	kùzi	pants
59	连衣裙	liányīqún	dress
60	夹克	jiákè	jacket
61	T恤衫	tīxùshān	t-shirt
62	伞	sǎn	umbrella
63	太阳镜	tàiyángjìng	sunglasses
64	手套	shǒutào	glove
65	手表	shǒubiǎo	watch
66	皮带	pídài	belt
67	狐狸	húli	fox
68	老虎	lǎohǔ	tiger
69	兔子	tùzi	rabbit
70	狗	gǒu	dog
71	熊猫	xióngmāo	panda
72	地理	dìlǐ	geography
73	沙漠	shāmò	desert
74	河	hé	river
75	海洋	hǎiyáng	ocean
76	岛	dǎo	island
77	湖	hú	lake
78	入境卡	rù jìng kǎ	entry card
79	国籍	guójí	nationality
80	护照	hùzhào	passport
81	海关	hǎiguān	customs
82	签证	qiānzhèng	visa
83	寺院	sìyuàn	temple
84	旅游巴士	lǚyóu bāshì	tour bus
85	游客	yóukè	tourist
86	行程	xíngchéng	itinerary
87	外汇	wàihuì	foreign exchange
88	现金	xiànjīn	cash
89	货币	huòbì	currency
90	美元	měiyuán	US Dollar
91	宾馆	bīnguǎn	hotel
92	前台	qiántái	front desk
93	单人床	dānrénchuáng	single bed
94	客房服务	kèfáng fúwù	room service
95	大厅	dàtīng	lobby
96	性格	xìnggé	personality; disposition
97	出疹子	chūzhěnzi	to have a rash
98	咳嗽	késou	cough
99	恶心	ěxīn	nausea
100	痛	tòng	pain
101	痒	yǎng	itch
102	体操运动	tǐcāo yùndòng	gymnastics
103	篮球	lánqiú	basketball
104	足球	zúqiú	football / soccer
105	乒乓球	pīngpāngqiú	ping pong
106	游泳	yóuyǒng	swimming
107	家具	jiāju	furniture
108	书架	shūjià	bookshelf
109	书桌	shūzhuō	desk
110	椅子	yǐzi	chair
111	沙发	shāfā	sofa
112	桌子	zhuōzi	table
113	死	sǐ	to die
114	学习	xuéxí	to study
115	重复	chóngfù	to repeat
116	喜欢	xǐhuan	to like
117	出生	chūshēng	to be born
118	工作	gōngzuò	to work
119	放弃	fàngqì	to give up; abandon
120	旅游	lǚyóu	to tour
121	兑换	duìhuàn	convert
122	扫地	sǎodì	to sweep
123	拖	tuō	to mop
124	擦	cā	to wipe
125	收拾	shōushi	to put things away
126	洗	xǐ	to wash
127	有	yǒu	to have
128	吃	chī	to eat
129	笑	xiào	to laugh
130	走	zǒu	to walk
131	跑	pǎo	to run
132	喝	hē	to drink
133	过来	guòlái	to come
134	长	zhǎng	to grow
135	回	huí	to return
136	上	shàng	up
137	读	dú	to read
138	游泳	yóuyǒng	to swim
139	跳舞	tiàowǔ	to dance
140	工作	gōngzuò	to work
141	放松	fàngsōng	to relax
142	开车	kāichē	to drive
143	想	xiǎng	to think
144	试试	shìshi	to try
145	愿意	yuànyì	to be willing to
146	开始	kāishǐ	to start
147	停止	tíngzhǐ	to stop
148	敢	gǎn	to dare
149	担心	dānxīn	to worry
150	变化	biànhuà	to change
151	说	shuō	to say
152	好的	hǎode	okay
153	淘气	táoqì	naughty; mischievous
154	热情	rèqíng	passionate; hospitable
155	真棒	zhēnbàng	awesome
156	咸	xián	salty
157	甜	tián	sweet
158	苦	kǔ	bitter
159	辣	là	spicy
160	酸	suān	sour
161	订婚	dìnghūn	to be engaged (to be married); engagement
162	机灵	jīling	smart
163	烦人的	fánrénde	annoying
164	活泼	huópo	lively; bubbly
165	脾气不好的	píqì bùhǎode	short-tempered
166	自豪的	zìháode	proud
167	漂亮	piàoliang	pretty
168	好	hǎo	good; kind; nice
169	明亮	míngliàng	bright
170	大	dà	big
171	小	xiǎo	small
172	高	gāo	tall
173	矮	ǎi	short
174	长	cháng	long
175	有趣	yǒuqù	interesting
176	恶心	ěxīn	gross
177	丑	chǒu	ugly
178	臭	chòu	smelly
179	香	xiāng	fragrant
180	湿	shī	wet
181	湿润	shīrùn	humid
182	干燥	gānzào	dry
183	黑暗	hēi’àn	dark
184	无聊	wúliáo	boring
185	忙碌	mánglù	busy
186	热	rè	hot
187	冷	lěng	cold
188	好吃	hǎochī	tasty; delicious
189	难	nán	hard; difficult
190	年轻	niánqīng	young
191	柔软	róuruǎn	soft
192	硬	yìng	hard; stiff
193	对不起	duìbuqǐ	I’m sorry
194	不好意思	bùhǎoyìsi	I’m sorry (casual)
195	我爱你	wǒ ài nǐ	I love you
196	是真的。	shì zhēnde.	It’s true.
197	这是真的吗？	zhè shì zhēnde ma?	Is that true?
198	有点问题。	yǒudiǎn wèntí.	It’s not alright.
199	抱抱我。	bàobào wǒ.	Give me a hug.
200	你好	nǐ hǎo	hello
201	谢谢	xièxiè	thank you
202	早安	zǎo’ān	good morning
203	早上好	zǎoshang hǎo	good morning
204	晚安	wǎn’ān	good night
205	太好了	tàihǎole	great
206	哪有。	nǎyǒu.	That’s not true.
207	加油！	jiāyóu!	Go for it! (lit. add oil)
208	放心。	fàngxīn	Don’t worry.
209	干嘛呢？	gànmá ne	What’s up?
210	随便你。	suíbiàn nǐ.	It’s up to you.
211	没什么	méi shénme	It’s nothing; it doesn’t matter
212	没事的	méishìde	It doesn’t matter; no problem
213	我们走吧。	wǒmen zǒuba.	Let’s go.
214	怎么样？	zěnme yàng	How about it?
215	我想	wǒ xiǎng	I want
216	没完没了。	méi wán méi liáo.	There’s no end to this.
217	我的妈呀！	wǒde mā ya!	Oh my gosh!
218	好有趣。	hǎo yǒuqù	So interesting; very interesting.
219	肚子饿了。	dùzi è le	(I’m) hungry.
220	好撑。	hǎochēng.	(I’m) so stuffed.
221	我喜欢。	wǒ xǐhuān.	I like it.
222	再见	zàijiàn	Bye

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