Learning activities

The “Learning Activities” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with the most basic and commonly used vocabulary related to learning activities in educational environments. The learning materials are designed to be simple, easy to understand, and suitable for all levels, from beginners to those with a certain foundation. The content focuses on providing standard pronunciation (according to Hanyu Pinyin transcription), accurate Vietnamese meanings, and specific illustrative examples. This document supports learners to effectively self-study Chinese online, especially useful for those who are looking for high-quality free Chinese learning resources. This vocabulary set can be used in combination with other learning resources such as online Chinese learning websites for optimal results.

学习
Writing practice verb L1
xuéxí
study
我每天都学习汉语。
wǒ měi tiān dōu xuéxí hànyǔ 。
I study Chinese every day.
Use: General term, used in many learning contexts.
看书
Writing practice verb L1
kàn shū
read a book
我喜欢看书。
wǒ xǐ huan kàn shū 。
I like reading books.
Use: Just the act of reading a book, usually a printed book.
写字
Writing practice verb L1
xiě zì
write
他正在写字。
tā zhèngzài xiě zì 。
He is writing.
Use: Just the act of writing, usually by hand.
听课
Writing practice verb L1
tīng kè
listen to lecture
我认真地听课。
wǒ rèn zhēn de tīng kè 。
I listened attentively to the lecture.
Use: Just the act of listening to lectures in class.
做作业
Writing practice verb L1
zuò zuòyè
do homework
我每天都要做作业。
wǒ měi tiān dōu yào zuò zuòyè.
I have to do homework every day.
Use: Just homework, no tests.
考试
Writing practice verb L1
kǎoshì
exam
下周我们要考试。
xià zhōu wǒmen yào kǎoshì 。
We will have the exam next week.
Use: Only exam and test activities.
复习
Writing practice verb L1
fùxí
review
考试前要认真复习。
kǎo shì qián yào rèn zhēn fù xí 。
Before the exam, you must review carefully.
Use: Just act to review the knowledge learned.
预习
Writing practice verb L1
yù xí
learn in advance
上课前要预习课文。
shàng kè qián yào yù xí kè wén 。
Before going to class, you must study the lesson.
Use: Just the act of studying before coming to class.
毕业
Writing practice verb L1
bìyè
graduate
我明年毕业。
wǒ míngnián bìyè.
I graduate next year.
Use: Only the event of completing a program of study and receiving a degree.
课堂
Writing practice noun L1
kè táng
class
课堂上很安静。
kè táng shàng hěn ānjìng 。
It was very quiet in the classroom.
Use: Indicates where teaching takes place.

Quick learning tips:

  • Tone: Use recording software to practice correct pronunciation, paying attention to the differences between tones.
  • Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, associate images or stories to remember more easily. For example: 学习 (xué tí – study) has the characters 学 (xué – study) and 习 (xí – practice).
  • How to use in a sentence: Memorize example sentences and apply them to practice.
  • Review regularly: Repeat vocabulary every day to reinforce knowledge.
  • Practical application: Try using vocabulary in real communication situations to improve your ability to apply it.

Vocabulary

From Pinyin Meaning
学习 xuéxí study
看书 kàn shū read a book
写字 xiě zì write
听课 tīng kè listen to lecture
做作业 zuò zuòyè do homework
考试 kǎoshì exam
复习 fùxí review
预习 yù xí learn in advance
毕业 bìyè graduate
课堂 kè táng class
学生 xuéshēng pupil
老师 lǎoshī teacher
学校 xué xiào school
作业 zuòyè exercise
笔记 bǐjì note
图书馆 túshūguǎn library
教室 jiàoshì classroom
认真 rèn zhēn attentive
努力 nǔlì effort
理解 lǐjiě understand
掌握 zhǎngwò grasp
提高 tí gāo advanced
进步 jìn bù progress
申请 shēnqǐng register
参加 cān jiā join
课程 kèchéng course
教材 jiào cái curriculum
分数 fēn shù score
论文 lùnwén thesis
研究 yánjiū study
专心 zhuān xīn concentrate
高效 gāo xiào effective
背诵 bèi sòng memorize
记忆 jìyì memorize
思考 sīkǎo think
讨论 tǎo lùn discuss
教科书 jiào kē shū textbook
成绩 chéngjì result
完成 wán chéng complete
勤奋 qínfèn industrious
优秀 yōuxiù excellent
简单 jiǎn dān simple
困难 kùnnán hard
重要 zhòngyào important
有趣 yǒu qù interesting
无聊 wú liáo bored
明白 míngbai clear
书包 shū bāo school bag
文具 wénjù school supplies
应用 yìngyòng application
改进 gǎijìn improve
成功 chénggōng success
失败 shībài failure
仔细 zǐxì careful
方便 fāngbiàn convenient
上课 shàng kè go to class
考试卷 kǎo shì juǎn exam
合格 hé gé meet requirements
不及格 bù jí gé not achieved
放弃 fàng qì give up
计划 jì huà plan/planning
方法 fāng fǎ method
效率 xiào lǜ effective
经验 jīng yàn experience
目标 mù biāo target
挑战 tiǎo zhàn challenge/challenge
探索 tànsuǒ probe
培养 péiyǎng foster
教育 jiàoyù education
讲课 jiǎngkè lecture
授课 shòukè teaching
解答 jiědá answer
练习 liànxí practice
有效 yǒuxiào efficacious
问题 wèntí problem
解决 jiějué handle
合作 hézuò cooperate
积极 jījí tích cực