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Simple Instructions in Chinese
In this topic, we learn how to give and respond to simple instructions in Chinese. Instructions are commands or requests that tell someone what to do. In Chinese, we use simple verbs and phrases to tell others to come, go, sit, stand, look, listen, and do other actions.
Here are the essential words for giving and responding to simple instructions:
| Chinese (Hanzi) | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 来 | lái | come |
| 去 | qù | go |
| 坐 | zuò | sit |
| 站 | zhàn | stand |
| 吃 | chī | eat |
| 喝 | hē | drink |
| 看 | kàn | look / watch |
| 听 | tīng | listen |
| 说 | shuō | speak / say |
| 写 | xiě | write |
| 读 | dú | read |
| 做 | zuò | do / make |
| 好 | hǎo | good / OK |
In Chinese, we give instructions by using a verb directly. The structure is very simple:
Verb + Object (or just the verb alone)
Common Instruction Phrases
| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 过来 | guòlái | come here |
| 过去 | guòqù | go there |
| 坐下 | zuòxià | sit down |
| 站起来 | zhànqǐlái | stand up |
| 吃米饭 | chī mǐfàn | eat rice |
| 喝水 | hē shuǐ | drink water |
| 看图片 | kàn túpiàn | look at the picture |
| 听我说 | tīng wǒ shuō | listen to me |
| 说话 | shuōhuà | speak / talk |
| 写字 | xiě zì | write characters |
| 读书 | dú shū | read the book |
| 做事 | zuò shì | do the work |
When someone gives you an instruction, you can respond in these simple ways:
| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 好 | hǎo | OK / Good |
| 好的 | hǎo de | OK (polite) |
| 是 | shì | Yes |
| 好的，我来做 | hǎo de, wǒ lái zuò | OK, I will do it |
| 明白了 | míngbái le | I understand |
| 知道了 | zhīdào le | I know (I got it) |
Example 1: Classroom Instruction
Teacher says: 同学们，请坐下。 Pinyin: Tóngxuemen, qǐng zuòxià. English: Classmates, please sit down.
Student responds: 好的，老师。 Pinyin: Hǎo de, lǎoshī. English: OK, teacher.
Example 2: Simple Action Instruction
Teacher says: 看这张图片。 Pinyin: Kàn zhè zhāng túpiàn. English: Look at this picture.
Student responds: 好的，我看一下。 Pinyin: Hǎo de, wǒ kàn yíxià. English: OK, let me look at it.
Example 3: Giving Instructions to a Friend
You say: 过来，我们去市场。 Pinyin: Guòlái, wǒmen qù shìchǎng. English: Come here, let's go to the market.
Friend responds: 好，我马上来。 Pinyin: Hǎo, wǒ mǎshàng lái. English: OK, I'm coming right away.
- Chinese instructions are short and direct — just use the verb
- Add 一下 (yíxià) after a verb to make the action shorter or softer (e.g., 看一下 = take a look)
- Use 请 (qǐng) at the beginning to make a polite request
- Always respond with 好 (hǎo) or 好的 (hǎo de) to show you understand
In everyday life in Tanzania, you can use these simple Chinese instructions when interacting with Chinese visitors or traders. For example, if a Chinese tourist asks you for directions near Mwenge Market in Dar es Salaam, you can say "过来" (come here) to get their attention, point to the direction, and say "去那里" (go there). You can also respond politely when they give you instructions, like "好的" (OK) when they ask you to show them where to buy local crafts. These simple phrases help build friendly communication with Chinese visitors who come to Tanzania for business or tourism.
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What does the Chinese phrase 过来 (guòlái) mean in English?
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