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1. 数字歌(Shùzì gē)

The Number Song


数字歌(Shùzì gē) The Number Song

Yī èr sān,

一二三，

One, two, three,

Pá shàng shān.

爬上山。

Climb up the hill.

Sì wǔ liù,

四五六，

Four, five, six,

Fān jīndou.

翻筋斗。

Turn head over heels.

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Qī bā jiǔ,

七八九，

Seven, eight, nine,

Pāi píqiú.

拍皮球。

Bounce the ball.

Shí gè shǒu zhǐtou,

十个手指头，

Ten fingers,

Jiùshì liǎng zhī shǒu.

就是两只手。

Makes two hands.

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Vocabulary

1. 爬 (pá): v. climb

Xiǎomāo pá shàng le wūdǐng.

小猫爬上了屋顶。

The little cat climbed up onto the roof.

2. 手 (shǒu): n. hand

Nǐ de shǒu zěnme le?

A: 你的手怎么了？

What's wrong with your hand?

Wǒ bù xiǎoxīn yòng xiǎodāo huá pò le.

B: 我不小心用小刀划破了。

I wasn’t careful when using a knife and cut myself.




2. 我爱我的幼儿园

(Wǒ ài wǒ de yòu’éryuán)

I Love My Kindergarten


我爱我的幼儿园(Wǒ ài wǒ de yòu’éryuán)


Wǒ ài wǒ de yòu’éryuán,

我爱我的幼儿园，

I love my kindergarten,

Yòu’éryuán lǐ péngyou duō,

幼儿园里朋友多，

I have many friends in kindergarten,

Yòu chànggē lái yòu tiàowǔ,

又唱歌来又跳舞，

We sing and dance,

Dàjiā yìqǐ zhēn kuàilè.

大家一起真快乐。

We feel very happy together.


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我爱我的幼儿园(Wǒ ài wǒ de yòu’éryuán)


1. 幼儿园 (yòu’éryuán): n. kindergarten

Wǒ zài yòu’éryuán lǐ hěn kuàilè.

我在幼儿园里很快乐。

I’m very happy in the kindergarten.

2. 多 (duō): adv. many

Wǒ yǒu hěn duō mèngxiǎng.

我有很多梦想。

I have many dreams.

3. 唱歌 (chànggē): v. sing a song

Lǎoshī chànggē zhēn hǎotīng.

老师唱歌真好听。

The teacher sings very well.




3. 小手拍拍

(Xiǎoshǒu pāipāi)

Clap Your Hands


小手拍拍(Xiǎoshǒu pāipāi) Clap Your Hands

Xiǎoshǒu pāipāi, xiǎoshǒu pāipāi.

小手拍拍，小手拍拍。

Clap, clap, clap.

Shǒuzhǐ shēn chūlái, shǒuzhǐ shēn chūlái.

手指伸出来，手指伸出来。

Extend your finger.

Yǎnjing zài nǎlǐ?

眼睛在哪里？

Where are your eyes?

Yǎnjing zài zhèlǐ.

眼睛在这里。

Your eyes are right here.

Yòng shǒu zhǐ chūlái, yòng shǒu zhǐ chūlái.

用手指出来，用手指出来。

Point to them with your finger.







Clap, clap, clap.

Shǒuuzhǐ shēn chūlái, shǒuzhǐ shēn chūlái.


Extend your finger.

Bízi zài nǎlǐ?

鼻子在哪里？

Where is your nose?

Bízi zài zhèlǐ.

鼻子在这里。

Your nose is right here.



Point to it with your finger.







Clap, clap, clap.



Extend your finger.

Zuǐba zài nǎlǐ?

嘴巴在哪里？

Where is your mouth?

Zuǐba zài zhèlǐ.

嘴巴在这里。

Your mouth is right here.



Point to it with your finger.







Clap, clap, clap.



Extend your finger.

Ěrduo zài nǎlǐ?

耳朵在哪里？

Where are your ears?

Ěrduo zài zhèlǐ.

耳朵在这里。

Your ears are right here.










Clap, clap, clap.



Extend your finger.

Méimao zài nǎlǐ?

眉毛在哪里？

Where are your eyebrows?

Méimao zài zhèlǐ.

眉毛在这里。

Your eyebrows are right here.









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1. 眼睛 (yǎnjing): n. eye(s)

Tā yǒu yì shuāng míngliàng de yǎnjing.

他有一双明亮的眼睛。

He has bright eyes.

2. 鼻子 (bízi): n. trunk

Dàxiàng de bízi hěn cháng.

大象的鼻子很长。

An elephant’s trunk is very long.

3. 嘴巴 (zuǐba): n. mouth

Hémǎ de zuǐba hěn dà.

河马的嘴巴很大。

The hippo has a big mouth.





4. 耳朵 (ěrduo): n. ear(s)

Rén yǒu liǎngzhī ěrduo.

人有两只耳朵。

People have two ears.

5. 眉毛 (méimao): n. eyebrow(s)

Bàba de méimao hěn nóngmì.

爸爸的眉毛很浓密。

My father has thick eyebrows.



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4. 打电话(Dǎ diànhuà)

Make A Phone Call


打电话(Dǎ diànhuà) Make A Phone Call

Liǎng ge xiǎo wáwa ya.

两个小娃娃呀.

Two little kids,

Zhèngzài dǎ diànhuà ya.

正在打电话呀。

Are making phone calls.

Wéi wéi wéi.

喂喂喂。

Hello, hello, hello.

Nǐ zài nǎlǐ ya?

你在哪里呀？

Where are you?

Āi āi āi.

哎哎哎。

Hey, hey, hey.





Wǒ zài yòu’éryuán.

我在幼儿园。

I’m at kindergarten.

Liǎng ge xiǎo wáwa ya.

两个小娃娃呀。

Two little kids.

Zhèngzài dǎ diànhuà ya.

正在打电话呀。

Are making phone calls.

Wéi wéi wéi.

喂喂喂。

Hello, hello, hello.

Nǐ zài zuò shénme?

你在做什么？

What are you doing?





Āi āi āi.

哎哎哎。

Hey, hey, hey.

Wǒ zài xué chànggē.

我在学唱歌。

I’m learning to sing.


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1. 打 (dǎ): v. hit

We always use 打 (dǎ) in the following situations:

A. 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà): to make a phone call

B. 打扫卫生 (dásǎo wèishēng): to clean

C. 打篮球 (dǎ lánqiú): to play basketball

D. 打羽毛球 (dǎ yǔmáoqiú): to play badminton

Note: When we say "to play football," we never say "打足球 (dǎ zúqiú)." Instead, we

say "踢足球 (tī zúqiú)."

E. 他打我 (tā dǎ wǒ): He hits me.

2. 电话 (diànhuà): n. phone

Diànhuà zài zhuōzi shang.

电话在桌子上。

The phone is on the desk.





Wǒ zài gěi māma dǎ diànhuà.

我在给妈妈打电话。

I'm calling my mom.

3. 在 (zài): prep. at

This is a little word with a big meaning. We use it to describe where somebody or

something is.

Wǒ zài xuéxiào.

我在学校。

I’m at school.

Wǒ bàba zài jiā.

我爸爸在家。

My father is at home.

Zhuōzi zài kètīng lǐ.

桌子在客厅里。

The table is in the living room.




5. 刷牙歌(Shuāyá gē)

Tooth Brushing Song


刷牙歌(Shuāyá gē) Tooth Brushing Song

Nǐ yě shuā, wǒ yě shuā,

你也刷，我也刷，

You brush and so do I,

Xiǎoxiǎo yáshuā shǒuzhōng ná.

小小牙刷手中拿。

Hold the toothbrush in your hand.

Shàng xià zuǒ yòu quán shuā biàn,

上下左右全刷遍，

Up, down, left, right, brush everywhere,

Yáchǐ xuěbái xiàohāhā.

牙齿雪白笑哈哈。

Making your teeth so shiny and white.

Zǎo yě shuā, wǎn yě shuā,

早也刷，晚也刷，

Brush in the morning and brush at night,

Xiǎoxiǎo yáshuā gōngláo dà.

小小牙刷功劳大。

The toothbrush does its part and cleans.





Rénrén kuā wǒ jiǎng wèishēng,

人人夸我讲卫生，

People praise me for good hygiene,

Ài qīngjié de hǎo wáwa.

爱清洁的好娃娃。

And being a kid so clean.


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1. 牙刷 (yáshuā) : n. toothbrush

Wǒ yǒu liǎng bǎ yáshuā.

我有两把牙刷。

I have two toothbrushes.

Wǒ de yáshuā shì fěnsè de.

我的牙刷是粉色的。

My toothbrush is pink.

2．手 (shǒu): n. hand(s)

Rén yǒu liǎng zhī shǒu.

人有两只手。

People have two hands.





Wǒ de shǒu xiǎo, gēge de shǒu dà.

我的手小，哥哥的手大。

My hands are small and my brother’s hands are big.

3. 牙齿 (yáchǐ): n. teeth

Tā de yáchǐ hěn bái.

他的牙齿很白。

His teeth are very white.

Wǒ diào le yìkē yáchǐ.

我掉了一颗牙齿。

I lost a tooth.




6. 天天做早操

(Tiāntiān zuò zǎocāo)

Doing Morning Exercises

Every Day


天天做早操(Tiāntiān zuò zǎocāo)

Doing Morning Exercises Every Day

Tiān liàng le,

天亮了，

Morning time,

Zuò zǎocāo,

做早操，

Doing morning exercises,

Zǎoshang kōngqì duōme hǎo.

早上空气多么好。

How fresh the air is in the morning.

Xiǎo xuésheng.

小学生，

School children,

Shàng xuéxiào,

上学校，

Go to school,






Pái qǐ duì lái zuò zǎocāo.

排起队来做早操。

Queuing to do morning exercises.

Shēn shēn shǒu,

伸伸手，

Stretch your arms,

Wān wān yāo,

弯弯腰，

Bend your back,

Tiāntiān zuòcāo shēntǐ hǎo.

天天做操身体好。

Doing morning exercises everyday keeps us healthy.


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1. 早操 (zǎocāo) n. morning exercises

Nǐmen xuéxiào yǒu zǎocāo ma?

A: 你们学校有早操吗？

Does your school have morning exercises?

Yǒu ya. Wǒmen měitiān dōu zuò.

B: 有呀。我们每天都做。

Yes. We do morning exercises every day.

2. 学生 (xuésheng) n. student

Xuésheng men shǒu qiān shǒu zhàn chéng yìpái.

学生们手牵手站成一排。

Students stand hand in hand in a row.




7. 找朋友(Zhǎo péngyou)

Looking for A Friend


找朋友(Zhǎo péngyou) Looking for A Friend

Zhǎo ya zhǎo ya zhǎo péngyou.

找呀找呀找朋友，

Looking, looking, and looking for a friend.

Zhǎodào yí gè hǎo péngyou.

找到一个好朋友。

Then I find a good friend.

Jìng gè lǐ, wò wò shǒu.

敬个礼，握握手，

Salute and shake hands.

Nǐ shì wǒ de hǎo péngyou.

你是我的好朋友。

Now you are my good friend.


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找朋友(Zhǎo péngyou) Looking for a Friend

1. 找 (zhǎo) v. to look for

Nǐ zài zhǎo shénme ne?

你在找什么呢？

What are you looking for?

2. 握手 (wòshǒu) v. to shake hands

Zhōngguórén wòshǒu biǎoshì yǒuhǎo hé zūnjìng.

中国人握手表示友好和尊敬。

Chinese people shake hands to show friendliness and respect.




8. 七色光之歌

(Qīsèguāng zhī gē)

The Song of the Sunlight


七色光之歌(Qīsèguāng zhī gē)


Tàiyang tàiyang,

太阳太阳,

The sun, the sun,

Gěi wǒmen dàilái qì sè guāngcǎi.

给我们带来七色光彩。

You bring us colorful light.

Zhàode wǒmen xīnlíng de huāduǒ měilì kě’ài.

照得我们心灵的花朵美丽可爱。

You beautify the lovely flower of our soul.

Jīntiān wǒmen chéngzhǎng zài yángguāng xià,

今天我们成长在阳光下，

Today we grow under the sunlight,

Míngtiān wǒmen qù chuàngzào qī cǎi shìjiè.

明天我们去创造七彩世界。

Tomorrow we will create a colorful world.






Lai-lai-lai-lai-lai-lai…

来来来来来来…

Lai-lai-lai-lai-lai-lai…

Qīsèguāng, qīsèguāng,

七色光, 七色光，

The colorful light, the colorful light,

Tàiyang de guāngcǎi,

太阳的光彩，

You are the radiant sunshine.

Wǒmen dàizhe qī cǎi mèng zǒu xiàng wèilái.

我们带着七彩梦走向未来。

We walk towards the future with colorful dreams.

Qīsèguāng, qīsèguāng,

七色光, 七色光，

The colorful light, the colorful light.






Tàiyang de guāngcǎi,

太阳的光彩，

You are the radiant sunshine.

Wǒmen dàizhe qī cǎi mèng zǒu xiàng wèilái.

我们带着七彩梦走向未来。

We walk towards the future with colorful dreams.


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1. 太阳 (tàiyáng): n. the sun

Huǒhóng de tàiyáng cóng dōngbian mànmàn shēngqǐ.

火红的太阳从东边慢慢升起。

The flaming sun rises slowly from the east.

2. 今天 (jīntiān): n. today

Jīntiān shì lǐbàiyī.

今天是礼拜一。

Today is Monday.

3. 明天 (míngtiān): n. tomorrow

Míngtiān wǒmen shàng xīn kè.

明天我们上新课。

Tomorrow we'll start a new lesson.




9. 娃哈哈(Wá hā hā)

Wa Ha Ha


娃哈哈(Wá hā hā) Wa Ha Ha

Wǒmen de zǔguó shì huāyuán.

我们的祖国是花园。

Our country is a garden.

Huāyuán lǐ huāduǒ zhēn xiānyàn.

花园里花朵真鲜艳。

In the garden, the flowers are brightly colored.

Hé nuǎn de yángguāng zhàoyàozhe wǒmen.

和暖的阳光照耀着我们。

The warm sunlight shines on us.

Měi gè rén liǎn shàng dōu xiào kāi yán.

每个人脸上都笑开颜。

Every face wears a smile.

Wá hā hā.

娃哈哈。

Wa ha ha.





Wá hā hā.

娃哈哈。

Wa ha ha.

Měi gè rén liǎn shàng dōu xiào kāi yán.

每个人脸上都笑开颜。

Every face wears a smile.

Dà jiějie nǐ yā kuài kuài lái.

大姐姐你呀快快来。

Sisters come quickly, quickly.

Xiǎo dìdi nǐ yā mò duǒ kāi.

小弟弟你呀莫躲开。

Brothers do not go away, away.

Shǒu lāzhe shǒu'ér chàng qǐ nà gē'ér.

手拉着手儿唱起那歌儿。

Hand in hand, let's sing a song.





Wǒmen de shēnghuó duō yúkuài.

我们的生活多愉快。

How happy our life is.

Wá hā hā.

娃哈哈。

Wa ha ha.

Wá hā hā.

娃哈哈。

Wa ha ha.

Wǒmen de shēnghuó duō yúkuài.

我们的生活多愉快。

How happy our life is.


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1. 鲜艳 (xiānyàn): adj. bright colored

Értóng xǐhuān chuān yánsè xiānyàn de shàngyī.

儿童喜欢穿颜色鲜艳的上衣。

Children like to wear bright colored jackets.

2. 照耀 (zhàoyào): v. to shine

Tàiyáng zhàoyào zài měi gè rén de shēn shàng.

太阳照耀在每个人的身上。

The sun is shining on everyone.

3. 笑 (zhàoyào): n./v. smile/to smile

Nín de wēixiào shì nín zuì hǎo de péngyǒu!

您的微笑是您最好的朋友！

Your smile is your very best friend!




10. 小星星(Xiǎo xīngxing)

Little Stars


小星星(Xiǎo xīngxing) Little Stars

Yì shǎn yì shǎn liàngjīngjīng,

一闪一闪亮晶晶，

Twinkle, twinkle, sparkling stars,

Mǎn tiān dōu shì xiǎo xīngxing.

满天都是小星星。

The sky is full of little stars.

Guà zài tiānkōng fàng guāngmíng,

挂在天空放光明，

Shining up in the sky,

Hǎoxiàng tiān shàng xiǎo yǎnjing.

好像天上小眼睛。

Like heaven’s many little eyes.

Yì shǎn yì shǎn liàngjīngjīng,

一闪一闪亮晶晶，

Twinkle, twinkle, sparkling stars,





Mǎn tiān dōushì xiǎo xīngxing.

满天都是小星星。

The sky is full of little stars.

Yì shǎn yì shǎn xiǎo xīngxing,

一闪一闪小星星，

Twinkle, twinkle, little stars,

Yì kē yì kē liàngjīngjīng.

一颗一颗亮晶晶。

Each of them is sparkling.

Gāo gāo guà zài tiānkōng shàng,

高高挂在天空上，

Up in the sky so high,

Bànzhe yuè'ér fàng guānghuá.

伴着月儿放光华。

They shine with the moon.





Yì shǎn yì shǎn xiǎo xīngxing,

一闪一闪小星星，

Twinkle, twinkle, little stars,

Yì kē yì kē liàngjīngjīng.

一颗一颗亮晶晶。

Each of them is sparkling.


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1. 闪 (shǎn) v. to twinkle

Tā de jièzhi zài dēngguāng xià shǎn shǎn fāliàng.

她的戒指在灯光下闪闪发亮。

Her ring twinkled in the light.

2. 挂 (guà) v. hang

Nǐ bāng wǒ bǎ chuānglián guà yí xià ba.

你帮我把窗帘挂一下吧。

Please help me hang the window curtain.

3. 好像 (hǎoxiàng) v. to seem

Lǎoshī hǎoxiàng shēngbìng le.

A: 老师好像生病了。

The teacher seems ill.

Nà wǒmen qù kànkan tā ba!

B: 那我们去看看她吧！

Let's visit her together!




11. 我捡到一分钱

(Wǒ jiǎndào yìfēnqián)

I Found A Penny


我捡到一分钱(Wǒ jiǎndào yìfēnqián) I Found A Penny

Wǒ zài mǎlù biān jiǎndào yìfēnqián,

我在马路边捡到一分钱,

I found a penny on the street,

Bǎ tā jiāodào jǐngchá shūshu shǒu lǐbian.

把它交到警察叔叔手里边。

And handed it over to Uncle Policeman.

Shūshu názhe qián,

叔叔拿着钱,

The Uncle Policeman took the penny,

Duì wǒ bǎ tóu diǎn.

对我把头点。

And nodded his head at me.

Wǒ gāoxìng de shuō le shēng: “shūshu, zàijiàn!”

我高兴地说了声：“ 叔叔，再见!”

I happily said: “Uncle, goodbye!”


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/chinese-nursery-song-i-found-a-

penny-elementary


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/chinese-nursery-song-i-found-a-




1. 钱 (qián): n. money

Wǒ yǒu liǎngyuán qián.

我有两元钱。

I have two Yuan.

Zhège píngguǒ duōshǎo qián?

这个苹果多少钱？

How much money is this apple?

2. 叔叔 (shū shu): n. uncle

Lìli de shūshu shì yīshēng.

丽丽的叔叔是医生。

Lily’s uncle is a doctor.





3. 再见 (zài jiàn): v./n. goodbye

Péngyou, zàijiàn!

朋友，再见！

Goodbye, friends!

Líkāishí, wǒ duì māma shuō zàijiàn.

离开时，我对妈妈说再见。

I said goodbye to my mom when I was leaving.




12. 辈分歌(Bèifen gē)

Family Tree


辈分歌(Bèifen gē) Family Tree

Bàba de bàba jiào shénme?

爸爸的爸爸叫什么？

What should you call your father's father?

Bàba de bàba jiào yéye.

爸爸的爸爸叫爷爷。

I call him grandfather.

Bàba de māma jiào shénme?

爸爸的妈妈叫什么？

What should you call your father's mother?

Bàba de māma jiào nǎinai.

爸爸的妈妈叫奶奶。

I call her grandmother.





Bàba de gēge jiào shénme?

爸爸的哥哥叫什么？

What should you call your father's elder brother?

Bàba de gēge jiào bóbo.

爸爸的哥哥叫伯伯。

I call him uncle.

Bàba de dìdi jiào shénme?

爸爸的弟弟叫什么？

What should you call your father's younger brother?

Bàba de dìdi jiào shūshu.

爸爸的弟弟叫叔叔。

I call him uncle.





Bàba de jiěmèi jiào shénme?

爸爸的姐妹叫什么？

What should you call your father's sisters?

Bàba de jiěmèi jiào gūgu.

爸爸的姐妹叫姑姑。

They are my aunts.


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/chinese-song-for-children-

family-tree-beginner


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/chinese-song-for-children-




1. 叫 (jiào): v. call

Jiějie jiào wǒ xiǎo lǎnchóng.

姐姐叫我小懒虫。

My big sister calls me lazy bug.

2. 什么 (shénme) pron. what

Nǐ zuì xǐhuan shénme yánsè?

A: 你最喜欢什么颜色？

What's your favorite color?

Wǒ zuì xǐhuan báisè.

B: 我最喜欢白色。

My favorite color is white.




13. 世上只有妈妈好

(Shì shàng zhǐyǒu māma hǎo)

Mom is the Best in the World


世上只有妈妈好(Shì shàng zhǐyǒu māma hǎo)


Shì shàng zhǐyǒu māma hǎo,

世上只有妈妈好，

A mother is the best person in the world,

Yǒu mā de háizi xiàng ge bǎo.

有妈的孩子像个宝。

A child is always cherished by his mother.

Tóu jìn le māma de huáibào,

投进了妈妈的怀抱，

Seeking refuge in a mother’s embrace,

Xìngfú xiǎng bù liǎo.

幸福享不了。

The child enjoys happiness forever.






Shì shàng zhǐyǒu māma hǎo,

世上只有妈妈好，

A mother is the best person in the world,

Yǒu mā de háizi xiàng ge bǎo.

有妈的孩子像个宝。

A child is always cherished by his mother.

Tóu jìn le māma de huáibào,

投进了妈妈的怀抱，

Seeking refuge in a mother’s embrace,

Xìngfú xiǎng bù liǎo.

幸福享不了。

The child enjoys happiness forever.


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/mom-is-the-best-in-the-world


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/mom-is-the-best-in-the-world





1. 孩子 (háizi): n. child

Zhè jǐ tiān zěnme bú jiàn nǐ jiā háizi lái wǒ jiā wán ne?

这几天怎么不见你家孩子来我家玩呢？

How come we don't see your child come to my home and play with my kid thesedays?

2. 怀抱 (huáibào): n. (within someone's) embrace

Bàba de huáibào hěn wēnnuǎn.

爸爸的怀抱很温暖。

I feel so warm in my dad's arms.

3. 幸福 (xìngfú): n. happiness

Zhù nǐ xìngfú.

祝你幸福。

I wish you happiness.




14. 妈妈您歇歇吧

(Māma nín xiēxie ba)

Have A Rest, My Dear Mom


妈妈您歇歇吧(Māma nín xiēxie ba)


Māma māma nín xiēxie ba,

妈妈妈妈您歇歇吧，

Mommy, mommy, you should have a rest.

Zìji de shìr wǒ huì zuò le,

自己的事儿我会做了，

I can take care of myself.

Zìji chuān yīfu ya, zìji chuān xié wà,

自己穿衣服呀，自己穿鞋袜，

I can dress myself, and put on my socks and shoes.

Zìji dié bèizi ya, zìji shū tóufa.

自己叠被子呀，自己梳头发。

I can fold the quilt, I can comb my hair.

Māma nín xiēxie ba, nín kuài xiēxie ba, qīn'ài de hǎo māma.

妈妈您歇歇吧，您快歇歇吧，亲爱的好妈妈。

Have a rest, dear mommy, please have a rest.


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/chinese-nursery-rhyme-mama-

nin-xiexie-ba-have-a-rest-my-dear-mom


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/chinese-nursery-rhyme-mama-





1. 歇 (xiē) v. to have a rest

Zǒule zhème yuǎn de lù, wǒ zhēn xiǎng zuòxiàlái xiē yí huìr.

走了这么远的路，我真想坐下来歇一会儿。

After such a long walk, I really want to sit down and have a rest.

2. 穿 (chuān) v. to wear, or to put on an article of clothing

Tā chuānle yíjiàn hóngqúnzi.

她穿了一件红裙子。

She is wearing a red skirt.






3. 叠 (dié) v. to fold up

Māma ràng nǚ’ér bǎ zhèxiē yīfu dié qǐlái.

妈妈让女儿把这些衣服叠起来。

The mother let her daughter fold the clothes.

4. 梳 (shū) v. to comb

Tā shūzhe gāogāo de mǎwěibiàn, bǐ yǐqián piàoliang le.

她梳着高高的马尾辫，比以前漂亮了。

She puts her hair in a high ponytail and then looks even more beautiful than she did

before.




15. 我的好妈妈

(Wǒ de hǎo māma)

My Dear Mother


我的好妈妈(Wǒ de hǎo māma) My Dear Mother

Wǒ de hǎo māma ,

我的好妈妈，

My dear mother,

Xiàbān huí dào jiā.

下班回到家。

Returning home after work,

Láodòng le yì tiān,

劳动了一天，

Working so hard all day,

Duōme xīnkǔ ya !

多么辛苦呀!

How tired you are!





Māma māma kuài zuòxià,

妈妈妈妈快坐下，

Mom, Mom, quickly sit down,

Māma māma kuài zuòxià,

妈妈妈妈快坐下，

Mom, Mom, quickly sit down,

Qǐng hē yì bēi chá.

请喝一杯茶。

Please drink a cup of tea.

Ràng wǒ qīnqīn nín ba,

让我亲亲您吧，

Let me give you a kiss,





Ràng wǒ qīnqīn nín ba,

让我亲亲您吧，

Let me give you a kiss,

Wǒ de hǎo māma !

我的好妈妈!

My dear mother!


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/nursery-rhyme-my-dear-mother-beginner


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/nursery-rhyme-my-dear-mother-beginner




1. 喝 (hē): v. drink

Wǒ kǒu kě le, wǒ xiǎng hē bēi shuǐ.

我口渴了，我想喝杯水。

I feel thirsty; I want to drink a cup of water.

2. 亲 (qīn): v. kiss

Māma qīn le qīn tā de nǚ’ér.

妈妈亲了亲她的女儿.

The mom kissed her daughter.





3. 坐 ( zuò): v. to sit

Māomī zuò zài dì shàng, tān kāi sì zhuǎ.

猫咪坐在地上，摊开四爪。

The cat sits on the floor with its legs sprawled open.

4. 下班 (xiàbān): v. to get off work

Nǐ jīntiān xiàwǔ jǐ diǎn xiàbān?

A: 你今天下午几点下班？

When do you get off work this afternoon?

Liù diǎn zuǒyòu ba.

B: 六点左右吧。

About six o'clock.





5. 辛苦 (xīnkǔ): adj. tiring

Wǒ xǐhuan xuéxí hànyǔ, suǒyǐ měitiān huā liǎng xiǎoshí xuéxí tā yì diǎn dōu bù

我喜欢学习汉语，所以每天花两小时学习它一点都不

juéde xīnkǔ.

觉得辛苦。

I like to study Chinese, so I don't find it tiresome to spend two hours a day studying.




16. 只要妈妈露笑脸

(Zhǐyào māma lòu xiàoliǎn)

If Only My Mother Smiles


只要妈妈露笑脸(Zhǐyào māma lòu xiàoliǎn)


Zhǐyào māma lòuxiàoliǎn, loù ya lòu xiàoliǎn,

只要妈妈露笑脸，露呀露笑脸，

As long as my mother reveals that she is smiling,

Yúnzhōng tàiyáng fàng guāngmáng, fàng ya fàng guāngmáng.

云中太阳放光芒，放呀放光芒。

The sun will shine from behind the clouds.

Zhǐyào māma lòu xiàoliǎn, lòu ya lòu xiàoliǎn,

只要妈妈露笑脸，露呀露笑脸，

As long as my mother reveals that she is smiling,

Měilì huār qí kāifàng, qí ya qí kāifàng.

美丽花儿齐开放，齐呀齐开放。

Beautiful flowers will spring up together.






Lìjīng kǔnàn de hǎo māma, wǒmen de hǎo māma.

历经苦难的好妈妈，我们的好妈妈。

Our dear mother has gone through many hardships.

Zhǐyào nín ya xiào yí xiào, quán jiā xǐyángyáng.

只要您呀笑一笑，全家喜洋洋。

If only you smile, the whole family will be filled with joy.


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/if-only-my-mother-smiles-beginner


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1. 笑 (xiào) v. to smile

"笑 (xiào)" is a verb that means "to smile," while "笑脸 (xiàoliǎn)" is a noun thatmeans "smiling face."

Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā xiào le.

听到这个消息，她笑了。

She smiled when she heard the news.

2. 云 (yún) n. cloud

Nà duǒ yún kànqǐlái xiàng zhī xiǎo tùzi.

那朵云看起来像只小兔子。

That cloud looks like a little rabbit.




17. 爸爸好(Bàba hǎo)

Good Ol' Dad


爸爸好(Bàba hǎo) Good Ol' Dad

Bàba hǎo, bàba hǎo, bàba de lìqi zhēn bù xiǎo.

爸爸好，爸爸好，爸爸的力气真不小。

Good Ol' Dad, Good Ol' Dad. Dad has great strength.

Zuò de duō, shuō de shǎo, zāng huó lèi huó tā quán bāo le.

做得多，说得少，脏活累活他全包了。

He does more and says less; he shoulders all the dirty, tiring work.

Bàba hǎo, bàba hǎo, bàba de dùliàng zhēn bù xiǎo.

爸爸好，爸爸好，爸爸的肚量真不小，

Good Ol' Dad, Good Ol' Dad. Dad is very tolerant.

Zhèng de duō, huā dé shǎo, shèngcài shèngfàn tā quán bāo le.

挣得多，花得少，剩菜剩饭他全包了。

He earns more and spends less; he saves all the leftovers.


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/chinese-song-baba-hao-good-ol-dad


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爸爸好(Bàba hǎo) Good Ol' Dad

1. 爸爸 (bàba): n. father/dad

Jīntiān shì Fùqīnjié, wǒ yào sònggěi bàba yí gè dà dà de yōngbào.

今天是父亲节，我要送给爸爸一个大大的拥抱。

Today is Father's Day. I will give my father a big hug.

2. 多 (duō): adj. many

Hǎo duō rén a!

A: 好多人啊！

There are so many people!

Shì a, jīntiān shì Fùqīnjié, dàjiā dōu lái mǎi lǐwù ne.

B: 是啊，今天是父亲节，大家都来买礼物呢。

Yes, today is Father’s Day. Everyone has come to buy gifts.




18. 幸福的一家

(Xìngfú de yìjiā)

The Happy Family


幸福的一家(Xìngfú de yìjiā) The Happy Family

Wǒ shì bàba māma xīnzhōng de bǎobèi.

我是爸爸妈妈心中的宝贝。

My father and mother treasure me in their hearts.

Yìtiān yìtiān zài zhǎngdà.

一天一天在长大。

I grow up day by day.

Wǒ ài tiàowǔ chànggē tánqín hé huàhuà.

我爱跳舞唱歌弹琴和画画。

I love dancing, singing, playing the piano and drawing.

Yàngyàng wǒ dōu xǐhuan ya.

样样我都喜欢呀。

I like all kinds of things.





Yǒude shíhou wǒ yě huì bāng bàba hé māma,

有的时候我也会帮爸爸和妈妈，

Sometimes I help my father and mother.

Yīnwèi tāmen hěn máng ya.

因为他们很忙呀。

Because they are very busy.

Māma téng wǒ bàba chǒng wǒ kuàikuài de zhǎngdà,

妈妈疼我爸爸宠我快快的长大，

With mother’s loving and father’s spoiling, I grow up quickly.

Yídìng zuò gè hǎo wáwa.

一定做个好娃娃。

I will be a good child.

Ài bàba ài māma àihù wǒde jiā,

爱爸爸爱妈妈爱护我的家，

I love my father, my mother, and my family.





Kuàikuài lèlè de zhǎngdà.

快快乐乐的长大。

I grow up happily.

Xiàng bàba xiàng māma ài wǒ yíyàng de ài tāmen hé wǒde jiā.

像爸爸像妈妈爱我一样的爱他们和我的家。

I love my father, mother and family as they love me.


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/xingfu-de-yijia-the-happy-family


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1. 跳舞(tiàowǔ) v. dance

Wǒ xǐhuan tiàowǔ.

我喜欢跳舞。

I like to dance.

2. 唱歌(chànggē) v. sing

Tom chànggē zhēn hǎotīnɡ!

Tom 唱歌真好听！

Tom sings very well!

3. 弹琴(tánqín) v. play the piano

Nǐ huì tánqín ma?

你会弹琴吗？

Do you know how to play the piano?





4. 画画(huàhuà) v. draw

Wǒ xiǎnɡ xué huàhuà.

我想学画画。

I want to learn how to draw pictures.




19. 种太阳(Zhòng tàiyang)

Planting the Sun


种太阳(Zhòng tàiyang) Planting the Sun

Wǒ yǒu yígè měilì de yuànwàng,

我有一个美丽的愿望，

I have a beautiful wish.

Zhǎngdà yǐhòu néng bōzhòng tàiyang.

长大以后能播种太阳。

That I can grow a sun when I grow up.

Bōzhòng yí gè jiù gòu le,

播种一个就够了，

Growing just one is enough.

Huì jié chū xǔduō de tàiyang.

会结出许多的太阳。

One sun can become many more.





Yí gè sònggěi nánjí,

一个送给南极，

Give one to the South Pole.

Yí gè sònggěi běibīngyáng.

一个送给北冰洋。

Give one to the Arctic Ocean.

Yí gè guà zài dōngtiān,

一个挂在冬天，

Hang one in winter.

Yí gè guà zài wǎnshang.

一个挂在晚上。

And give one to the night.





Lā lā lā zhòng tàiyang.

啦啦啦种太阳。

La-la-la planting the sun.

Lā lā lā zhòng tàiyang.

啦啦啦种太阳。

La-la-la planting the sun.

Dào nàgè shíhou shìjiè měi gè jiǎoluò, dōu huì biànde wēnnuǎn yòu míngliàng.

到那个时候世界每个角落，都会变得温暖又明亮。

Then every corner of the world will become warm and bright.


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/planting-the-sun-beginner


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/planting-the-sun-beginner




1. 播种 (bōzhòng) v. to grow /to plant

The Chinese character "种" has two basic pronunciations: zhǒng and zhòng. "种" isusually used as a noun when pronounced "zhǒng." For example: 种子 seed. When "种" is pronounced "zhòng," it is normally used as a verb. For example: 种地 to farm.

Nóngfūmen yǒushí zài chūntiān bōzhòng, yǒushí zài qiūtiān bōzhòng.

农夫们有时在春天播种，有时在秋天播种。

Sometimes farmers plant in the spring, and sometimes in the fall.

2. 角落 (jiǎoluò) n. corner

Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ bǎ fàng zài jiǎoluò de sǎn ná lái ma?

你可以帮我把放在角落的伞拿来吗？

Can you help me out by getting that umbrella in the corner?




20. 丢手绢(Diū shǒujuàn)

Hide the Handkerchief


丢手绢(Diū shǒujuàn) Hide the Handkerchief

Diū shǒujuàn, diū shǒujuàn,

丢手绢，丢手绢，

Hide the handkerchief, hide the handkerchief.

Qīngqīng de fàng zài xiǎopéngyou de hòumian.

轻轻的放在小朋友的后面。

And gently place it behind the children.

Dàjiā búyào gàosu tā,

大家不要告诉他，

Please do not tell him.

Kuàidiǎn kuàidiǎn zhuōzhù tā,

快点快点捉住他，

Hurry up and catch him.

Kuàidiǎn kuàidiǎn zhuōzhù tā.

快点快点捉住他。

Quickly now, catch him.






http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/diushoujuan-hide-the-handkerchief

How to play the Game: Hide the 手绢 (shǒujuàn) Handkerchief

手绢 (shǒujuàn) is also called 手帕 (shǒupà). Hide the handkerchief 丢手绢 (diū

shǒujuàn) is a traditional game for Chinese children. In the game, one person is

surrounded by others who are sitting on the ground in a circle. When the game

begins, everyone starts to sing together and the elected person hides 手绢

(shǒujuàn) quietly behind one of players before the song is over. Once the player

realizes that the handkerchief is placed behind his back, he/she needs to quickly

stand up and chase the elected person who hid the handkerchief along the circle. If

the elected person is caught, he or she must perform an act.


http://www.echineselearning.com/blog/diushoujuan-hide-the-handkerchief




1. 告诉 (gàosu): v. to tell

Gàosu wǒmen fāshēng le shénme shìqíng, wǒmen yìqǐ lái xiǎng bànfǎ.

告诉我们发生了什么事情，我们一起来想办法。

Please tell us what happened and we can work together to find solutions.

2. 捉住 (zhuōzhù): v. to catch

Māma ràng XiǎoMíng bǎ gāng zhuō zhù de xiǎo qīngwā fàng le, bìng gàosù Xiǎo

妈妈让小明把刚捉住的小青蛙放了，并告诉小

Míng yào àihù xiǎo dòngwù.

明要爱护小动物。

Mom made Xiao Ming let the little frog he just caught go. She told him that heshould cherish animals.




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