Introduction
Welcome to Chapter 4 of Learn Mandarin for Kids! So far, we’ve learned how to say hello, introduce ourselves, and count from 1 to 5. Now it’s time to add some color — literally! 🎨
In this chapter, we’ll introduce basic color (颜色 - yán sè) words in Mandarin and make learning vibrant and exciting for little learners.
1. Basic Colors (颜色 – yán sè) in Mandarin
Here are some commonly used color words every child should know:
🧒 Tip: You can teach “颜色 (yán sè)” means “color” – it’s used after every color word!
2. Fun Color Hunt Game
Let’s go on a color hunt!
👀 Ask your child to find items around the house that match each Mandarin color.
💬 For example:
“找到一个红色的东西！” – Find something red!
🎉 Let them shout out the color word in Mandarin when they find it.
3. Paint & Say Activity
Grab some paints or crayons and let your child:
Paint a red apple and say 红色 (hóng sè)
Color the sky 蓝色 (lán sè)
Color leaves 绿色 (lǜ sè)
🎨 Use our printable worksheet for a fun “Color the Rainbow in Mandarin” activity.
4. Bonus Word: 彩虹 (cǎi hóng) – Rainbow
Let’s add a cheerful word to their vocabulary:
🌈 彩虹 (cǎi hóng) = Rainbow
🎶 Sing a rainbow song in Mandarin or let your child draw their own 彩虹!
Conclusion
Hooray! 🎉 You’ve just added color to your Mandarin vocabulary! Knowing how to say colors helps kids describe the world around them and express creativity in Chinese.
📥 Download our Color in Mandarin Worksheet at Little Rainbow Artwork for tracing, coloring, and vocabulary fun!
📚 Next up in Chapter 5: We’ll learn how to talk about Family Members in Mandarin – stay tuned!
