Introduction
Welcome to Chapter 7! Todayβs theme is Food! ππ Learning food names in Mandarin is a delicious way to grow your vocabulary. Whether itβs fruits, snacks, or meals β kids will love practicing words for their favorite foods.
This lesson focuses on essential food-related Mandarin words, simple phrases, and playful activities.
1. Common Food Words in Mandarin
| English | Chinese Character | Pinyin | Pronunciation Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | η±³ι₯ | mΗ fΓ n | βmee-fahnβ |
| Noodles | ι’ζ‘ | miΓ n tiΓ‘o | βmee-ahn tee-owβ |
| Apple | θΉζ | pΓng guΗ | βping-gwohβ |
| Banana | ι¦θ | xiΔng jiΔo | βshyahng-jyaowβ |
| Egg | ιΈ‘θ | jΔ« dΓ n | βjee dahnβ |
| Bread | ι’ε | miΓ n bΔo | βmee-ahn baowβ |
| Milk | ηε₯Ά | niΓΊ nΗi | βnyoh-nighβ |
| Dumpling | ι₯Ίε | jiΗo zi | βjyaow-zuhβ |
2. Letβs Play: Whatβs for Lunch?
π² Create flashcards or a pretend menu and play restaurant!
Let your child βorderβ food using simple phrases:
ζθ¦η±³ι₯οΌWΗ yΓ o mΗ fΓ n! β I want rice!
ζεζ¬’ι’ζ‘οΌWΗ xΗ huΔn miΓ n tiΓ‘o! β I like noodles!
3. DIY Mandarin Bento Box
π§ Draw a bento box and fill it with labeled Mandarin food words. Itβs a creative way to reinforce memory through art.
4. Build-a-Sentence Practice
Use this sentence structure:
βζεζ¬’ε____γβ (wΗ xΗ huΔn chΔ« ____) = βI like to eat ____.β
Examples:
ζεζ¬’ει¦θγWΗ xΗ huΔn chΔ« xiΔng jiΔo. β I like to eat bananas.
ζεζ¬’ει₯ΊεγWΗ xΗ huΔn chΔ« jiΗo zi. β I like to eat dumplings.
Conclusion
Awesome work! π Talking about food in Mandarin is not only fun β itβs a great way for kids to relate language to everyday life.
π₯ Download your Mandarin Food Words Printable Worksheet on Little Rainbow Artwork to continue learning through coloring, tracing, and fun food games!
π½οΈ Next up in Chapter 8: Weβll talk about colors in Mandarin β get ready for a rainbow of words!
