In this lesson, we’ll learn some easy adjectives in Mandarin Chinese.

These words are really helpful for talking about everyday things. Knowing these adjectives lets you describe people, places, and things better.

Basic Adjectives

1. 大 (dà) - Big
   Example: 这个房子很大。 (Zhège fángzi hěn dà.) - This house is big.

2. 小 (xiǎo) - Small
   Example: 这个狗很小。 (Zhège gǒu hěn xiǎo.) - This dog is small.

3. 好 (hǎo) - Good
   Example: 这本书很好。 (Zhè běn shū hěn hǎo.) - This book is good.

4. 坏 (huài) - Bad
   Example: 这个电影不好。 (Zhège diànyǐng bù hǎo.) - This movie is not good.

5. 快 (kuài) - Fast
   Example: 他跑得很快。 (Tā pǎo de hěn kuài.) - He runs very fast.

6. 慢 (màn) - Slow
   Example: 她走得很慢。 (Tā zǒu de hěn màn.) - She walks very slowly.

How to Use Adjectives

In Mandarin, adjectives usually come before the nouns they describe.

Here’s an easy way to put your sentences together:

• [Adjective] + [Noun]
  Example: 大猫 (dà māo) - Big cat

To say something is not good, just add "不" (bù) before the adjective:

• 不 + [Adjective]
  Example: 不好 (bù hǎo) - Not good

Practice Sentences

1. 这条鱼很大。 (Zhè tiáo yú hěn dà.) - This fish is very big.

2. 我的房间很小。 (Wǒ de fángjiān hěn xiǎo.) - My room is very small.

3. 他是一个好老师。 (Tā shì yīgè hǎo lǎoshī.) - He is a good teacher.

By learning these simple adjectives, you can start to describe more in Mandarin Chinese.

Try using these words when you talk to improve your vocabulary!