In this lesson, we will learn some basic colors and shapes in Mandarin. Knowing these words can help you talk about things in your everyday life. Let’s begin with colors and then move on to shapes.

Basic Colors in Mandarin

Here are some important colors you should know:

1. 红色 (hóng sè) - Red

   • Example: 这个苹果是红色的。
   • Translation: This apple is red.

2. 蓝色 (lán sè) - Blue

   • Example: 这件衣服是蓝色的。
   • Translation: This shirt is blue.

3. 绿色 (lǜ sè) - Green

   • Example: 草是绿色的。
   • Translation: The grass is green.

4. 黄色 (huáng sè) - Yellow

   • Example: 她喜欢黄色的花。
   • Translation: She likes yellow flowers.

5. 黑色 (hēi sè) - Black

   • Example: 他的书包是黑色的。
   • Translation: His backpack is black.

6. 白色 (bái sè) - White

   • Example: 雪是白色的。
   • Translation: Snow is white.

7. 紫色 (zǐ sè) - Purple

   • Example: 那个房间有紫色的墙。
   • Translation: That room has purple walls.

8. 橙色 (chéng sè) - Orange

   • Example: 我喜欢橙色的橘子。
   • Translation: I like orange oranges.

Basic Shapes in Mandarin

Next, let’s look at some basic shapes:

1. 圆形 (yuán xíng) - Circle

   • Example: 这个饼干是圆形的。
   • Translation: This cookie is round.

2. 方形 (fāng xíng) - Square

   • Example: 这张桌子是方形的。
   • Translation: This table is square.

3. 三角形 (sān jiǎo xíng) - Triangle

   • Example: 她画了一个三角形。
   • Translation: She drew a triangle.

4. 长方形 (cháng fāng xíng) - Rectangle

   • Example: 这个画框是长方形的。
   • Translation: This picture frame is rectangular.

5. 椭圆形 (tuǒ yuán xíng) - Oval

   • Example: 鸭子是椭圆形的。
   • Translation: Ducks are oval-shaped.

Putting Colors and Shapes Together

Now that you know some colors and shapes, try making sentences that use both. For example:

• 我有一个红色的圆形气球。

• Translation: I have a red circular balloon.

• 他喜欢蓝色的方形盒子。

• Translation: He likes the blue square box.

In Mandarin, you can describe things by mixing colors and shapes. This helps make your conversations more interesting and helps you learn new words.

Remember to practice using these colors and shapes when you talk. This way, you can remember them better!

With this new knowledge, you can add more detail to your descriptions and have better conversations in Mandarin. Happy learning!