The Use of Same Radical on the Right, Top and Base Structured in Chinese Characters

As may you know, Chinese characters are formed in seven ways, such as single structured, left and right structured, left, middle and right structured, top and base structured, etc. For example, 忌【jì= envy, fear】which is formed by the character己【jǐ= oneself】and the radical on the base part心【xīn= heart】.

Here, you learn the same right, top and base structured.

I. The Same Radical on the Base Part

I. As the radical on the base part, 心【xīn= heart】is often used to describe anything that related to the heart.

For examples:

·         忌【jì= envy, fear】

·         忘【wàng=forget, neglect】

·         忍【rěn= have the heart to, tolerate】

·         患【huàn= anxiety, worry】

2. As the radical on the base part, 灬is often used to describe anything that related to fire. For examples:

• 煮【zhǔ= boil, cook】
• 煎【jiān= fry in shallow oil】
• 烹【pēng=cook, cuisine】

II. The Same Radical on the Top Part

1. As the radical on the top,  艹【cǎo】is often used to describe anything that related to grass or plants. For examples:

·         草【cǎo= grass, straw,】

·         茶【chá= tea】

·         苹【píng= apple】

2. As the radical on the top,  雨 【yŭ】is often used to describe anything that related to rain. For examples:

·         雪【xuě= snow】

·         雷【léi= thunder】

·         霉【méi= mildew】

III. The Same Radical on the Right Part

1. As the radical on the right, 力【lì】is often used to describe anything that related to the power or do all one can.

For examples:

·         功【gōng= achievement, skill, work】

·         动【dòng=move, act】

·         助【zhù=help, assist】

2. As the radical on the right, 阝is often used to describe anything that related to city. For examples:

邯【hán= name of a district in Hebei】

邡【fāng= name of a district in Sichuan】

郛【fú= suburbs】

3. As the radical on the right, 又【yòu】 is often used to describe anything that related to repeated things. For examples:

·         双【shuāng=twin, double】

·         收【shōu=collect, money received, accept】

4. As the radical on the right, 叉【chǎ】is often used to describe anything that related to separate or part things.

For examples:

• 汊【chà= branch of a river】
• 杈【chà= branch】
• 衩【chà= vent in the sides of a garment】

5. As the radical on the right,鸟【niǎo】is often used to describe anything that related to bird. For examples:

• 鸡【jī= chicken】
• 鸠【jiū= turtledove】
• 鸣【míng= the cry of birds】

Learn Mandarin Grammar and Vocabulary Quiz

In learning Mandarin, you will learn about Chinese word order, the use of 的 and same left radical, etc. Here you will do some quiz. As guidance, read first:

· Learn Mandarin Grammar: Chinese Word Order

· Learning Mandarin Vocabulary: The Use of the Same Radical on the Left in Chinese Characters.

· Learn Mandarin Grammar: The Use of 'De' and the Corresponding Chinese Character

I. Choose the WRONG Chinese word order in the following sentences
1. I don't have any bread.
a.我没有面包。
b.我面包没有。
c.我没面包。

Answer: b

2. When does he go to Canada?
a. 什么时候他去加拿大？
b. 他什么时候去加拿大？
c. 什么时候去他加拿大？

Answer: c

3. Does he want go to library?
a. 他要不去图书馆？
b. 他要去图书馆吗？
c. 他要不要去图书馆？

Answer: a

4. She buys vegetables in the supermarket.
a.她买菜在超市。
b.买菜在超市她。
c. 她在超市买菜。

Answer: b

5. Yesterday I went to restaurant
a.昨天我去餐馆。
b.我昨天去餐馆。
c.去餐馆我昨天。

Answer: c

II. Choose the right answer in the following sentences
1. Chinese characters that often their meanings are related to female.

a.她

b.他

c.孩

Answer: a

2. Chinese characters that their meanings are not related to heart.
a. 福
b. 快
c. 怪

Answer: a

3. Chinese characters that often their meanings are related to water.
a. 烤
b. 祝
c. 汤

Answer: c

4. The meaning of 吃is related to......
a. ice
b. mouth
c. spirit

Answer: b

5. The meaning of饼is related to......
a. food
b. mouth
c. fire
Answer: a

III. Choose the right answer in the following sentences
1．In this following sentence, 的 means possession.
a. 他们的学校。
b. 他们买贵的。
c. 他们肯定要来的。

Answer: a

2. In this following sentence, 的 is used to assert the sentence.
a. 他们的学校。
b. 他们买贵的。
c. 他们肯定要来的。

Answer: c

3. In this following sentence, 的 doesn't act as a linking word.
a.夏天的时候
b.小的时候
c.用手机的人

Answer: c

4. In this following sentence, 的 doesn't mean that or who
a. 有钱的国家
b. 他们买贵的
c. 用手机的人

Answer: b

5．In this following sentence, 的 doesn't mean possession.
a. 他们的学校
b. 他们买贵的
c. 我的书

Answer: b

Chinese Word for Money Lesson Plan

Chinese beginners often ask about Chinese word for money 钱【qián=money】and money related words. If you are a new teacher, here Chinese lesson plan: how to teach them with examples.

Chinese Word for Money Lesson Plan

1. Explain money in Chinese with examples

2. Explain Chinese currency.

3. Explain Chinese money related words: how much money, price, expensive, and cheap.

4. Explain other Chinese money-related words: pay, spend, save, withdraw money, and the change.

5. Learning Activities - Fill the blank with all above Chinese money-related words.

I. Explain Chinese word for money with examples

Money in Chinese is 钱【qián=money】.

Example 1:

I don't have money to buy a house.

我【wǒ=I】没有【méiyǒu=not have】钱【qián=money】买【mǎi=buy】房子【fángzi=house】。

我 没有 钱 买 房子。

Example 2:

He is very rich now.

现在【xiànzài=now】他【tā=he】很【hěn=very】有钱【yǒuqián=rich】了【le】。

现在 他 很 有钱 了。

II. Explain Chinese currency

Example 1:

10 Yuan

十【shí=10】块【kuài=Yuan (informal)】钱【qián=money】。

十 块 钱。

Or

十【shí=10】元【yuán=Yuan】。

十 元。

Or

十【shí=10】人民币【rénmínbì=Renmingbi (RMB), Yuan】。

十 人民币。

Example 2:

10 cents

十【shí=10】毛【máo=10 cents, 0.1 Yuan】钱【qián=money】。

十 毛 钱。

III. Explain Chinese money related words

Example 1:

How much this book price?

这【zhè=this】本【běn= a measure word for books】书【shū=book】多少【duōshǎo=how much】钱【qián=money】？

这 本 书 多少 钱？

Or

Literally means,"How sell this book?"

这【zhè=this】本【běn= a measure word for books】书【shū=book】怎么【zěnme=how】卖【mài=sell】？

这 本 书 怎么 卖？

Example 2:

The price here is relatively reasonable.

这里【zhèlǐ=here】 价钱【jiàqián=price】 比较【bǐjiào=relatively】 合理【hélǐ=reasonable】。

这里 价钱 比较 合理。

Example 3:

50 Yuan? It's too expensive.

五十【wǔshí=fifty】元【yuán=Yuan】？太【tài=too】贵【guì=expensive】了【le】。

五十 元？太 贵 了。

Example 4:

The hotel is very cheap here.

这里【zhèlǐ=here】的【de】饭店【fàndiàn= hotel】很【hěn=very】便宜【piányi=cheap】。

这里 的 饭店 很 便宜。

IV. Explain Other Chinese money related words

Example 1:

Should I pay the bill?

我【wǒ=I】应该【yīnggāi=should】付钱【fù qián=pay the bill】 吗？

我 应该 付钱 吗？

Example 2:

She spends a lot of money buying clothes.

她【tā=she】花【huā=spend】很多【hěnduō=plenty】钱【qián=money】买【mǎi=buy】衣服【yīfu=clothes】。

她 花 很多 钱 买 衣服。

Example 3:

Yesterday I went to the bank and withdraw money.

昨天【zuótiān=yesterday】我【wǒ=I】去【qù=go】银行【yínháng=bank】取钱【qǔqián= withdraw money】。

昨天 我 去 银行 取钱。

Example 4:

He helps his parents save money.

他【tā=he】帮【bāng=help】父母【fùmǔ=parents】省钱【shěngqián=save money】。

他 帮 父母 省钱。

Example 5:

Do you have any change?

你【nǐ=you】有【yǒu=have】零钱【língqián= change, small change】吗【ma】？

你 有 零钱 吗？

V. Learning Activities - Fill the blank with all above Chinese money-related words.

1. I use the credit card to withdraw money.

我【wǒ=I】用【yòng=use】信用卡【xìnyòngkǎ=credit card】......。

Answer:

取钱【qǔqián= withdraw money】

2. Don't spend money buying pirate softwares.

不要【bùyào=don't】...... 买【mǎi=buy】盗版【dàobǎn=pirate version】软件【ruǎnjiàn=software】！

Answer:

花钱【huāqián=spend money】

3. Younger brother must learn to save money!

弟弟【dìdi=younger brother】要【yào=must】学【xué=learn】......！

Answer:

省钱【shěngqián=save money】

4．I want to cut my hair. How much it cost?

我【wǒ=I】想【xiǎng=want to】剪【jiǎn=cut】头发【tóufa=hair】。......？

Answer: 多少钱【duōshǎo qián】

5. That shop is cheaper.

那【nà=that】间【jiān=a measure word for rooms】店【diàn=shop】...... 更【gèng=more】......。

Answer: 价钱【jiàqián=price】, 便宜【piányi=cheap】

6．Let me pay the bill.

让我来【ràng wǒ lái=let me do it】......。

Answer:

付钱【fù qián=pay the bill】