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What are the most common phrases used at the B1 level in Chinese

Mastering Essential Chinese Vocabulary at B1 Level: What are the most common phrases used at the B1 level in Chinese
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At the B1 level in Chinese, learners are expected to have a solid grasp of commonly used phrases, words, and sentence patterns that allow them to engage in meaningful conversations. Below is a breakdown of the most common phrases and vocabulary across different categories:

Common Phrases

  • 没关系 (méi guānxì): No problem; it doesn’t matter
  • 对不起 (duìbuqǐ): I’m sorry
  • 请问 (qǐng wèn): Excuse me; may I ask
  • 当然 (dāngrán): Of course
  • 我觉得 (wǒ juéde): I think; I feel
  • 怎么办 (zěnme bàn): What to do; how to handle it
  • 好主意 (hǎo zhǔyì): Good idea These phrases are crucial for polite exchanges, expressing opinions, and navigating daily situations 2, 5.

Essential Nouns

  • 家 (jiā): Home/family
  • 学校 (xuéxiào): School
  • 朋友 (péngyǒu): Friend
  • 工作 (gōngzuò): Job/work
  • 钱 (qián): Money
  • 房子 (fángzi): House These nouns help discuss personal life, work, and daily activities 1, 2.

Key Verbs

  • 了解 (liǎojiě): To understand
  • 解决 (jiějué): To solve
  • 解释 (jiěshì): To explain
  • 决定 (juédìng): To decide
  • 接受 (jiēshòu): To accept These verbs enable learners to express actions and intentions in more complex ways 2, 3.

Useful Adjectives

  • 重要 (zhòngyào): Important
  • 有趣 (yǒuqù): Interesting
  • 简单 (jiǎndān): Simple
  • 方便 (fāngbiàn): Convenient These adjectives allow for detailed descriptions and opinions 2, 3.

Time Expressions

  • 今天 (jīntiān): Today
  • 明天 (míngtiān): Tomorrow
  • 现在 (xiànzài): Now Time-related words are essential for scheduling and discussing events 1, 6.

Basic Sentence Patterns

  1. Expressing preferences:
    • 我想去 [place] [activity]。(Wǒ xiǎng qù [place] [activity].) – “I’d like to go to [place] to do [activity].”
  2. Asking availability:
    • [Time] 有空吗？ ([Time] yǒu kòng ma?) – “Are you free at [time]?”
  3. Sequencing actions:
    • 先⋯⋯，再⋯⋯。(Xiān…, zài…) – “First…, then…” 4, 6.

Common Question Words

  • 什么 (shénme): What
  • 谁 (shéi): Who
  • 哪里 (nǎlǐ): Where
  • 什么时候 (shénme shíhou): When
    These words are indispensable for asking questions and gathering information 2, 5.

Mastering these phrases and vocabulary items will significantly enhance conversational fluency at the B1 level, allowing learners to navigate everyday interactions and express themselves more effectively.

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