Vocabulary Cards A1
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A1 noun
dad
爸爸
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
A1 verb/noun
dance
幸福
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
A1 noun
dancing
Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
A1 adjective
Dark
黑暗
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
A1 noun/verb
date
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
A1 noun
Dates
枣
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
A1 noun
Daughter
女儿
Meaning
a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents
Example
Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.
A1 noun
Day
天; 日
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
A1 noun
days
天数
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
A1 adjective
dear
亲爱的
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
A1 noun
december
十二月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
A1 verb
decide
Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
A1 noun
desk
书桌
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
A1 adjective
different
不同的
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
A1 adjective
difficult
困难
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
A1 noun
Dinner
晚餐
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
A1 verb
do
做
Meaning
to perform an action; to carry out
Example
I do my homework every evening.
A1 noun
doctor
医生
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
A1 noun
Dog
狗
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
A1 noun
dollar
美元
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
A1 noun
Door
门
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
A1 adverb
down
下
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
A1 verb
dream
梦想
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
A1 noun
Dress
裙子
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.