Identify various actions performed in the classroom and the school environment

Here are important action words we use at school:

In Chinese, we often combine an action with an object. Here are common phrases from the textbook:

• dǎkāi shū (打开书) — Open the book
• dǎkāi mén (打开门) — Open the door
• dǎkāi chuānghu (打开窗户) — Open the window
• kàn shū (看书) — Read a book

Teachers use these phrases to give instructions:

Example dialogue:

• Student: Lǎoshī hǎo! (Hello, teacher!)
• Teacher: Nǐ hǎo, qǐng jìn, qǐng zuò! (Hello, please come in, please sit!)
• Student: Xièxie lǎoshī. (Thank you, teacher!)
• Teacher: Bú kè qì! (You're welcome!)

When you see a picture or real object, follow these steps:

1. Look at what is happening — Observe the action in the picture or classroom
2. Match with the word — Connect the action to the correct Chinese word
3. Practice the phrase — Use action + object together

Picture shows: A student holding a book and reading.

Action: Reading Chinese word: 读 (dú) Complete phrase: 读书 (dú shū) — read a book

Picture shows: Someone sweeping the floor.

Action: Sweeping/Cleaning Chinese word: 打扫 (dǎsǎo)

Match the action with its Chinese word:

• Listen → 听 (tīng)
• Write → 写 (xiě)
• Sit → 坐 (zuò)
• Come → 来 (lái)
• Open → 打开 (dǎkāi)

When you visit a Chinese-speaking country as a tourist or student, you can use these classroom action words to follow instructions. For example, if a Chinese teacher says "请坐" (qǐng zuò), you will know they are asking you to sit down. In Tanzania, if you attend a Chinese language club or visit a Chinese restaurant, you can use actions like "请进" (please come in) or "谢谢" (thank you) to show good manners and communicate with Chinese speakers.