When you're first starting to learn a new language, it's a good idea to learn the names of objects that surround you and that you come across every day. That way, you can repeatedly practice your new vocabulary words each time you encounter the object. In that regard, household items like tables, chairs, and towels are great words to know for beginner-level language learners. For Mandarin Chinese students, here is a list of common household items: ![]() 浴巾yù jīn = Towel 浴缸yù gāng = Bathtub 床chuáng = Bed 椅子yǐ zi = Chair 窗簾chuāng lián = Curtains 台灯tái dēng = Lamp 枕头zhěn tou = Pillow 沙发 shā fā = Sofa 电视diàn shì = TV 马桶mǎ tǒng = Toilet 厨柜chú guì = Cabinet 茶几chá jī = Coffee Table 衣柜yīguì = Closet 壁炉bìlú = Fireplace 摇椅yáo yǐ = Rocking Chair |