Grammar game

Measure words.

In Chinese a number or 这/那 needs a measure word before the noun: 一只猫, 一本书. Pick the one that fits the noun, then read the rule.

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How to play

You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide which word fits.
Tap the option you think fits; the blank fills in and the sentence is read aloud in Mandarin, with pinyin.
A short rule explains why that answer is correct, so the difference sticks.
Work through the round and aim for a flawless score, then play again to lock it in.

Chinese sentences you'll practice

Every sentence in this free Chinese game, with its English translation.

我有一只猫。 I have a cat.
他是一个学生。 He is a student.
桌子上有一本书。 There is a book on the table.
我想喝一杯水。 I want a glass of water.
这条鱼很大。 This fish is big.
我买了两张票。 I bought two tickets.
那只鸟很漂亮。 That bird is beautiful.
那条河很长。 That river is very long.
我有一个苹果。 I have an apple.
这件衣服很漂亮。 This shirt is very pretty.
他买了一辆车。 He bought a car.
我有两个孩子。 I have two children.
请给我一张纸。 Please give me a piece of paper.

Questions

Is this Chinese grammar game free?

Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to keep your best score.

Do I need to read hanzi?

The sentence is in simplified characters with an English meaning above it, and the pinyin and the spoken sentence appear after you answer, so you can learn the pattern while you learn the characters.