Grammar game
很 or 是?
In Chinese an adjective does not need 是 (to be). Put 很 before it. Use 是 only between two nouns, like 我是学生.
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How to play
- You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide whether it needs 很 or 是.
- 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.
- 我很高兴。 I am happy.
- 他是我的老师。 He is my teacher.
- 今天很热。 It is hot today.
- 这个苹果很大。 This apple is big.
- 她是学生。 She is a student.
- 我们是朋友。 We are friends.
- 汉语很难。 Chinese is difficult.
- 他是中国人。 He is Chinese.
- 这杯茶很好喝。 This tea is delicious.
- 我很累。 I am tired.
- 北京是中国的首都。 Beijing is China's capital.
- 妈妈做的菜很好吃。 The food Mum makes is tasty.
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.
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