Grammar game
怎么 or 为什么?
怎么 (zěnme) asks how to do something; 为什么 (wèishénme) asks for the reason.
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How to play
- You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide whether it needs 怎么 or 为什么.
- 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.
- 这个词中文怎么说？ How do you say this word in Chinese?
- 你为什么迟到了？ Why are you late?
- 去火车站怎么走？ How do I get to the station?
- 你为什么学中文？ Why are you learning Chinese?
- 这个菜怎么做？ How do you cook this dish?
- 他今天为什么没上学？ Why was he not at school today?
- 你的名字怎么写？ How do you write your name?
- 你为什么哭？ Why are you crying?
- 这个机器怎么用？ How do I use this machine?
- 这个为什么这么贵？ Why is this so expensive?
- 这个门怎么开？ How do I open this door?
- 你为什么不吃？ Why don't you eat?
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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