📘 Course Outline — This page lists all the topics you will learn in Mandarin Chinese. Each topic will be expanded into its own detailed HTML file (coming soon). The structure follows a logical flow: Pinyin (Alphabet) → Tones → Pronunciation → Basic Phrases → Characters → Grammar → Vocabulary → Conversation → Practice Tests. Every lesson includes pronunciation guides in Urdu and English, plus meanings in both languages (5-column format). Practice tests (MCQs & Match Madness) are included at key milestones.
🇵🇰 اردو ترجمہ اور تلفظ بھی شامل ہیں
1. Pinyin & Sounds Start
Pinyin system (initials, finals) with pronunciation for each in Urdu & English. Includes the four tones and neutral tone.
2. Tones & Tone Changes
Master the four Mandarin tones and tone sandhi rules. Pronunciation practice with Urdu & English guides.
3. Basic Greetings & Phrases
Nǐ hǎo, zài jiàn, xiè xiè, etc. Meanings in Urdu & English. Pronunciation guide with tones for each phrase.
4. Numbers (1–1000)
Cardinal and ordinal numbers, counting, and usage in everyday context. Urdu/English meanings included.
5. Days, Months & Seasons
Weekdays, months, and seasons with pronunciation and meanings. Useful for scheduling and conversations.
6. Colors & Basic Adjectives
Common colors, descriptive adjectives, and usage. Pronunciation in Urdu/English.
7. Family & Relationships
Family members, relationships, and possessive pronouns. Urdu/English meanings with pronunciation.
8. Food & Dining
Food vocabulary, ordering at restaurants, and common phrases. Meanings in Urdu & English.
9. Basic Sentence Structure
Subject-Verb-Object order, basic word order, and simple sentences. Urdu/English explanations.
10. Pronouns & Possessives
Personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, and demonstratives. Urdu/English translations with examples.
11. Questions & Negatives
Forming questions with 吗, question words, and negation with 不 and 没. Pronunciation and meanings for each structure.
12. Measure Words
Essential measure words (个, 本, 张, 条, etc.) and their usage. Urdu/English explanations.
13. Time Expressions
Telling time, days, weeks, months, and time-related phrases. Urdu/English meanings.
14. Common Verbs & Actions
Frequently used verbs, action words, and verb phrases. Urdu/English translations with examples.
15. Prepositions & Directions
Location words, direction phrases, and essential prepositions. Urdu/English explanations.
16. Expressing Tenses
Past, present, and future expressions using particles (了, 过, 要, 会). Urdu/English explanations.
17. Vocabulary Builder
Thematic word lists: travel, health, shopping, work, and more. Urdu/English meanings & pronunciation.
18. Reading & Comprehension
Short texts, dialogues, and comprehension questions. Translations in Urdu & English.
19. Listening & Pronunciation
Audio drills, tone recognition, and accent training. Urdu/English transcriptions.
20. Final Review & Tests
Comprehensive MCQs, Match Madness, and a final assessment covering all topics. Track your progress.
📋 Example: 5‑Column Format (Pinyin) — Urdu in Nastaleeq
| Pinyin | Pronunciation (English) | تلفظ (Urdu) | Meaning (English) | معنی (Urdu) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nǐ | nee (3rd tone) | نی (تیسری آواز) | you | تم |
| hǎo | how (3rd tone) | ہاؤ (تیسری آواز) | good | اچھا |
| xiè | shee-eh (4th tone) | شئی-اے (چوتھی آواز) | thank | شکریہ |
| zài | dzai (4th tone) | ڈزائی (چوتھی آواز) | again, at | پھر، پر |
| jiàn | jee-en (4th tone) | جی-این (چوتھی آواز) | see, meet | دیکھنا، ملنا |
✅ Every topic page will include a full 5‑column table like this for Pinyin, characters, words, and phrases — with Urdu in Nastaleeq script.