Daily Life Vocabulary in Chinese

Build practical Chinese skills with Daily Life Vocabulary in Chinese. This collection covers everyday topics like food, home, health, hobbies, and routines. 

Daily life vocabulary helps you communicate smoothly in real-world situations, from household items to chores, routines, and environments. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll reinforce new words naturally and make them part of your long-term memory through smart review cycles.

This curated list selected from GuruLango’s 5000-word study collection introduces essential words that reflect everyday experiences in Chinese-speaking communities.

1. Household Item - Common Objects Found at Home

Use these terms to talk about the everyday items you see and use inside your house.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

家具 (noun)

jiājù

Furniture

桌子 (noun)

zhuōzi

Table

椅子 (noun)

yǐzi

Chair

沙发 (noun)

shāfā

Sofa

床 (noun)

chuáng

Bed

衣柜 (noun)

yīguì

Wardrobe

灯 (noun)

dēng

Lamp

镜子 (noun)

jìngzi

Mirror

电视 (noun)

diànshì

Television

冰箱 (noun)

bīngxiāng

Refrigerator

洗衣机 (noun)

xǐyījī

Washing machine

风扇 (noun)

fēngshàn

Fan

窗帘 (noun)

chuānglián

Curtain

2. Daily Routine - Activities You Do Every Day

These words help you describe your morning habits, evening schedule, and daily lifestyle.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

起床 (verb)

qǐchuáng

Get up

刷牙 (verb)

shuāyá

Brush teeth

洗脸 (verb)

xǐliǎn

Wash face

吃早饭 (verb)

chī zǎofàn

Eat breakfast

上班 (verb)

shàngbān

Go to work

下班 (verb)

xiàbān

Finish work

休息 (verb)

xiūxi

Rest

做饭 (verb)

zuòfàn

Cook

洗澡 (verb)

xǐzǎo

Take a shower

睡觉 (verb)

shuìjiào

Sleep

购物 (verb)

gòuwù

Shop

散步 (verb)

sànbù

Take a walk

阅读 (verb)

yuèdú

Read

3. Room - Spaces & Areas Inside a Home

Use these vocabulary words to describe rooms and spaces in different types of houses.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

房间 (noun)

fángjiān

Room

客厅 (noun)

kètīng

Living room

卧室 (noun)

wòshì

Bedroom

厨房 (noun)

chúfáng

Kitchen

浴室 (noun)

yùshì

Bathroom

书房 (noun)

shūfáng

Study room

阳台 (noun)

yángtái

Balcony

餐厅 (noun)

cāntīng

Dining room

储物间 (noun)

chǔwùjiān

Storage room

走廊 (noun)

zǒuláng

Hallway

楼梯 (noun)

lóutī

Staircase

庭院 (noun)

tíngyuàn

Courtyard

4. Housework - Chores & Household Responsibilities

These common verbs and nouns help you discuss cleaning, organizing, and daily household tasks.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

打扫 (verb)

dǎsǎo

Clean

扫地 (verb)

sǎodì

Sweep

拖地 (verb)

tuōdì

Mop

洗碗 (verb)

xǐwǎn

Wash dishes

洗衣服 (verb)

xǐ yīfu

Do laundry

折衣服 (verb)

zhé yīfu

Fold clothes

倒垃圾 (verb)

dào lājī

Take out trash

整理房间 (verb)

zhěnglǐ fángjiān

Tidy the room

喂宠物 (verb)

wèi chǒngwù

Feed pets

浇花 (verb)

jiāo huā

Water flowers

购物 (verb)

gòuwù

Grocery shopping

烧饭 (verb)

shāofàn

Cook meals

5. Pet - Animals You Keep at Home

Use these words to talk about common pets and how you care for them.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

宠物 (noun)

chǒngwù

Pet

狗 (noun)

gǒu

Dog

猫 (noun)

māo

Cat

兔子 (noun)

tùzi

Rabbit

仓鼠 (noun)

cāngshǔ

Hamster

鱼 (noun)

Fish

乌龟 (noun)

wūguī

Turtle

鸟 (noun)

niǎo

Bird

喂食 (verb)

wèishí

Feed

宠物店 (noun)

chǒngwùdiàn

Pet shop

宠物粮 (noun)

chǒngwù liáng

Pet food

洗澡盆 (noun)

xǐzǎo pén

Pet bath tub

6. Life in City - Urban Living & Modern Lifestyle

These words describe life in busy cities, including services, transportation, and environments.

Vocabulary

Pinyin

English Meaning

城市 (noun)

chéngshì

City

地铁 (noun)

dìtiě

Metro

公交车 (noun)

gōngjiāochē

Bus

出租车 (noun)

chūzūchē

Taxi

商场 (noun)

shāngchǎng

Shopping mall

超市 (noun)

chāoshì

Supermarket

咖啡馆 (noun)

kāfēiguǎn

Café

高楼 (noun)

gāolóu

Skyscraper

交通 (noun)

jiāotōng

Traffic

公园 (noun)

gōngyuán

Park

医院 (noun)

yīyuàn

Hospital

办公楼 (noun)

bàngōnglóu

Office building

便利店 (noun)

biànlìdiàn

Convenience store

7. Countryside Life - Rural Living & Natural Surroundings

Use these words to describe farm life, rural landscapes, and countryside activities.

Vocabulary 

Pinyin

English Meaning

农村 (noun)

nóngcūn

Countryside

农田 (noun)

nóngtián

Farmland

农民 (noun)

nóngmín

Farmer

小河 (noun)

xiǎohé

Small river

山坡 (noun)

shānpō

Hillside

树林 (noun)

shùlín

Woods

田野 (noun)

tiányě

Field

农舍 (noun)

nóngshè

Farmhouse

家禽 (noun)

jiāqín

Poultry

水井 (noun)

shuǐjǐng

Water well

收成 (noun)

shōuchéng

Harvest

放牛 (verb)

fàngniú

Herd cattle

种菜 (verb)

zhòngcài

Grow vegetables

These daily life vocabulary sets help you describe real-life routines, environments, and everyday objects in Chinese. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition method, you’ll remember new words naturally and use them confidently in conversation.

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