List of Mandarin sentences

Fu, Q. J., Zhu, M., & Wang, X. (2011). Development and validation of the Mandarin speech perception test. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 129(6), EL267-EL273.

List 1

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	今天的阳光真好	Jīntiān de yángguāng zhēn hǎo	The sunlight is lovely today.
2	节假日不用门票	Jiéjiàrì bú yòng ménpiào	No ticket is needed on holidays.
3	晚上一块去跳舞	Wǎnshang yíkuài qù tiàowǔ	Let’s go dancing tonight.
4	对面有两所高中	Duìmiàn yǒu liǎng suǒ gāozhōng	There are two high schools across the street.
5	这些衣服洗过吗	Zhèxiē yīfu xǐ guò ma	Have these clothes been washed?
6	北京近来很寒冷	Běijīng jìnlái hěn hánlěng	Beijing has been very cold lately.
7	他家每年放鞭炮	Tā jiā měinián fàng biānpào	His family sets off firecrackers every year.
8	外孙出生在农村	Wàisūn chūshēng zài nóngcūn	The grandson was born in the countryside.
9	星期二别打篮球	Xīngqī’èr bié dǎ lánqiú	Don’t play basketball on Tuesday.
10	短裙长度正合适	Duǎnqún chángdù zhèng héshì	The skirt length is just right.

List 2

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	录音期间别讲话	Lùyīn qījiān bié jiǎnghuà	Please don’t talk during the recording.
2	下午去公园散步	Xiàwǔ qù gōngyuán sànbù	Go for a walk in the park this afternoon.
3	投篮水平怎么样	Tóulán shuǐpíng zěnmeyàng	How good is your basketball shooting?
4	她还要几块面包	Tā hái yào jǐ kuài miànbāo	How many more pieces of bread does she want?
5	睡觉前记得关灯	Shuìjiào qián jìde guān dēng	Remember to turn off the light before sleeping.
6	这支歌的确好听	Zhè zhī gē díquè hǎotīng	This song really sounds nice.
7	树林中有很多鸟	Shùlín zhōng yǒu hěn duō niǎo	There are many birds in the woods.
8	表妹想联系出国	Biǎomèi xiǎng liánxì chūguó	My cousin wants to arrange going abroad.
9	外婆常喂我吃饭	Wàipó cháng wèi wǒ chīfàn	My grandmother often feeds me meals.
10	爸妈在大学教书	Bà mā zài dàxué jiāoshū	My parents teach at a university.

List 3

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	近期经常买水果	Jìnqī jīngcháng mǎi shuǐguǒ	Recently I often buy fruit.
2	谦虚会使人进步	Qiānxū huì shǐ rén jìnbù	Modesty helps people improve.
3	她正在准备午餐	Tā zhèngzài zhǔnbèi wǔcān	She is preparing lunch.
4	用电脑很容易吗	Yòng diànnǎo hěn róngyì ma	Is using a computer easy?
5	我们来练乒乓球	Wǒmen lái liàn pīngpāngqiú	Let’s practice table tennis.
6	叫大家赶快解散	Jiào dàjiā gǎnkuài jiěsàn	Tell everyone to disperse quickly.
7	小鸟唱歌好动听	Xiǎoniǎo chànggē hǎo dòngtīng	The little birds sing beautifully.
8	平时要注意卫生	Píngshí yào zhùyì wèishēng	Pay attention to hygiene in daily life.
9	学校不能玩游戏	Xuéxiào bùnéng wán yóuxì	Games cannot be played at school.
10	路边楼房特别多	Lùbiān lóufáng tèbié duō	There are many buildings along the road.

List 4

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	幼儿园绿化不错	Yòuéryuán lǜhuà búcuò	The kindergarten landscaping is nice.
2	那地方很好玩吧	Nà dìfang hěn hǎowán ba	That place is fun, right?
3	对不起没有看清	Duìbuqǐ méiyǒu kànqīng	Sorry, I didn’t see clearly.
4	同学在外面等车	Tóngxué zài wàimiàn děng chē	The classmate is waiting for a bus outside.
5	今年去武汉度假	Jīnnián qù Wǔhàn dùjià	I will go to Wuhan for vacation this year.
6	请尽量批评指教	Qǐng jǐnliàng pīpíng zhǐjiào	Please give as much criticism and guidance as possible.
7	周六早餐吃蒸饺	Zhōuliù zǎocān chī zhēngjiǎo	Eat steamed dumplings for breakfast on Saturday.
8	目前要干些什么	Mùqián yào gàn xiē shénme	What should be done at present?
9	她穿上红色礼服	Tā chuān shàng hóngsè lǐfú	She put on a red dress.
10	表哥想训练长跑	Biǎogē xiǎng xùnliàn chángpǎo	My cousin wants to train for long-distance running.

List 5

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	平常不必带雨伞	Píngcháng bùbì dài yǔsǎn	Normally you don’t need to bring an umbrella.
2	今晚要去弹钢琴	Jīnwǎn yào qù tán gāngqín	I’m going to play the piano tonight.
3	小风筝在天空飞	Xiǎo fēngzheng zài tiānkōng fēi	The little kite is flying in the sky.
4	那块绿窗帘很贵	Nà kuài lǜ chuānglián hěn guì	That green curtain is expensive.
5	我确实没接到信	Wǒ quèshí méi jiēdào xìn	I really didn’t receive the letter.
6	老师不会留作业	Lǎoshī bú huì liú zuòyè	The teacher won’t assign homework.
7	顾客有较多意见	Gùkè yǒu jiào duō yìjiàn	Customers have many opinions.
8	从表姐家里出来	Cóng biǎojiě jiālǐ chūlái	Come out from my cousin’s house.
9	早上记住先刷牙	Zǎoshang jìzhù xiān shuāyá	Remember to brush your teeth first in the morning.
10	这儿能放花瓶吗	Zhèr néng fàng huāpíng ma	Can a vase be placed here?

List 6

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	昨天起床非常晚	Zuótiān qǐchuáng fēicháng wǎn	I got up very late yesterday.
2	北方冬季冰雪多	Běifāng dōngjì bīngxuě duō	Northern winters have a lot of ice and snow.
3	她就能做凉拌面	Tā jiù néng zuò liángbànmiàn	She can make cold noodles.
4	那片鲜花更漂亮	Nà piàn xiānhuā gèng piàoliang	Those flowers are even more beautiful.
5	需要五毛钱邮票	Xūyào wǔ máo qián yóupiào	A fifty-cent stamp is needed.
6	玩具小熊在这里	Wánjù xiǎoxióng zài zhèlǐ	The toy bear is here.
7	快去借几根蜡烛	Kuài qù jiè jǐ gēn làzhú	Go borrow a few candles quickly.
8	彩虹有七种颜色	Cǎihóng yǒu qī zhǒng yánsè	A rainbow has seven colors.
9	躺着看书会近视	Tǎngzhe kàn shū huì jìnshì	Reading while lying down can cause nearsightedness.
10	我不大明白题目	Wǒ bù dà míngbai tímù	I don't quite understand the question.

List 7

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	从此不要再打架	Cóngcǐ búyào zài dǎjià	From now on, don't fight again.
2	严禁随处丢垃圾	Yánjìn suíchù diū lājī	Littering is strictly prohibited.
3	这正是新款皮包	Zhè zhèng shì xīnkuǎn pí bāo	This is exactly the new style of handbag.
4	麻烦你走路轻点	Máfan nǐ zǒulù qīng diǎn	Please walk more quietly.
5	明早乘船去上海	Míngzǎo chéng chuán qù Shànghǎi	Take a boat to Shanghai tomorrow morning.
6	旁边桂花树真多	Pángbiān guìhuā shù zhēn duō	There are many osmanthus trees nearby.
7	他高兴地站起来	Tā gāoxìng de zhàn qǐlái	He stood up happily.
8	肩膀偶尔有些痛	Jiānbǎng ǒu'ěr yǒu xiē tòng	My shoulder occasionally hurts.
9	饮料基本喝光了	Yǐnliào jīběn hē guāng le	The drinks have basically been finished.
10	快叫服务员结帐	Kuài jiào fúwùyuán jié zhàng	Quickly call the waiter to pay the bill.

List 8

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	喝完一瓶葡萄酒	Hē wán yì píng pútaojiǔ	Finish drinking a bottle of wine.
2	周三上午来打针	Zhōusān shàngwǔ lái dǎzhēn	Come for an injection Wednesday morning.
3	别弄脏了新球鞋	Bié nòng zāng le xīn qiúxié	Don't dirty the new sneakers.
4	我计划去泡温泉	Wǒ jìhuà qù pào wēnquán	I plan to go to a hot spring.
5	前面有许多路灯	Qiánmiàn yǒu xǔduō lùdēng	There are many streetlights ahead.
6	事故应如何报警	Shìgù yīng rúhé bàojǐng	How should accidents be reported to the police?
7	学生要举办活动	Xuéshēng yào jǔbàn huódòng	Students are going to hold an event.
8	国庆节放假通知	Guóqìngjié fàngjià tōngzhī	Notice of National Day holiday.
9	夏天你穿长裤吗	Xiàtiān nǐ chuān chángkù ma	Do you wear long pants in summer?
10	纯棉布料比较贵	Chúnmián bùliào bǐjiào guì	Pure cotton fabric is relatively expensive.

List 9

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	他很喜欢吃点心	Tā hěn xǐhuān chī diǎnxīn	He really likes eating snacks.
2	后天就是儿童节	Hòutiān jiù shì Értóng Jié	The day after tomorrow is Children's Day.
3	部分功课没做好	Bùfèn gōngkè méi zuò hǎo	Some homework wasn't done well.
4	小朋友排队放学	Xiǎopéngyǒu páiduì fàngxué	The children line up after school.
5	出门前关掉窗户	Chūmén qián guān diào chuānghu	Close the window before leaving.
6	比赛已经快完了	Bǐsài yǐjīng kuài wán le	The competition is almost over.
7	五加六等于多少	Wǔ jiā liù děngyú duōshao	What is five plus six?
8	请搬开那些栏杆	Qǐng bān kāi nàxiē lángān	Please move those railings aside.
9	我要租间房子住	Wǒ yào zū jiān fángzi zhù	I want to rent a place to live.
10	庆祝两周岁生日	Qìngzhù liǎng zhōusuì shēngrì	Celebrate a second birthday.

List 10

#	Mandarin Sentence	Pinyin	English Translation
1	马上过来踢足球	Mǎshàng guòlái tī zúqiú	Come over right away to play soccer.
2	云南有旅游景点	Yúnnán yǒu lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn	Yunnan has tourist attractions.
3	讨论很快结束了	Tǎolùn hěn kuài jiéshù le	The discussion ended quickly.
4	成绩面前不骄傲	Chéngjì miànqián bù jiāo'ào	Don't be arrogant about achievements.
5	遇见三只胖小猪	Yùjiàn sān zhī pàng xiǎo zhū	Encounter three chubby piglets.
6	我愿意送她回去	Wǒ yuànyì sòng tā huíqù	I am willing to take her back.
7	每天要读书写字	Měitiān yào dúshū xiězì	Study and practice writing every day.
8	剩饭菜放冰箱里	Shèng fàncài fàng bīngxiāng lǐ	Put leftover food in the refrigerator.
9	想到就紧张害怕	Xiǎngdào jiù jǐnzhāng hàipà	Just thinking about it makes me nervous.
10	等会拿些饼干吃	Děnghuì ná xiē bǐnggān chī	Later I'll take some biscuits to eat.