BELAJAR MANDARIN DARI NOL - MATERI PERTEMUAN 4

Summary

The video introduces basic Mandarin vocabulary related to personal pronouns and names. It explains the meaning of 'sing' (surname) and 'ming' (given name) in Chinese naming conventions, highlighting that surnames are typically one character but can occasionally be two. It covers pronouns such as 'saya' (I), 'kamu' (you), and 'dia' (he/she/it), explaining their gender distinctions and usage for both people and animals or objects. The video also introduces terms for 'kami' (we), 'mereka' (they), and 'laki-laki' (male), with emphasis on Mandarin pronunciations and characters for each term.

Takeaways

• 😀 The term 'Sing' refers to the surname in Chinese names, commonly used by Chinese people.
• 😀 'Ming' is used for the given name in Chinese names, which may consist of one or two characters depending on the individual.
• 😀 An example of a Chinese name is 'Sing Lin' where 'Sing' is the surname and 'Lin' is the given name.
• 😀 Surnames ('Sing') are typically one character long, but in some cases, they may consist of two characters.
• 😀 The Chinese word for 'I' or 'me' is 'saya' in Bahasa Indonesia.
• 😀 The Chinese word for 'you' (informal) is 'kamu' in Bahasa Indonesia.
• 😀 The Chinese word for 'he' (for males) is used to refer to a male individual.
• 😀 The Chinese word for 'she' (for females) is different from the male version, though they have the same tone.
• 😀 The Chinese word for 'it' is used for animals or objects, and its pronunciation is the same as the female 'she' but with different characters.
• 😀 'Kami' refers to 'we' or 'us' in Bahasa Indonesia, and in Mandarin, it has the same pronunciation as 'women' (woman).
• 😀 The Chinese words for 'they' and 'you all' (plural 'you') are also explained in the context of Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia.
• 😀 The terms for 'man' and 'woman' in Mandarin are 'nan' and 'nv' respectively, with different characters for each.

Q & A

What is the meaning of 'Sing' in Mandarin?

'Sing' (姓) refers to the surname in Mandarin. It is typically the family name in Chinese culture, and it comes before the given name.

How is 'Ming' used in Mandarin names?

'Ming' (名) refers to the given name or first name in Mandarin. It typically follows the surname.

What does the example 'Singlin Lina' demonstrate?

The example 'Singlin Lina' shows a Mandarin name structure where 'Sing' is the surname and 'Lina' is the first name. The surname comes first in Chinese names.

Can a surname in Mandarin consist of more than one character?

Yes, while most Mandarin surnames consist of one character, there are some surnames that may have two characters.

How is the pronoun 'Saya' used in Mandarin?

'Saya' (我) means 'I' or 'me' in Mandarin. It is a personal pronoun used to refer to oneself.

What is the Mandarin equivalent of 'you'?

'Kamu' (你) is the Mandarin word for 'you.' It is used when addressing one person.

How do you differentiate the male and female pronouns for 'he' and 'she' in Mandarin?

In Mandarin, 'he' is 'Dia' (他) for males, and 'she' is 'Dia' (她) for females. The only difference is in the written characters: '他' for males and '她' for females.

What is the Mandarin word for 'it' when referring to animals or objects?

'Dia' (它) is used to refer to 'it' for animals or objects. It has the same pronunciation as the male 'Dia' (他), but the character is different.

What is the difference between 'kami' and 'kita' in Mandarin?

'Kami' (我们) and 'kita' (我们) both mean 'we' in Mandarin. However, 'kami' excludes the listener, while 'kita' includes the listener in the group.

How do you say 'they' in Mandarin?

'Mereka' (他们) is used to mean 'they' in Mandarin when referring to a group of people. The pronoun is gender-neutral in the plural form.