HSK1 Lesson 12 – How Do You Write This Character?

In HSK1 Lesson 12, Hilingo helps beginners master the basics of writing Chinese characters. The lesson reviews previously learned words like “Chinese language,” “Chinese food,” “dumplings,” and “LEGO,” then introduces new vocabulary such as “write,” “Chinese character,” “character,” “how,” and “read.” Through practical dialogues, students learn how to ask and answer questions about reading and writing Chinese characters.

Lesson Highlights:

• Learn the interrogative pronoun “怎么” (how) and sentence patterns like “这个字怎么读/怎么写?”

• Recognize basic strokes: 撇折, 斜钩, 提.

• Study characters “东 (east), 我 (I/me), 西 (west)” and understand single vs. compound structures.

• Practice dialogues such as “我会写” and “这个字我会读，不会写.”

• Reinforce learning with quizzes and sentence reading like “我要买东西.”

Who Is This For?
HSK1 beginners, learners interested in Chinese character writing, and anyone building a solid Chinese foundation.

Learning Goals:
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Ask how to read and write a Chinese character;

2. Write basic characters like “东, 我, 西”;

3. Distinguish single-component and compound structures;

4. Express ability with “我会写” and “我不会写.”

Next Lesson Preview:
What’s the date today? – Learn to express dates in Chinese.

Congratulations on completing Lesson 12!
At Hilingo, every step counts. See you next time!