P1 Chinese similar words practice
Singapore Primary 1 Chinese, similar words (词语辨析): separate words that are close in meaning but used differently, testing fine differences of sense, tone of approval and settled pairings — one of the most demanding types in primary Chinese. Everything here follows the MOE syllabus. You can try one set free without signing up, and it is marked as you go — get one wrong and the same point comes back asked a different way, so your child can build the foundation on distinguishing words. This page has 8 skill points and 15 questions.
What is tested in P1 similar words
In P1 and P2 this question separates two words that are close in meaning but used differently — 看 and 见, 说 and 讲. There are few of them at this level and the items are short, testing the settled expressions of everyday speech.
Common traps
- The two words mean almost the same thing and only the collocation differs.
- Both are said in speech but only one is used in writing.
- The child picks the way they talk at home, which is not what the textbook uses.
How to practise
Have your child build one sentence of their own for each word and say it aloud. At this age this question type is not won by explanation; it is won by sentences said often enough to sound right.
P1 similar words · worked examples
以下哪一个句子是正确的？（有趣）
- ・哥哥有趣地跑向操场，玩得非常开心。
- ・这个月饼有趣，我很想吃一口。
- ✓ 儿童节的表演非常有趣，大家都笑了。
- ・妹妹摔倒在地上，哭得很有趣。
Why: The answer is “儿童节的表演非常有趣，大家都笑了。”. 有趣 means something is fun or funny; the show made everyone laugh, so it was 有趣. “哥哥有趣地跑向操场，玩得非常开心。” is wrong: 有趣 is not used to describe how someone runs; say 开心地跑. “妹妹摔倒在地上，哭得很有趣。” is wrong: falling down and crying is sad, not fun. “这个月饼有趣，我很想吃一口。” is wrong: wanting a bite is because it tastes good, so it should be 好吃.
以下哪一个句子是正确的？（干净）
- ・妈妈干净地煮饭，饭很香。
- ・妹妹的手很干净，全是泥。
- ✓ 弟弟把桌子擦得非常干净。
- ・哥哥干净地跑到了学校。
Why: The answer is “弟弟把桌子擦得非常干净。” “干净” means not dirty. The table has been wiped and is not dirty at all, so it fits. “妹妹的手很干净，全是泥。” is wrong: hands covered in mud are dirty, not clean. “哥哥干净地跑到了学校。” is wrong: “干净” is about whether something is dirty and cannot describe running. “妈妈干净地煮饭，饭很香。” is wrong: “干净” cannot describe how someone cooks.
以下哪一个句子是正确的？（穿）
- ・妈妈把饭穿好了，叫大家来吃。
- ✓ 妹妹自己穿袜子，不用妈妈帮忙。
- ・小乐穿好了书包，准备去上学。
- ・弟弟把玩具穿在身上，玩得很开心。
Why: The correct answer is “妹妹自己穿袜子，不用妈妈帮忙。” which means “The younger sister puts on her own socks without needing Mommy’s help.” This is right because the word “穿” (chuān) is used for wearing clothes or shoes, like socks. The other sentences are wrong because you don’t “wear” toys, rice, or a schoolbag — those actions need different verbs.
Learn each word with a sentence attached; how a word is used tells you more than its definition.
Skill points on this page (8)
- 跨课·词语辨析 · 1 question
- 跨课·词语辨析 · 1 question
- 下L13·词语辨析 · 2 questions
- 下L15·词语辨析 · 3 questions
- 下L15·词语辨析 · 2 questions
- 下L17·词语辨析 · 2 questions
- 跨课·词语辨析 · 3 questions
- 下L17·词语辨析 · 1 question
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