也 (yě) means "also" or "too" in Chinese, and it always goes right before the verb — never at the end of the sentence like the English word "too." In this HSK 1 speaking lesson, you'll practice saying "me too" and telling someone you share the same likes, habits, or identity.
The core rule is simple: Subject + 也 + Verb. The key sentence is 我也喜欢猫 (wǒ yě xǐhuan māo) — "I also like cats." Notice that 也 sits between the subject 我 (wǒ) and the verb 喜欢 (xǐhuan). If you moved 也 to the end of the sentence — the way you'd say "I like cats too" in English — it would sound wrong to a native speaker. 也 must come before the verb, every time.
You can use this structure whenever you want to show that you share something with someone: a like, a habit, or even an identity. It's the natural way to say "me too" in real conversation.
This is a live voice lesson — you talk out loud with AI teacher Mei Lin in real time, not by typing. Mei Lin corrects your grammar and pronunciation in the flow of conversation and adapts to your level. The lesson targets this one pattern and takes roughly 10 minutes. You'll respond to prompts, build sentences with 也 in the correct position, and get immediate feedback on whether you're placing it right.
The first lesson can be tried free; no credit card is required to start talking. Afterward, you can reinforce what you learned with handwriting practice using the free printable Chinese worksheet generator — ready-made packs cover HSK 1–3 words.
This lesson is part of the HSK 1 lessons hub. If you've already completed the "Don't Have It" lesson on 没有 (méiyǒu), this is a natural next step. You can also try the "Planning Your Day" lesson on time word placement to see how word order works for another common pattern.
也 (yě) goes right before the verb, following the pattern Subject + 也 + Verb. In the example 我也喜欢猫 (wǒ yě xǐhuan māo), 也 sits between the subject 我 and the verb 喜欢. It never goes at the end of the sentence the way English "too" does.
You'll talk out loud with AI teacher Mei Lin, building sentences that use 也 to express shared likes, habits, or identity. Mei Lin corrects your pronunciation and grammar in real time, so you learn to place 也 before the verb naturally. The lesson takes about 10 minutes.
Yes — the first lesson can be tried free, and no credit card is required to start talking with Mei Lin. You'll get real-time voice feedback on your use of 也 in a conversational setting, so you can practice the pattern before committing.
This lesson is part of the HSK 1 series. After mastering 也, you might move on to the "Don't Have It" lesson on 没有 (méiyǒu) or the "Planning Your Day" lesson on time word placement. You can also print handwriting worksheets to reinforce the characters you've learned.