AP Chinese Language & Culture — Cheatsheet
Formulas, exam-day tips, and key terms on one page.
How to get a 5
- For the story narration, establish a clear timeline using words like 首先 (first), 然后 (then), 最后 (finally).
- In the email response, make sure to address every single question asked and maintain the appropriate level of formality.
- Familiarize yourself with typing in pinyin, as you will need to type Chinese characters for the writing section.
- Practice speaking confidently and loudly; examiners need to hear your tones clearly.
Key terms
环境 (huán jìng) — Environment
传统 (chuán tǒng) — Tradition
影响 (yǐng xiǎng) — Influence / Impact
重要 (zhòng yào) — Important
社会 (shè huì) — Society
互联网 (hù lián wǎng) — Internet
教育 (jiào yù) — Education
交流 (jiāo liú) — Communication / Exchange
发展 (fā zhǎn) — Development
虽然...但是... (suī rán... dàn shì...) — Although... but...
因为...所以... (yīn wèi... suǒ yǐ...) — Because... therefore...
总而言之 (zǒng ér yán zhī) — In summary / To conclude