Takeaway Chinese

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of antonyms that are used not only to compare the size of objects and places, but also concepts and ideas. That is "大" and "小".

A:
 Shíxí dì yī tiān gǎnjué zěn me yàng?
 实习第一天感觉怎么样？
 How do you feel on your first day of internship? 
 
 B:
 Hái bù cuò, zhèlǐ gōngzuò jiézòu tǐng kuài de. 
 还不错，这里工作节奏挺快的。
 Not bad. The pace is quite fast here. 
 
 Wǒ děi jǐnkuài shúxi gōngzuò, tígāo xiàolǜ.
 我得尽快熟悉工作，提高效率。
 I need to familiarize myself with the job quickly and improve efficiency.
 
 A:
 Bié zháojí, màn màn lái.
 别着急，慢慢来。
 Don’t worry too much, take your time.
 
 B:
 Hǎo de, wǒ jué de zìjǐ hái yǒu hěnduō xūyào xuéxí de dìfang.
 好的，我觉得自己还有很多需要学习的地方。
 Okay, I feel that there is so much I need to learn.
 
 A：
 Tóngshì men dōu hěn yǒushàn, yǒu bù dǒng de jǐnguǎn wèn.
 同事们都很友善，有不懂的尽管问。
 People here are all very friendly, so feel free to ask if there's anything you don't understand.

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A：
 Xiàkè yīqǐ qù dǎ lánqiú ba!
 下课一起去打篮球吧！
 Let's go play basketball together after class!
 
 B：
 Xiàcì ba, wǒ zuìjìn tèbié máng.
 下次吧，我最近特别忙。
 Maybe next time. I've been really busy lately.
 
 Wǒ děi qù túshūguǎn xiě lùnwén.
 我得去图书馆写论文。
 I have to go to the library to work on my paper.
 
 A：
 Tiān na!
 天哪！
 Oh my goodness!
 
 Lí jiézhǐ rìqī háiyǒu liǎng gè yuè ne!
 离截止日期还有两个月呢！
 There are still two months until the deadline! 
 
 Xuébà, bié "juǎn" le!
 学霸，别“卷”了！
 Don't overwork yourself, Mr./Ms. Overachiever!
 
 B：
 Wǒ yào zhēngqǔ ná jiǎngxuéjīn, děi kǎo gè hǎo chéngjì.
 我要争取拿奖学金，得考个好成绩。
 I want to get a scholarship, so I need to get a good grade.
 
 A：
 Hǎo ba, dàn nǐ jìde yào láoyì jiéhé a!
 好吧，但你记得要劳逸结合啊！
 Alright, but remember to keep a balance between work and rest!

A:
 Wā, hǎoduō xuéshēng shètuán zài zhāoxīn ne!
 哇，好多学生社团在招新呢！
 Wow, so many student clubs are now recruiting new members!
 
 Nǐ xiǎng jiārù nǎgè?
 你想加入哪个？
 Which one do you want to join?
 
 B:
 Wǒ xiǎng jìn shūfǎ shè, xuéxí xiě máobǐ zì.
 我想进书法社，学习写毛笔字。
 I want to join the calligraphy club and learn how to write with a brush.
 
 Nǐ ne?
 你呢？
 How about you?
 
 A:
 Wǒ xiǎng jiārù jiēwǔ shè.
 我想加入街舞社。
 I want to join the street dance club.
 
 Kě wǒ shì líng jīchǔ, bù zhīdào shìfǒu kěyǐ jiārù.
 可我是零基础，不知道是否可以加入。
 But I have no experience. I don't know if I can join.
 
 B:
 Yīqǐ qù wènwen ba.
 一起去问问吧。
 Let's go and find out.

A:
 Nǐhǎo, qǐngwèn xīnshēng bàodàochù zěnme zǒu?
 你好，请问新生报到处怎么走？
 Hello, may I ask how to get to the new student registration location?
 
 B:
 Jiù zài túshūguǎn de xiéduìmiàn.
 就在图书馆的斜对面。
 It’s just kitty-corner from the library.
 
 Zhènghǎo wǒ yě yào guòqù, yīqǐ zǒu ba.
 正好我也要过去，一起走吧。
 Actually, I’m going there, too. Let’s go together.
 
 A:
 Tài gǎnxiè le.
 太感谢了。
 Thank you so much.
 
 Wǒ shì lùchī, zǒngshì mílù.
 我是路痴，总是迷路。
 I have no sense of direction, and I always get lost.
 
 B:
 Duō zǒu jǐcì jiù shúxi le.
 多走几次就熟悉了。
 You’ll get familiar with it after walking it a few more times.
 
 A:
 Xuéjiě, kěyǐ jiā gè Wēixìn ma?
 学姐，可以加个微信吗？
 Can I add you on WeChat?
 
 B:
 Méiwèntí.
 没问题。
 No problem. 
 
 Yǒu shénme bùdǒng de, suíshí kěyǐ wèn wǒ.
 有什么不懂的，随时可以问我。
 If you have any questions, feel free to ask me anytime.

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A: 
 Nǐ cāi zěnme zhe? 
 你猜怎么着？
 Hey, guess what?
 
 Wǒ shōudào Zhōngguó dàxué de lùqǔ tōngzhīshū le!
 我收到中国大学的录取通知书了！
 I just received an offer from a Chinese university!
 
 B: 
 Gōngxǐ nǐ! 
 恭喜你！
 Congratulations!
 
 Nǐ yào shàng nǎge dàxué?
 你要上哪个大学？
 Which university is it?
 
 A: 
 Běijīng Yǔyán Dàxué!
 北京语言大学！
 It's Beijing Language and Culture University!
 
 B: 
 Tài hǎo le! 
 太好了！
 That's great!
 
 Wǒ zài Běijīng dāi le yī nián le, zhèlǐ yǒu hěnduō hǎowánr de dìfang.
 我在北京待了一年了，这里有很多好玩儿的地方。
 I've been in Beijing for a year, and it has so many cool places to explore.
 
 A: 
 Kěshì, wǒ xiànzài yǒudiǎn jǐnzhāng, bù zhīdào gāi zhǔnbèi shénme.
 可是，我现在有点紧张，不知道该准备什么。
 But I'm a bit nervous now. I have no clue what I should prepare.
 
 B: 
 Bùyòng dānxīn!
 不用担心！
 Don't worry!
 
 Yǒu wǒ ne!
 有我呢！
 I'm here for you!

A: 
 Wǒ xiǎng shēnqǐng Zhōngguó de dàxué. 
 我想申请中国的大学。
 I want to apply for admission to a university in China.
 
 Xuéfèi guì ma?
 学费贵吗？
 Is the tuition expensive?
 
 B: 
 Wǒ juéde bùsuàn guì.
 我觉得不算贵。
 I don't think it's considered expensive.
 
 Érqiě, nǐ hái kěyǐ shēnqǐng jiǎngxuéjīn.
 而且，你还可以申请奖学金。
 Besides, you can apply for scholarships.
 
 A: 
 Nà zài Zhōngguó de shēnghuó chéngběn gāo ma?
 那在中国的生活成本高吗？
 How about the cost of living in China?
 
 B: 
 Fēng jiǎn yóu rén.
 丰俭由人。
 It depends on your lifestyle.
 
 Bǐrú, wǒ píngshí zài xuéxiào shítáng chī yī fèn miàn zhǐ xūyào shí kuài qián.
 比如，我平时在学校食堂吃一份面只需要十块钱。
 For example, I often order a bowl of noodles at the school cafeteria, which costs only 10 yuan.
 
 A: 
 Ò, nà kànlái chīfàn bùsuàn tài guì.
 哦，那看来吃饭不算太贵。
 Oh, so it looks like food won't cost all that much.
 
 B: 
 Shì de, wǒ háiyǒu yīxiē shěngqián xiǎo miàozhāo, zánmen kěyǐ zhǎo ge jīhuì xiángxì liáoliao.
 是的，我还有一些省钱小妙招，咱们可以找个机会详细聊聊。
 That's right. I also have some money-saving tips. We can find a time to talk about it in detail.
 
 A: 
 Hǎo ya.
 好呀。
 That would be great.

A:
 Tīngshuō nǐ zài Zhōngguó shàng dàxué, wǒ yě xiǎng qù.
 听说你在中国上大学，我也想去。
 I heard that you're studying at a university in China. I want to go, too.
 
 B: 
 Kěyǐ ya, zhǐyào àn yāoqiú shēnqǐng jiù kěyǐ le.
 可以呀，只要按要求申请就可以了。
 Sure, as long as you apply according to the requirements.
 
 A: 
 Yǒu shénme jùtǐ de yāoqiú ma? 
 有什么具体的要求吗？
 Are there any specific requirements? 
 
 Kuài gěi wǒ fēnxiǎng yīxià nǐ de jīngyàn!
 快给我分享一下你的经验！
 Can you share your experience with me!
 
 B: 
 Wǒ shēnqǐng de xuéxiào yāoqiú zhōngwén shuǐpíng dádào HSK sì jí zǒngfēn bù dīyú yī bǎi bā shí fēn.
 我申请的学校要求中文水平达到 HSK4 级总分不低于 180 分。
 The university I applied to requires a Chinese proficiency level of at least HSK 4 with a total score of no less than 180.
 
 A: 
 Ā! Kàn lái wǒ hái yào hǎohǎo xué zhōngwén! 
 啊！看来我还要好好学中文！
 Oh! It looks like I need to further improve my proficiency in Chinese! 
 
 Hái yǒu qítā yāoqiú ma?
 还有其他要求吗？
 Are there any other requirements?
 
 B: 
 Dāngrán le, gēnjù bùtóng de zhuānyè huì yǒu bùtóng de yāoqiú, nǐ kěyǐ dào wǎngzhàn shang qù chá cha.
 当然了，根据不同的专业会有不同的要求，你可以到网站上去查查。
 Of course, different majors may have different requirements. You can check on the website for more information.

A:
 Wǒ zuìjìn mí shàng le Zhōngguó wénhuà, hǎo xiǎng qù Zhōngguó liúxué.
 我最近迷上了中国文化，好想去中国留学。
 I have recently become fascinated with Chinese culture, and I really want to study in China. 
 
 B:
 Nǐ yǐjīng xiǎng hǎo qù nǎ suǒ dàxué le ma?
 你已经想好去哪所大学了吗？
 Have you decided which university to go to?
 
 A:
 Hái méiyǒu, Zhōngguó yǒu bùshǎo yōuxiù de dàxué, wǒ hái méiyǒu zuò zuìzhōng de juédìng.
 还没有，中国有不少优秀的大学，我还没有做最终的决定。
 Not yet. China has many excellent universities, and I haven't made a final decision yet.
 
 B:
 Chúle kǎolǜ xuéxiào de wèntí, nǐ yǒuméiyǒu xiǎng guò shēnghuó shang huì bù shìyìng?
 除了考虑学校的问题，你有没有想过生活上会不适应？
 Besides considering the choice of university, have you thought about the potential challenges of adjusting to life there?
 
 A:
 Bùhuì, zuòwéi yīge "shè niú", wǒ duì zìjǐ yǒu xìnxīn!
 不会，作为一个“社牛”，我对自己有信心！
 No, as a "sociable person", I have confidence in myself!

A:
 Nǐ jīnwǎn yǒukòng ma? Wǒmen wǎnshang yīqǐ qù chīfàn ba.
 你今晚有空吗？我们晚上一起去吃饭吧。
 Are you free tonight? Let’s go to have dinner together.
 
 B：
 Kěyǐ ya, bùguò nǐ jīntiān zěnme bù hé nǐde fàndāzi yīqǐ chī le?
 可以呀，不过你今天怎么不和你的饭搭子一起吃了？
 Sure, but why aren’t you eating with your meal pals today?
 
 A：
 Jīntiān bùshì qīxī ma, suǒyǐ jīntiān jiù bùxiǎng hé tāmen chīfàn le.
 今天不是七夕嘛，所以今天就不想和她们吃饭了。
 Today is Qixi Festival! I don’t want to eat with other people.
 
 B：
 Ó ~ Nà nǐ xiǎng hé shéi chī?
 哦～那你想和谁吃？
 Oh? So who do you want to eat with?
 
 A：
 Xiǎng hé nǐ.
 想和你。
 You.

A:
 Háiyǒu shí fēnzhōng huǒchē jiù dào Lāsà zhàn le, Bùdálāgōng, wǒ lái la!
 还有十分钟火车就到拉萨站了，布达拉宫，我来啦！
 We will arrive at Lhasa Station in ten minutes. Potala Palace, here I come!
 
 B:
 Zhèlǐ hǎibá hěn gāo, wǒmen kěnéng huì yǒu gāoyuán fǎnyìng. 
 这里海拔很高，我们可能会有高原反应。
 We may experience altitude sickness, considering the high altitude here.
 
 Yàobù xiān chīdiǎn dōngxi, shāowēi shìyìng yīxià zài qù ba?
 要不先吃点东西，稍微适应一下再去吧？
 How about we eat something first and get accustomed to the environment?
 
 A:
 Méi wèntí. Wǒ zhīdào yījiā hěn bùcuò de Xīzàng tèsè cāntīng.
 没问题。我知道一家很不错的西藏特色餐厅。
 No problem. I know a very good Tibetan restaurant.
 
 B:
 Nǐ bǎ cāntīng dìzhǐ fā gěi wǒ, wǒ xiànzài jiào yīliàng wǎngyuēchē.
 你把餐厅地址发给我，我现在叫一辆网约车。
 Please send me the address of the restaurant, and I'll call a cab now.

A:
 Tǔlǔfān de pútao gètóu zhème dà ya, hái zhème tián, zhēn shì tài hǎochī le.
 吐鲁番的葡萄个头这么大呀，还这么甜，真是太好吃了。
 The grapes in Turpan are so big and sweet. They’re really delicious. 
 
 B:
 Méicuò. Tǔlǔfān shì zhùmíng de "pútao zhī xiāng". 
 没错。吐鲁番是著名的“葡萄之乡”。
 Yes, Turpan is known as the "Hometown of Grapes".
 
 Zhèlǐ de qìhòu hé tǔrǎng fēicháng shìhé pútao de zhòngzhí.
 这里的气候和土壤非常适合葡萄的种植。
 The climate and soil here are very suitable for growing grapes.
 
 A:
 Chúle pútao, wǒ tīngshuō zhèlǐ de hāmìguā yě hěn yǒumíng.
 除了葡萄，我听说这里的哈密瓜也很有名。
 I heard that it’s also known for its cantaloupes.
 
 B:
 Shì de, wǒmen děnghuìr kěyǐ chángcháng. 
 是的，我们等会儿可以尝尝。
 Yeah, we can try some later.

A:
 Xiànzài xuěgāo de huāyàng kě zhēn duō ya!
 现在雪糕的花样可真多呀！
 There are so many fancy popsicles these days!
 
 Zhège xuěgāo shì bīngmǎyǒng zàoxíng de!
 这个雪糕是兵马俑造型的！
 This one is in the shape of a Terracotta Warrior!
 
 B: 
 Wǒ kàndào biérén péngyouquān fā de tú, "zhòng cǎo" hǎo jiǔ le.
 我看到别人朋友圈发的图，“种草”好久了。
 I’ve been wanting to get it for a while after seeing it on other people's social media.
 
 A:
 Nà zánmen yě mǎi yīgè chángchang.
 那咱们也买一个尝尝。
 Then let's go get one and give it a try.
 
 B:
 Wǒmen cānguān wán zài mǎi ba, xiān qù liǎojiě yīxià tāde gùshi.
 我们参观完再买吧，先去了解一下它的故事。
 Sure, after we finish here. We’ll go find out the story behind it first.
 
 A:
 Hǎo ya! Jiù zhème yúkuài de juédìng le.
 好呀！就这么愉快地决定了。
 Great! Sounds like a good plan.

A:
 Duìbuqǐ, wǒ bùgāi duìnǐ fāhuǒr.
 对不起，我不该对你发火儿。
 I'm sorry. I shouldn't have lost my temper.
 
 B:
 Shì wǒ bùduì. 
 是我不对。
 It was my fault.
 
 Wǒ gāngcái zǒushénr le, bǎ nǐ zuì xǐhuan de bēizi shuāi suì le.
 我刚才走神儿了，把你最喜欢的杯子摔碎了。
 I got distracted and broke your favorite cup.
 
 A:
 Méishì de, suìsuì píng'ān! 
 没事的，碎碎平安！
 It's okay, all's well.
 
 Wǒ zhènghǎo huàn gè xīnde.
 我正好换个新的。
 I can just get a new one.
 
 B:
 Zhēnde tài bàoqiàn le, yīhuìr zánmen chūmén guàngjiē, yīqǐ tiāo yīgè ba.
 真的太抱歉了，一会儿咱们出门逛街，一起挑一个吧。
 I'm really sorry about it. Let's go shopping later and get you a new one.

A:
 Nǐ jīntiān chuān zhè shēn tèbié hǎokàn. 
 你今天穿这身特别好看。
 You look particularly stunning today. 
 
 Yào cānjiā shénme huódòng ma?
 要参加什么活动吗？
 Are you going to an event?
 
 B:
 Xièxie. Wǒ shòu yāo qù biǎoyǎn xiǎotíqín.
 谢谢。我受邀去表演小提琴。
 Thank you. Yes, I was invited to perform violin.
 
 A:
 Nǐ zhēn de yòu piàoliang yòu yǒu cáihuá.
 你真的又漂亮又有才华。
 Wow, talent and beauty!
 
 B:
 Guò jiǎng la. 
 过奖啦。
 I’m flattered. 
 
 Wǒ zhèlǐ yǒu liǎng zhāng ménpiào, huānyíng nǐ lái pěngchǎng.
 我这里有两张门票，欢迎你来捧场。
 Here are two tickets. Would love to have you there!

A:
 Nǐ xiànzài yǒu kòngr ma? 
 你现在有空儿吗？
 Do you have some free time right now? 
 
 Kěyǐ bāng wǒ zuò zuìhòu de shōuwěi gōngzuò ma?
 可以帮我做最后的收尾工作吗？
 Can you help me wrap up?
 
 B:
 Kǒngpà bù xíng, wǒ shǒutóu shang yǒu hěnduō shìqing yào chǔlǐ.
 恐怕不行，我手头上有很多事情要处理。
 I'm afraid not. I have a lot on my plate at the moment.
 
 A:
 Wǒ jīnwǎn qù Hǎinán, zài bù zǒu jiù gǎn bu shàng fēijī le.
 我今晚去海南，再不走就赶不上飞机了。
 I'm leaving for Hainan tonight. I'll miss my flight if I don’t leave now.
 
 B:
 Bù hǎo yìsi, wǒ xiànzài zhēn méi shíjiān.
 不好意思，我现在真没时间。
 I'm sorry, but I really don't have time right now.
 
 A:
 Nà suàn le, wǒ qù wènwèn qítā rén. 
 那算了，我去问问其他人。
 Well, never mind. I'll ask someone else.

A:
 Wǒ gāng shōudào yījiā zài Shànghǎi de gōngsī fā lái de yóujiàn, ràng wǒ hòutiān qù miànshì.
 我刚收到一家在上海的公司发来的邮件，让我后天去面试。
 I just got an email from a company in Shanghai. They want me to go for an interview the day after tomorrow.
 
 B:
 Gōngxǐ! Kuàidiǎn dìng jīpiào ba, yàobù gǎnbují le.
 恭喜！快点订机票吧，要不赶不及了。
 Congratulations! Book your flight now, so you can make it on time.
 
 A:
 Yóujiàn li shuō wǒ kěyǐ cānjiā yuǎnchéng miànshì, tāmen dàoshíhou gěi wǒ fāsòng xiànshàng huìyì liànjiē.
 邮件里说我可以参加远程面试，他们到时候给我发送线上会议链接。
 They say I can do the interview remotely. They will send me an online conference link.
 
 B:
 Nà hái tǐng rénxìnghuà de.
 那还挺人性化的。
 That's quite considerate of them.
 Wǒ zhīqián kàndào yīpiān guānyú yuǎnchéng miànshì de zhùyì shìxiàng, wǒ děnghuìr fā gěi nǐ.
 我之前看到一篇关于远程面试的注意事项，我等会儿发给你。
 I read an article about tips for remote interviews earlier. I'll send it to you later.

A:
 Tīngshuō nǐ zuótiān qù kàn zhǎn le, zhǎnlǎn zěnmeyàng?
 听说你昨天去看展了，展览怎么样？ 
 I heard you went to see an exhibition yesterday. How was it? 
 B:
 Wǒ qù le kējì zhǎn. Xiànchǎng de rén shízài tài duō le, wǒ dōu méiyǒu jīhuì zǐxì kàn měi yī jiàn zhǎnpǐn. Dàn xǔduō zhǎnpǐn dōu shì zuì xīn de gāo kējì, fēicháng zhènhàn, yě suàn zhí huí piàojià le.
 我去了科技展。现场的人实在太多了，我都没有机会仔细看每一件展品。但许多展品都是最新的高科技，非常震撼，也算值回票价了。
 Yes, I went to a technology exhibition. I didn't even have the chance to look at each exhibit carefully because there were so many people there. Many of the exhibits show the latest high-tech, which are very impressive. The ticket was worth it.
 A:
 Wǒ yě xiǎng qù kàn, zhǎnlǎn bàn dào shénme shíhou ya?
 我也想去看，展览办到什么时候呀？
 I want to go see it, too! How long will the exhibition last?
 B:
 Yuè dǐ qián dōu yǒu. Bùguò wǒ jiànyì nǐ bìkāi gāofēng, zuìhǎo gōngzuò rì qù. Tíqián wǎngshàng dìngpiào, bìmiǎn xiànchǎng páiduì.
 月底前都有。不过我建议你避开高峰，最好工作日去。提前网上订票，避免现场排队。
 It's open until the end of the month. I suggest that you avoid the peak hours and go on weekdays. You can book tickets online in advance, so you don’t wait on site.

A：
 Xīhóngshì zěnme mài?
 西红柿怎么卖？
 How much are the tomatoes?
 B：
 Wǔkuàiqián yījīn.
 五块钱一斤。
 Five yuan per jin.
 Fàngxīn mǎi, wǒmen de cài yīxiàng hěn xīnxiān, dōu shì zìjǐ zhòng de, chún tiānrán.
 放心买，我们的菜一向很新鲜，都是自己种的，纯天然。
 Rest assured to buy, freshness guaranteed. We grew them ourselves and they are completely organic.
 A：
 Huángguā háiyǒu ma? 
 黄瓜还有吗？
 Do you have any cucumbers?
 Yě lái liǎnggēn ba.
 也来两根吧。
 I’d like to get two.
 B：
 Āiyā, huángguā yǐjīng màiguāng le, nǐ yào mǎi jiù zài qù biéjiā kànkan ba.
 哎呀，黄瓜已经卖光了，你要买就再去别家看看吧。
 Sorry, they’re all sold out. You can check out other stores around here.

A:
 Nǐ yǒu dǎhuǒjī ma?
 你有打火机吗？
 Do you have a lighter?
 B:
 Méiyǒu. Wǒ yǐjīng jiè yān le.
 没有。我已经戒烟了。
 No, I don’t. I've quit smoking.
 A:
 Nǐ tài yǒu yìlì le! Wǒ zuìjìn yě zài chángshì jiè yān, dàn hái méi chénggōng.
 你太有毅力了！我最近也在尝试戒烟，但还没成功。
 That takes some willpower! I've been trying to quit too recently, but I’m not there yet.
 B:
 Xī yān zhēn de duì shēntǐ wēihài hěn dà, èrshǒu yān hái huì yǐngxiǎng shēn biān rén de jiànkāng. 
 吸烟真的对身体危害很大，二手烟还会影响身边人的健康。
 Smoking really comes with significant health risks, and second-hand smoking affects the health of people around you.
 A:
 Wǒ yě shì zhè me xiǎng de. Dàn wǒ zǒng shì fàn yānyǐn.
 我也是这么想的。但我总是犯烟瘾。
 I agree. But I always give in to the cravings.
 B:
 Jiānchí zhù a. Wǒ jiāndū nǐ!
 坚持住啊。我监督你！
 Hang in there. I'll keep an eye on your progress!

Chinese 101: A conversation about the diverse grilling methods. Stick with us to learn more barbecue-related vocabulary.

A:
 Kuài kàn! Nà zhī jīnsīhóu shuìjiào de yàngzi zhēn kě'ài.
 
 快看！那只金丝猴睡觉的样子真可爱。
 
 Look! That sleeping golden monkey is so cute. 
 
 B:
 Tā shuì de hěn xiāng a. Kàn lái tā fēicháng xiǎngshòu zhèlǐ de shēnghuó.
 
 它睡得很香啊。看来它非常享受这里的生活。
 
 It's sleeping so soundly. It looks like it’s enjoying its life here.
 
 A:
 Shì ya, zhěng gè dòngwùyuán gānjìng zhěngjié. Sìyǎngyuán zhēnde hěn yòngxīn de zhàoliào zhè xiē dòngwù.
 
 是呀，整个动物园干净整洁。饲养员真的很用心地照料这些动物。
 
 Yeah, the zoo is nice and clean. The keepers are doing a great job taking care of these animals.
 
 B:
 Xū! Zánmen xiǎo diǎn shēng shuōhuà, bié chǎo xǐng tā.
 
 嘘！咱们小点声说话，别吵醒它。
 
 Shh! Let's be quiet so we don't wake it up.

A:
 Yī huìr xiàbān, yào bù yào yīqǐ qù zuò dìtiě?
 
 一会儿下班，要不要一起去坐地铁？
 
 Do you want to take the subway together after work? 
 
 B:
 Jīntiān bù néng hé nǐ yīqǐ zǒu le. Wǒ xiànzài jiù yào huíjiā shōushi xíngli, wǎnshang bā diǎn de fēijī qù hǎinán, míngtiān jiù zhèngshì kāishǐ dùjià shēnghuó la!
 
 今天不能和你一起走了。我现在就要回家收拾行李，晚上八点的飞机去海南，明天就正式开始度假生活啦！
 
 I can't today. I must go home to pack. I have a flight to Hainan at 8pm tonight. My vacation starts tomorrow!
 
 A:
 Nà wǒ děng huìr mǎi diǎn cài, qù wǒ bà mā jiā hé tāmen yīqǐ chīfàn. Zhēn xiànmù nǐ néng chūqù lǚyóu, xīwàng nǐ wán de kāixīn.
 
 那我等会儿买点菜，去我爸妈家和他们一起吃饭。真羡慕你能出去旅游，希望你玩的开心。
 
 Okay, I'll get some groceries later and have dinner with my parents. I’m so jealous you get to go travelling. I hope you’ll have a good time.
 
 B:
 Wǒ gèng xiànmù nǐ! Hé jiārén zài yīqǐ, píng píng dàn dàn jiù shì xìngfú.
 
 我更羡慕你！和家人在一起，平平淡淡就是幸福。
 
 I’m jealous of you, too! You can spend quite time with your family! That’s the best kind of happiness in life.

A:
 Wa, zhège tèxiào shì zěnme zuò de?
 哇，这个特效是怎么做的？
 Wow, how did you create this special effect?
 
 Kànqǐlái hěn fùzá.
 看起来很复杂。
 It looks very complicated.
 
 B:
 Qíshí bìng bù máfan.
 其实并不麻烦。
 It wasn't that much work, actually.
 
 Zhǐ xūyào xiàzǎi yīgè chājiàn, zài zìjǐ tiáozhěng yīxià cānshù jiù kěyǐ le.
 只需要下载一个插件，再自己调整一下参数就可以了。
 All I needed to do was download a plug-in and adjust the parameters.
 
 A:
 Nà zěnme néng ràng zhèlǐ de shēngyīn tīngqǐlái gèng zìrán yīxiē ne?
 那怎么能让这里的声音听起来更自然一些呢？
 Then how can I make the sound here more natural?
 
 B:
 Kěyǐ jiārù dànrù hé dànchū xiàoguǒ, zhèyàng jiù bùhuì xiǎnde hěn tūwù le.
 可以加入淡入和淡出效果，这样就不会显得很突兀了。
 You can create fade-in and fade-out effects so that it won't seem that abrupt.

A:
 Nǐ zuìjìn qìsè kànqǐlái bùcuò.
 你最近气色看起来不错。
 You look pretty well these days.
 B:
 Zhè zhènr wǒ zuòle hěnduō guānyú yǎngshēng de gōngkè, bǐrú měitiān shuìqián dōu huì yòng rèshuǐ pàojiǎo.
 这阵儿我做了很多关于养生的功课，比如每天睡前都会用热水泡脚。
 I've been doing a lot of research on how to stay healthy. For example, I soak my feet in hot water for a while before I go to bed every day.
 A:
 Nǐ fāxiàn le ma? Xiànzài yuèláiyuè duō de niánqīngrén dōu kāishǐ zhùyì yǎngshēng le.
 你发现了吗？现在越来越多的年轻人都开始注意养生了。
 Have you noticed that more and more young people are paying attention to their health nowadays?
 B:
 Shì a, bǎowēnbēi li pào gǒuqǐ yǐjīng chéngwéi tāmen de biāopèi le.
 是啊，保温杯里泡枸杞已经成为他们的标配了。
 Yes. A thermos cup with hot wolfberry tea has become their standard package now.

A:
 Tīngshuō nǐ kāishǐ chuàngyè le?
 听说你开始创业了？ 
 I heard you are starting a business? 
 B:
 Shìde, wǒ xiǎng kāi gè wǎngdiàn, mài yīxiē tèsè shǒu gōngyì pǐn.
 是的，我想开个网店，卖一些特色手工艺品。
 Yes, I want to open an online store, selling unique handicrafts.
 A:
 Tīng qǐ lái kě xíng. Xiànzài chuàngyè huánjìng hěn bùcuò, guójiā hái yǒu gè xiàng fúchí zhèngcè.
 听起来可行。现在创业环境很不错，国家还有各项扶持政策。
 Sounds great. Now is a good time for starting a business, and there’re also various supporting policies.
 B:
 Shìde, wǒ gānggāng zuò wán shìchǎng diàoyán, liǎojiě le mùbiāo kèhù hé jìngzhēng qíngkuàng.
 是的，我刚刚做完市场调研，了解了目标客户和竞争情况。
 Definitely. I’ve just conducted some market research and learned about target customers and competition.
 A:
 Jiāyóu, nǐ yīdìng huì chénggōng.
 加油，你一定会成功。
 Keep it up! Wish you great success!

Chinese 101: Playing game VS playing esports.

A：
 Zhèxiē dàxióngmāo yòuzǎi zhēn shì yòu guāi yòu kě’ài!
 这些大熊猫幼崽真是又乖又可爱！
 These giant panda cubs are so sweet and cute!
 B：
 Tōngguò réngōng fányù, xiànzài dàxióngmāo shùliàng yuèlái yuèduō le.
 通过人工繁育，现在大熊猫数量越来越多了。
 Thanks to artificial breeding, the population of giant pandas is increasing.
 A：
 Wǒmen jì yào zhòngshì yěshēng dòngwù bǎohù, yě yào bǎohù qīxīdì.
 我们既要重视野生动物保护，也要保护栖息地。
 To preserve wildlife, we should protect both species and their natural habitats.
 B：
 Méicuò, zuìzhōng tāmen zǒng děi huíguī zìrán, shìyìng zìrán.
 没错，最终它们总得回归自然，适应自然。
 I agreed. They need to return to the wild and adapt to it eventually.

A：
 Wǒ fāxiàn yuèláiyuè duō de rén xǐhuan zài píngbǎn diànnǎo shang huàhuà.
 我发现越来越多的人喜欢在平板电脑上画画。
 I find that more and more people now like to draw on their tablet.
 
 B：
 Shì a, shùzì huìhuà bǐ chuántǒng huìhuà gèng fāngbiàn.
 是啊，数字绘画比传统绘画更方便。
 I know! Digital drawing is much more convenient than traditional drawing.
 Bù xūyào zhǔnbèi yīdàduī cáiliào, suíshí suídì dōu néng huà.
 不需要准备一大堆材料，随时随地都能画。
 You don’t need to prepare loads of drawing materials and you can draw anytime and anywhere you want.
 
 A：
 Érqiě jíshǐ bùxiǎoxīn huà cuò le, xiūgǎi qǐlái yě hěn róngyì.
 而且即使不小心画错了，修改起来也很容易。
 And besides, it is so easy to make corrections if you make a mistake.
 
 B：
 Gǎitiān wǒ yě zhǔnbèi shìyīshì.
 改天我也准备试一试。
 I’d like to give it a try someday.

A:
 Zuìjìn jìhuà qù lǚyóu ma?
 最近计划去旅游吗？
 Do you have plans to travel in the near future?
 B:
 Duì! Wǒ xiǎng chūguó lǚyóu, qù Mǎ'ěrdàifū.
 对！我想出国旅游，去马尔代夫。
 Yes, I want to go to Maldives.
 A:
 Hǎobàng! Nǐ zhǔnbèi gēn tuán háishì zìyóu xíng?
 好棒！你准备跟团还是自由行？
 How nice! Are you planning to go with a tour group or on your own?
 B：
 Wǒ xiǎng gēn tuán. Wǒ bù tài shúxi dāngdì de qíngkuàng, érqiě huāfèi xiāngduì huì dī yī xiē.
 我想跟团。我不太熟悉当地的情况，而且花费相对会低一些。
 I want to join a tour group because I am not familiar with the local situation. And it costs less.
 A:
 Quèshí. Zhù nǐ yīlù shùnfēng, wán de kāixīn!
 确实。祝你一路顺风，玩得开心！
 It sure is. Hope you will have a great time!

A:
 Wèi, nínhǎo, qǐng wèn shì fángchǎn zhōngjiè ma? Wǒ xiǎng zū fángzi.
 喂，您好，请问是房产中介吗？我想租房子。
 Hello, is this the real estate agency? I want to rent an apartment. 
 B:
 Nínhǎo, qǐng wèn nín xiǎng hézū hái shì zhěngzū?
 您好，请问您想合租还是整租？
 Hi, do you want a whole apartment or are you looking to share one?
 A:
 Wǒ xiǎng zài shì zhōngxīn zhěngzū yī tào liǎng shì yī tīng de fángzi.
 我想在市中心整租一套两室一厅的房子。
 I want to rent a two-bedroom apartment in the city center.
 B:
 Nà nín xiǎng shénme shíjiān rù zhù ne?
 那您想什么时间入住呢？
 When do you want to move in?
 A:
 Wǒ dǎsuàn xià gè yuè chū, zuì chí shíhào zhīqián jiù bān jìnqù.
 我打算下个月初，最迟十号之前就搬进去。
 I plan to move in early next month, before the 10th.
 B:
 Méi wèntí, wǒ zhèbiān chá yī xià, děng huìr gěi nín huí diàn.
 没问题，我这边查一下，等会儿给您回电。
 No problem, let me check and I will call you back later.

A:
 Hǎoqiú!
 好球！
 Nice shot!
 Wǒmen bānpíng le bǐfēn!
 我们扳平了比分！
 We scored the equalizer!
 
 B:
 Zhège qiánfēng lián jìn le liǎngqiú, zhēnshì lìhai.
 这个前锋连进了两球，真是厉害。
 The forward scored two goals in a row. Impressive.
 
 A:
 Shì a, xīwàng wǒmen néng chènrè dǎtiě, fǎnchāo bǐfēn.
 是啊，希望我们能趁热打铁，反超比分。
 He did. I hope we can keep it up and turn the tide.
 Zhèyàng jiù bùyòng jiāng bǐsài tuōrù jiāshísài le.
 这样就不用将比赛拖入加时赛了。
 Then, the game won’t be dragged into overtime.
 
 B:
 Duìfāng de shílì yě bùróng xiǎoqù, xiànzài hěn nán shuō shuíshū shuíyíng.
 对方的实力也不容小觑，现在很难说谁输谁赢。
 The other team is also quite strong. It is hard to say now who will win.

A:
 Nǐ jīntiān shì kāichē lái shàngbān de ma ?
 你今天是开车来上班的吗？ 
 Did you drive to work today?
 B:
 Bù shì, wǒ shì zuò dìtiě lái de. Wǒ dǎsuàn shǎo kāichē, duō chéngzuò gōnggòng jiāotōng gōngjù, guò lǜsè shēnghuó.
 不是，我是坐地铁来的。我打算少开车，多乘坐公共交通工具，过绿色生活。
 No, I took the subway. I want to live a greener life so I decided to drive less and take public transportation instead.
 A:
 Wǒ yě shì. Wǒ zuìjìn kāishǐ qí zìxíngchē shàngbān le, hái jǐnliàng shǎo shǐyòng yīcìxìng shēnghuó yòngpǐn, bǐrú sùliào dài, yīcìxìng cānjù děng.
 我也是。我最近开始骑自行车上班了，还尽量少使用一次性生活用品，比如塑料袋、一次性餐具等。
 Same here. I started cycling to work recently. I have been trying to use fewer disposable items, like plastic bags, disposable dishware and so on.
 B:
 Hěn hǎo a, wǒmen zhèxiē gǎibiàn suīrán kànqǐlái wēi bù zú dào, dàn chángqī jiānchí huì duì wǒmen de gèrén shēnghuó hé huánjìng bǎohù chǎnshēng jījí de yǐngxiǎng.
 很好啊，我们这些改变虽然看起来微不足道，但长期坚持会对我们的个人生活和环境保护产生积极的影响。
 That's great. Even though these are small changes, but they will have a positive impact on our personal lives and the environment in the long run if we all stick to them.
 A:
 Méicuò, lǜsè shēnghuó cóng yī diǎn yī dī zùo qǐ.
 没错，绿色生活从一点一滴做起。
 Exactly, living a greener life starts with small steps.

A：
 Zhèlǐ de biànhuà yě tài dà le!
 这里的变化也太大了！
 So much have changed here!
 
 B：
 Shì a. Sānshí nián yǐqián, zhèlǐ dōu shì píngfáng; xiànzài fàngyǎn wàng qù, dàochù dōushì gāolóu dàshà.
 是啊。三十年以前，这里都是平房；现在放眼望去，到处都是高楼大厦。
 I know. Three decades ago, all you could see were single-story houses, but skyscrapers are everywhere now.
 
 A：
 Hái jìde xiǎoshíhou wǒmen zǒngshì zuò chángtú dàbā qù shìzhōngxīn wán ma?
 还记得小时候我们总是坐长途大巴去市中心玩吗？
 Do you remember we always took that long-distance bus to go downtown when we were kids?
 Qù yītàng děi huā liǎnggè duō xiǎoshí.
 去一趟得花两个多小时。
 It took us more than two hours to get there.
 
 B：
 Dāngrán jìde.
 当然记得。
 Yes, I do. 
 Xiànzài hǎidǐ suìdào jiàn chéng le, kāichē zhǐyào èrshí fēnzhōng!
 现在海底隧道建成了，开车只要二十分钟！
 But now, thanks to this underwater tunnel, it only takes 20 minutes to drive there!

A:
 Āiyō, dùzi tūrán hǎo téng a. 
 哎哟，肚子突然好疼啊。
 Ouch, my tummy really hurts all of a sudden.
 B:
 Zěnme huí shì? 
 怎么回事？
 What's wrong?
 Duō hē diǎn rèshuǐ huǎnyīhuǎn.
 多喝点热水缓一缓。
 Drink some hot water and try to relax.
 A:
 Zǎo zhīdào jiù bùgāi zài yùndòng hòu lìmǎ hē nàme duō bīngshuǐ.
 早知道就不该在运动后立马喝那么多冰水。
 I shouldn’t have had so much ice water right after a workout.
 B:
 Nánguài nǐ huì juéde bù shūfu.
 难怪你会觉得不舒服。
 No wonder you're hurting.
 Jiùsuàn gǎnjué kě, yě yào zhùyì bùyào yǐnyòng guòliàng liángshuǐ, róngyì cìjī chángwèi.
 就算感觉渴，也要注意不要饮用过量凉水，容易刺激肠胃。
 Even if you are really thirsty, be careful about drinking a lot of cold water. It can be very upsetting for your digestive system.

A:
 Nǐ hǎo, wǒmen jīntiān tánlùn réngōng zhìnéng.
 你好，我们今天谈论人工智能。
 Hello, we are talking about artificial intelligence today.
 B:
 Hǎo de, hěn gāoxìng.
 好的，很高兴。
 Sure, I’m happy to.
 Nǐ duì réngōng zhìnéng yǒu shénme kànfǎ?
 你对人工智能有什么看法？
 What do you think of Artificial Intelligence?
 A:
 Wǒ rènwéi réngōng zhìnéng jiāng huì gǎibiàn wǒmen de shēnghuó, dàn tóngshí yě yǒu fēngxiǎn.
 我认为人工智能将会改变我们的生活，但同时也有风险。
 I think artificial intelligence will change our lives, but there are also risks from its applications.
 B:
 Shì de, réngōng zhìnéng yǒu kěnéng qǔdài rénlèi, dàn yě yǒu kěnéng bāngzhù rénlèi.
 是的，人工智能有可能取代人类，但也有可能帮助人类。
 Indeed. The abilities of Artificial Intelligence can be beneficial to humans but can also be applied to replace human beings.
 A:
 Méi cuò, wǒmen xūyào quèbǎo réngōng zhìnéng de shǐyòng shì ānquán hé dàodé de.
 没错，我们需要确保人工智能的使用是安全和道德的。
 That's right, we need to make sure that the use of artificial intelligence is safe and ethical.

A:
 Hǎo nánshòu a!
 好难受啊！
 I don't feel that great!
 Wǒ yǐjīng gǎnmào hǎojǐ tiān le, zhēn bù zhīdào zěnme bàn cái hǎo.
 我已经感冒好几天了，真不知道怎么办才好。
 I’ve been sick with a cold for days. What shall I do!
 B:
 Nǐ yǒu méi yǒu fāshāo?
 你有没有发烧？
 Do you have a fever?
 A:
 Nà dào méi yǒu.
 那倒没有。
 Not really.
 Zhǐshì yīzhí liú bítì hé késou, sǎngzi yě téng de lìhai.
 只是一直流鼻涕和咳嗽，嗓子也疼得厉害。
 But I have a runny nose and I'm coughing. And my throat really hurts.
 B:
 Nǐ zuìhǎo xiān bǎ yào chī le, zài hǎohǎo xiūxi yīxià. 
 你最好先把药吃了，再好好休息一下。
 You’d better take your medicine first and then just rest.
 Rúguǒ háishì hěn nánshòu, jiù gǎnjǐn qù kàn yīshēng ba.
 如果还是很难受，就赶紧去看医生吧。
 But if you still feel really bad, you should go see a doctor.

A:
 A, xiǎoxīn diǎn! 
 啊，小心点！
 Ah, watch out! 
 Nǐ yòu cǎi dào wǒ de jiǎo le!
 你又踩到我的脚了！
 You stepped on my foot again!
 B:
 Zhēn duìbuqǐ, wǒ bùshì gùyì de. 
 真对不起，我不是故意的。
 I’m truly sorry. I didn’t mean it.
 Wǒ lǎoshì zhèyàng màomào shīshī de.
 我老是这样冒冒失失的。
 Sorry, I'm always in a rush.
 A:
 Wǒ zuótiān cái shuā de xié xiànzài yòu zāng le.
 我昨天才刷的鞋现在又脏了。
 I just cleaned my shoes yesterday and now they are dirty again.
 B:
 Shízài bùhǎoyìsi, wǒ xiàcì yīdìng zhùyì!
 实在不好意思，我下次一定注意！
 I’m really sorry. I’ll be careful next time!
 A:
 Méishì, jiù zhèyàng ba, bié fàng zài xīn shang.
 没事，就这样吧，别放在心上。
 That’s all right. Don't worry too much about it.

A:
 A, xiǎoxīn diǎn! 
 啊，小心点！
 Ah, watch out! 
 Nǐ yòu cǎi dào wǒ de jiǎo le!
 你又踩到我的脚了！
 You stepped on my foot again!
 B:
 Zhēn duìbuqǐ, wǒ bùshì gùyì de. 
 真对不起，我不是故意的。
 I’m truly sorry. I didn’t mean it.
 Wǒ lǎoshì zhèyàng màomào shīshī de.
 我老是这样冒冒失失的。
 Sorry, I'm always in a rush.
 A:
 Wǒ zuótiān cái shuā de xié xiànzài yòu zāng le.
 我昨天才刷的鞋现在又脏了。
 I just cleaned my shoes yesterday and now they are dirty again.
 B:
 Shízài bùhǎoyìsi, wǒ xiàcì yīdìng zhùyì!
 实在不好意思，我下次一定注意！
 I’m really sorry. I’ll be careful next time!
 A:
 Méishì, jiù zhèyàng ba, bié fàng zài xīn shang.
 没事，就这样吧，别放在心上。
 That’s all right. Don't worry too much about it.

A：
 Xīnnián kuàilè!
 新年快乐！
 Happy Chinese New Year!
 Zhù nǐ zài xīn de yī nián lǐ dà zhǎn hóng “tù”!
 祝你在新的一年里大展宏“兔”！
 I wish you could realize your ambition in the Year of the Rabbit!
 
 B：
 Xièxie, yě zhù nǐ “qián” “tù” wúliàng, jīnnián duō shōu yāsuìqián!
 谢谢，也祝你“钱”“兔”无量，今年多收压岁钱！
 Thank you. I wish you could have boundless prospects and fortune, too, and receive more red envelopes in the Year of the Rabbit!
 
 A：
 Duō xiè.
 多谢。
 Thank you very much.
 Nǐ chūnjié jiàqī de shíhou yībān huì zuò shénme ne?
 你春节假期的时候一般会做什么呢？
 What do you usually do during the Spring Festival holidays?
 
 B：
 Wǒ xǐhuan chuànmén, bàinián, guàng miàohuì.
 我喜欢串门、拜年、逛庙会。
 I like dropping in on friends and family, extending New Year’s greetings, and strolling around a temple affair.
 Zhèxiē kěshì guònián bùnéng cuòguò de shì!
 这些可是过年不能错过的事！
 These are what we shouldn’t miss when celebrating the New Year!
 
 A：
 Shì a.
 是啊。
 Yes. 
 Wǒ zuì qīdài de shì néng hé quán jiā rén yīqǐ chī niányèfàn, tīng dàjiā liáoliao bǐcǐ de shēnghuó jìnkuàng.
 我最期待的是能和全家人一起吃年夜饭，听大家聊聊彼此的生活近况。
 What I am most looking forward to is having the New Year's Eve dinner with my family and listening to everyone talking about their life.

A:
 Zài lí jiā zhème yuǎn de dìfang gōngzuò, nǐ huì xiǎng jiā ma?
 在离家这么远的地方工作，你会想家吗？
 Do you feel homesick working so far away from home?
 
 B: 
 Yǒu shíhou huì de, tèbié shì guòjié huòzhě shēngbìng de shíhou.
 有时候会的，特别是过节或者生病的时候。
 Sometimes, especially during holidays or when I'm sick.
 
 A：
 Wǒ yě shì.
 我也是。
 Me too. 
 Wǒ chángcháng huì xiǎngniàn māma zuò de fàn.
 我常常会想念妈妈做的饭。
 I miss my mom’s cooking.
 
 B：
 Wǒ yě tèbié xiǎng chī wǒ nǎinai qīnshǒu bāo de jiǎozi.
 我也特别想吃我奶奶亲手包的饺子。
 I also really miss my grandma's dumplings.
 
 A：
 Yī shuō dào jiǎozi wǒ jiù xiǎng qǐ le wǒ gē. 
 一说到饺子我就想起了我哥。
 Speaking of dumplings, I’m thinking of my brother.
 Tā zǒngshì bènshǒu bènjiǎo de, huì bǎ bāo jiǎozi de miànfěn sǎ yī dì.
 他总是笨手笨脚的，会把包饺子的面粉撒一地。
 He was always so clumsy and would scatter flour all over the floor when making dumplings.
 
 B：
 Zài wǒmen jiā, wǒ mèimei shì nàge zuì bùhuì bāo jiǎozi de rén le.
 在我们家，我妹妹是那个最不会包饺子的人了。
 In our family, my sister is the worst at making dumplings.

A：
 Shíjiān guò de kě zhēn kuài, míngtiān wǒ jiù gāi zǒu le, zhēn yǒudiǎnr shěbude líkāi zhèlǐ.
 时间过得可真快，明天我就该走了，真有点儿舍不得离开这里。
 How time flies! I’m leaving tomorrow. I really don't want to go.
 B：
 Shì a, hěn gāoxìng zhè duàn shíjiān néng hé nǐ yīqǐ guàng jǐngdiǎn, chī měishí.
 是啊，很高兴这段时间能和你一起逛景点，吃美食。
 I know! It was so nice visiting all the scenic spots and eating delicious food with you during this time. 
 Xīwàng wǒmen yǐhòu hái néng zài jiànmiàn.
 希望我们以后还能再见面。
 I hope we can meet again in the future.
 A：
 Xièxie nǐ duì wǒ de zhàogù.
 谢谢你对我的照顾。
 Thank you for taking good care of me.
 Yǒu jīhuì yīdìng yào lái zhǎo wǒ wán.
 有机会一定要来找我玩。
 Do come visit me when you have the chance.
 B：
 Huì de, zhù nǐ yīlù shùnfēng.
 会的，祝你一路顺风。
 Deal, have a safe trip.

A:
 Nǐ jīntiān kàn qǐ lái shén qīng qì shuǎng.
 你今天看起来神清气爽！
 You look refreshed today!
 B:
 Xièxie! Jīntiān shì yuándàn, xīn nián xīn qì xiàng ma.
 谢谢！今天是元旦，新年新气象嘛。
 Thank you! Today is New Year's Day. A new image for a new year!
 A:
 Nǐ jīn nián yǒu shénme xīn jìhuà ma?
 你今年有什么新计划吗？
 Have you made any new year’s resolutions?
 B：
 Dōu shuō dú wàn juàn shū, xíng wàn lǐ lù, wǒ jìhuà jīn nián dú wán èr shí běn shū.
 都说读万卷书，行万里路，我计划今年读完20本书。
 Well, as they say reading ten thousand books is like traveling ten thousand miles. I plan to read 20 books this year.
 A:
 Qiǎo le, wǒ yě jìhuà duō dú jǐ běn shū! Yǒu hǎo jǐ běn qù nián jiù xiǎng kàn de shū hái méi lái de jí kàn ne.
 巧了，我也计划多读几本书！有好几本去年就想看的书还没来得及看呢。
 What a coincidence. I plan to read more too! There are several books that I wanted to read last year but haven't had time to do so.
 B:
 Zhù wǒ men liǎ dōu néng shíxiàn xīn nián mùbiāo.
 祝我们俩都能实现新年目标。
 Hope we can both can achieve our goals in the new year.

A：
 Jìrán wǒmen láidào le Hángzhōu, nà jiù qù pǐnyīpǐn zhèngzōng de Xīhú Lóngjǐng chá ba!
 既然我们来到了杭州，那就去品一品正宗的西湖龙井茶吧！
 Since we have traveled to Hangzhou, why not taste some authentic West Lake Longjing tea?
 B:
 Tīngshuō wèidao hǎo jí le! Bùguò, zhèyàng de chá shì zěnme zuò chūlái de ne?
 听说味道好极了！不过，这样的茶是怎么做出来的呢？
 I heard its taste is perfect! But how is that tea made?
 A:
 Zhìchá gōngyì shì hěn fùzá de.
 制茶工艺是很复杂的。
 The process of tea making is very complicated.
 Cóng cǎichá, dào cuōchá, chǎochá, pàochá, měigè bùzhòu dōu dà yǒu xuéwèn.
 从采茶，到搓茶，炒茶，泡茶，每个步骤都大有学问。
 From picking the tea leaves to rubbing and stir frying them and then brewing up the tea, each step takes a lot of learning.
 B：
 Nánguài Xīhú Lóngjǐng chá zhème yǒumíng.
 难怪西湖龙井茶这么有名。
 No wonder West Lake Longjing Tea is so famous.
 Duì le, wǒ hái xiǎng chángyīcháng Lóngjǐng xiārén, guāng shì xiǎngxiǎng wǒ dōu yào liú kǒushuǐ le.
 对了，我还想尝一尝龙井虾仁，光是想想我都要流口水了。
 By the way, I also want to taste Longjing prawns. Just the thought of having this dish makes my mouth water.

A:
 Chèn zhège jiàqī, wǒmen yīqǐ qù xīnshǎng yīxià dàzìrán de měijǐng ba!
 趁这个假期，我们一起去欣赏一下大自然的美景吧！
 Let’s enjoy the beauty of nature together on this vacation!
 B:
 Hǎo a! qù Jiǔzhàigōu zěnmeyàng? Wǒ hái cónglái méiyǒu jiàn guò pùbù ne.
 好啊！去九寨沟怎么样？我还从来没有见过瀑布呢。
 Great! How about going to Jiuzhaigou? I have never seen a waterfall before.
 A:
 Zhènghǎo wǒ yě xiǎng kànkan nàlǐ de Wǔcǎichí, tīngshuō húshuǐ shì wǔcǎi bānlán de, hěn hǎokàn.
 正好我也想看看那里的五彩池，听说湖水是五彩斑斓的，很好看。
 I also want to see the Wucaichi Lake there. I heard the lake shows a riot of colors. It’s very beautiful.
 B:
 Shuōbudìng hái néng kàn dào hěnduō zhēnxī dòngwù ne, xīwàng wǒmen yǒu zhège yǎnfú!
 说不定还能看到很多珍稀动物呢，希望我们有这个眼福！
 Maybe we will even see rare animals there. I hope we will have the luck!

A:
 Xīngqīliù wǒmen yīqǐ qù gùgōng ba!
 星期六我们一起去故宫吧！
 Let’s go to the Forbidden City together on Saturday!
 
 B:
 Hǎo a, bié wàng le tíqián dìngpiào.
 好啊，别忘了提前订票。
 Cool. Don’t forget to book the tickets in advance.
 
 Bùguò, wǒmen gāi zěnme qù ne?
 不过，我们该怎么去呢？
 How will we get there?
 
 A:
 Wǒmen kěyǐ xiān zuò dìtiě jiǔ hào xiàn, zài huànchéng yī hào xiàn, zài tiān’ānmén xī zhàn xiàchē.
 我们可以先坐地铁9号线，再换乘1号线，在天安门西站下车。
 We can take Subway Line 9 first, then transfer to Line 1 and get off at Tian’anmen Xi (West) Station. 
 
 Dìtiě zhàn lǐ yǒu zìzhù gòupiào jī, mǎipiào yě hěn fāngbiàn.
 地铁站里有自助购票机，买票也很方便。
 There are self-service ticket machines in the subway station, so buying tickets is easy.
 
 B:
 Méiwèntí.
 没问题。
 No problem.
 
 Wǒmen jǐnliàng zǎo diǎn chūfā, kěyǐ duō guàng yīhuìr.
 我们尽量早点出发，可以多逛一会儿。
 Let’s try to set out earlier so we could hang out there for a bit longer.

A:
 Qǐngwèn yǒu shénme xūyào ma?
 请问有什么需要吗？
 Hi, can I help you find anything?
 B:
 Xièxie, wǒ jiùshì suíbiàn kànkan.
 谢谢，我就是随便看看。
 Thank you, I’m just browsing.
 A: 
 Yàobù kànkan zhèbiān de yīfu? Chènshān a, máoyī a, jiākè a, quán bù mǎi yī zèng yī.
 要不看看这边的衣服？衬衫啊，毛衣啊，夹克啊，全部买一赠一。
 Why not have a look at the clothes here? Shirts, sweaters and jackets are all “Buy one, get one free.” 
 B: 
 Zhèjiàn chènshān shì shénme miànliào de?
 这件衬衫是什么面料的？
 What material is this shirt made of?
 A:
 Shì chúnmián de. Yào shìchuān yīxià ma?
 是纯棉的。要试穿一下吗？
 It’s pure cotton. Would you like to give it a try?
 B: 
 Kànqǐlái xiǎo le yīdiǎnr, gěi wǒ ná yījiàn dàhào de ba.
 看起来小了一点儿，给我拿一件大号的吧。
 This one looks a bit too small. Could you bring me a bigger one?

A: 
 
 Qǐngwèn Rénmín Gōngyuán zěnme zǒu?
 
 请问人民公园怎么走？
 
 Excuse me, do you know how to get to the People’s Park?
 
 B:
 
 Shùnzhe zhètiáo mǎlù yīzhí zǒu, zǒudào xiàgè lùkǒu zài wǎngdōng zǒu yībǎi mǐ, yòushǒu biān jiùshì rénmín gōngyuán.
 
 顺着这条马路一直走，走到下个路口再往东走一百米，右手边就是人民公园。
 
 Yes, go straight down this street until you get to the intersection. Then walk 100 meters east. The People’s Park will be on the right side of the road. 
 
 Gōngyuán duìmiàn háiyǒu yījiā yínháng.
 
 公园对面还有一家银行。
 
 You will see a bank opposite the park.
 
 A:
 
 Xièxie. Shùnbiàn wèn yīxià, jìn gōngyuán xūyào mǎi ménpiào ma?
 
 谢谢。顺便问一下，进公园需要买门票吗？
 
 Thank you. By the way, do I need to buy a ticket to enter the park?
 
 B:
 
 Bùyòng. Dàn rúguǒ nǐ xiǎng huáchuán dehuà, hái xūyào éwài fùqián.
 
 不用。但如果你想划船的话，还需要额外付钱。
 
 No. But if you want to go rowing, you need to pay for that.