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叮咚！
Pinyin
Dīng dōng!
English
Ding dong! (Doorbell rings)
苏苏: 谁 啊？
Pinyin
Sūsū: Shéi a?
English
Susu: Who is it?
玛丽: 是 我，玛丽！
Pinyin
Mǎlì: Shì wǒ, Mǎlì!
English
Mary: It’s me, Mary!
苏苏: 请 进！欢迎 来 我 家！
Pinyin
Sūsū: Qǐng jìn! Huānyíng lái wǒ jiā!
English
Susu: Come in! Welcome to my home!
玛丽: 谢谢！你 家 真 干净 啊！
Pinyin
Mǎlì: Xièxiè! Nǐ jiā zhēn gānjìng a!
English
Mary: Thanks! Your home is so clean!
苏苏: 谢谢！要 喝 咖啡 吗？
Pinyin
Sūsū: Xièxiè! Yào hē kāfēi ma?
English
Susu: Thank you! Want some coffee?
玛丽: 好啊！
Pinyin
Mǎlì: Hǎo a!
English
Mary: Sure!
苏苏: 请 用 咖啡，糖 在 桌子 上。
Pinyin
Sūsū: Qǐng yòng kāfēi, táng zài zhuōzi shàng.
English
Susu: Please enjoy the coffee. Sugar is on the table.
玛丽: 请问 垃圾桶 在 哪儿？
Pinyin
Mǎlì: Qǐngwèn lājītǒng zài nǎr?
English
Mary: Excuse me, where’s the trash can?
苏苏: 在 桌子 下面。
Pinyin
Sūsū: Zài zhuōzi xiàmiàn.
English
Susu: It’s under the table.
喵～
Pinyin
Miāo~
English
Meow~
玛丽: 咦？什么 声音？有 猫 吗？
Pinyin
Mǎlì: Yí? Shénme shēngyīn? Yǒu māo ma?
English
Mary: Huh? What’s that sound? Is there a cat?
苏苏: 是 我的 小猫，叫 小花。
Pinyin
Sūsū: Shì wǒ de xiǎomāo, jiào Xiǎohuā.
English
Susu: It’s my kitten. Her name is Xiaohua.
玛丽: 哇！太 可爱 了！
Pinyin
Mǎlì: Wā! Tài kě’ài le!
English
Mary: Wow! So cute!
语法点 (Grammar Points)
1. 在 + Noun + Location Words – Expressing Where
方位词 (direction/location words) describe where something is in relation to another object. Common words include 上 (on), 下 (under), 里 (inside), 外 (outside), 前 (in front), 后 (behind), 旁边 (beside).
文中 (In text):
– 在桌上 – on the table
– 在桌子下面 – under the table
例(Example):
– 书在 椅子 上。– The book is on the chair.
– 猫在 沙发 下。– The cat is under the sofa.
– 妈妈在 房间 里。- Mum is in the room.
2. 有 + Noun – Expressing Existence
Used to say “there is/are.”
文中 (In text):
– 有猫吗？– Is there a cat?
例(Example):
– 房间里有 电视。– There is a TV in the room.
3. 是…的 – Expressing Ownership or Emphasis
Used for emphasis on identity or ownership.
文中 (In text):
– 是我的小猫。– It’s my kitten.
例(Example):
– 这是老师的书。– This is the teacher’s book.
4. 请 + Verb – Making a Polite Request
Used for polite offers or instructions.
文中 (In text):
– 请进。– Please come in.
– 请用咖啡。– Please have the coffee.
例(Example):
– 请坐。– Please sit.
– 请喝茶。– Please drink tea.
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