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东北 的 冬天 很 冷，人们 喜欢 去 洗浴 中心。
Pinyin
Dōngběi de dōngtiān hěn lěng, rénmen xǐhuān qù xǐyù zhōngxīn.
English
Winter in Northeast China is very cold, and people like to go to bathhouses.
在洗浴中心，人们 可以 洗澡、泡 温泉、蒸 桑拿 和 按摩。
Pinyin
Zài xǐyù zhōngxīn, rénmen kěyǐ xǐzǎo, pào wēnquán, zhēng sāngná hé ànmó.
English
At the bathhouse, people can take a bath, soak in hot springs, enjoy a sauna, and get a massage.
有的 温泉在 户外，也 不会 冷。人们可以 边 泡 温泉 边 看 美丽 的 风景。
Pinyin
Yǒu de wēnquán zài hùwài, yě búhuì lěng. Rénmen kěyǐ biān pào wēnquán biān kàn měilì de fēngjǐng.
English
Some hot springs are outdoors, but they are not cold. People can soak in the hot spring while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
有的洗浴中心 还 提供 自助餐，里面 有 种类 丰富 的 食物。
Pinyin
Yǒu de xǐyù zhōngxīn hái tígōng zìzhùcān, lǐmiàn yǒu zhǒnglèi fēngfù de shíwù.
English
Some bathhouses also offer buffets with a variety of food.
在 休息 区，大人 们可以 喝 茶，跟 家人 和 朋友 聊天。小朋友 可以去 儿童 游戏 区 玩耍。
Pinyin
Zài xiūxí qū, dàren men kěyǐ hē chá, gēn jiārén hé péngyou liáotiān. Xiǎo péngyou kěyǐ qù értóng yóuxì qū wánshuǎ.
English
In the rest area, adults can drink tea and chat with family and friends. Children can play in the kids’ play area.
在 这里，人们 感到 非常 温暖 和 放松。
Pinyin
Zài zhèlǐ, rénmen gǎndào fēicháng wēnnuǎn hé fàngsōng.
English
Here, people feel very warm and relaxed.
东北的洗浴 文化 让 冬天 变得 更 有趣。
Pinyin
Dōngběi de xǐyù wénhuà ràng dōngtiān biànde gèng yǒuqù.
English
Northeast China’s bathhouse culture makes winter more fun.
语法点 (Grammar Points)
1. 可以 – Can, may
可以 is used to express permission or possibility.
文中 (In text):
– 在洗浴中心，人们可以洗澡、泡温泉、蒸桑拿和按摩。(At the bathhouse, people can take a bath, soak in hot springs, enjoy a sauna, and get a massage.)
例 (Example):
– 这里 不 可以 大声 说话。(It’s not allowed to speak loudly here.)
2. 有的 – Some
有的 is used to talk about part of a group.
文中 (In text):
– 有的洗浴中心还提供自助餐，里面有种类丰富的食物。(Some bathhouses also offer buffets with a variety of food.)
例 (Example):
– 有的 房间 没 有 窗。(Some rooms don’t have windows.)
3. 边…边… – Doing two things at the same time
边…边… is used to describe simultaneous actions.
文中 (In text):
– 人们可以边泡温泉边看美丽的风景。(People can soak in the hot spring while enjoying the beautiful scenery.)
例 (Example):
– 你 可以 边 吃 饭 边 等 他。(You can have your meal while waiting for him.)
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