Lesson 8 · Positions, Locations, and Capabilities
位置与工作

Positions, Locations, and Capabilities

3 dialogues24 new words
Start

Where is the Cat?

Lin and Bo are looking for a kitten. They are checking where the kitten is.

12 new words

张医生Zhāng yīshēngDr. Zhang
Listen to the conversation 
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.

Grammar

Noun + Positional Word

Positional Words. Positional words such as '上', '下', '里', and '外' are used after nouns to indicate specific directions or locations. Mastering these markers is vital for describing spatial relationships, identifying where objects are placed, and providing clear environmental context with authoritative precision.

房间里
Fángjiān lǐ
Inside the room
Which word means “(measure word for certain animals)”?

Lunch and the Bookstore

Lin and Bo are discussing arrangements to go to the bookstore and eat lunch.

7 new words

Listen to the conversation 

Grammar

我们在哪儿吃午饭?Where shall we eat lunch?
Subject +在+ Place + Verb

Preposition '在'. The preposition '在' (zài) is the primary tool for indicating where an action occurs. When used before a verb, it establishes the location of the event, forming a critical structural component for describing daily activities and professional responsibilities with linguistic clarity.

我在学校吃午饭。
Wǒ zài xuéxiào chī wǔfàn.
I have lunch at school.
你午饭前能到学校的书店吗?Can you reach the school's bookstore before lunch?
Subject +能+ Verb

Modal Verb '能'. The modal verb '能' (néng) is used to express physical ability, circumstantial possibility, or permission. It is a versatile tool for describing what is feasible within a specific context, allowing speakers to communicate their capacities and negotiate permissions with authoritative tone.

下午两点你能到吗?
Xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn nǐ néng dào ma?
Can you arrive at 2 pm?
Fill the gap你午饭前能到学校的____吗?Can you reach the school's bookstore before lunch?

Doctors and Hospitals

Teacher Mei and Lin are discussing work at the hospital.

5 new words

Listen to the conversation 
Which word means “work”?

Write the new characters

0 of 14 written
房 from 房间 · room

Practice

8 questions · about 4 minutes
Pick the meaningListenFill the gapMatchWord order

Finish

Finish the practice to complete this lesson.