健康习惯与身体照顾
Health Habits and Physical Care
StartPhysical Discomfort
Lin and Bo discuss physical discomfort and sitting habits in a room.
6 new words
头tóuhead
我的头很疼，因为我经常坐着工作。
My head hurts a lot because I often work while sitting.
疼téngache; pain
我的头很疼，因为我经常坐着工作。
My head hurts a lot because I often work while sitting.
经常jīngchángoften; frequently
我的头很疼，因为我经常坐着工作。
My head hurts a lot because I often work while sitting.
动dòngmove
我看你坐着不动。
I see you sitting without moving.
着zhe(particle indicating a state)
我看你坐着不动。
I see you sitting without moving.
慢mànslow
对，我现在很累，走路也很慢。
Yes, I am very tired now, and I walk very slowly too.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
博，你今天怎么了？我看你坐着不动。
bó nǐ jīntiān zěnme le wǒ kàn nǐ zuò zhe bú dòng
Bo, what's wrong with you today? I see you sitting without moving.
Bo
我的头很疼，因为我经常坐着工作。
wǒ de tóu hěn téng yīnwèi wǒ jīngcháng zuò zhe gōngzuò
My head hurts a lot because I often work while sitting.
Lin
你经常坐着不走动，要多出来动一动。
nǐ jīngcháng zuò zhe bù zǒu dòng yào duō chū lái dòng yí dòng
You often sit without moving around; you should come out and move more.
Bo
对，我现在很累，走路也很慢。
duì wǒ xiànzài hěn lèi zǒulù yě hěn màn
Yes, I am very tired now, and I walk very slowly too.
Lin
那你现在站着休息一会儿，慢慢走走吧。
nà nǐ xiànzài zhàn zhe xiūxi yíhuìr màn màn zǒu zǒu ba
Then stand and rest for a bit now, and walk slowly.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
我看你坐着不动。I see you sitting without moving.
Subject + Verb +着+(Object)
Aspect Particle '着' · “zhe”. The aspect particle '着' is used after a verb to indicate the continuation of a state or a specific manner of action. It provides the background context for other events, making it a vital tool for descriptive narration and depicting stable environments or ongoing behaviors.
他站着工作。
Tā zhànzhe gōngzuò.
He works while standing.
Which word means “ache”?
Working Posture and Medicine
Lin and Teacher Mei talk about work habits and buying medicine on campus.
5 new words
路上lùshangon the way; on the road
我今天头疼，在路上进了一家药店买药。
My head hurts today, so I went into a pharmacy on the way to buy medicine.
进jìnenter; move into
我今天头疼，在路上进了一家药店买药。
My head hurts today, so I went into a pharmacy on the way to buy medicine.
药yàomedicine
我今天头疼，在路上进了一家药店买药。
My head hurts today, so I went into a pharmacy on the way to buy medicine.
身体shēntǐbody; health
我觉得站着很好，经常动一动对身体好。
I feel that standing is very good, and moving around often is good for health.
药店yàodiànpharmacy; drugstore
我今天头疼，在路上进了一家药店买药。
My head hurts today, so I went into a pharmacy on the way to buy medicine.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
梅老师，您经常站着上课，觉得累吗？
méi lǎoshī nín jīngcháng zhàn zhe shàngkè juéde lèi ma
Teacher Mei, you often stand while teaching class. Do you feel tired?
Mei
我觉得站着很好，经常动一动对身体好。
wǒ juéde zhàn zhe hěn hǎo jīngcháng dòng yí dòng duì shēntǐ hǎo
I feel that standing is very good, and moving around often is good for health.
Lin
我今天头疼，在路上进了一家药店买药。
wǒ jīntiān tóu téng zài lùshang jìn le yì jiā yàodiàn mǎi yào
My head hurts today, so I went into a pharmacy on the way to buy medicine.
Mei
吃了药就要多休息，你快进教室吧。
chī le yào jiù yào duō xiūxi nǐ kuài jìn jiàoshì ba
After taking medicine, you should rest more. Hurry into the classroom.
Lin
好的，那我进教室了，老师再见。
hǎo de nà wǒ jìn jiàoshì le lǎoshī zàijiàn
Okay, I am going into the classroom now. Goodbye, teacher.
Mei
好的，你慢点儿走，多休息吧。
hǎo de nǐ màn diǎn ér zǒu duō xiūxi ba
Okay, walk slowly and rest more.
Fill the gap我觉得站着很好，经常动一动对____好。I feel that standing is very good, and moving around often is good for health.
Outdoor Exercise
Lin and Bo observe people exercising outdoors and discuss their favorite activities.
2 new words
时shítime; when
他们早上运动的时候，最高兴。
They are happiest when exercising in the morning.
最zuìmost; -est
他们早上运动的时候，最高兴。
They are happiest when exercising in the morning.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
博，你看那些爷爷奶奶在外面跑步，经常动一动真好。
bó nǐ kàn nàxiē yéye nǎinai zài wàimiàn pǎobù jīngcháng dòng yí dòng zhēn hǎo
Bo, look at those grandfathers and grandmothers running outside. It's really good to exercise often.
Bo
他们早上运动的时候，最高兴。
tāmen zǎoshang yùndòng de shíhou zuì gāoxìng
They are happiest when exercising in the morning.
Lin
你最喜欢什么运动？跑步还是跳舞？
nǐ zuì xǐhuan shénme yùndòng pǎobù háishi tiàowǔ
What exercise do you like most? Running or dancing?
Bo
我最喜欢跑步，跑步的时候我觉得很舒服。
wǒ zuì xǐhuan pǎobù pǎobù de shíhou wǒ juéde hěn shūfu
I like running the most; I feel very comfortable when running.
Lin
那我们现在也动一动，一起去跑步吧。
nà wǒmen xiànzài yě dòng yí dòng yìqǐ qù pǎobù ba
Then let's move around now too and go running together.
Grammar
他们早上运动的时候，最高兴。They are happiest when exercising in the morning.
最+ Adjective/Emotion Verb
Degree Adverb '最' · “zuì”. The degree adverb '最' is the primary tool for expressing the superlative degree in Mandarin. It is placed before adjectives or emotion-related verbs to indicate the highest level of a quality, providing an authoritative way to express preferences, rankings, and definitive evaluations.
这是他们最高兴的时候。
Zhè shì tāmen zuì gāoxìng de shíhou.
This is when they are at their happiest.
Which word means “most”?
Personal Reflections on Health
Lin writes down personal reflections on health and habits.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
今天我的头有点儿疼，因为我经常坐着不动。身体不舒服的时候，我走路很慢。在去学校的路上，我进了一家药店买药。吃了药，我觉得身体舒服多了。现在我要多动一动，最喜欢在早上跑步，这样身体会更好。
jīntiān wǒ de tóu yǒudiǎnr téng yīnwèi wǒ jīngcháng zuò zhe bú dòng shēntǐ bù shūfu de shíhou wǒ zǒulù hěn màn zài qù xuéxiào de lùshang wǒ jìn le yì jiā yàodiàn mǎi yào chī le yào wǒ juéde shēntǐ shūfu duō le xiànzài wǒ yào duō dòng yí dòng zuì xǐhuan zài zǎoshang pǎobù zhèyàng shēntǐ huì gèng hǎo
Today my head hurts a bit because I often sit without moving. When my body doesn't feel comfortable, I walk very slowly. On the way to school, I went into a pharmacy to buy medicine. After taking the medicine, I feel much better. Now I want to exercise more, and I like running in the morning the most, so my health will be better.
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头 tóu · head
Practice
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