送礼物与表达比较
Giving Gifts and Comparing Differences
StartGifts for the Teacher
In the classroom, Lin and Bo are discussing what gifts to give their teacher for the New Year.
5 new words
新年xīnniánnew year
新年快到了，你想送什么给教我们的老师？
New Year is coming soon. What would you like to give to the teacher who teaches us?
教jiāoteach
新年快到了，你想送什么给教我们的老师？
New Year is coming soon. What would you like to give to the teacher who teaches us?
花huāflower
我想送给老师一些好看的花。
I want to give the teacher some nice flowers.
希望xīwànghope
我想送给老师一本新书，希望他喜欢。
I want to give the teacher a new book, hoping he likes it.
上面shàngmiànon; above
那我们买一本新书，在上面写字，也买一些花送给老师吧。
Then let's buy a new book, write some words on it, and also buy some flowers for the teacher.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
新年快到了，你想送什么给教我们的老师？
xīnnián kuài dào le nǐ xiǎng sòng shénme gěi jiāo wǒmen de lǎoshī
New Year is coming soon. What would you like to give to the teacher who teaches us?
Bo
我想送给老师一些好看的花。
wǒ xiǎng sòng gěi lǎoshī yìxiē hǎokàn de huā
I want to give the teacher some nice flowers.
Lin
我想送给老师一本新书，希望他喜欢。
wǒ xiǎng sòng gěi lǎoshī yì běn xīn shū xīwàng tā xǐhuan
I want to give the teacher a new book, hoping he likes it.
Bo
那我们买一本新书，在上面写字，也买一些花送给老师吧。
nà wǒmen mǎi yì běn xīn shū zài shàngmiàn xiě zì yě mǎi yìxiē huā sòng gěi lǎoshī ba
Then let's buy a new book, write some words on it, and also buy some flowers for the teacher.
Lin
太好了，老师看见礼物会很高兴。
tài hǎo le lǎoshī kànjiàn lǐwù huì hěn gāoxìng
Wonderful, the teacher will be very happy to see the gifts.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
新年快到了，你想送什么给教我们的老师？New Year is coming soon. What would you like to give to the teacher who teaches us?
Subject + Verb(+给)+ Indirect Object + Direct Object
Double-Object Sentences · “送/拿 + 给”. Double-object sentences utilizing verbs like '送' or '拿' followed by '给' are essential for indicating both the recipient and the object of an action. This structure is fundamental for describing social interactions, service-related transactions, and interpersonal communications with clarity and pedagogical precision.
我买了一些花送给老师。
Wǒ mǎile yìxiē huā sònggěi lǎoshī.
I bought some flowers to give to the teacher.
Which word means “flower”?
At the Train Station
At the train station, Lin finds Bo and wants to use a pen.
4 new words
洗手间xǐshǒujiāntoilet; washroom
我去洗手间了，里面人多。
I went to the washroom, it was crowded inside.
里面lǐmiàninside
我去洗手间了，里面人多。
I went to the washroom, it was crowded inside.
笔bǐpen
你有笔吗？
Do you have a pen?
可能kěnéngpossible; maybe
我的笔在包里面，可能要找一下。
My pen is inside my bag, I might need to look for it a bit.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
你去哪儿了？我找了你一会儿。
nǐ qù nǎr le wǒ zhǎo le nǐ yíhuìr
Where did you go? I looked for you for a bit.
Bo
我去洗手间了，里面人多。
wǒ qù xǐshǒujiān le lǐmiàn rén duō
I went to the washroom, it was crowded inside.
Lin
你有笔吗？我想写名字。
nǐ yǒu bǐ ma wǒ xiǎng xiě míngzi
Do you have a pen? I want to write my name.
Bo
我的笔在包里面，可能要找一下。
wǒ de bǐ zài bāo lǐmiàn kěnéng yào zhǎo yíxià
My pen is inside my bag, I might need to look for it a bit.
Lin
没关系，我在这儿等你。
méi guānxi wǒ zài zhèr děng nǐ
That's fine, I'll wait for you here.
Fill the gap我去____了，里面人多。I went to the washroom, it was crowded inside.
Comparing Class Activities
On campus, Lin and Bo discuss after-class activities and compare their two classes.
4 new words
上网shàngwǎnggo online; surf the internet
下课了，你们班同学也喜欢上网学习吗？
Class is over. Do students in your class also like studying online?
那样nàyàngthat kind; like that
那样很好，你可以告诉我们怎么上网买书吗？
That's great. Can you tell us how to buy books online?
告诉gàosutell
那样很好，你可以告诉我们怎么上网买书吗？
That's great. Can you tell us how to buy books online?
班bānclass
下课了，你们班同学也喜欢上网学习吗？
Class is over. Do students in your class also like studying online?
Listen to the conversation
Lin
下课了，你们班同学也喜欢上网学习吗？
xiàkè le nǐmen bān tóngxué yě xǐhuan shàngwǎng xuéxí ma
Class is over. Do students in your class also like studying online?
Bo
对，我们班比你们班多两个人，大家都喜欢上网。
duì wǒmen bān bǐ nǐmen bān duō liǎng gè rén dàjiā dōu xǐhuan shàngwǎng
Yes, our class has two more people than your class, and everyone likes going online.
Lin
那样很好，你可以告诉我们怎么上网买书吗？
nàyàng hěn hǎo nǐ kěyǐ gàosu wǒmen zěnme shàngwǎng mǎi shū ma
That's great. Can you tell us how to buy books online?
Bo
可以，我一会儿告诉你们。
kěyǐ wǒ yíhuìr gàosu nǐmen
Sure, I'll tell you in a bit.
Lin
太好了，我和同学们在教室等你。
tài hǎo le wǒ hé tóngxuémen zài jiàoshì děng nǐ
Wonderful, my classmates and I will wait for you in the classroom.
Grammar
对，我们班比你们班多两个人，大家都喜欢上网。Yes, our class has two more people than your class, and everyone likes going online.
A比B + Adj + Quantity Phrase
Comparative Sentences with Specific Differences. To specify the exact quantifiable difference in a comparison, the quantity phrase is placed directly after the adjective in a '比' sentence. Mastering this structure allows speakers to articulate precise differences in age, height, price, or quantity, providing authoritative depth to descriptive evaluations.
我们班比周小明的班多十个人。
Wǒmen bān bǐ Zhōu Xiǎomíng de bān duō shí gè rén.
Our class has ten more people than Zhou Xiaoming's class.
Which word means “tell”?
New Year Reflection
In the room, Lin writes down thoughts about the class and teacher for the New Year.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
新年快要到了，我很喜欢教我们的汉语老师。我们这个班比那个班多五个人，大家都很喜欢上网学习。今天我买了一些好看的花送给老师，也告诉老师我们都很喜欢他。我希望新的一年大家汉语学得更好，每天都很高兴，身体也很好。
xīnnián kuàiyào dào le wǒ hěn xǐhuan jiāo wǒmen de Hànyǔ lǎoshī wǒmen zhège bān bǐ nàge bān duō wǔ gè rén dàjiā dōu hěn xǐhuan shàngwǎng xuéxí jīntiān wǒ mǎi le yìxiē hǎokàn de huā sòng gěi lǎoshī yě gàosu lǎoshī wǒmen dōu hěn xǐhuan tā wǒ xīwàng xīn de yì nián dàjiā Hànyǔ xué de gèng hǎo měi tiān dōu hěn gāoxìng shēntǐ yě hěn hǎo
New Year is coming soon, and I really like the Chinese teacher who teaches us. Our class has five more people than that class, and everyone likes studying online. Today I bought some nice flowers for the teacher and told him that we all like him. I hope in the new year everyone learns Chinese better, is happy every day, and stays in good health.
Write the new characters
0 of 4 written
希 from 希望 · hope
Practice
8 questions · about 4 minutes
Pick the meaningListenFill the gapMatchWord order
Finish
Finish the practice to complete this lesson.