照顾宠物与了解大熊猫
Caring for Pets and Learning About Pandas
StartAdopting a Kitten
Lin, Bo, and Mei see a cute kitten at the adoption center and discuss how to care for it.
11 new words
脏zāngdirty
你看，这只小猫非常可爱，但是它的脚有点儿脏。
Look, this kitten is very cute, but its feet are a bit dirty.
可爱kě'àicute; lovely
周末这里的动物真可爱，比动物园里的还好看！
The animals here are so cute this weekend, even nicer than the ones in the zoo!
一会儿yíhuìrnow...now...; a little while
别担心，它一会儿跑，一会儿跳，好像很高兴。
Don't worry, now it runs, now it jumps; it seems very happy.
脚jiǎofoot
你看，这只小猫非常可爱，但是它的脚有点儿脏。
Look, this kitten is very cute, but its feet are a bit dirty.
照顾zhàogùtake care of; look after
我们带它回家吧，我会和你一起照顾它。
Let's take it home; I will take care of it with you.
好像hǎoxiàngseem; be like
别担心，它一会儿跑，一会儿跳，好像很高兴。
Don't worry, now it runs, now it jumps; it seems very happy.
认得rèndeknow; recognize
它看着我，好像认得我呢！
It is looking at me, as if it recognizes me!
周末zhōumòweekend
周末这里的动物真可爱，比动物园里的还好看！
The animals here are so cute this weekend, even nicer than the ones in the zoo!
动物园dòngwùyuánzoo
周末这里的动物真可爱，比动物园里的还好看！
The animals here are so cute this weekend, even nicer than the ones in the zoo!
动物dòngwùanimal
周末这里的动物真可爱，比动物园里的还好看！
The animals here are so cute this weekend, even nicer than the ones in the zoo!
张zhāngopen (mouth, arms)
我要拿一张纸，把照顾它的方法写下来。
I want to get a sheet of paper to write down how to take care of it.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
周末这里的动物真可爱，比动物园里的还好看！
zhōumò zhèlǐ de dòngwù zhēn kě'ài bǐ dòngwùyuán lǐ de hái hǎokàn
The animals here are so cute this weekend, even nicer than the ones in the zoo!
Bo
你看，这只小猫非常可爱，但是它的脚有点儿脏。
nǐ kàn zhè zhī xiǎo māo fēicháng kě'ài dànshì tā de jiǎo yǒudiǎnr zāng
Look, this kitten is very cute, but its feet are a bit dirty.
Mei
别担心，它一会儿跑，一会儿跳，好像很高兴。
bié dānxīn tā yíhuìr pǎo yíhuìr tiào hǎoxiàng hěn gāoxìng
Don't worry, now it runs, now it jumps; it seems very happy.
Lin
它看着我，好像认得我呢！
tā kàn zhe wǒ hǎoxiàng rènde wǒ ne
It is looking at me, as if it recognizes me!
Bo
我们带它回家吧，我会和你一起照顾它。
wǒmen dài tā huí jiā ba wǒ huì hé nǐ yìqǐ zhàogù tā
Let's take it home; I will take care of it with you.
Mei
照顾小动物需要打扫屋子，不能让它的脚太脏。
zhàogù xiǎo dòngwù xūyào dǎsǎo wūzi bù néng ràng tā de jiǎo tài zāng
Taking care of small animals requires cleaning the house; you can't let its feet get too dirty.
Lin
好的，你看它一会儿玩球，一会儿跑过来，真好玩儿。
hǎo de nǐ kàn tā yíhuìr wán qiú yíhuìr pǎo guòlái zhēn hǎowánr
Okay, look, now it plays with a ball, now it runs over, so fun.
Bo
我要拿一张纸，把照顾它的方法写下来。
wǒ yào ná yì zhāng zhǐ bǎ zhàogù tā de fāngfǎ xiě xiàlái
I want to get a sheet of paper to write down how to take care of it.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
别担心，它一会儿跑，一会儿跳，好像很高兴。Don't worry, now it runs, now it jumps; it seems very happy.
一会儿+ State/Action 1,一会儿+ State/Action 2
Coordinate Complex Sentence '一会儿..., 一会儿...'. The '一会儿...，一会儿...' pattern is a versatile structure used to describe actions or states that alternate rapidly or occur within a short timeframe. It is essential for depicting busy environments, changing weather, or the unpredictable behavior of animals with descriptive precision and native-like fluency.
它一会儿在你脚边睡觉，一会儿在你身上爬。
Tā yíhuìr zài nǐ jiǎobiān shuìjiào, yíhuìr zài nǐ shēnshàng pá.
One moment it's sleeping at your feet, the next it's climbing on you.
周末这里的动物真可爱，比动物园里的还好看！The animals here are so cute this weekend, even nicer than the ones in the zoo!
X +比+ Y + Adj + Quantity/Time
Comparative Sentences · “II”. This advanced comparative structure uses '比' to quantify the exact difference between two subjects in terms of time, quantity, or degree. It is a critical tool for providing precise measurements and authoritative evaluations, such as comparing opening hours or the growth rates of animals.
北京动物园冬天比夏天早关门一个小时。
Běijīng Dòngwùyuán dōngtiān bǐ xiàtiān zǎo guānmén yí gè xiǎoshí.
Beijing Zoo closes an hour earlier in winter than in summer.
Which word means “dirty”?
Learning About Pandas
Lin and Bo ask Teacher Mei at the zoo about the history and characteristics of giant pandas.
8 new words
大熊猫dàxióngmāogiant panda
老师，这个动物园里的这种大动物为什么叫大熊猫？
Teacher, why is this big animal in this zoo called a giant panda?
奇怪qíguàistrange
听起来有点儿奇怪，它跟猫有什么关系呢？
Sounds a bit strange, what connection does it have with cats?
其实qíshíactually; in fact
关于大熊猫的名字，其实以前大家有不同的叫法。
Regarding the giant panda's name, actually people had different names for it in the past.
竹子zhúzibamboo
那山里的野生大熊猫，它们只吃竹子吗？
Then for wild giant pandas in the mountains, do they only eat bamboo?
国宝guóbǎonational treasure
因为大熊猫数量很少，所以它们全是我们国家的国宝。
Because giant pandas are very few in number, they are all our country's national treasure.
全quánwhole; entire
它的名字里虽然有“猫”，其实它不是猫，全都是熊的一种。
Although its name has "cat", actually it is not a cat; they are entirely a kind of bear.
野生yěshēngwild
那山里的野生大熊猫，它们只吃竹子吗？
Then for wild giant pandas in the mountains, do they only eat bamboo?
关于guānyúabout
关于大熊猫的名字，其实以前大家有不同的叫法。
Regarding the giant panda's name, actually people had different names for it in the past.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
老师，这个动物园里的这种大动物为什么叫大熊猫？
lǎoshī zhège dòngwùyuán lǐ de zhè zhǒng dà dòngwù wèi shénme jiào dàxióngmāo
Teacher, why is this big animal in this zoo called a giant panda?
Mei
关于大熊猫的名字，其实以前大家有不同的叫法。
guānyú dàxióngmāo de míngzi qíshí yǐqián dàjiā yǒu bùtóng de jiào fǎ
Regarding the giant panda's name, actually people had different names for it in the past.
Bo
听起来有点儿奇怪，它跟猫有什么关系呢？
tīng qǐ lái yǒudiǎnr qíguài tā gēn māo yǒu shénme guānxì ne
Sounds a bit strange, what connection does it have with cats?
Mei
它的名字里虽然有“猫”，其实它不是猫，全都是熊的一种。
tā de míngzi lǐ suīrán yǒu māo qíshí tā bú shì māo quán dōu shì xióng de yì zhǒng
Although its name has "cat", actually it is not a cat; they are entirely a kind of bear.
Lin
那山里的野生大熊猫，它们只吃竹子吗？
nà shān lǐ de yěshēng dàxióngmāo tāmen zhī chī zhúzi ma
Then for wild giant pandas in the mountains, do they only eat bamboo?
Mei
一般来说，竹子是大熊猫最喜欢吃的食物。
yìbān lái shuō zhúzi shì dàxióngmāo zuì xǐhuan chī de shí wù
Generally speaking, bamboo is the food giant pandas like to eat most.
Bo
老师，你看那张照片，野生大熊猫吃竹子的时候真好看。
lǎoshī nǐ kàn nà zhāng zhàopiàn yěshēng dàxióngmāo chī zhúzi de shíhou zhēn hǎokàn
Teacher, look at that photo, wild giant pandas look so nice when eating bamboo.
Lin
因为大熊猫数量很少，所以它们全是我们国家的国宝。
yīnwèi dàxióngmāo shù liàng hěn shǎo suǒyǐ tāmen quán shì wǒmen guójiā de guóbǎo
Because giant pandas are very few in number, they are all our country's national treasure.
Mei
是的，大家都很关心关于野生大熊猫的事。
shì de dàjiā dōu hěn guānxīn guānyú yěshēng dàxióngmāo de shì
Yes, everyone cares a lot about matters concerning wild giant pandas.
Fill the gap老师，这个动物园里的这种大动物为什么叫____？Teacher, why is this big animal in this zoo called a giant panda?
Observing Pandas at the Zoo
Lin, Bo, and Mei observe panda behaviors from the viewing area.
5 new words
饱bǎofull (after eating)
一般来说，大熊猫吃饱了就会在树旁边休息。
Generally speaking, when giant pandas are full, they rest beside the trees.
嘴zuǐmouth
你看我拍的这张照片，它正用嘴咬竹子呢。
Look at this photo I took, it is using its mouth to bite bamboo.
身边shēnbiānone's side; nearby
它一会儿看看身边的小竹子，一会儿动一动，好像很开心。
Now it looks at the small bamboo beside it, now it moves around, it seems very happy.
半天bàntiānquite a while; half a day
它在草地上坐了半天，圆圆的脸真有意思。
It sat on the grass for quite a while, its round face is really interesting.
脸liǎnface
它在草地上坐了半天，圆圆的脸真有意思。
It sat on the grass for quite a while, its round face is really interesting.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
动物园里的这只大熊猫真可爱！
dòngwùyuán lǐ de zhè zhī dàxióngmāo zhēn kě'ài
This giant panda in the zoo is really cute!
Bo
它在草地上坐了半天，圆圆的脸真有意思。
tā zài cǎodì shang zuò le bàntiān yuán yuán de liǎn zhēn yǒu yìsi
It sat on the grass for quite a while, its round face is really interesting.
Mei
一般来说，大熊猫吃饱了就会在树旁边休息。
yìbān lái shuō dàxióngmāo chī bǎo le jiù huì zài shù pángbiān xiūxi
Generally speaking, when giant pandas are full, they rest beside the trees.
Lin
它一会儿看看身边的小竹子，一会儿动一动，好像很开心。
tā yíhuìr kàn kàn shēnbiān de xiǎo zhúzi yíhuìr dòng yí dòng hǎoxiàng hěn kāixīn
Now it looks at the small bamboo beside it, now it moves around, it seems very happy.
Bo
你看我拍的这张照片，它正用嘴咬竹子呢。
nǐ kàn wǒ pāi de zhè zhāng zhàopiàn tā zhèng yòng zuǐ yǎo zhúzi ne
Look at this photo I took, it is using its mouth to bite bamboo.
Lin
身边的那只小动物也是大熊猫吗？
shēnbiān de nà zhī xiǎo dòngwù yě shì dàxióngmāo ma
Is that small animal beside it also a giant panda?
Mei
对，那是它的孩子，两只大熊猫都很可爱。
duì nà shì tā de háizi liǎng zhī dàxióngmāo dōu hěn kě'ài
Yes, that is its child; both giant pandas are very cute.
Grammar
一般来说，大熊猫吃饱了就会在树旁边休息。Generally speaking, when giant pandas are full, they rest beside the trees.
一般来说, ...
Fixed Phrase '一般来说'. The fixed phrase '一般来说' serves as an authoritative transition to introduce general facts, common patterns, or typical behaviors. It is frequently utilized in academic and descriptive Chinese to qualify statements and provide context for broader observations about society, nature, and language.
一般来说，熊猫每天要睡很多次觉。
Yìbān lái shuō, xióngmāo měitiān yào shuì hěnduō cì jiào.
Generally speaking, pandas sleep many times a day.
Which word means “face”?
Zoo Highlights and Travel Advice
This is a summary note on zoo operating hours and visit highlights.
2 new words
大人dàrenadult
一般来说，大人和孩子都喜爱大熊猫。
Generally speaking, both adults and children love giant pandas.
喜爱xǐ'àilove; be fond of
一般来说，大人和孩子都喜爱大熊猫。
Generally speaking, both adults and children love giant pandas.
Listen to the text
上周末，我和梅老师带小博去北京动物园。一般来说，大人和孩子都喜爱大熊猫。我们刚到的时候，一只大熊猫正在竹子旁边坐着，一会儿吃竹子，一会儿用嘴洗脚，好像一点儿也不着急。它的脸圆圆的，比照片上更可爱。梅老师说野生大熊猫是国宝，我们应该一起照顾动物。回家以后，小博还在看照片，说下次想带爸爸妈妈来。
Shàngzhōumò, wǒhéméi lǎoshī dàiXiǎoBóqù běijīngdòngwùyuán. Yìbānláishuō, dàren hé háizi dōu xǐ'ài dàxióngmāo. Wǒmen gāngdào de shíhou, yì zhǐ dàxióngmāo zhèngzài zhúzi pángbiān zuò zhe, yíhuìr chī zhúzi, yíhuìr yòng zuǐ xǐjiǎo, hǎoxiàng yìdiǎnr yě bù zháojí. Tā de liǎn yuányuánde, bǐ zhàopiàn shàng gèng kě'ài. Méi lǎoshī shuō yěshēng dàxióngmāo shì guóbǎo, wǒmen yīnggāi yìqǐ zhàogù dòngwù. Huíjiā yǐhòu, Xiǎo Bó huán zài kàn zhàopiàn, shuō xiàcì xiǎngdài bàbamāma lái.
Last weekend, Teacher Mei and I took Xiao Bo to Beijing Zoo. Generally speaking, both adults and children love giant pandas. When we arrived, one panda was sitting beside bamboo: it ate bamboo for a while, then washed its feet with its mouth for a while, as if it were not in a hurry at all. Its round face was cuter than in photographs. Teacher Mei said wild giant pandas are a national treasure and that we should care for animals together. After returning home, Xiao Bo was still looking at the photographs and said he wanted to bring his parents next time.
Fill the gap一般来说，大人和孩子都____大熊猫。Generally speaking, both adults and children love giant pandas.
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脏 zāng · dirty
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