爬山与拍照
Mountain Climbing and Photography
StartPreparing for the Climb
Lin and Bo plan to go mountain climbing and exercise while on the street.
10 new words
总是zǒngshìalways
你总是想去，今天太阳好，手机电也是满的。
You always want to go. The sun is bright today, and my phone battery is full.
终于zhōngyúfinally
天气好得很，我们终于可以去爬山锻炼。
The weather is so good, we can finally go climbing and exercise.
爬páclimb
天气好得很，我们终于可以去爬山锻炼。
The weather is so good, we can finally go climbing and exercise.
山shānmountain; hill
天气好得很，我们终于可以去爬山锻炼。
The weather is so good, we can finally go climbing and exercise.
锻炼duànliàntake exercise
天气好得很，我们终于可以去爬山锻炼。
The weather is so good, we can finally go climbing and exercise.
照zhàotake a picture
我们先照一张，你穿这件大衣真好看。
Let's take a photo first. You look really good wearing this overcoat.
鞋xiéshoe
爬山要走很多路，你换好鞋了吗？
Climbing takes a long walk, have you put on your shoes?
大衣dàyīovercoat
我们先照一张，你穿这件大衣真好看。
Let's take a photo first. You look really good wearing this overcoat.
太阳tàiyángsun
你总是想去，今天太阳好，手机电也是满的。
You always want to go. The sun is bright today, and my phone battery is full.
电diànelectricity
你总是想去，今天太阳好，手机电也是满的。
You always want to go. The sun is bright today, and my phone battery is full.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
天气好得很，我们终于可以去爬山锻炼。
tiānqì hǎo de hěn wǒmen zhōngyú kěyǐ qù pá shān duànliàn
The weather is so good, we can finally go climbing and exercise.
Bo
你总是想去，今天太阳好，手机电也是满的。
nǐ zǒngshì xiǎng qù jīntiān tàiyáng hǎo shǒujī diàn yě shì mǎn de
You always want to go. The sun is bright today, and my phone battery is full.
Lin
我们先照一张，你穿这件大衣真好看。
wǒmen xiān zhào yì zhāng nǐ chuān zhè jiàn dàyī zhēn hǎokàn
Let's take a photo first. You look really good wearing this overcoat.
Bo
谢谢！爬山要走很多路，你换好鞋了吗？
xièxie pá shān yào zǒu hěn duō lù nǐ huàn hǎo xié le ma
Thank you! Climbing takes a long walk, have you put on your shoes?
Lin
我换好鞋了，今天大家一定开心得很。
wǒ huàn hǎo xié le jīntiān dàjiā yídìng kāixīn de hěn
I've changed my shoes! Everyone will definitely be very happy today.
Bo
那我们现在就出发，一起去爬山吧！
nà wǒmen xiànzài jiù chūfā yìqǐ qù pá shān ba
Then let's set off right now and go climbing together!
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
天气好得很，我们终于可以去爬山锻炼。The weather is so good, we can finally go climbing and exercise.
Adjective +得很
Complement of Degree: Adj + 得很. The complement of degree '得很' is an authoritative structure used after adjectives or psychological verbs to indicate an extreme or high degree of a state. While typically used in colloquial speech, it effectively conveys strong emphasis and is essential for expressing intensity in daily Mandarin interactions.
现在天气好得很！
Xiànzài tiānqì hǎo de hěn!
The weather is excellent now!
Which word means “take exercise”?
Reviewing Mountain Photos
Inside a taxi, Lin and Bo review the photos they just took together.
7 new words
拍照pāizhàotake a picture
我平时确实喜欢拍照，爬山时总想多照几张。
I really like taking photos usually, and I always want to take a few more when climbing.
感兴趣gǎn xìngqùbe interested in
刚才爬山时，你拍的照片张张都好看，我非常感兴趣。
When we were climbing just now, every photo you took looked great. I'm very interested in them.
照相zhàoxiàngtake a picture
你对照相很有兴趣，水平比我高得多。
You are very interested in photography, and your skill is much higher than mine.
难看nánkànbad-looking; ugly
我看看，我觉得这几张照得比较难看，脸太大了。
Let me see. I think these few photos look quite bad, my face looks too big.
比较bǐjiàocompare; relatively
我看看，我觉得这几张照得比较难看，脸太大了。
Let me see. I think these few photos look quite bad, my face looks too big.
水平shuǐpínglevel
你对照相很有兴趣，水平比我高得多。
You are very interested in photography, and your skill is much higher than mine.
兴趣xìngqùinterest
刚才爬山时，你拍的照片张张都好看，我非常感兴趣。
When we were climbing just now, every photo you took looked great. I'm very interested in them.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
刚才爬山时，你拍的照片张张都好看，我非常感兴趣。
gāngcái pá shān shí nǐ pāi de zhàopiàn zhāng zhāng dōu hǎokàn wǒ fēicháng gǎn xìngqù
When we were climbing just now, every photo you took looked great. I'm very interested in them.
Bo
我看看，我觉得这几张照得比较难看，脸太大了。
wǒ kàn kàn wǒ juéde zhè jǐ zhāng zhào de bǐjiào nánkàn liǎn tài dà le
Let me see. I think these few photos look quite bad, my face looks too big.
Lin
不难看！你对照相很有兴趣，水平比我高得多。
bù nánkàn nǐ duì zhàoxiàng hěn yǒu xìngqù shuǐpíng bǐ wǒ gāo de duō
They aren't bad! You are very interested in photography, and your skill is much higher than mine.
Bo
我平时确实喜欢拍照，爬山时总想多照几张。
wǒ píngshí quèshí xǐhuan pāizhào pá shān shí zǒng xiǎng duō zhào jǐ zhāng
I really like taking photos usually, and I always want to take a few more when climbing.
Lin
你对拍照的兴趣很大，大家看了都很高兴。
nǐ duì pāizhào de xìngqù hěn dà dàjiā kàn le dōu hěn gāoxìng
You have a great interest in photography, everyone felt very happy seeing the photos.
Bo
谢谢你！以后我们多去爬山，我再帮你拍照吧。
xièxie nǐ yǐhòu wǒmen duō qù pá shān wǒ zài bāng nǐ pāizhào ba
Thank you! Next time we go climbing together, I'll take photos for you again!
Grammar
刚才爬山时，你拍的照片张张都好看，我非常感兴趣。When we were climbing just now, every photo you took looked great. I'm very interested in them.
MW + MW(+都)
Reduplication of Measure Words. The reduplication of measure words is a pedagogical pattern used to emphasize 'every' or 'each' member within a specific scope. By repeating the measure word, speakers convey that every individual item possesses a certain characteristic, frequently followed by the adverb '都' to reinforce the inclusive nature of the statement.
这些照片张张都非常好看。
Zhèxiē zhàopiàn zhāngzhāng dōu fēicháng hǎokàn.
Each and every one of these photos is very beautiful.
Fill the gap我平时确实喜欢____，爬山时总想多照几张。I really like taking photos usually, and I always want to take a few more when climbing.
Finding a Good Spot
On a mountain path, Lin and Bo look for a good spot to take photos.
2 new words
树shùtree
太阳出来了，这里的树很漂亮。
The sun is out, and the trees here are very beautiful.
干gàndo
你要干什么？
What are you doing?
Listen to the conversation
Lin
山上站着很多人，大家都在拍照。
shān shang zhàn zhe hěn duō rén dàjiā dōu zài pāizhào
There are many people standing on the mountain, everyone is taking photos.
Bo
太阳出来了，这里的树很漂亮。
tàiyáng chū lái le zhèlǐ de shù hěn piàoliang
The sun is out, and the trees here are very beautiful.
Lin
树下跑过来一只猫，真可爱。
shù xià pǎo guòlái yì zhī māo zhēn kě'ài
A cat ran over under the tree, it is really cute.
Bo
我们在树前照一张，你站在那边。
wǒmen zài shù qián zhào yì zhāng nǐ zhàn zài nàbian
Let's take a picture in front of the tree, you stand over there.
Lin
你要干什么？你要帮我拍照吗？
nǐ yào gàn shénme nǐ yào bāng wǒ pāizhào ma
What are you doing? Are you going to take a photo of me?
Bo
对，你笑一下，我给你照一张。
duì nǐ xiào yíxià wǒ gěi nǐ zhào yì zhāng
Yes, smile a bit, I will take one for you.
Lin
我的手机没有电了，还能照吗？
wǒ de shǒujī méiyǒu diàn le hái néng zhào ma
My phone ran out of battery, can we still take photos?
Bo
没关系，我的手机有电，我来照！
méi guānxi wǒ de shǒujī yǒu diàn wǒ lái zhào
It's alright, my phone has battery, I'll take them!
Grammar
Locative + Verb + Direction/Result Complement + MW + Person/Thing
Existential Sentences · “3”. The existential sentence structure 'Locative + Verb + Direction/Result Complement + MW + Person/Thing' is used to describe the appearance or disappearance of people or things in a specific place. It is a fundamental tool for articulating spatial relationships and providing detailed environmental descriptions in both formal and casual Chinese.
后边走过去两个人。
Hòubiān zǒu guòqù liǎng gè rén.
Two people walked across in the background.
Which word means “tree”?
Message from the Café
Lin sends a text message to Bo from a café to discuss photos and evening plans.
8 new words
收到shōudàoreceive
我今天已经收到了你发来的那一封邮件，里边的照片都照得非常好，你拍照的水平真是越来越高了，哈哈！
封fēngfor letters or mail
我今天已经收到了你发来的那一封邮件，里边的照片都照得非常好，你拍照的水平真是越来越高了，哈哈！
邮件yóujiànemail
我今天已经收到了你发来的那一封邮件，里边的照片都照得非常好，你拍照的水平真是越来越高了，哈哈！
难过nánguòsad
看完这些漂亮的照片，我心里一点儿也不难过了。
哈哈hāhā(indicating laughter) haha
我今天已经收到了你发来的那一封邮件，里边的照片都照得非常好，你拍照的水平真是越来越高了，哈哈！
音乐yīnyuèmusic
一会儿我喝完了咖啡，就去买晚上音乐会的门票。
会huìgathering; party
一会儿我喝完了咖啡，就去买晚上音乐会的门票。
结束jiéshùfinish
我对这个音乐会非常有兴趣，听说八点半会结束，等音乐会结束了我们就一起去吃晚饭吧！
Listen to the conversation
Lin
我今天已经收到了你发来的那一封邮件，里边的照片都照得非常好，你拍照的水平真是越来越高了，哈哈！看完这些漂亮的照片，我心里一点儿也不难过了。一会儿我喝完了咖啡，就去买晚上音乐会的门票。我对这个音乐会非常有兴趣，听说八点半会结束，等音乐会结束了我们就一起去吃晚饭吧！
wǒ jīntiān yǐjīng shōudào le nǐ fā lái de nà yì fēng yóujiàn lǐ bian de zhàopiàn dōu zhào de fēicháng hǎo nǐ pāizhào de shuǐpíng zhēn shì yuè lái yuè gāo le hāhā kàn wán zhèxiē piàoliang de zhàopiàn wǒ xīnlǐ yìdiǎnr yě bù nánguò le yíhuìr wǒ hē wán le kāfēi jiù qù mǎi wǎnshang yīnyuè huì de ménpiào wǒ duì zhège yīnyuè huì fēicháng yǒu xìngqù tīngshuō bā diǎn bàn huì jiéshù děng yīnyuè huì jiéshù le wǒmen jiù yìqǐ qù chī wǎnfàn ba
Today I have already received that email you sent me. The photos inside were taken extremely well, and your photography skills are truly getting higher and higher, haha! After looking at these beautiful photos, I don't feel sad at all anymore in my heart. In a short while after I finish my coffee, I'll go buy tickets for tonight's concert. I am very interested in this concert. I heard it will end at eight-thirty, so as soon as the concert finishes, let's go eat dinner together!
Grammar
我今天已经收到了你发来的那一封邮件，里边的照片都照得非常好，你拍照的水平真是越来越高了，哈哈！
Verb1 +了+ ... +就+ Verb2 + ...
Contracted Complex Sentence: Verb1-了...就-Verb2.... The 'Verb1 + 了...就 + Verb2' pattern indicates that two distinct actions occur in immediate succession, with the second action starting as soon as the first is completed. This structure is essential for narrating sequential events, giving step-by-step instructions, and describing tight schedules with pedagogical precision and logical flow.
你听完了音乐会就来我家吃饭。
Nǐ tīngwánle yīnyuèhuì jiù lái wǒ jiā chīfàn.
Come to my house for dinner after you finish the concert.
Fill the gap我今天已经收到了你发来的那一封邮件，里边的照片都照得非常好，你拍照的水平真是越来越高了，____！
Write the new characters
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总 from 总是 · always
Trace the strokes in order
Practice
8 questions · about 4 minutes
Pick the meaningListenFill the gapMatchWord order
Finish
Finish the practice to complete this lesson.