比较商品与做决定
Comparing Items and Making Purchasing Decisions
StartReplacing an Old Bicycle
Lin and Bo are chatting in their room, planning a retail trip to buy a new bicycle.
6 new words
辆liàngmeasure word for vehicles
你看，这辆旧自行车太矮了，骑着不舒服。
Look, this old bicycle is too short, and riding it feels uncomfortable.
自行车zìxíngchēbicycle; bike
你看，这辆旧自行车太矮了，骑着不舒服。
Look, this old bicycle is too short, and riding it feels uncomfortable.
旧jiùold
你看，这辆旧自行车太矮了，骑着不舒服。
Look, this old bicycle is too short, and riding it feels uncomfortable.
矮ǎilow; short (in stature)
你看，这辆旧自行车太矮了，骑着不舒服。
Look, this old bicycle is too short, and riding it feels uncomfortable.
试shìtry
我打算去商店试一试，选一辆更高的自行车。
I plan to go to the store to try it out and select a taller bicycle.
更gèngmore; still/even more
我打算去商店试一试，选一辆更高的自行车。
I plan to go to the store to try it out and select a taller bicycle.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
你看，这辆旧自行车太矮了，骑着不舒服。
nǐ kàn zhè liàng jiù zìxíngchē tài ǎi le qí zhe bù shūfu
Look, this old bicycle is too short, and riding it feels uncomfortable.
Bo
确实，你长高了，骑着旧车看起来太小了。
quèshí nǐ cháng gāo le qí zhe jiù chē kàn qǐ lái tài xiǎo le
Indeed, you've grown taller, so riding this old bike looks too small on you.
Lin
我打算去商店试一试，选一辆更高的自行车。
wǒ dǎsuàn qù shāngdiàn shì yí shì xuǎn yí liàng gèng gāo de zìxíngchē
I plan to go to the store to try it out and select a taller bicycle.
Bo
好，咱们坐着公交车去，路上可以聊天。
hǎo zánmen zuò zhe gōngjiāochē qù lùshang kěyǐ liáo tiān
Great, let's take the bus there so we can chat on the way.
Lin
那咱们现在就拿着包，一起去商店吧。
nà zánmen xiànzài jiù ná zhe bāo yìqǐ qù shāngdiàn ba
Then let me grab my bag now, and let's go to the store together.
Bo
行，到了商店以后，你可以笑着试新车。
xíng dào le shāngdiàn yǐhòu nǐ kěyǐ xiào zhe shì xīn chē
All right, once we reach the store, you can test-ride the new bike with a smile.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
你看，这辆旧自行车太矮了，骑着不舒服。Look, this old bicycle is too short, and riding it feels uncomfortable.
Verb1 +着+(Object1)+ Verb2 +(Object2)
Serial Verb Sentences · “2”. Serial verb sentences featuring the particle '着' describe a secondary action that indicates the state, manner, or background under which the main action occurs. This structure is essential for painting vivid linguistic pictures of ongoing situations, such as how someone is positioned or the environment during an event.
我们可以走着去。
Wǒmen kěyǐ zǒuzhe qù.
We can go there walking.
Which word means “measure word for vehicles”?
Comparing Clothing Options
Lin and Bo are comparing clothing styles and prices at a department store.
6 new words
黄色huángsèyellow
你看，这条黄色裙子好看吗？
Look, does this yellow skirt look good?
短裤duǎnkùshorts
短裤不比裙子贵，也很好看。
Shorts aren't more expensive than the skirt, and they look very good too.
大小dàxiǎosize
但是我觉得裙子的大小很合适。
But I think the size of the skirt fits really well.
合适héshìsuitable
但是我觉得裙子的大小很合适。
But I think the size of the skirt fits really well.
裙子qúnziskirt
你看，这条黄色裙子好看吗？
Look, does this yellow skirt look good?
决定juédìngdecide; decision
你决定不买那辆自行车了吗？
Have you decided not to buy that bicycle?
Listen to the conversation
Lin
你看，这条黄色裙子好看吗？
nǐ kàn zhè tiáo huángsè qúnzi hǎokàn ma
Look, does this yellow skirt look good?
Bo
短裤不比裙子贵，也很好看。
duǎnkù bù bǐ qúnzi guì yě hěn hǎokàn
Shorts aren't more expensive than the skirt, and they look very good too.
Lin
但是我觉得裙子的大小很合适。
dànshì wǒ juéde qúnzi de dàxiǎo hěn héshì
But I think the size of the skirt fits really well.
Bo
那条短裤不比这条短，也很漂亮。
nà tiáo duǎnkù bù bǐ zhè tiáo duǎn yě hěn piàoliang
Those shorts aren't shorter than these, and they are very pretty too.
Lin
黄色裙子更漂亮，我想买裙子。
huángsè qúnzi gèng piàoliang wǒ xiǎng mǎi qúnzi
The yellow skirt is prettier, so I want to buy the skirt.
Bo
你决定不买那辆自行车了吗？
nǐ juédìng bù mǎi nà liàng zìxíngchē le ma
Have you decided not to buy that bicycle?
Lin
对，我决定今天只买这条裙子。
duì wǒ juédìng jīntiān zhī mǎi zhè tiáo qúnzi
Right, I decided to only buy this skirt today.
Grammar
短裤不比裙子贵，也很好看。Shorts aren't more expensive than the skirt, and they look very good too.
A +不比+ B + Adjective
Comparative Sentences 'A不比B+Adj'. The 'A不比B' structure is a nuanced comparison pattern used to indicate that A is not more than B in a specific quality. Unlike '没有', it often implies that A is roughly equal to or even less than B, making it a sophisticated tool for clarifying differences and managing expectations.
裙子不比短裤贵多少。
Qúnzi bù bǐ duǎnkù guì duōshǎo.
The skirt isn't much more expensive than the shorts.
Fill the gap但是我觉得裙子的____很合适。But I think the size of the skirt fits really well.
Buying Fresh Fruit
Lin and Bo are buying fresh fruit at a fruit booth and calculating the total price.
10 new words
西瓜xīguāwatermelon
这里的冰西瓜看起来新鲜极了！
The iced watermelon here looks extremely fresh!
新鲜xīnxiānfresh
这里的冰西瓜看起来新鲜极了！
The iced watermelon here looks extremely fresh!
甜tiánsweet
对，这种西瓜吃起来甜极了。
Yes, this watermelon tastes extremely sweet.
公斤gōngjīnkilogram
请问，西瓜一公斤要多少钱？
Excuse me, how much is watermelon per kilogram?
冰bīngfreeze; ice
这里的冰西瓜看起来新鲜极了！
The iced watermelon here looks extremely fresh!
极jíextremely
这里的冰西瓜看起来新鲜极了！
The iced watermelon here looks extremely fresh!
斤jīnjin (0.5kg)
请问，西瓜一公斤要多少钱？
Excuse me, how much is watermelon per kilogram?
香蕉xiāngjiāobanana
那边的香蕉一斤卖多少钱呢？
How much are those bananas over there per jin?
一共yígòngin all
西瓜和香蕉一共十五块五毛。
Watermelon and bananas come to fifteen yuan and five mao in total.
毛máomao (1/10 yuan)
香蕉一斤四块五毛，非常便宜。
Bananas are four yuan and five mao per jin, which is very cheap.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
这里的冰西瓜看起来新鲜极了！
zhèlǐ de bīng xīguā kàn qǐ lái xīnxiān jí le
The iced watermelon here looks extremely fresh!
Bo
对，这种西瓜吃起来甜极了。
duì zhè zhǒng xīguā chī qǐ lái tián jí le
Yes, this watermelon tastes extremely sweet.
Lin
请问，西瓜一公斤要多少钱？
qǐngwèn xīguā yì gōngjīn yào duōshao qián
Excuse me, how much is watermelon per kilogram?
Bo
西瓜一公斤六块，一斤是三块。
xīguā yì gōngjīn liù kuài yì jīn shì sān kuài
Watermelon is six yuan per kilogram, or three yuan per jin.
Lin
那边的香蕉一斤卖多少钱呢？
nàbian de xiāngjiāo yì jīn mài duōshao qián ne
How much are those bananas over there per jin?
Bo
香蕉一斤四块五毛，非常便宜。
xiāngjiāo yì jīn sì kuài wǔ máo fēicháng piányi
Bananas are four yuan and five mao per jin, which is very cheap.
Lin
西瓜和香蕉一共十五块五毛。
xīguā hé xiāngjiāo yígòng shí wǔ kuài wǔ máo
Watermelon and bananas come to fifteen yuan and five mao in total.
Grammar
这里的冰西瓜看起来新鲜极了！The iced watermelon here looks extremely fresh!
Adj/Psychological Verb +极了
Complement of Degree '极了'. The degree complement '极了' is placed after adjectives or psychological verbs to indicate that a state has reached its highest possible intensity or extreme limit. It is a powerful emphatic marker used to convey strong emotions, satisfaction, or definitive judgments about qualities like beauty, difficulty, or taste.
这块西瓜甜极了！
Zhè kuài xīguā tián jí le!
This piece of watermelon is extremely sweet!
Which word means “watermelon”?
Shopping for Electronics Online
Lin browses televisions online at home, considering an appliance upgrade.
5 new words
结婚jiéhūnmarry
我和女朋友已经决定明年结婚，所以今天我在家里上网看新的电视。
My girlfriend and I have already decided to get married next year, so today I am browsing online at home for a new TV.
不但búdànnot only
这个电视不但很大，而且开机的时候会发出一声，声音特别好听，一点儿也不贵。
This television is not only large, but it also makes a lovely sound when turning on, and it isn't expensive at all.
而且érqiěand; but also
这个电视不但很大，而且开机的时候会发出一声，声音特别好听，一点儿也不贵。
This television is not only large, but it also makes a lovely sound when turning on, and it isn't expensive at all.
声shēngsound
这个电视不但很大，而且开机的时候会发出一声，声音特别好听，一点儿也不贵。
This television is not only large, but it also makes a lovely sound when turning on, and it isn't expensive at all.
开机kāijīstart; be power-on
这个电视不但很大，而且开机的时候会发出一声，声音特别好听，一点儿也不贵。
This television is not only large, but it also makes a lovely sound when turning on, and it isn't expensive at all.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
我和女朋友已经决定明年结婚，所以今天我在家里上网看新的电视。这个电视不但很大，而且开机的时候会发出一声，声音特别好听，一点儿也不贵。在网上买东西不但非常方便，而且送到家里来也非常快。听见开机的声音，我心里满意极了，现在就决定今天要在网上买它了。
wǒ hé nǚpéngyou yǐjīng juédìng míngnián jiéhūn suǒyǐ jīntiān wǒ zài jiā lǐ shàngwǎng kàn xīn de diànshì zhège diànshì búdàn hěn dà érqiě kāijī de shíhou huì fā chū yì shēng shēngyīn tèbié hǎotīng yìdiǎnr yě bú guì zài wǎngshang mǎi dōngxi búdàn fēicháng fāngbiàn érqiě sòng dào jiā lǐ lái yě fēicháng kuài tīngjiàn kāijī de shēngyīn wǒ xīnlǐ mǎnyì jí le xiànzài jiù juédìng jīntiān yào zài wǎngshang mǎi tā le
My girlfriend and I have already decided to get married next year, so today I am browsing online at home for a new TV. This television is not only large, but it also makes a lovely sound when turning on, and it isn't expensive at all. Shopping online is not only very convenient, but home delivery is also very fast. Hearing the startup sound, I feel extremely satisfied, and I've now decided to buy it online today.
Grammar
这个电视不但很大，而且开机的时候会发出一声，声音特别好听，一点儿也不贵。This television is not only large, but it also makes a lovely sound when turning on, and it isn't expensive at all.
不但...，而且...
Progressive Complex Sentence '不但...，而且...'. The '不但...而且' structure is a progressive coordinate conjunction used to add a second, often more significant, piece of information to an initial statement. It is a fundamental tool for building authoritative descriptions and persuasive arguments, allowing speakers to detail multiple positive or negative aspects of a subject.
现在的电视不但便宜，而且用着非常方便。
Xiànzài de diànshì búdàn piányi, érqiě yòngzhe fēicháng fāngbiàn.
Modern TVs are not only cheap but also very convenient to use.
Fill the gap我和女朋友已经决定明年____，所以今天我在家里上网看新的电视。My girlfriend and I have already decided to get married next year, so today I am browsing online at home for a new TV.
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辆 liàng · measure word for vehicles
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