建立关系
Building a Relationship
StartWorking Together
Su Le asks Chen An about meeting a new collaborator at a volunteer event.
7 new words
法律fǎlǜlaw
你和何天是在学校的志愿法律咨询活动上认识的吧？
You met He Tian at the university's volunteer legal-advice event, right?
俩liǎtwo, both
对，我们俩负责整理问题。
印象yìnxiàngimpression
第一次见面时，他给我留下了很深的印象。
深shēndeep
第一次见面时，他给我留下了很深的印象。
熟悉shúxīto be familiar with
你们现在已经很熟悉了？
Are you already very familiar with each other now?
不仅bùjǐnnot only
他不仅做事认真，性格也很开朗。
Not only is he serious about his work, but he also has an outgoing personality.
性格xìnggécharacter, personality
他不仅做事认真，性格也很开朗。
Not only is he serious about his work, but he also has an outgoing personality.
Listen to the conversation
苏乐
你和何天是在学校的志愿法律咨询活动上认识的吧？
Nǐ hé Hé Tiān shì zài xuéxiào de zhìyuàn fǎlǜ zīxún huódòng shàng rènshi de ba?
You met He Tian at the university's volunteer legal-advice event, right?
陈安
对，我们俩负责整理问题。第一次见面时，他给我留下了很深的印象。
Duì, wǒmen liǎ fùzé zhěnglǐ wèntí. Dì yī cì jiànmiàn shí, tā gěi wǒ liúxià le hěn shēn de yìnxiàng.
Yes. The two of us were responsible for organizing questions. When we first met, he made a very deep impression on me.
苏乐
你们现在已经很熟悉了？
Nǐmen xiànzài yǐjīng hěn shúxī le?
Are you already very familiar with each other now?
陈安
是啊。他不仅做事认真，性格也很开朗。
Shì a. Tā bùjǐn zuòshì rènzhēn, xìnggé yě hěn kāilǎng.
Yes. Not only is he serious about his work, but he also has an outgoing personality.
苏乐
难怪你愿意跟他一起准备活动。
Nánguài nǐ yuànyì gēn tā yìqǐ zhǔnbèi huódòng.
No wonder you are willing to prepare the event with him.
陈安
和这样的人合作，我觉得很安心。
Hé zhèyàng de rén hézuò, wǒ juéde hěn ānxīn.
I feel very at ease working with someone like that.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
他不仅做事认真，性格也很开朗。Not only is he serious about his work, but he also has an outgoing personality.
不仅A +也/而且B
不仅……也/还/而且…… · “Not only… but also…”. Indicates a further meaning in addition to the first clause.
他不仅足球踢得好，性格也不错。
Tā bùjǐn zúqiú tī de hǎo, xìnggé yě búcuò.
He not only plays football well, but his personality is also good.
你和何天是在学校的志愿法律咨询活动上认识的吧？You met He Tian at the university's volunteer legal-advice event, right?
在+ Noun +上
(在)……上 · “On / In terms of”. Indicates scope or aspect.
两个人共同生活，不仅需要浪漫的爱情，更需要在性格上互相吸引。
Liǎng ge rén gòngtóng shēnghuó, bùjǐn xūyào làngmàn de àiqíng, gèng xūyào zài xìnggé shang hùxiāng xīyǐn.
Living together not only requires romantic love, but more importantly mutual attraction in terms of personality.
Which word means “deep”?
A Shared Plan
Ms. Mei helps Chen An make a realistic plan for a community project.
6 new words
开玩笑kāi wánxiàoto be kidding
不是开玩笑。
I am not joking.
从来cóngláialways, all along
我们从来没有一起做过这样的项目，所以我有点担心。
We have never done a project like this together, so I am a little worried.
最好zuìhǎohad better
合作时，最好先找到共同的时间和目标。
When cooperating, it is best to first find shared time and goals.
共同gòngtóngcommon, shared
合作时，最好先找到共同的时间和目标。
When cooperating, it is best to first find shared time and goals.
适合shìhéto suit, to fit
我们都喜欢帮助别人，也觉得这个计划很适合我们。
We both like helping people, and we also think this plan suits us well.
幸福xìngfúhappy
Listen to the conversation
梅老师
听说你们想一起参加社区活动，真的吗？
Tīngshuō nǐmen xiǎng yìqǐ cānjiā shèqū huódòng, zhēn de ma?
I heard you want to join a community activity together. Is that true?
陈安
不是开玩笑。我们从来没有一起做过这样的项目，所以我有点担心。
Bù shì kāiwánxiào. Wǒmen cónglái méiyǒu yìqǐ zuò guo zhèyàng de xiàngmù, suǒyǐ wǒ yǒudiǎn dānxīn.
I am not joking. We have never done a project like this together, so I am a little worried.
梅老师
合作时，最好先找到共同的时间和目标。
Hézuò shí, zuìhǎo xiān zhǎodào gòngtóng de shíjiān hé mùbiāo.
When cooperating, it is best to first find shared time and goals.
陈安
我们都喜欢帮助别人，也觉得这个计划很适合我们。
Wǒmen dōu xǐhuan bāngzhù biérén, yě juéde zhè ge jìhuà hěn shìhé wǒmen.
We both like helping people, and we also think this plan suits us well.
梅老师
那就慢慢准备，不用着急。
Nà jiù mànmàn zhǔnbèi, bùyòng zháojí.
Then prepare slowly; there is no need to rush.
陈安
谢谢您。我们会认真准备，也会互相提醒。
Xièxie nín. Wǒmen huì rènzhēn zhǔnbèi, yě huì hùxiāng tíxǐng.
Thank you. We will prepare carefully and remind each other.
Grammar
我们从来没有一起做过这样的项目，所以我有点担心。We have never done a project like this together, so I am a little worried.
从来+不/没+ Verb
从来 · “Always / Never”. Indicates something has always been like this from the past to present. Usually used in negative sentences (with 没 or 不).
老张这个人开会从来不迟到。
Lǎo Zhāng zhège rén kāihuì cónglái bù chídào.
Lao Zhang never arrives late for meetings.
Fill the gap我们____没有一起做过这样的项目，所以我有点担心。We have never done a project like this together, so I am a little worried.
Changing the Plan
Chen An and Su Le adjust a weekend plan when a friend starts a new job.
6 new words
生活shēnghuólife; to live
他刚开始新工作，生活节奏还没稳定下来。
He has just started a new job, so his daily rhythm has not settled down yet.
刚gāngjust, not long
我刚收到何天的信息，他说周末得加班，不能来了。
I just received a message from He Tian. He said he has to work overtime this weekend and cannot come.
浪漫làngmànromantic
我们本来想去公园野餐，过一个浪漫的下午。
We had planned a picnic in the park and a romantic afternoon.
够gòuto be enough
那就改到下周吧，时间不够也不用勉强。
Then move it to next week. There is no need to force it when time is short.
缺点quēdiǎnshortcoming
接受jiēshòuto accept
Listen to the conversation
陈安
我刚收到何天的信息，他说周末得加班，不能来了。
Wǒ gāng shōudào Hé Tiān de xìnxī, tā shuō zhōumò děi jiābān, bù néng lái le.
I just received a message from He Tian. He said he has to work overtime this weekend and cannot come.
苏乐
他刚开始新工作，生活节奏还没稳定下来。
Tā gāng kāishǐ xīn gōngzuò, shēnghuó jiézòu hái méi wěndìng xiàlai.
He has just started a new job, so his daily rhythm has not settled down yet.
陈安
我知道。我们本来想去公园野餐，过一个浪漫的下午。
Wǒ zhīdào. Wǒmen běnlái xiǎng qù gōngyuán yěcān, guò yī ge làngmàn de xiàwǔ.
I know. We had planned a picnic in the park and a romantic afternoon.
苏乐
那就改到下周吧，时间不够也不用勉强。
Nà jiù gǎi dào xià zhōu ba, shíjiān bùgòu yě bùyòng miǎnqiǎng.
Then move it to next week. There is no need to force it when time is short.
陈安
好，我先问问他哪天方便，再重新安排。
Hǎo, wǒ xiān wènwen tā nǎ tiān fāngbiàn, zài chóngxīn ānpái.
Good. I will ask which day is convenient for him and arrange it again.
苏乐
这样更好，等大家都有空再见面。
Zhèyàng gèng hǎo, děng dàjiā dōu yǒu kòng zài jiànmiàn.
That is better. Meet again when everyone is free.
Grammar
我刚收到何天的信息，他说周末得加班，不能来了。I just received a message from He Tian. He said he has to work overtime this weekend and cannot come.
刚+ Verb/刚才+ Statement
刚 (Just) vs. 刚才 · “Just now”. 刚 is an adverb indicating an action happened a short time ago (cannot be negated). 刚才 is a noun referencing the time shortly before speaking (can be negated).
我和丈夫刚结婚的时候...
Wǒ hé zhàngfu gāng jiéhūn de shíhou...
When my husband and I just got married...
Which word means “shortcoming”?
Everyday Care
A short reflection on the small actions that make affection feel meaningful.
7 new words
羡慕xiànmùto envy, to admire
她羡慕那些在忙碌以后还愿意互相问候的人。
She admires people who are still willing to greet each other after a busy day.
爱情àiqínglove (romantic)
在陈安看来，爱情不一定要有特别贵重的礼物。
In Chen An's view, love does not have to include especially expensive gifts.
星星xīngxingstar
即使何天需要加班到很晚，他也会发一条信息，说窗外的星星很亮。
Even if He Tian needs to work overtime late into the night, he sends a message saying that the stars outside the window are bright.
即使jíshǐeven if
即使何天需要加班到很晚，他也会发一条信息，说窗外的星星很亮。
Even if He Tian needs to work overtime late into the night, he sends a message saying that the stars outside the window are bright.
加班jiā bānto work overtime
即使何天需要加班到很晚，他也会发一条信息，说窗外的星星很亮。
Even if He Tian needs to work overtime late into the night, he sends a message saying that the stars outside the window are bright.
亮liàngto shine, to be lit
即使何天需要加班到很晚，他也会发一条信息，说窗外的星星很亮。
Even if He Tian needs to work overtime late into the night, he sends a message saying that the stars outside the window are bright.
感动gǎndòngto touch, to move
这样的关心常常让陈安感动，因为她相信平常的陪伴也能让爱情更温暖。
This kind of care often moves Chen An, because she believes that ordinary companionship can also make love warmer.
Listen to the text
在陈安看来，爱情不一定要有特别贵重的礼物。她羡慕那些在忙碌以后还愿意互相问候的人。即使何天需要加班到很晚，他也会发一条信息，说窗外的星星很亮。这样的关心常常让陈安感动，因为她相信平常的陪伴也能让爱情更温暖。
Zài Chén Ān kànlai, àiqíng bù yídìng yào yǒu tèbié guìzhòng de lǐwù. Tā xiànmù nàxiē zài mánglù yǐhòu hái yuànyì hùxiāng wènhòu de rén. Jíshǐ Hé Tiān xūyào jiābān dào hěn wǎn, tā yě huì fā yī tiáo xìnxī, shuō chuāngwài de xīngxing hěn liàng. Zhèyàng de guānxīn chángcháng ràng Chén Ān gǎndòng, yīnwèi tā xiāngxìn píngcháng de péibàn yě néng ràng àiqíng gèng wēnnuǎn.
In Chen An's view, love does not have to include especially expensive gifts. She admires people who are still willing to greet each other after a busy day. Even if He Tian needs to work overtime late into the night, he sends a message saying that the stars outside the window are bright. This kind of care often moves Chen An, because she believes that ordinary companionship can also make love warmer.
Grammar
即使何天需要加班到很晚，他也会发一条信息，说窗外的星星很亮。Even if He Tian needs to work overtime late into the night, he sends a message saying that the stars outside the window are bright.
即使A +也B
即使……也…… · “Even if… still…”. Indicates a hypothetical concession or something that already exists, but the result remains unchanged.
即使晚上加班到零点，自己家里也还亮着灯。
Jíshǐ wǎnshang jiā bān dào líng diǎn, zìjǐ jiā li yě hái liàngzhe dēng.
Even if I work overtime until midnight, the light is still on in my home.
Fill the gap即使何天需要____到很晚，他也会发一条信息，说窗外的星星很亮。Even if He Tian needs to work overtime late into the night, he sends a message saying that the stars outside the window are bright.
Culture
Qixi Festival - Chinese Valentine's Day
The Qixi Festival falls on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. It celebrates the legend of the Cowherd (Niulang) and the Weaver Girl (Zhinv). Traditionally called 'Qiqiao Festival' (begging for skills), it is considered the most romantic traditional festival in China.
More Than First Impressions
Chen An considers the qualities that support a lasting relationship.
6 new words
自然zìránnaturally, certainly
陈安常常觉得，人与人互相了解的原因不只是外表，也包括相处时的自然感觉。
Chen An often feels that the reason people come to understand each other is not only appearance; it also includes the natural feeling of getting along.
原因yuányīnreason
陈安常常觉得，人与人互相了解的原因不只是外表，也包括相处时的自然感觉。
Chen An often feels that the reason people come to understand each other is not only appearance; it also includes the natural feeling of getting along.
互相hùxiāngmutually
陈安常常觉得，人与人互相了解的原因不只是外表，也包括相处时的自然感觉。
Chen An often feels that the reason people come to understand each other is not only appearance; it also includes the natural feeling of getting along.
吸引xīyǐnto attract
她喜欢何天的幽默，因为他常用一句普通的话让大家笑起来，很吸引人。
She likes He Tian's humor because he often makes everyone laugh with an ordinary sentence, which is very appealing.
幽默yōumòhumorous
她喜欢何天的幽默，因为他常用一句普通的话让大家笑起来，很吸引人。
She likes He Tian's humor because he often makes everyone laugh with an ordinary sentence, which is very appealing.
脾气píqitemper, disposition
她说，真正幸福的关系需要愿意沟通，也需要理解对方的脾气，接受彼此的小缺点。
She says that a truly happy relationship needs a willingness to communicate, to understand the other person’s temperament, and to accept each other’s small shortcomings.
Listen to the text
陈安常常觉得，人与人互相了解的原因不只是外表，也包括相处时的自然感觉。她喜欢何天的幽默，因为他常用一句普通的话让大家笑起来，很吸引人。
Chén Ān chángcháng juéde, rén yǔ rén hùxiāng liǎojiě de yuányīn bù zhǐ shì wàibiǎo, yě bāokuò xiāngchǔ shí de zìrán gǎnjué. Tā xǐhuan Hé Tiān de yōumò, yīnwèi tā cháng yòng yī jù pǔtōng de huà ràng dàjiā xiào qǐlai, hěn xīyǐn rén.
Chen An often feels that the reason people come to understand each other is not only appearance; it also includes the natural feeling of getting along. She likes He Tian's humor because he often makes everyone laugh with an ordinary sentence, which is very appealing.
她说，真正幸福的关系需要愿意沟通，也需要理解对方的脾气，接受彼此的小缺点。这样长期相处时，即使有小问题，也不会马上变成争吵。
Tā shuō, zhēnzhèng xìngfú de guānxì xūyào yuànyì gōutōng, yě xūyào lǐjiě duìfāng de píqi, jiēshòu bǐcǐ de xiǎo quēdiǎn. Zhèyàng chángqī xiāngchǔ shí, jíshǐ yǒu xiǎo wèntí, yě bù huì mǎshàng biàn chéng zhēngchǎo.
She says that a truly happy relationship needs a willingness to communicate, to understand the other person’s temperament, and to accept each other’s small shortcomings. In a relationship maintained over time, even small problems do not immediately become arguments.
Which word means “reason”?
Write the new characters
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律 from 法律 · law
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