同住的日子
Living Together
StartGetting Ready for Sunday
Su Le and Chen An prepare their shared home for a family visit.
6 new words
礼拜天lǐbàitiānSunday
礼拜天你母亲要来我们这里吗？
Is your mother coming here on Sunday?
空儿kòngrfree time
我下午有空儿，可以一起收拾客厅。
I have time in the afternoon, so I can tidy the living room with you.
母亲mǔqīnmother
礼拜天你母亲要来我们这里吗？
Is your mother coming here on Sunday?
不过búguòbut, however
不过别太紧张，她永远不会挑小问题。
But do not be too nervous; she never picks on small things.
永远yǒngyuǎnforever
不过别太紧张，她永远不会挑小问题。
But do not be too nervous; she never picks on small things.
方向fāngxiàngdirection
那张书桌该朝哪个方向放才合适？
Which direction should that desk face to be suitable?
Listen to the conversation
苏乐
礼拜天你母亲要来我们这里吗？
Lǐbàitiān nǐ mǔqīn yào lái wǒmen zhèlǐ ma?
Is your mother coming here on Sunday?
陈安
对，她想看看我搬家后住得怎么样。
Duì, tā xiǎng kànkan wǒ bānjiā hòu zhù de zěnmeyàng.
Yes. She wants to see how I am living after moving.
苏乐
我下午有空儿，可以一起收拾客厅。
Wǒ xiàwǔ yǒu kòngr, kěyǐ yìqǐ shōushi kètīng.
I have time in the afternoon, so I can tidy the living room with you.
陈安
太好了。不过别太紧张，她永远不会挑小问题。
Tài hǎo le. Búguò bié tài jǐnzhāng, tā yǒngyuǎn bú huì tiāo xiǎo wèntí.
That would be great. But do not be too nervous; she never picks on small things.
苏乐
那张书桌该朝哪个方向放才合适？
Nà zhāng shūzhuō gāi cháo nǎ ge fāngxiàng fàng cái héshì?
Which direction should that desk face to be suitable?
陈安
靠窗比较好，早上有阳光，也不挡路。
Kào chuāng bǐjiào hǎo, zǎoshang yǒu yángguāng, yě bú dǎng lù.
Facing the window is better. It gets morning sun and does not block the way.
苏乐
好，我现在就把桌子搬到那边去。
Hǎo, wǒ xiànzài jiù bǎ zhuōzi bān dào nàbiān qù.
Okay, I will move the desk over there now.
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Grammar
不过别太紧张，她永远不会挑小问题。But do not be too nervous; she never picks on small things.
Statement,不过+ Statement
不过 · “búguò”. Conjunction 'but/however'. Softer than 但是.
他很想去，不过他没有时间。
Tā hěn xiǎng qù, búguò tā méiyǒu shíjiān.
He wants to go, but doesn't have time.
Which word means “Sunday”?
Good News
He Tian congratulates Chen An on beginning a master's degree in translation.
6 new words
优秀yōuxiùexcellent
听说你被一所很优秀的大学录取了，要读翻译硕士？
I heard that you were accepted by an excellent university and will study for a master's degree in translation?
硕士shuòshìMaster's degree
听说你被一所很优秀的大学录取了，要读翻译硕士？
I heard that you were accepted by an excellent university and will study for a master's degree in translation?
翻译fānyìtranslator, to translate
听说你被一所很优秀的大学录取了，要读翻译硕士？
I heard that you were accepted by an excellent university and will study for a master's degree in translation?
确实quèshítruly, indeed
对，通知昨天才到，我确实兴奋得睡不着。
Yes. The notice only arrived yesterday, and I really was too excited to sleep.
兴奋xīngfènexcited
对，通知昨天才到，我确实兴奋得睡不着。
Yes. The notice only arrived yesterday, and I really was too excited to sleep.
拉lāto pull
不过我得先把房间收拾好，还要拉着行李去车站。
But I first have to tidy my room and pull my luggage to the station.
Listen to the conversation
何天
听说你被一所很优秀的大学录取了，要读翻译硕士？
Tīngshuō nǐ bèi yì suǒ hěn yōuxiù de dàxué lùqǔ le, yào dú fānyì shuòshì?
I heard that you were accepted by an excellent university and will study for a master's degree in translation?
陈安
对，通知昨天才到，我确实兴奋得睡不着。
Duì, tōngzhī zuótiān cái dào, wǒ quèshí xīngfèn de shuì bù zháo.
Yes. The notice only arrived yesterday, and I really was too excited to sleep.
何天
太厉害了！你准备什么时候出发？
Tài lìhai le! Nǐ zhǔnbèi shénme shíhou chūfā?
That is amazing! When are you planning to leave?
陈安
下个月。不过我得先把房间收拾好，还要拉着行李去车站。
Xià ge yuè. Búguò wǒ děi xiān bǎ fángjiān shōushi hǎo, hái yào lā zhe xíngli qù chēzhàn.
Next month. But I first have to tidy my room and pull my luggage to the station.
何天
需要我帮你拉一下箱子吗？
Xūyào wǒ bāng nǐ lā yíxià xiāngzi ma?
Do you need me to help pull your suitcase for a moment?
陈安
需要，谢谢你。有人一起准备，心里踏实多了。
Xūyào, xièxie nǐ. Yǒu rén yìqǐ zhǔnbèi, xīnli tāshi duō le.
Yes, thank you. Having someone prepare with me makes me feel much more settled.
Grammar
对，通知昨天才到，我确实兴奋得睡不着。Yes. The notice only arrived yesterday, and I really was too excited to sleep.
Subject +确实+ Verb/Adj
确实 · “quèshí”. Adverb 'indeed/truly'. Confirms a fact.
这里的景色确实不错。
Zhèlǐ de jǐngsè quèshí búcuò.
The scenery here is indeed nice.
Fill the gap对，通知昨天才到，我确实____得睡不着。Yes. The notice only arrived yesterday, and I really was too excited to sleep.
Finding a Direction
Ms. Mei gives He Tian practical advice about a possible career change.
7 new words
建议jiànyìsuggestion, to suggest
在我这种情况下，如果是您，您会给我什么建议？
In my situation, what advice would you give if you were me?
职业zhíyèoccupation
你最近总说想换一份新的职业，已经想清楚了吗？
You have often said lately that you want to change to a new career. Have you thought it through?
关键guānjiànkey point
了解自己的兴趣，是选择方向的关键。
Understanding your own interests is the key to choosing a direction.
将来jiāngláifuture
我对将来的发展有些担心，晚上常躺着想，越想越睡不着。
发展fāzhǎnto develop
我对将来的发展有些担心，晚上常躺着想，越想越睡不着。
躺tǎngto lie down
我对将来的发展有些担心，晚上常躺着想，越想越睡不着。
困kùnsleepy
Listen to the conversation
梅老师
你最近总说想换一份新的职业，已经想清楚了吗？
Nǐ zuìjìn zǒng shuō xiǎng huàn yí fèn xīn de zhíyè, yǐjīng xiǎng qīngchu le ma?
You have often said lately that you want to change to a new career. Have you thought it through?
何天
还没有。我对将来的发展有些担心，晚上常躺着想，越想越睡不着。
Hái méiyǒu. Wǒ duì jiānglái de fāzhǎn yǒuxiē dānxīn, wǎnshang cháng tǎng zhe xiǎng, yuè xiǎng yuè shuì bu zháo.
Not yet. I am worried about my future development. At night I often lie awake thinking, and the more I think, the less I can sleep.
梅老师
先别急着做决定。了解自己的兴趣，是选择方向的关键。
Xiān bié jí zhe zuò juédìng. Liǎojiě zìjǐ de xìngqù, shì xuǎnzé fāngxiàng de guānjiàn.
Do not rush into a decision. Understanding your own interests is the key to choosing a direction.
何天
在我这种情况下，如果是您，您会给我什么建议？
Zài wǒ zhè zhǒng qíngkuàng xià, rúguǒ shì nín, nín huì gěi wǒ shénme jiànyì?
In my situation, what advice would you give if you were me?
梅老师
可以找几位做不同工作的人聊聊，再给自己一点时间。
Kěyǐ zhǎo jǐ wèi zuò bùtóng gōngzuò de rén liáoliao, zài gěi zìjǐ yìdiǎn shíjiān.
You can talk to several people who do different kinds of work, then give yourself a little more time.
何天
好，我会慢慢比较，不让一时的压力替我做决定。
Hǎo, wǒ huì mànmàn bǐjiào, bù ràng yìshí de yālì tì wǒ zuò juédìng.
Okay. I will compare things slowly and not let temporary pressure make the decision for me.
Which word means “occupation”?
Conditions and Choices
A reflection on opportunity, resources, and personal development.
6 new words
经济jīngjìeconomy
在陈明远看来，经济条件会影响一个家庭的选择，但不能完全决定一个人的生活。
条件tiáojiàncondition
在陈明远看来，经济条件会影响一个家庭的选择，但不能完全决定一个人的生活。
富fùrich
富有的人未必没有烦恼，穷的人也不一定没有希望。
穷qióngpoor
富有的人未必没有烦恼，穷的人也不一定没有希望。
等děngetc., and so on
由于城市和乡村的资源不同，教育、工作、医疗等机会也会有差别。
由于yóuyúdue to
由于城市和乡村的资源不同，教育、工作、医疗等机会也会有差别。
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在陈明远看来，经济条件会影响一个家庭的选择，但不能完全决定一个人的生活。富有的人未必没有烦恼，穷的人也不一定没有希望。由于城市和乡村的资源不同，教育、工作、医疗等机会也会有差别。因此，社会需要创造更公平的条件，让每个人都能安心发展自己的能力。也让努力不只受出生背景的限制。让更多的人看到希望。
Zài Chén Míngyuǎn kànlai, jīngjì tiáojiàn huì yǐngxiǎng yí ge jiātíng de xuǎnzé, dàn bù néng wánquán juédìng yí ge rén de shēnghuó. Fùyǒu de rén wèibì méiyǒu fánnǎo, qióng de rén yě bù yídìng méiyǒu xīwàng. Yóuyú chéngshì hé xiāngcūn de zīyuán bùtóng, jiàoyù, gōngzuò, yīliáo děng jīhuì yě huì yǒu chābié. Yīncǐ, shèhuì xūyào chuàngzào gèng gōngpíng de tiáojiàn, ràng měi ge rén dōu néng ānxīn fāzhǎn zìjǐ de nénglì. Yě ràng nǔlì bù zhǐ shòu chūshēng bèijǐng de xiànzhì. Ràng gèng duō de rén kàndào xīwàng.
In Chen Mingyuan's view, economic conditions affect a family's choices, but cannot completely determine a person's life. Wealthy people do not necessarily have no worries, and poor people do not necessarily have no hope. Because cities and rural areas have different resources, opportunities in education, work, health care, and other areas also differ. Therefore, society needs to create fairer conditions so that everyone can develop their abilities with peace of mind. It should also keep effort from being limited only by the circumstances of one's birth and let more people see hope.
Grammar
在陈明远看来，经济条件会影响一个家庭的选择，但不能完全决定一个人的生活。
在+ Person +看来
在……看来 · “zài… kànlái”. 'In ...'s opinion'.
在我看来，健康比金钱更重要。
Zài wǒ kànlái, jiànkāng bǐ jīnqián gèng zhòngyào.
In my opinion, health is more important than money.
由于城市和乡村的资源不同，教育、工作、医疗等机会也会有差别。
由于+ Cause,(Result)
由于 · “yóuyú”. Conjunction 'due to/because of'. More formal than 因为.
由于天气原因，飞机晚点了。
Yóuyú tiānqì yuányīn, fēijī wǎndiǎn le.
Due to weather, the flight was delayed.
Fill the gap____城市和乡村的资源不同，教育、工作、医疗等机会也会有差别。
Culture
Contentment Is Happiness
The Chinese idiom 'Know contentment and you will always be happy' means in simple words that to be happy you need to be content with what you have. Money is not the only goal.
Everyday Agreements
A short article about the small habits that make shared living easier.
5 new words
比如bǐrúfor example
比如，谁最后离开客厅，谁就把灯关掉；有人想找橡皮或糖，也可以从公共盒子里拿。
For example, whoever leaves the living room last turns off the light; if someone is looking for an eraser or sweets, they can take them from the shared box.
橡皮xiàngpíeraser
比如，谁最后离开客厅，谁就把灯关掉；有人想找橡皮或糖，也可以从公共盒子里拿。
For example, whoever leaves the living room last turns off the light; if someone is looking for an eraser or sweets, they can take them from the shared box.
糖tángsugar, candy
比如，谁最后离开客厅，谁就把灯关掉；有人想找橡皮或糖，也可以从公共盒子里拿。
For example, whoever leaves the living room last turns off the light; if someone is looking for an eraser or sweets, they can take them from the shared box.
低dīlow
晚上有人休息时，大家把音量调低一点，就能少一些误会。
When someone is resting at night, everyone can turn the volume down a little to avoid misunderstandings.
答案dá'ànanswer
合住时，许多小问题没有唯一的答案。
When people live together, many small problems do not have a single answer.
Listen to the text
合住时，许多小问题没有唯一的答案。比如，谁最后离开客厅，谁就把灯关掉；有人想找橡皮或糖，也可以从公共盒子里拿。晚上有人休息时，大家把音量调低一点，就能少一些误会。最好的办法不是规定得很细，而是愿意把问题说出来，一起找到合适的答案。这样生活久了，彼此也会更容易理解对方的习惯。当有人忘记规则时，也会轻声提醒，不把小事变成争吵，让大家都更轻松。
Hézhù shí, xǔduō xiǎo wèntí méiyǒu wéiyī de dá'àn. Bǐrú, shéi zuìhòu líkāi kètīng, shéi jiù bǎ dēng guān diào; yǒu rén xiǎng zhǎo xiàngpí huò táng, yě kěyǐ cóng gōnggòng hézi lǐ ná. Wǎnshang yǒu rén xiūxi shí, dàjiā bǎ yīnliàng tiáo dī yìdiǎn, jiù néng shǎo yìxiē wùhuì. Zuì hǎo de bànfǎ bú shì guīdìng de hěn xì, ér shì yuànyì bǎ wèntí shuō chūlai, yìqǐ zhǎodào héshì de dá'àn. Zhèyàng shēnghuó jiǔ le, bǐcǐ yě huì gèng róngyì lǐjiě duìfāng de xíguàn. Dāng yǒu rén wàngjì guīdìng shí, yě huì qīngshēng tíxǐng, bù bǎ xiǎo shì biàn chéng zhēngchǎo, ràng dàjiā dōu gèng qīngsōng.
When people live together, many small problems do not have a single answer. For example, whoever leaves the living room last turns off the light; if someone is looking for an eraser or sweets, they can take them from the shared box. When someone is resting at night, everyone can turn the volume down a little to avoid misunderstandings. The best approach is not to make overly detailed rules, but to be willing to speak about problems and find a suitable answer together. Over time, this also makes it easier to understand one another's habits. When someone forgets a rule, people can give a gentle reminder instead of turning a small matter into an argument, which helps everyone feel more relaxed.
Grammar
比如，谁最后离开客厅，谁就把灯关掉；有人想找橡皮或糖，也可以从公共盒子里拿。For example, whoever leaves the living room last turns off the light; if someone is looking for an eraser or sweets, they can take them from the shared box.
Statement,比如+ Noun
比如 · “bǐrú”. 'For example'.
我喜欢很多运动，比如游泳。
Wǒ xǐhuan hěn duō yùndòng, bǐrú yóuyǒng.
I like many sports, for example swimming.
Which word means “low”?
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拜 from 礼拜天 · Sunday
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8 questions · about 4 minutes
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