看见身边的美
Seeing More in Everyday Life
StartLooking Closely
Chen An asks Ms. Mei how to prepare for a weekend observation activity.
7 new words
规定guīdìngrule, regulation
周末的观察活动有什么规定？
What rules are there for this weekend's observation activity?
死sǐrigid, inflexible
如果看到枯死的植物或者漂亮的叶子，能带回来吗？
If I see a dead plant or a beautiful leaf, can I bring it back?
可惜kěxīpitiful, regrettable
可惜。
What a pity.
全部quánbùall, whole
我们商量后会把全部安排发给大家，并且每人选一个地点。
After we discuss it, we will send everyone the full plan, and each person will choose one location.
也许yěxǔmaybe, perhaps
我也许只拍照，再把发现写进笔记，可以吗？
Perhaps I can just take photos and write my discoveries in my notebook?
商量shāngliangto discuss, to consult
我们商量后会把全部安排发给大家，并且每人选一个地点。
After we discuss it, we will send everyone the full plan, and each person will choose one location.
并且bìngqiěand
我们商量后会把全部安排发给大家，并且每人选一个地点。
After we discuss it, we will send everyone the full plan, and each person will choose one location.
Listen to the conversation
陈安
周末的观察活动有什么规定？
Zhōumò de guānchá huódòng yǒu shénme guīdìng?
What rules are there for this weekend's observation activity?
梅老师
我们商量后会把全部安排发给大家，并且每人选一个地点。
Wǒmen shāngliang hòu huì bǎ quánbù ānpái fā gěi dàjiā, bìngqiě měi rén xuǎn yí ge dìdiǎn.
After we discuss it, we will send everyone the full plan, and each person will choose one location.
陈安
如果看到枯死的植物或者漂亮的叶子，能带回来吗？
Rúguǒ kàndào kūsǐ de zhíwù huòzhě piàoliang de yèzi, néng dài huílai ma?
If I see a dead plant or a beautiful leaf, can I bring it back?
梅老师
不行。再漂亮的叶子也别随便采；拍照记录更合适。
Bù xíng. Zài piàoliang de yèzi yě bié suíbiàn cǎi; pāizhào jìlù gèng héshì.
No. No matter how beautiful a leaf is, do not pick it casually; taking a photo and making a record is more suitable.
陈安
可惜。我也许只拍照，再把发现写进笔记，可以吗？
Kěxī. Yěxǔ wǒ zhǐ pāizhào, zài bǎ fāxiàn xiě jìn bǐjì, kěyǐ ma?
What a pity. Perhaps I can just take photos and write my discoveries in my notebook?
梅老师
当然可以；认真观察就已经有收获。
Dāngrán kěyǐ; rènzhēn guānchá jiù yǐjīng yǒu shōuhuò.
Of course; careful observation is already rewarding.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
我们商量后会把全部安排发给大家，并且每人选一个地点。After we discuss it, we will send everyone the full plan, and each person will choose one location.
Clause 1 +并且+ Clause 2
并且 · “bìngqiě”. Conjunction 'and/furthermore'. Connects verbs or clauses.
希望及时发现问题，并且准确地找到解决问题的方法。
Xīwàng jíshí fāxiàn wèntí, bìngqiě zhǔnquè de zhǎodào jiějué wèntí de fāngfǎ.
Hope to discover problems in time and accurately find solutions.
再漂亮的叶子也别随便采；拍照记录更合适。No matter how beautiful a leaf is, do not pick it casually; taking a photo and making a record is more suitable.
再+ Adj/Verb +也
再……也…… · “zài… yě…”. 'No matter how... still...'. Indicates concession.
这样穿得再久，洗的次数再多，衣服也不容易掉颜色。
Zhèyàng chuān de zài jiǔ, xǐ de cìshù zài duō, yīfu yě bù róngyì diào yánsè.
This way, no matter how long you wear it or how many times you wash it, the clothes won't fade easily.
Which word means “and”?
A Leaf at Lunch
Su Le and Chen An notice small details while eating beside the school garden.
6 new words
盐yánsalt
这碗汤好像少了点儿盐。
This bowl of soup seems to need a little salt.
勺子sháozispoon
你能递给我那把勺子吗？
Can you pass me that spoon?
保护bǎohùto protect
我以前只注意吃，没想过叶子也有保护小虫的作用。
I used to focus only on eating, and never thought that leaves also protect insects.
作用zuòyòngfunction, effect
我以前只注意吃，没想过叶子也有保护小虫的作用。
I used to focus only on eating, and never thought that leaves also protect insects.
无法wúfǎcannot, to be unable
是啊，树没有叶子就无法制造养分；冬天有些枝头无叶，反而能看清树枝的形状。
Exactly. Without leaves, a tree cannot make nutrients; in winter, some branches have no leaves, and then we can see their shapes more clearly.
无wúnot have, be without
是啊，树没有叶子就无法制造养分；冬天有些枝头无叶，反而能看清树枝的形状。
Exactly. Without leaves, a tree cannot make nutrients; in winter, some branches have no leaves, and then we can see their shapes more clearly.
Listen to the conversation
苏乐
你能递给我那把勺子吗？这碗汤好像少了点儿盐。
Nǐ néng dì gěi wǒ nà bǎ sháozi ma? Zhè wǎn tāng hǎoxiàng shǎo le diǎnr yán.
Can you pass me that spoon? This bowl of soup seems to need a little salt.
陈安
可以，不过我想先尝尝原来的味道，也许正好。
Kěyǐ, búguò wǒ xiǎng xiān chángchang yuánlái de wèidao, yěxǔ zhènghǎo.
Sure, but I want to taste the original flavor first; perhaps it is just right.
苏乐
你说得对。我以前只注意吃，没想过叶子也有保护小虫的作用。
Nǐ shuō de duì. Wǒ yǐqián zhǐ zhùyì chī, méi xiǎngdào yèzi yě yǒu bǎohù xiǎochóng de zuòyòng.
You are right. I used to focus only on eating, and never thought that leaves also protect insects.
陈安
是啊，树没有叶子就无法制造养分；冬天有些枝头无叶，反而能看清树枝的形状。
Shì a, shù méiyǒu yèzi jiù wúfǎ zhìzào yǎngfèn; dōngtiān yǒuxiē zhītóu wú yè, fǎn'ér néng kànqīng shùzhī de xíngzhuàng.
Exactly. Without leaves, a tree cannot make nutrients; in winter, some branches have no leaves, and then we can see their shapes more clearly.
苏乐
原来小细节也能让人发现新的问题。
Yuánlái xiǎo xìjié yě néng ràng rén fāxiàn xīn de wèntí.
So small details can help us discover new questions too.
Fill the gap我以前只注意吃，没想过叶子也有保护小虫的____。I used to focus only on eating, and never thought that leaves also protect insects.
Explaining a Discovery
Ms. Mei helps Chen An prepare a short class presentation about a familiar tree.
6 new words
节jiésection, length
这节课请大家用自己的语言介绍一件身边的小事。
In this lesson, please use your own words to introduce one small thing around you.
详细xiángxìdetailed
对于我来说，最难的是把看到的变化解释得详细又简单。
For me, the hardest part is explaining the changes I see in a detailed but simple way.
解释jiěshìto explain
对于我来说，最难的是把看到的变化解释得详细又简单。
For me, the hardest part is explaining the changes I see in a detailed but simple way.
对于duìyúfor, to, with regard to
对于我来说，最难的是把看到的变化解释得详细又简单。
For me, the hardest part is explaining the changes I see in a detailed but simple way.
叶子yèzileaf
那就从一片叶子开始，仔细看它的颜色、边缘和方向。
Then start with one leaf. Look carefully at its color, edge, and direction.
教育jiàoyùto educate
教育不是只给答案，也要教人提出问题。
Education is not only about giving answers; it also teaches people to ask questions.
Listen to the conversation
梅老师
这节课请大家用自己的语言介绍一件身边的小事。
Zhè jié kè qǐng dàjiā yòng zìjǐ de yǔyán jièshào yí jiàn shēnbiān de xiǎoshì.
In this lesson, please use your own words to introduce one small thing around you.
陈安
对于我来说，最难的是把看到的变化解释得详细又简单。
Duìyú wǒ láishuō, zuì nán de shì bǎ kàndào de biànhuà jiěshì de xiángxì yòu jiǎndān.
For me, the hardest part is explaining the changes I see in a detailed but simple way.
梅老师
那就从一片叶子开始，仔细看它的颜色、边缘和方向。
Nà jiù cóng yí piàn yèzi kāishǐ, zǐxì kàn tā de yánsè, biānyuán hé fāngxiàng.
Then start with one leaf. Look carefully at its color, edge, and direction.
陈安
我发现同一棵树的叶子各有不同，这算新的发现吗？
Wǒ fāxiàn tóng yì kē shù de yèzi gè yǒu bùtóng, zhè suàn xīn de fāxiàn ma?
I found that the leaves on the same tree each have their own differences. Does that count as a new discovery?
梅老师
当然。教育不是只给答案，也要教人提出问题。
Dāngrán. Jiàoyù bú shì zhǐ gěi dá'àn, yě yào jiào rén tíchū wèntí.
Of course. Education is not only about giving answers; it also teaches people to ask questions.
陈安
明白了，我会把照片和说明整理好。
Míngbai le, wǒ huì bǎ zhàopiàn hé shuōmíng zhěnglǐ hǎo.
I understand. I will organize my photos and notes.
Grammar
对于我来说，最难的是把看到的变化解释得详细又简单。For me, the hardest part is explaining the changes I see in a detailed but simple way.
对于+ Topic +来说
对于 · “duìyú”. Preposition 'with regard to/for'. Introduces the object of an attitude/situation.
那您认为对于老师来说，什么是最难做到的？
Nà nín rènwéi duìyú lǎoshī lái shuō, shénme shì zuì nán zuòdào de?
Then what do you think is the hardest thing for a teacher to do?
Which word means “detailed”?
Asking with Care
A short reflection on how clear, friendly language helps people learn from different viewpoints.
6 new words
使用shǐyòngto use
我们使用词语的方式，会直接影响别人能否理解我们的意思。
语言yǔyánlanguage
观察身边的事物时，语言并不只是用来说明事实。
直接zhíjiēdirect, straight
我们使用词语的方式，会直接影响别人能否理解我们的意思。
引起yǐnqǐto cause, to lead to
一句没有说清楚的话，可能引起误会；一个友好的问题，却常常让谈话继续下去。
误会wùhuìmisunderstanding
一句没有说清楚的话，可能引起误会；一个友好的问题，却常常让谈话继续下去。
友好yǒuhǎofriendly
一句没有说清楚的话，可能引起误会；一个友好的问题，却常常让谈话继续下去。
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观察身边的事物时，语言并不只是用来说明事实。我们使用词语的方式，会直接影响别人能否理解我们的意思。一句没有说清楚的话，可能引起误会；一个友好的问题，却常常让谈话继续下去。对于陌生的观点，不急着反对，也不随便下结论，先问一句“你为什么这样想？”再听详细的解释。这样，大家才能从不同的经验里看到更多东西。
Guānchá shēnbiān de shìwù shí, yǔyán bìng bù zhǐshì yòng lái shuōmíng shìshí. Wǒmen shǐyòng cíyǔ de fāngshì, huì zhíjiē yǐngxiǎng biérén néngfǒu lǐjiě wǒmen de yìsi. Yí jù méiyǒu shuō qīngchu de huà, kěnéng yǐnqǐ wùhuì; yí ge yǒuhǎo de wèntí, què chángcháng ràng tánhuà jìxù xiàqu. Duìyú mòshēng de guāndiǎn, bù jí zhe fǎnduì, yě bù suíbiàn xià jiélùn, xiān wèn yí jù “nǐ wèishénme zhèyàng xiǎng?” zài tīng xiángxì de jiěshì. Zhèyàng, dàjiā cáinéng cóng bùtóng de jīngyàn lǐ kàndào gèng duō dōngxi.
When we observe the things around us, language does more than state facts. The way we use words directly affects whether others understand us. A sentence that is not clear may cause a misunderstanding, while a friendly question often keeps a conversation going. When we meet an unfamiliar view, we need not rush to oppose it or make a conclusion. First ask, ‘Why do you think that?’ and then listen to a detailed explanation. In this way, people can see more through one another's experiences.
Fill the gap一句没有说清楚的话，可能____误会；一个友好的问题，却常常让谈话继续下去。
Culture
Discovering Beauty in Life
The famous French sculptor Rodin once said: 'Life is not lacking in beauty, but lacking in discovery.' This lesson reminds us that if we observe with our hearts, we can find knowledge and beauty everywhere in our daily lives.
A Better Way to Notice
A short article about using shared ideas and careful records to make group observation more effective.
8 new words
事半功倍shì bàn gōng bèito achieve twice the result with half the effort
只要方法合适，合作得当，做事可以事半功倍。
节约jiéyuēto economize, to save
先确定任务，再听听不同人的意见，然后仔细记录，你会发现时间和力气都能节约下来。
力气lìqiphysical strength, effort
先确定任务，再听听不同人的意见，然后仔细记录，你会发现时间和力气都能节约下来。
相反xiāngfǎnon the contrary
做事有目标，不等于只追求速度；相反，愿意停下来比较和修改，往往更容易达到理想的结果。
任务rènwutask, mission
先确定任务，再听听不同人的意见，然后仔细记录，你会发现时间和力气都能节约下来。
意见yìjiànopinion, suggestion
先确定任务，再听听不同人的意见，然后仔细记录，你会发现时间和力气都能节约下来。
仔细zǐxìcareful, meticulous
先确定任务，再听听不同人的意见，然后仔细记录，你会发现时间和力气都能节约下来。
达到dádàoto reach, to attain
做事有目标，不等于只追求速度；相反，愿意停下来比较和修改，往往更容易达到理想的结果。
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学习观察并不需要特别复杂的工具。先确定任务，再听听不同人的意见，然后仔细记录，你会发现时间和力气都能节约下来。做事有目标，不等于只追求速度；相反，愿意停下来比较和修改，往往更容易达到理想的结果。只要方法合适，合作得当，做事可以事半功倍。平常的生活中也藏着值得发现的美。
Xuéxí guānchá bìng bù xūyào tèbié fùzá de gōngjù. Xiān quèdìng rènwu, zài tīngting bùtóng rén de yìjiàn, ránhòu zǐxì jìlù, nǐ huì fāxiàn shíjiān hé lìqi dōu néng jiéyuē xiàlai. Zuòshì yǒu mùdì, bù děngyú zhǐ zhuīqiú sùdù; xiāngfǎn, yuànyì tíng xialai bǐjiào hé xiūgǎi, wǎngwǎng gèng róngyì dádào lǐxiǎng de jiéguǒ. Zhǐyào fāngfǎ héshì, hézuò dédàng, zuòshì kěyǐ shì bàn gōng bèi. Píngcháng de shēnghuó zhōng yě cáng zhe zhídé fāxiàn de měi.
Learning to observe does not require especially complicated tools. First define the task, then listen to different opinions and keep careful notes. You will find that both time and effort can be saved. Having a goal does not mean pursuing speed alone; on the contrary, being willing to stop, compare, and revise often makes it easier to reach an ideal result. With a suitable method and good cooperation, work can achieve more with less effort. Everyday life also hides beauty worth discovering.
Grammar
做事有目标，不等于只追求速度；相反，愿意停下来比较和修改，往往更容易达到理想的结果。
相反+ Statement
相反 · “xiāngfǎn”. 'Opposite' or 'On the contrary'. Indicates a transition to an opposing view.
相反，如果方法不对，可能花五倍甚至十倍的时间都不能完成任务。
Xiāngfǎn, rúguǒ fāngfǎ bú duì, kěnéng huā wǔ bèi shènzhì shí bèi de shíjiān dōu bù néng wánchéng rènwu.
On the contrary, if the method is wrong, it may take five or ten times the time to complete the task.
Which word means “careful, meticulous”?
Write the new characters
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规 from 规定 · rule, regulation
Trace the strokes in order
Practice
8 questions · about 4 minutes
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Finish
Finish the practice to complete this lesson.