保持联系的朋友
Friends Who Stay in Touch
StartA New Routine
Su Le asks Chen An how she is settling into a new city.
6 new words
适应shìyìngto get used to
你到新城市一个月了，适应得怎么样？
You have been in the new city for a month. How are you adapting?
交jiāoto make (friends)
我平时会跟同事交朋友，周末也去附近逛逛。
I usually make friends with colleagues, and I also take walks nearby at weekends.
平时píngshínormal times
我平时会跟同事交朋友，周末也去附近逛逛。
I usually make friends with colleagues, and I also take walks nearby at weekends.
逛guàngto stroll, to roam
我平时会跟同事交朋友，周末也去附近逛逛。
I usually make friends with colleagues, and I also take walks nearby at weekends.
短信duǎnxìntext message
你还会给老同学发短信吗？
Do you still text your old classmates?
正好zhènghǎojust in time, just right
会啊，今天正好收到何天的信息，他说大家都很想我。
Yes. Today I happened to receive a message from He Tian. He said everyone misses me.
Listen to the conversation
苏乐
你到新城市一个月了，适应得怎么样？
Nǐ dào xīn chéngshì yī ge yuè le, shìyìng de zěnmeyàng?
You have been in the new city for a month. How are you adapting?
陈安
还不错。我平时会跟同事交朋友，周末也去附近逛逛。
Hái búcuò. Wǒ píngshí huì gēn tóngshì jiāo péngyou, zhōumò yě qù fùjìn guàngguang.
Not bad. I usually make friends with colleagues, and I also take walks nearby at weekends.
苏乐
听起来很好。你还会给老同学发短信吗？
Tīng qǐlai hěn hǎo. Nǐ hái huì gěi lǎo tóngxué fā duǎnxìn ma?
That sounds good. Do you still text your old classmates?
陈安
会啊，今天正好收到何天的信息，他说大家都很想我。
Huì a, jīntiān zhènghǎo shōudào Hé Tiān de xìnxī, tā shuō dàjiā dōu hěn xiǎng wǒ.
Yes. Today I happened to receive a message from He Tian. He said everyone misses me.
苏乐
那你应该很快就不会觉得孤单了。
Nà nǐ yīnggāi hěn kuài jiù bù huì juéde gūdān le.
Then you should stop feeling lonely very soon.
陈安
希望如此，我也想慢慢建立新的生活。
Xīwàng rúcǐ, wǒ yě xiǎng mànmàn jiànlì xīn de shēnghuó.
I hope so. I also want to gradually build a new life.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
会啊，今天正好收到何天的信息，他说大家都很想我。Yes. Today I happened to receive a message from He Tian. He said everyone misses me.
正好+ Verb
正好 · “zhènghǎo”. Usage A (Adj): 'Just right' (condition, time, position, etc.). Usage B (Adv): 'Just in time' or 'happen to'.
你来得正好，我的钱包不见了，借我点儿钱吧。
Nǐ lái de zhènghǎo, wǒ de qiánbāo bújiàn le, jiè wǒ diǎnr qián ba.
You came just in time; my wallet is gone, lend me some money.
Which word means “to get used to”?
The Reunion
He Tian invites Chen An to a gathering for former classmates.
6 new words
聚会jùhuìto have a party; get-together
联系liánxìto contact
我想去，可是最近跟大家联系得不多。
I want to, but I have not been in touch with everyone much recently.
差不多chàbuduōalmost
差不多所有同学都会到。
Almost all the classmates will be there.
专门zhuānménspecially
我专门把时间留出来了。
I specifically kept the time free.
毕业bìyèto graduate
周末有一场老同学见面会，毕业以后大家很少见面，想和大家聚一聚吗？
There is a meeting for old classmates this weekend. We have rarely met since graduation; would you like to get together with everyone?
麻烦máfanto bother
如果你有别的安排，也别麻烦自己赶过来。
If you have another arrangement, do not trouble yourself by rushing over.
Listen to the conversation
何天
周末有一场老同学见面会，毕业以后大家很少见面，想和大家聚一聚吗？
Zhōumò yǒu yī chǎng lǎo tóngxué jiànmiànhuì, bìyè yǐhòu dàjiā hěn shǎo jiànmiàn, xiǎng hé dàjiā jù yī jù ma?
There is a meeting for old classmates this weekend. We have rarely met since graduation; would you like to get together with everyone?
陈安
我想去，可是最近跟大家联系得不多。
Wǒ xiǎng qù, kěshì zuìjìn gēn dàjiā liánxì de bù duō.
I want to, but I have not been in touch with everyone much recently.
何天
差不多所有同学都会到。我专门把时间留出来了。
Chàbuduō suǒyǒu tóngxué dōu huì dào. Wǒ zhuānmén bǎ shíjiān liú chūlai le.
Almost all the classmates will be there. I specifically kept the time free.
陈安
太好了，大家忙起来以后，见一面真不容易。
Tài hǎo le, dàjiā máng qǐlai yǐhòu, jiàn yī miàn zhēn bù róngyì.
That is great. Once everyone gets busy, it is really not easy to meet.
何天
如果你有别的安排，也别麻烦自己赶过来。
Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu bié de ānpái, yě bié máfan zìjǐ gǎn guòlai.
If you have another arrangement, do not trouble yourself by rushing over.
陈安
没关系，我会早点安排好。
Méi guānxi, wǒ huì zǎodiǎn ānpái hǎo.
It is fine. I will arrange things early.
Grammar
差不多所有同学都会到。Almost all the classmates will be there.
差不多+ Number
差不多 · “chàbuduō”. Usage A (Adjective): 'Similar' or 'about the same'. Usage B (Adverb): 'Almost' or 'nearly'.
这两个词的意思差不多。
Zhè liǎng ge cí de yìsi chàbuduō.
The meanings of these two words are about the same.
Fill the gap我____把时间留出来了。I specifically kept the time free.
Listening First
Chen An gives Su Le space to talk through a career decision.
5 new words
好像hǎoxiàngas if
你看起来好像有心事，是不是工作不顺利？
You look as if you have something on your mind. Is work not going well?
重新chóngxīnagain, once more
我想重新找一个方向，尽管家人觉得现在的工作很稳定。
I want to find a new direction, although my family thinks my current job is very stable.
尽管jǐnguǎnalthough
我想重新找一个方向，尽管家人觉得现在的工作很稳定。
I want to find a new direction, although my family thinks my current job is very stable.
真正zhēnzhèngtrue, real
我真正想做的是帮助儿童学习。
What I truly want to do is help children learn.
友谊yǒuyìfriendship
Listen to the conversation
陈安
你看起来好像有心事，是不是工作不顺利？
Nǐ kàn qǐlai hǎoxiàng yǒu xīnshì, shì bu shì gōngzuò bù shùnlì?
You look as if you have something on your mind. Is work not going well?
苏乐
我想重新找一个方向，尽管家人觉得现在的工作很稳定。
Wǒ xiǎng chóngxīn zhǎo yī ge fāngxiàng, jǐnguǎn jiārén juéde xiànzài de gōngzuò hěn wěndìng.
I want to find a new direction, although my family thinks my current job is very stable.
陈安
我理解他们的担心。你自己最想尝试什么？
Wǒ lǐjiě tāmen de dānxīn. Nǐ zìjǐ zuì xiǎng chángshì shénme?
I understand their concern. What do you yourself most want to try?
苏乐
我真正想做的是帮助儿童学习。
Wǒ zhēnzhèng xiǎng zuò de shì bāngzhù értóng xuéxí.
What I truly want to do is help children learn.
陈安
我当然愿意听你的想法。重新开始之前，你最担心什么？
Wǒ dāngrán yuànyì tīng nǐ de xiǎngfa. Chóngxīn kāishǐ zhīqián, nǐ zuì dānxīn shénme?
I am of course willing to hear your thoughts. Before starting again, what worries you most?
苏乐
我最担心自己做不好，不过听完以后，觉得更有勇气了。
Wǒ zuì dānxīn zìjǐ zuò bù hǎo, búguò tīng wán yǐhòu, juéde gèng yǒu yǒngqì le.
I most worry that I will not do well, but after talking it through, I feel braver.
Grammar
我想重新找一个方向，尽管家人觉得现在的工作很稳定。I want to find a new direction, although my family thinks my current job is very stable.
尽管A +还是/但是B
尽管 · “jǐnguǎn”. Conjunction meaning 'although'. Often used with 但是, 可是, 却, or 还是.
尽管已经毕业这么多年，我们还是经常联系的。
Jǐnguǎn yǐjīng bìyè zhème duō nián, wǒmen háishi jīngcháng liánxì de.
Although we graduated so many years ago, we still contact each other often.
Which word means “although”?
Enough Conversation
A short reflection on the difference between a full life and a crowded schedule.
6 new words
丰富fēngfùto enrich
真正丰富的生活，不是每天都有很多活动，而是周围有可以交流的人。
A truly rich life is not one with many activities every day, but one with people around us who can communicate with us.
无聊wúliáoboring
有些人讨厌安静，就不停地参加聚会；有些人却觉得太多没有意义的聊天很无聊。
Some people dislike quiet and keep attending gatherings, while others find too much meaningless chat boring.
讨厌tǎoyànto dislike
有些人讨厌安静，就不停地参加聚会；有些人却觉得太多没有意义的聊天很无聊。
Some people dislike quiet and keep attending gatherings, while others find too much meaningless chat boring.
却quèbut, yet
有些人讨厌安静，就不停地参加聚会；有些人却觉得太多没有意义的聊天很无聊。
Some people dislike quiet and keep attending gatherings, while others find too much meaningless chat boring.
周围zhōuwéisurrounding
真正丰富的生活，不是每天都有很多活动，而是周围有可以交流的人。
A truly rich life is not one with many activities every day, but one with people around us who can communicate with us.
交流jiāoliúto exchange, to communicate
真正丰富的生活，不是每天都有很多活动，而是周围有可以交流的人。
A truly rich life is not one with many activities every day, but one with people around us who can communicate with us.
Listen to the text
真正丰富的生活，不是每天都有很多活动，而是周围有可以交流的人。有些人讨厌安静，就不停地参加聚会；有些人却觉得太多没有意义的聊天很无聊。朋友不需要完全一样，但应该愿意分享自己的想法，也愿意尊重不同的选择。
Zhēnzhèng fēngfù de shēnghuó, bú shì měitiān dōu yǒu hěn duō huódòng, ér shì zhōuwéi yǒu kěyǐ jiāoliú de rén. Yǒuxiē rén tǎoyàn ānjìng, jiù bùtíng de cānjiā jùhuì; yǒuxiē rén què juéde tài duō méiyǒu yìyì de liáotiān hěn wúliáo. Péngyou bù xūyào wánquán yíyàng, dàn yīnggāi yuànyì fēnxiǎng zìjǐ de xiǎngfa, yě yuànyì zūnzhòng bùtóng de xuǎnzé.
A truly rich life is not one with many activities every day, but one with people around us who can communicate with us. Some people dislike quiet and keep attending gatherings, while others find too much meaningless chat boring. Friends do not need to be exactly alike, but they should be willing to share their thoughts and respect different choices.
Grammar
有些人讨厌安静，就不停地参加聚会；有些人却觉得太多没有意义的聊天很无聊。Some people dislike quiet and keep attending gatherings, while others find too much meaningless chat boring.
Subject +却+ Verb
却 · “què”. Adverb indicating a transition or contrast ('but/yet'). Milder than 但是. Must be placed after the subject and before the verb.
这是一个新电影，我却看过。
Zhè shì yí ge xīn diànyǐng, wǒ què kànguo.
This is a new movie, yet I have seen it.
Fill the gap真正丰富的生活，不是每天都有很多活动，而是____有可以交流的人。A truly rich life is not one with many activities every day, but one with people around us who can communicate with us.
Culture
Depend on parents at home, depend on friends when away
The saying '在家靠父母，出门靠朋友' (Zài jiā kào fùmǔ, chū mén kào péngyou) highlights the importance of friendship. At home, parents care for us; but in society, we need friends' help. It reflects the Chinese value of 'guanxi' and mutual assistance.
A Clear Reflection
A short reflection on the kind of support good friends provide.
7 new words
理解lǐjiěto understand
真正的友谊像一面镜子，让我们理解自己。
True friendship is like a mirror, helping us understand ourselves.
镜子jìngzimirror
真正的友谊像一面镜子，让我们理解自己。
True friendship is like a mirror, helping us understand ourselves.
而érwhile, yet
当我们碰上困难时，真正关心我们的人会及时出现，陪我们想办法，而不是马上批评。
When we run into difficulties, people who truly care about us appear in time, stay with us to think of solutions, and do not immediately criticize us.
当dāngwhen, just at
当我们碰上困难时，真正关心我们的人会及时出现，陪我们想办法，而不是马上批评。
When we run into difficulties, people who truly care about us appear in time, stay with us to think of solutions, and do not immediately criticize us.
困难kùnnandifficulty
当我们碰上困难时，真正关心我们的人会及时出现，陪我们想办法，而不是马上批评。
When we run into difficulties, people who truly care about us appear in time, stay with us to think of solutions, and do not immediately criticize us.
及时jíshíin time
当我们碰上困难时，真正关心我们的人会及时出现，陪我们想办法，而不是马上批评。
When we run into difficulties, people who truly care about us appear in time, stay with us to think of solutions, and do not immediately criticize us.
陪péito accompany
当我们碰上困难时，真正关心我们的人会及时出现，陪我们想办法，而不是马上批评。
When we run into difficulties, people who truly care about us appear in time, stay with us to think of solutions, and do not immediately criticize us.
Listen to the text
真正的友谊像一面镜子，让我们理解自己。当我们碰上困难时，真正关心我们的人会及时出现，陪我们想办法，而不是马上批评。朋友不一定给出最好的答案，却会认真听我们说话。这样的关系让人安心，也提醒我们在别人需要帮助时同样留下来。
Zhēnzhèng de yǒuyì xiàng yī miàn jìngzi, ràng wǒmen lǐjiě zìjǐ. Dāng wǒmen pèng shàng kùnnan shí, zhēnzhèng guānxīn wǒmen de rén huì jíshí chūxiàn, péi wǒmen xiǎng bànfǎ, ér bú shì mǎshàng pīpíng. Péngyou bù yídìng gěi chū zuìhǎo de dá'àn, què huì rènzhēn tīng wǒmen shuōhuà. Zhèyàng de guānxì ràng rén ānxīn, yě tíxǐng wǒmen zài biérén xūyào bāngzhù shí tóngyàng liú xialai.
True friendship is like a mirror, helping us understand ourselves. When we run into difficulties, people who truly care about us appear in time, stay with us to think of solutions, and do not immediately criticize us. Friends may not give the best answer, but they listen carefully when we speak. This kind of relationship gives us peace of mind and reminds us to stay when others need help too.
Grammar
当我们碰上困难时，真正关心我们的人会及时出现，陪我们想办法，而不是马上批评。When we run into difficulties, people who truly care about us appear in time, stay with us to think of solutions, and do not immediately criticize us.
Clause A +而+ Clause B
而 · “ér”. Conjunction used in written Chinese to connect two clauses. It can indicate a contrast ('while', 'but').
现在的房子很贵，而买房的人很多。
Xiànzài de fángzi hěn guì, ér mǎi fáng de rén hěn duō.
Houses are expensive now, yet there are many buyers.
Which word means “to accompany”?
Write the new characters
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交 jiāo · to make (friends)
Practice
8 questions · about 4 minutes
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Finish
Finish the practice to complete this lesson.