跟我过一天 | A Day in My Life

跟我过一天

A Day in My Life

Lesson Overview

Spend part of a real day with Yuli and learn Chinese through everyday life. In this lesson, you’ll hear natural Chinese used in real everyday situations. Pay special attention to practical action words and expressions that are common in daily life but may not always be introduced early in traditional textbooks.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Understand common Chinese used in everyday routines.
  • Learn practical verbs for physical actions and daily tasks.
  • Follow simple instructions and sequences of actions in natural Chinese.
  • Use useful sentence patterns to describe habits, conditions, and simultaneous actions.
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Listening Mission

While watching, try to notice:

  1. What kinds of everyday actions does Yuli describe?
  2. How does she explain steps and sequences of actions?
  3. Which expressions does she use when talking about habits or choices?
  4. Can you understand some new action verbs from the visual context before checking the vocabulary section?

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#1 · 00:00 - 00:01
大家早上好。
Dàjiā zǎoshang hǎo.
Good morning, everyone.
Sentence breakdown
大家(everyone) 早上(morning) 好(good).
#2 · 00:02 - 00:04
今天是8月20号。
Jīntiān shì bā yuè èrshí hào.
Today is August 20th.
Sentence breakdown
今天(today) 是(is) 8月(August) 20号(the 20th).
#3 · 00:05 - 00:08
现在是8点05分。
Xiànzài shì bā diǎn líng wǔ fēn.
It’s 8:05 now.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 是(is) 8点05分(8:05).
#4 · 00:08 - 00:12
今天我8点起床。
Jīntiān wǒ bā diǎn qǐchuáng.
I got up at eight today.
Sentence breakdown
今天(today) 我(I) 8点(at eight) 起床(get up).
#5 · 00:12 - 00:16
现在我要刷牙、洗脸。
Xiànzài wǒ yào shuāyá, xǐliǎn.
Now I’m going to brush my teeth and wash my face.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我(I) 要(am going to) 刷牙(brush my teeth) 洗脸(wash my face).
#6 · 00:16 - 00:19
这是我的电动牙刷。
Zhè shì wǒ de diàndòng yáshuā.
This is my electric toothbrush.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 我的(my) 电动牙刷(electric toothbrush).
#7 · 00:20 - 00:22
我们开始刷牙吧。
Wǒmen kāishǐ shuāyá ba.
Let’s start brushing our teeth.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 开始(start) 刷牙(brush our teeth) 吧(let’s).
#8 · 00:23 - 00:35
我们先一点牙膏,按这个按钮,然后开始刷牙。
Wǒmen xiān yìdiǎn yágāo, àn zhège ànniǔ, ránhòu kāishǐ shuāyá.
First, we squeeze out a little toothpaste, press this button, and then start brushing.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 先(first) 挤(squeeze) 一点(a little) 牙膏(toothpaste) 按(press) 这个(this) 按钮(button) 然后(then) 开始(start) 刷牙(brush our teeth).
#9 · 00:35 - 00:39
左刷刷,右刷刷。
Zuǒ shuāshuā, yòu shuāshuā.
Brush on the left, brush on the right.
Sentence breakdown
左(left) 刷刷(brush a bit) 右(right) 刷刷(brush a bit).
#10 · 00:39 - 00:43
刷完牙了,现在我们洗脸。
Shuā wán yá le, xiànzài wǒmen xǐliǎn.
We’re done brushing our teeth. Now let’s wash our faces.
Sentence breakdown
刷完牙(finish brushing our teeth) 了(completed action) 现在(now) 我们(we) 洗脸(wash our faces).
#11 · 00:44 - 00:47
这是我的洗脸巾。
Zhè shì wǒ de xǐliǎnjīn.
This is my face towel.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 我的(my) 洗脸巾(face towel).
#12 · 00:48 - 00:58
我们把毛巾弄湿,然后擦擦脸。
Wǒmen bǎ máojīn nòngshī, ránhòu cācā liǎn.
We wet the towel and then wipe our face.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 把(marks object being acted on) 毛巾(towel) 弄湿(make wet) 然后(then) 擦擦(wipe a little) 脸(face).
#13 · 00:58 - 01:06
再把毛巾洗干净。
Zài bǎ máojīn xǐ gānjìng.
Then wash the towel clean.
Sentence breakdown
再(then) 把(marks object being acted on) 毛巾(towel) 洗(wash) 干净(clean).
#14 · 01:08 - 01:11
我的头发有点乱。
Wǒ de tóufa yǒudiǎn luàn.
My hair is a little messy.
Sentence breakdown
我的(my) 头发(hair) 有点(a little) 乱(messy).
#15 · 01:11 - 01:14
我要一下头发。
Wǒ yào shū yíxià tóufa.
I need to comb my hair.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 要(need to) 梳(comb) 一下(a little / briefly) 头发(hair).
#16 · 01:15 - 01:21
这是一把小梳子。
Zhè shì yì bǎ xiǎo shūzi.
This is a small comb.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 一把(one) 小(small) 梳子(comb).
#17 · 01:22 - 01:24
从上往下梳。
Cóng shàng wǎng xià shū.
Comb from top to bottom.
Sentence breakdown
从(from) 上(top) 往(toward) 下(bottom) 梳(comb).
#18 · 01:27 - 01:32
我的头发有点干。
Wǒ de tóufa yǒudiǎn gān.
My hair is a little dry.
Sentence breakdown
我的(my) 头发(hair) 有点(a little) 干(dry).
#19 · 01:32 - 01:37
可以用一下精油。
Kěyǐ yòng yíxià jīngyóu.
I can use a little hair oil.
Sentence breakdown
可以(can) 用(use) 一下(a little) 精油(essential oil / hair oil).
#20 · 01:39 - 01:53
喷一点在手上,然后在头发上。
Pēn yìdiǎn zài shǒu shàng, ránhòu zài tóufa shàng.
Spray a little onto your hand, then apply it to your hair.
Sentence breakdown
喷(spray) 一点(a little) 在(on) 手上(the hand) 然后(then) 抹(apply) 在(onto) 头发上(the hair).
#21 · 01:54 - 01:59
现在我的头发香。
Xiànzài wǒ de tóufa yòu huá yòu xiāng.
Now my hair is both smooth and nice-smelling.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我的(my) 头发(hair) 又……又……(both…and…) 滑(smooth) 香(fragrant).
#22 · 02:00 - 02:02
我换好衣服了。
Wǒ huàn hǎo yīfu le.
I’ve changed my clothes.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 换(change) 好(successfully / finished) 衣服(clothes) 了(completed action).
#23 · 02:03 - 02:08
今天我穿一条绿色的连衣裙。
Jīntiān wǒ chuān yì tiáo lǜsè de liányīqún.
Today I’m wearing a green dress.
Sentence breakdown
今天(today) 我(I) 穿(wear) 一条(one) 绿色的(green) 连衣裙(dress).
#24 · 02:08 - 02:14
我戴了一对金色的耳环。
Wǒ dài le yí duì jīnsè de ěrhuán.
I’m wearing a pair of gold earrings.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 戴(wear) 了(completed action) 一对(a pair) 金色的(gold-colored) 耳环(earrings).
#25 · 02:15 - 02:20
我还要涂一下口红,会更好看。
Wǒ hái yào tú yíxià kǒuhóng, huì gèng hǎokàn.
I also need to put on some lipstick. It’ll look better.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 还(also) 要(need to) 涂(apply) 一下(a little) 口红(lipstick) 会(will) 更(even more) 好看(good-looking).
#26 · 02:21 - 02:26
早上我习惯先喝一杯温水。
Zǎoshang wǒ xíguàn xiān hē yì bēi wēnshuǐ.
In the morning, I usually drink a glass of warm water first.
Sentence breakdown
早上(in the morning) 我(I) 习惯(be in the habit of) 先(first) 喝(drink) 一杯(one glass) 温水(warm water).
#27 · 02:26 - 02:29
这样我的胃很舒服。
Zhèyàng wǒ de wèi hěn shūfu.
That makes my stomach feel comfortable.
Sentence breakdown
这样(this way) 我的(my) 胃(stomach) 很(very) 舒服(comfortable).
#28 · 02:30 - 02:34
现在跟我一起准备早餐吧。
Xiànzài gēn wǒ yìqǐ zhǔnbèi zǎocān ba.
Now, come prepare breakfast with me.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 跟(with) 我(me) 一起(together) 准备(prepare) 早餐(breakfast) 吧(invitation).
#29 · 02:34 - 02:36
我们的厨房在一楼。
Wǒmen de chúfáng zài yì lóu.
Our kitchen is on the first floor.
Sentence breakdown
我们的(our) 厨房(kitchen) 在(is located at) 一楼(first floor).
#30 · 02:36 - 02:40
现在我们一起去楼下。
Xiànzài wǒmen yìqǐ qù lóuxià.
Now let’s go downstairs together.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我们(we) 一起(together) 去(go) 楼下(downstairs).
#31 · 02:40 - 02:43
去楼下有两个方法。
Qù lóuxià yǒu liǎng ge fāngfǎ.
There are two ways to get downstairs.
Sentence breakdown
去(go to) 楼下(downstairs) 有(there are) 两个(two) 方法(ways).
#32 · 02:43 - 02:46
第一个方法是爬楼梯。
Dì yí ge fāngfǎ shì pá lóutī.
The first way is to climb the stairs.
Sentence breakdown
第一个(the first) 方法(way) 是(is) 爬(climb) 楼梯(stairs).
#33 · 02:46 - 02:51
这是一个很小的楼梯。
Zhè shì yí ge hěn xiǎo de lóutī.
This is a very small staircase.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 一个(one) 很(very) 小的(small) 楼梯(staircase).
#34 · 02:52 - 02:58
第二个方法是坐电梯。
Dì èr ge fāngfǎ shì zuò diàntī.
The second way is to take the elevator.
Sentence breakdown
第二个(the second) 方法(way) 是(is) 坐(take / ride) 电梯(elevator).
#35 · 02:59 - 03:03
我们按一下按钮。
Wǒmen àn yíxià ànniǔ.
We press the button.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 按(press) 一下(once / briefly) 按钮(button).
#36 · 03:04 - 03:07
电梯门关了。
Diàntī mén guān le.
The elevator door has closed.
Sentence breakdown
电梯门(elevator door) 关(close) 了(completed action).
#37 · 03:07 - 03:15
现在我们按一下按钮,我们去楼下。
Xiànzài wǒmen àn yíxià ànniǔ, wǒmen qù lóuxià.
Now we press the button and go downstairs.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我们(we) 按(press) 一下(once) 按钮(button) 我们(we) 去(go) 楼下(downstairs).
#38 · 03:16 - 03:25
在中国,我们习惯说一楼和二楼。
Zài Zhōngguó, wǒmen xíguàn shuō yì lóu hé èr lóu.
In China, we usually say “first floor” and “second floor” this way.
Sentence breakdown
在中国(in China) 我们(we) 习惯(are accustomed to) 说(say) 一楼(first floor) 和(and) 二楼(second floor).
#39 · 03:26 - 03:29
我们到一楼了。
Wǒmen dào yì lóu le.
We’ve reached the first floor.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 到(arrive at) 一楼(first floor) 了(completed/change).
#40 · 03:29 - 03:32
开门就可以出去。
Kāi mén jiù kěyǐ chūqù.
Once you open the door, you can go out.
Sentence breakdown
开门(open the door) 就(then / simply) 可以(can) 出去(go out).
#41 · 03:33 - 03:39
现在我们走去厨房。
Xiànzài wǒmen zǒu qù chúfáng.
Now we’re walking to the kitchen.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我们(we) 走去(walk to) 厨房(kitchen).
#42 · 03:40 - 03:47
现在我们一起来准备早餐。
Xiànzài wǒmen yìqǐ lái zhǔnbèi zǎocān.
Now let’s prepare breakfast together.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我们(we) 一起来(together) 准备(prepare) 早餐(breakfast).
#43 · 03:48 - 04:07
拿一个勺子、一个碗、一包豆浆粉。
Ná yí ge sháozi, yí ge wǎn, yì bāo dòujiāngfěn.
Take a spoon, a bowl, and a packet of soy milk powder.
Sentence breakdown
拿(take) 一个(one) 勺子(spoon) 一个(one) 碗(bowl) 一包(one packet) 豆浆粉(soy milk powder).
#44 · 04:09 - 04:17
从这里撕开
Cóng zhèlǐ sīkāi.
Tear it open from here.
Sentence breakdown
从(from) 这里(here) 撕开(tear open).
#45 · 04:18 - 04:25
把豆浆粉倒进碗里。
Bǎ dòujiāngfěn dào jìn wǎn lǐ.
Pour the soy milk powder into the bowl.
Sentence breakdown
把(marks object being acted on) 豆浆粉(soy milk powder) 倒进(pour into) 碗里(into the bowl).
#46 · 04:26 - 04:29
我忘了烧水。
Wǒ wàng le shāo shuǐ.
I forgot to boil the water.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 忘了(forgot) 烧水(boil water).
#47 · 04:29 - 04:32
我们要先烧水。
Wǒmen yào xiān shāo shuǐ.
We need to boil the water first.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 要(need to) 先(first) 烧水(boil water).
#48 · 04:33 - 04:41
我们往水壶里加一些水。
Wǒmen wǎng shuǐhú lǐ jiā yìxiē shuǐ.
We add some water to the kettle.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 往(toward / into) 水壶里(the kettle) 加(add) 一些(some) 水(water).
#49 · 04:42 - 04:47
按下按钮开始烧水。
Àn xià ànniǔ kāishǐ shāo shuǐ.
Press the button to start boiling the water.
Sentence breakdown
按下(press down) 按钮(button) 开始(start) 烧水(boil water).
#50 · 04:48 - 04:50
水烧好了。
Shuǐ shāo hǎo le.
The water is ready.
Sentence breakdown
水(water) 烧好(finish boiling / be ready) 了(completed action).
#51 · 04:50 - 04:53
现在我们泡豆浆。
Xiànzài wǒmen pào dòujiāng.
Now we’re making soy milk.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我们(we) 泡(make / prepare with hot water) 豆浆(soy milk).
#52 · 04:53 - 05:01
一边加水,一边用勺子搅拌
Yìbiān jiā shuǐ, yìbiān yòng sháozi jiǎobàn.
Add water while stirring with a spoon.
Sentence breakdown
一边……一边……(while doing one thing, do another) 加水(add water) 用(use) 勺子(spoon) 搅拌(stir).
#53 · 05:03 - 05:09
水温不可以太高,不然结块
Shuǐwēn bù kěyǐ tài gāo, bùrán huì jiékuài.
The water temperature can’t be too high, otherwise it will clump.
Sentence breakdown
水温(water temperature) 不可以(cannot / shouldn’t) 太高(too high) 不然(otherwise) 会(will) 结块(form lumps).
#54 · 05:10 - 05:18
我一般会把水烧开,然后加一点矿泉水。
Wǒ yìbān huì bǎ shuǐ shāokāi, ránhòu jiā yìdiǎn kuàngquánshuǐ.
I usually bring the water to a boil, then add a little mineral water.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 一般(usually) 会(generally do / tend to) 把(marks object being acted on) 水(water) 烧开(bring to a boil) 然后(then) 加(add) 一点(a little) 矿泉水(mineral water).
#55 · 05:18 - 05:22
大概80度的水温最好。
Dàgài bāshí dù de shuǐwēn zuì hǎo.
A water temperature of around 80 degrees is best.
Sentence breakdown
大概(about) 80度(80 degrees) 的(linking particle) 水温(water temperature) 最好(best).
#56 · 05:23 - 05:26
除了豆浆,我会吃一点水果。
Chúle dòujiāng, wǒ huì chī yìdiǎn shuǐguǒ.
Besides soy milk, I also eat a little fruit.
Sentence breakdown
除了(besides) 豆浆(soy milk) 我(I) 也(also) 会(generally / tend to) 吃(eat) 一点(a little) 水果(fruit).
#57 · 05:26 - 05:31
今天我吃桃子,这是油桃。
Jīntiān wǒ chī táozi, zhè shì yóutáo.
Today I’m eating a peach. This is a nectarine.
Sentence breakdown
今天(today) 我(I) 吃(eat) 桃子(peach) 这(this) 是(is) 油桃(nectarine).
#58 · 05:33 - 05:35
我也会吃一些坚果。
Wǒ yě huì chī yìxiē jiānguǒ.
I also eat some nuts.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 也(also) 会(generally / tend to) 吃(eat) 一些(some) 坚果(nuts).
#59 · 05:36 - 05:38
一般我吃一小把
Yìbān wǒ chī yì xiǎobǎ.
I usually eat a small handful.
Sentence breakdown
一般(usually) 我(I) 吃(eat) 一小把(a small handful).
#60 · 05:40 - 05:43
我们看一下有什么坚果。
Wǒmen kàn yíxià yǒu shénme jiānguǒ.
Let’s see what kinds of nuts there are.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 看一下(take a look) 有(there are) 什么(what) 坚果(nuts).
#61 · 05:43 - 05:56
这是核桃,这是杏仁,这是腰果。
Zhè shì hétáo, zhè shì xìngrén, zhè shì yāoguǒ.
These are walnuts, almonds, and cashews.
Sentence breakdown
这是(this is) 核桃(walnut) 这是(this is) 杏仁(almond) 这是(this is) 腰果(cashew).
#62 · 05:57 - 06:04
还有一些葡萄干,很甜。
Hái yǒu yìxiē pútaogān, hěn tián.
There are also some raisins. They’re very sweet.
Sentence breakdown
还有(there are also) 一些(some) 葡萄干(raisins) 很(very) 甜(sweet).
#63 · 06:04 - 06:07
这就是我的早餐。
Zhè jiù shì wǒ de zǎocān.
This is my breakfast.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 就(is exactly / simply) 是(is) 我的(my) 早餐(breakfast).
#64 · 06:07 - 06:11
你呢?你一般早餐会吃什么呢?
Nǐ ne? Nǐ yìbān zǎocān huì chī shénme ne?
What about you? What do you usually eat for breakfast?
Sentence breakdown
你呢(what about you) 你(you) 一般(usually) 早餐(breakfast) 会(tend to / usually) 吃(eat) 什么(what) 呢(question particle).
#65 · 06:11 - 06:14
我吃完早饭了。
Wǒ chī wán zǎofàn le.
I’ve finished breakfast.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 吃完(finish eating) 早饭(breakfast) 了(completed action).
#66 · 06:14 - 06:17
现在我们一起回二楼吧。
Xiànzài wǒmen yìqǐ huí èr lóu ba.
Now let’s go back to the second floor together.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我们(we) 一起(together) 回(go back) 二楼(second floor) 吧(let’s).
#67 · 06:17 - 06:21
跟我一起爬楼梯吧。
Gēn wǒ yìqǐ pá lóutī ba.
Climb the stairs with me.
Sentence breakdown
跟(with) 我(me) 一起(together) 爬(climb) 楼梯(stairs) 吧(invitation).
#68 · 06:22 - 06:26
这个楼梯很小,很难爬。
Zhège lóutī hěn xiǎo, hěn nán pá.
This staircase is very small and hard to climb.
Sentence breakdown
这个(this) 楼梯(staircase) 很(very) 小(small) 很(very) 难(difficult) 爬(climb).
#69 · 06:27 - 06:31
给你们看一下,是不是?
Gěi nǐmen kàn yíxià, shì bu shì?
Let me show you. See what I mean?
Sentence breakdown
给(you / for) 你们(you all) 看一下(take a look) 是不是(right? / isn’t it?).
#70 · 06:32 - 06:42
一开始我觉得很不方便,但是现在我经常爬楼梯,我觉得很好玩。
Yì kāishǐ wǒ juéde hěn bù fāngbiàn, dànshì xiànzài wǒ jīngcháng pá lóutī, wǒ juéde hěn hǎowán.
At first I thought it was very inconvenient, but now I climb the stairs often and I think it’s fun.
Sentence breakdown
一开始(at first) 我(I) 觉得(feel / think) 很(very) 不方便(inconvenient) 但是(but) 现在(now) 我(I) 经常(often) 爬楼梯(climb the stairs) 我觉得(I think) 很好玩(very fun).
#71 · 06:43 - 06:46
你要抓好
Nǐ yào zhuā hǎo.
You need to hold on tight.
Sentence breakdown
你(you) 要(need to) 抓(hold / grip) 好(securely).
#72 · 06:46 - 06:50
然后慢慢往上爬。
Ránhòu mànmàn wǎng shàng pá.
Then slowly climb upward.
Sentence breakdown
然后(then) 慢慢(slowly) 往(toward) 上(upward) 爬(climb).
#73 · 06:53 - 07:00
吃完饭了,可以涂口红了。
Chī wán fàn le, kěyǐ tú kǒuhóng le.
Now that I’ve finished eating, I can put on lipstick.
Sentence breakdown
吃完饭(finish eating) 了(completed action) 可以(can) 涂(apply) 口红(lipstick) 了(now / change of situation).
#74 · 07:03 - 07:05
下面涂一点。
Xiàmiàn tú yìdiǎn.
Put a little on the bottom lip.
Sentence breakdown
下面(lower part / bottom) 涂(apply) 一点(a little).
#75 · 07:06 - 07:10
上面涂一点。
Shàngmian tú yìdiǎn.
Put a little on the top lip.
Sentence breakdown
上面(upper part / top) 涂(apply) 一点(a little).
#76 · 07:12 - 07:17
一下嘴巴。
Mǐn yíxià zuǐba.
Press your lips together.
Sentence breakdown
抿(press the lips together) 一下(briefly) 嘴巴(mouth / lips).
#77 · 07:18 - 07:22
这样看起来更有精神。
Zhèyàng kàn qǐlái gèng yǒu jīngshen.
This makes me look more refreshed.
Sentence breakdown
这样(this way) 看起来(look / appear) 更(more) 有精神(energetic / refreshed-looking).
#78 · 07:23 - 07:27
今天的第一节课是九点。
Jīntiān de dì yì jié kè shì jiǔ diǎn.
My first class today is at nine.
Sentence breakdown
今天的(today’s) 第一节课(first class) 是(is) 九点(nine o’clock).
#79 · 07:27 - 07:30
这是一个新学生。
Zhè shì yí ge xīn xuésheng.
This is a new student.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 一个(one) 新(new) 学生(student).
#80 · 07:30 - 07:49
我会介绍拼音、汉字,也会介绍语法。
Wǒ huì jièshào pīnyīn, Hànzì, yě huì jièshào yǔfǎ.
I’ll introduce pinyin and Chinese characters, and I’ll also introduce some grammar.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 会(will) 介绍(introduce) 拼音(pinyin) 汉字(Chinese characters) 也(also) 会(will) 介绍(introduce) 语法(grammar).
#81 · 07:50 - 07:54
现在是中午十二点。
Xiànzài shì zhōngwǔ shí’èr diǎn.
It’s noon now.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 是(is) 中午(noon) 十二点(twelve o’clock).
#82 · 07:54 - 07:57
我结束早上的工作了。
Wǒ jiéshù zǎoshang de gōngzuò le.
I’ve finished my morning work.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 结束(finish) 早上的(morning) 工作(work) 了(completed action).
#83 · 07:57 - 08:03
我刚发现早上我的麦克风戴反了
Wǒ gāng fāxiàn zǎoshang wǒ de màikèfēng dài fǎn le.
I just realized that I had my microphone on backwards this morning.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 刚(just) 发现(realize / notice) 早上(this morning) 我的(my) 麦克风(microphone) 戴(wear) 反(backwards) 了(completed / changed state).
#84 · 08:03 - 08:05
这样才是对的。
Zhèyàng cái shì duì de.
This is the correct way.
Sentence breakdown
这样(this way) 才(only then / this is what) 是(is) 对的(correct).
#85 · 08:05 - 08:08
我的肚子很饿了。
Wǒ de dùzi hěn è le.
I’m really hungry now.
Sentence breakdown
我的(my) 肚子(stomach) 很(very) 饿(hungry) 了(now / changed state).
#86 · 08:08 - 08:11
现在我要准备吃午饭了。
Xiànzài wǒ yào zhǔnbèi chī wǔfàn le.
Now I’m going to get ready for lunch.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我(I) 要(am going to) 准备(prepare / get ready) 吃午饭(eat lunch) 了(now).
#87 · 08:12 - 08:18
中午我一个人在家吃饭,所以我吃得比较简单。
Zhōngwǔ wǒ yí ge rén zài jiā chīfàn, suǒyǐ wǒ chī de bǐjiào jiǎndān.
I’m eating at home by myself for lunch, so I’m keeping the meal fairly simple.
Sentence breakdown
中午(at noon / for lunch) 我(I) 一个人(by myself) 在家(at home) 吃饭(eat) 所以(so) 我(I) 吃得(how I eat) 比较(relatively) 简单(simple).
#88 · 08:18 - 08:26
今天我打算吃一个中国的粉——螺蛳粉
Jīntiān wǒ dǎsuàn chī yí ge Zhōngguó de fěn — luósīfěn.
Today I’m planning to eat a Chinese rice-noodle dish — luosifen.
Sentence breakdown
今天(today) 我(I) 打算(plan to) 吃(eat) 一个(a) 中国的(Chinese) 粉(rice-noodle dish) 螺蛳粉(luosifen).
#89 · 08:26 - 08:32
我们一起看一下里面有什么吧。
Wǒmen yìqǐ kàn yíxià lǐmiàn yǒu shénme ba.
Let’s see what’s inside.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 一起(together) 看一下(take a look) 里面(inside) 有(there is / are) 什么(what) 吧(let’s).
#90 · 08:33 - 08:35
打开袋子,这是粉。
Dǎkāi dàizi, zhè shì fěn.
Open the bag — these are the noodles.
Sentence breakdown
打开(open) 袋子(bag) 这(this) 是(is) 粉(rice noodles).
#91 · 08:35 - 08:38
等一下我们要在水里煮。
Děng yíxià wǒmen yào zài shuǐ lǐ zhǔ.
We’ll cook them in water in a moment.
Sentence breakdown
等一下(in a moment) 我们(we) 要(will / need to) 在水里(in water) 煮(cook / boil).
#92 · 08:39 - 08:41
这个有点辣。
Zhège yǒudiǎn là.
This is a little spicy.
Sentence breakdown
这个(this) 有点(a little) 辣(spicy).
#93 · 08:41 - 08:47
这是螺蛳熬的汤,所以这个粉叫螺蛳粉。
Zhè shì luósī áo de tāng, suǒyǐ zhège fěn jiào luósīfěn.
This is broth made with river snails, so the noodles are called luosifen.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 螺蛳(river snails) 熬(simmer / cook slowly) 的(attributive marker) 汤(broth) 所以(so) 这个粉(this noodle dish) 叫(is called) 螺蛳粉(luosifen).
#94 · 08:47 - 08:48
这是辣油包。
Zhè shì làyóu bāo.
This is the chili-oil packet.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 辣油(chili oil) 包(packet).
#95 · 08:49 - 08:53
如果你喜欢吃辣,你可以多加一点。
Rúguǒ nǐ xǐhuan chī là, nǐ kěyǐ duō jiā yìdiǎn.
If you like spicy food, you can add a little more.
Sentence breakdown
如果(if) 你(you) 喜欢(like) 吃辣(eat spicy food) 你(you) 可以(can) 多加(add more) 一点(a little).
#96 · 08:53 - 08:54
这是酸醋包。
Zhè shì suāncù bāo.
This is the vinegar packet.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 酸醋(sour vinegar) 包(packet).
#97 · 08:54 - 08:59
如果你喜欢吃酸的,你可以多加一点。
Rúguǒ nǐ xǐhuan chī suān de, nǐ kěyǐ duō jiā yìdiǎn.
If you like sour flavors, you can add a little more.
Sentence breakdown
如果(if) 你(you) 喜欢(like) 吃酸的(eat sour things / flavors) 你(you) 可以(can) 多加(add more) 一点(a little).
#98 · 08:59 - 09:01
这是花生包。
Zhè shì huāshēng bāo.
This is the peanut packet.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 花生(peanuts) 包(packet).
#99 · 09:01 - 09:05
里面有油炸的花生,很香很脆。
Lǐmiàn yǒu yóuzhá de huāshēng, hěn xiāng hěn cuì.
There are fried peanuts inside. They’re very fragrant and crunchy.
Sentence breakdown
里面(inside) 有(there are) 油炸的(fried) 花生(peanuts) 很(very) 香(fragrant) 很(very) 脆(crunchy).
#100 · 09:06 - 09:08
这是酸笋包。
Zhè shì suānsǔn bāo.
This is the pickled-bamboo-shoot packet.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 酸笋(pickled bamboo shoots) 包(packet).
#101 · 09:08 - 09:14
有的人不喜欢吃这个粉,因为这个笋有点臭。
Yǒu de rén bù xǐhuan chī zhège fěn, yīnwèi zhège sǔn yǒudiǎn chòu.
Some people don’t like this noodle dish because the bamboo shoots smell a little strong.
Sentence breakdown
有的人(some people) 不喜欢(don’t like) 吃(eat) 这个粉(this noodle dish) 因为(because) 这个笋(these bamboo shoots) 有点(a little) 臭(smelly / strong-smelling).
#102 · 09:14 - 09:16
这是油炸的腐竹
Zhè shì yóuzhá de fǔzhú.
This is fried dried tofu skin.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 油炸的(fried) 腐竹(dried tofu skin).
#103 · 09:16 - 09:18
我很喜欢吃这个。
Wǒ hěn xǐhuan chī zhège.
I really like this.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 很(very / really) 喜欢(like) 吃(eat) 这个(this).
#104 · 09:18 - 09:23
最后一包是酸豆角和萝卜干。
Zuìhòu yì bāo shì suāndòujiǎo hé luóbogān.
The last packet contains pickled long beans and dried radish.
Sentence breakdown
最后(last) 一包(one packet) 是(is / contains) 酸豆角(pickled long beans) 和(and) 萝卜干(dried radish).
#105 · 09:23 - 09:28
做法很简单,在水里煮12分钟。
Zuòfǎ hěn jiǎndān, zài shuǐ lǐ zhǔ shí’èr fēnzhōng.
It’s very easy to make: cook it in water for 12 minutes.
Sentence breakdown
做法(how to make it / method) 很(very) 简单(simple) 在水里(in water) 煮(cook / boil) 12分钟(12 minutes).
#106 · 09:28 - 09:31
然后把粉到碗里。
Ránhòu bǎ fěn lāo dào wǎn lǐ.
Then scoop the noodles into a bowl.
Sentence breakdown
然后(then) 把(marks object being acted on) 粉(noodles) 捞(scoop / take out of liquid) 到(to / into) 碗里(the bowl).
#107 · 09:31 - 09:36
再把刚才那些调料包加到里面一起吃。
Zài bǎ gāngcái nàxiē tiáoliào bāo jiā dào lǐmiàn yìqǐ chī.
Then add the seasoning packets from earlier and eat everything together.
Sentence breakdown
再(then) 把(marks object being acted on) 刚才(earlier) 那些(those) 调料包(seasoning packets) 加到(add into) 里面(inside) 一起(together) 吃(eat).
#108 · 09:36 - 09:37
粉煮好了。
Fěn zhǔ hǎo le.
The noodles are cooked.
Sentence breakdown
粉(noodles) 煮好(finish cooking / be cooked) 了(completed action).
#109 · 09:38 - 09:41
我已经捞到碗里了。
Wǒ yǐjīng lāo dào wǎn lǐ le.
I’ve already scooped them into the bowl.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 已经(already) 捞(scoop / take out) 到(into) 碗里(the bowl) 了(completed action).
#110 · 09:41 - 09:46
现在我们来加这些小料。
Xiànzài wǒmen lái jiā zhèxiē xiǎoliào.
Now let’s add these toppings.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 我们(we) 来(let’s / proceed to) 加(add) 这些(these) 小料(toppings / add-ins).
#111 · 09:46 - 09:51
这个有点辣,所以我不会放太多。
Zhège yǒudiǎn là, suǒyǐ wǒ bú huì fàng tài duō.
This is a little spicy, so I won’t add too much.
Sentence breakdown
这个(this) 有点(a little) 辣(spicy) 所以(so) 我(I) 不会(won’t) 放(add / put) 太多(too much).
#112 · 09:55 - 10:03
然后放一点辣油、酸醋、酸笋。
Ránhòu fàng yìdiǎn làyóu, suāncù, suānsǔn.
Then add a little chili oil, vinegar, and pickled bamboo shoots.
Sentence breakdown
然后(then) 放(add / put) 一点(a little) 辣油(chili oil) 酸醋(vinegar) 酸笋(pickled bamboo shoots).
#113 · 10:10 - 10:14
酸豆角、萝卜干。
Suāndòujiǎo, luóbogān.
Pickled long beans and dried radish.
Sentence breakdown
酸豆角(pickled long beans) 萝卜干(dried radish).
#114 · 10:19 - 10:23
花生、腐竹。
Huāshēng, fǔzhú.
Peanuts and dried tofu skin.
Sentence breakdown
花生(peanuts) 腐竹(dried tofu skin).
#115 · 10:24 - 10:32
加水,搅拌。
Jiā shuǐ, jiǎobàn.
Add water and stir.
Sentence breakdown
加水(add water) 搅拌(stir).
#116 · 10:34 - 10:37
这样就可以吃了。
Zhèyàng jiù kěyǐ chī le.
And then it’s ready to eat.
Sentence breakdown
这样(this way) 就(then / simply) 可以(can / ready to) 吃(eat) 了(now / completed state).
#117 · 10:37 - 10:39
我很喜欢喝茶。
Wǒ hěn xǐhuan hē chá.
I really like drinking tea.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 很(very / really) 喜欢(like) 喝(drink) 茶(tea).
#118 · 10:39 - 10:42
我每天都会喝茶。
Wǒ měitiān dōu huì hē chá.
I drink tea every day.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 每天(every day) 都(always / all) 会(usually / tend to) 喝(drink) 茶(tea).
#119 · 10:42 - 10:46
我有各种各样的茶。
Wǒ yǒu gèzhǒng gèyàng de chá.
I have all kinds of tea.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 有(have) 各种各样的(all kinds of) 茶(tea).
#120 · 10:47 - 10:50
这是茉莉绿茶。
Zhè shì mòli lǜchá.
This is jasmine green tea.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 茉莉(jasmine) 绿茶(green tea).
#121 · 10:51 - 10:54
这是青梅乌龙茶。
Zhè shì qīngméi wūlóngchá.
This is green-plum oolong tea.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 青梅(green plum) 乌龙茶(oolong tea).
#122 · 10:55 - 11:01
这是玫瑰绿茶。
Zhè shì méigui lǜchá.
This is rose green tea.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 玫瑰(rose) 绿茶(green tea).
#123 · 11:03 - 11:06
我最喜欢喝茉莉茶。
Wǒ zuì xǐhuan hē mòli chá.
Jasmine tea is my favorite.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 最(most) 喜欢(like) 喝(drink) 茉莉茶(jasmine tea).
#124 · 11:06 - 11:09
这是最后一包了。
Zhè shì zuìhòu yì bāo le.
This is the last packet.
Sentence breakdown
这(this) 是(is) 最后(last) 一包(one packet) 了(now / remaining state).
#125 · 11:10 - 11:12
加一些热水。
Jiā yìxiē rèshuǐ.
Add some hot water.
Sentence breakdown
加(add) 一些(some) 热水(hot water).
#126 · 11:13 - 11:16
就可以喝了。
Pàopào jiù kěyǐ hē le.
Let it steep for a bit, and then it’s ready to drink.
Sentence breakdown
泡一泡(steep for a bit) 就(then / simply) 可以(can / ready to) 喝(drink) 了(now).
#127 · 11:17 - 11:20
今天下午我工作特别忙。
Jīntiān xiàwǔ wǒ gōngzuò tèbié máng.
I was especially busy with work this afternoon.
Sentence breakdown
今天下午(this afternoon) 我(I) 工作(work) 特别(especially) 忙(busy).
#128 · 11:20 - 11:23
所以我没有时间煮米饭。
Suǒyǐ wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān zhǔ mǐfàn.
So I didn’t have time to cook rice.
Sentence breakdown
所以(so) 我(I) 没有时间(don’t have time) 煮(cook) 米饭(rice).
#129 · 11:24 - 11:28
今天晚上我们吃得简单一点。
Jīntiān wǎnshang wǒmen chī de jiǎndān yìdiǎn.
We’re having a simpler dinner tonight.
Sentence breakdown
今天晚上(tonight) 我们(we) 吃得(how we eat) 简单一点(a little simpler).
#130 · 11:28 - 11:31
我做了两个口味的面皮。
Wǒ zuò le liǎng ge kǒuwèi de miànpí.
I made two flavors of mianpi.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 做了(made) 两个(two) 口味(flavors) 的(linking particle) 面皮(mianpi / wheat-noodle sheets).
#131 · 11:31 - 11:38
一个是酸辣口味的,一个是芝麻酱口味的。
Yí ge shì suānlà kǒuwèi de, yí ge shì zhīmajiàng kǒuwèi de.
One is hot-and-sour, and the other is sesame-paste flavored.
Sentence breakdown
一个(one) 是(is) 酸辣口味的(hot-and-sour flavored) 一个(one / the other) 是(is) 芝麻酱口味的(sesame-paste flavored).
#132 · 11:38 - 11:42
另外,我做了一个简单的炒菜。
Lìngwài, wǒ zuò le yí ge jiǎndān de chǎocài.
I also made a simple stir-fried dish.
Sentence breakdown
另外(in addition) 我(I) 做了(made) 一个(a) 简单的(simple) 炒菜(stir-fried dish).
#133 · 11:42 - 11:46
有黄瓜、胡萝卜、洋葱。
Yǒu huánggua, húluóbo, yángcōng.
It has cucumber, carrot, and onion.
Sentence breakdown
有(there is / contains) 黄瓜(cucumber) 胡萝卜(carrot) 洋葱(onion).
#134 · 11:47 - 11:49
我加了一个鸡蛋。
Wǒ jiā le yí ge jīdàn.
I added an egg.
Sentence breakdown
我(I) 加了(added) 一个(one) 鸡蛋(egg).
#135 · 11:50 - 11:53
我们吃完晚饭了。
Wǒmen chī wán wǎnfàn le.
We’ve finished dinner.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 吃完(finish eating) 晚饭(dinner) 了(completed action).
#136 · 11:53 - 11:56
现在要去喝奶茶。
Xiànzài yào qù hē nǎichá.
Now we’re going to get milk tea.
Sentence breakdown
现在(now) 要(going to) 去(go) 喝(drink / get) 奶茶(milk tea).
#137 · 11:57 - 12:00
我们点了两杯奶茶。
Wǒmen diǎn le liǎng bēi nǎichá.
We ordered two milk teas.
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 点了(ordered) 两杯(two cups) 奶茶(milk tea).
#138 · 12:00 - 12:05
左边是冷的黑糖抹茶。
Zuǒbian shì lěng de hēitáng mǒchá.
On the left is an iced brown-sugar matcha.
Sentence breakdown
左边(on the left) 是(is) 冷的(cold / iced) 黑糖(brown sugar) 抹茶(matcha).
#139 · 12:05 - 12:09
右边是热的黑糖牛奶。
Yòubian shì rè de hēitáng niúnǎi.
On the right is a hot brown-sugar milk.
Sentence breakdown
右边(on the right) 是(is) 热的(hot) 黑糖(brown sugar) 牛奶(milk).
#140 · 12:10 - 12:13
今天的视频就到这里了。
Jīntiān de shìpín jiù dào zhèlǐ le.
That’s it for today’s video.
Sentence breakdown
今天的(today’s) 视频(video) 就到这里(ends here / that’s it) 了(final-state particle).
#141 · 12:13 - 12:15
我们下次见!
Wǒmen xià cì jiàn!
See you next time!
Sentence breakdown
我们(we) 下次(next time) 见(see / meet).
3

Vocabulary & Expressions

Learn key vocabulary from this lesson and use it in common collocations.

to squeeze
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
挤牙膏
jǐ yágāo
squeeze out toothpaste
挤一点
jǐ yìdiǎn
squeeze out a little
EXAMPLE
我们先挤一点牙膏。
Wǒmen xiān jǐ yìdiǎn yágāo.
First, we squeeze out a little toothpaste.
弄湿
nòngshī
to make wet
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
把毛巾弄湿
bǎ máojīn nòngshī
wet the towel
把头发弄湿
bǎ tóufa nòngshī
wet the hair
EXAMPLE
我们把毛巾弄湿,然后擦擦脸。
Wǒmen bǎ máojīn nòngshī, ránhòu cācā liǎn.
We wet the towel and then wipe our face.
shū
to comb
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
梳头发
shū tóufa
comb one's hair
梳一下
shū yíxià
comb briefly
EXAMPLE
我要梳一下头发。
Wǒ yào shū yíxià tóufa.
I need to comb my hair.
to apply / spread
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
抹在头发上
mǒ zài tóufa shàng
apply it to the hair
抹一点
mǒ yìdiǎn
apply a little
EXAMPLE
喷一点在手上,然后抹在头发上。
Pēn yìdiǎn zài shǒu shàng, ránhòu mǒ zài tóufa shàng.
Spray a little onto your hand, then apply it to your hair.
撕开
sīkāi
to tear open
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
撕开包装
sīkāi bāozhuāng
tear open the package
从这里撕开
cóng zhèlǐ sīkāi
tear open from here
EXAMPLE
从这里撕开。
Cóng zhèlǐ sīkāi.
Tear it open from here.
搅拌
jiǎobàn
to stir / mix
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
用勺子搅拌
yòng sháozi jiǎobàn
stir with a spoon
搅拌一下
jiǎobàn yíxià
give it a stir
EXAMPLE
一边加水,一边用勺子搅拌。
Yìbiān jiā shuǐ, yìbiān yòng sháozi jiǎobàn.
Add water while stirring with a spoon.
一小把
yì xiǎobǎ
a small handful
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
一小把坚果
yì xiǎobǎ jiānguǒ
a small handful of nuts
吃一小把
chī yì xiǎobǎ
eat a small handful
EXAMPLE
一般我吃一小把。
Yìbān wǒ chī yì xiǎobǎ.
I usually eat a small handful.
结块
jiékuài
to form lumps / clump
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
容易结块
róngyì jiékuài
clump easily
不会结块
bú huì jiékuài
not form lumps
EXAMPLE
水温不可以太高,不然会结块。
Shuǐwēn bù kěyǐ tài gāo, bùrán huì jiékuài.
The water temperature can’t be too high, otherwise it will clump.
lāo
to scoop out of liquid
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
把粉捞出来
bǎ fěn lāo chūlái
scoop the noodles out
捞到碗里
lāo dào wǎn lǐ
scoop into a bowl
EXAMPLE
然后把粉捞到碗里。
Ránhòu bǎ fěn lāo dào wǎn lǐ.
Then scoop the noodles into a bowl.
pào
to steep / prepare with hot water
COMMON COLLOCATIONS
泡茶
pào chá
make / steep tea
泡一泡
pào yí pào
steep for a bit
EXAMPLE
泡一泡就可以喝了。
Pào yí pào jiù kěyǐ hē le.
Let it steep for a bit, and then it’s ready to drink.

Vocabulary Practice

Choose the correct vocabulary item to complete each sentence. Use the collocations above as a guide.

弄湿撕开搅拌一小把结块
我每天早上都会先 头发。
包装要从这里
先把毛巾 ,再擦脸。
茶要用热水 几分钟。
面煮好以后,把它 出来。
往杯子里加水以后,用勺子 一下。
水温太高的话,豆浆可能会
早上我会吃 坚果。
我们先 一点牙膏。
头发有点干,我会 一点精油。
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Sentence Practice

Study useful structures from this lesson and make your own sentences.

一边……,一边……

yìbiān..., yìbiān...
do one thing while doing another
Grammar & Usage

Use this when two actions happen at the same time.

From the lesson

一边加水,一边用勺子搅拌。

Yìbiān jiā shuǐ, yìbiān yòng sháozi jiǎobàn.
Add water while stirring with a spoon.
Make Your Own Sentence

除了……,也……

chúle..., yě...
besides..., also...
Grammar & Usage

Use this to add another habit, choice, or item.

From the lesson

除了豆浆,我也会吃一点水果。

Chúle dòujiāng, wǒ yě huì chī yìdiǎn shuǐguǒ.
Besides soy milk, I also eat a little fruit.
Make Your Own Sentence

一开始……,但是现在……

yì kāishǐ..., dànshì xiànzài...
at first..., but now...
Grammar & Usage

Use this to talk about a change over time.

From the lesson

一开始我觉得很不方便,但是现在我经常爬楼梯,我觉得很好玩。

Yì kāishǐ wǒ juéde hěn bù fāngbiàn, dànshì xiànzài wǒ jīngcháng pá lóutī, wǒ juéde hěn hǎowán.
At first I thought it was inconvenient, but now I often climb the stairs and think it is fun.
Make Your Own Sentence

如果……,可以……

rúguǒ..., kěyǐ...
if..., you can...
Grammar & Usage

Use this for simple conditions and suggestions.

From the lesson

如果你喜欢吃辣,你可以多加一点。

Rúguǒ nǐ xǐhuan chī là, nǐ kěyǐ duō jiā yìdiǎn.
If you like spicy food, you can add a little more.
Make Your Own Sentence
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Your Turn

Use the new expressions in your own words.

请介绍你一天中的一小段日常。可以说你早上做什么、吃什么,或者一个你现在养成的习惯。
Describe one part of your daily routine. You can talk about what you do in the morning, what you eat, or a habit you have now.
Expression frames
  • 我每天早上先……
    Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang xiān ...
    Every morning, I first ...
  • 然后我会……
    Ránhòu wǒ huì ...
    Then I will ...
  • 我一般会……
    Wǒ yìbān huì ...
    I usually ...
  • 除了……,我也……
    Chúle ..., wǒ yě ...
    Besides ..., I also ...
  • 我一边……,一边……
    Wǒ yìbiān ..., yìbiān ...
    I ... while ...
  • 一开始我……,但是现在……
    Yì kāishǐ wǒ ..., dànshì xiànzài ...
    At first I ..., but now ...