Author: Chad Wong

  • Week 9 – Day 1 第九周 第一天:日常穿衣与颜色

    An introduction to clothes and colors in daily life, describing outfits, asking about colors, and using basic color + 的 + clothing structure.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    日常穿衣与颜色

    每天 穿 白色 衣服 蓝色 裤子 天气 凉快 穿 黑色 外套 喜欢 走出去 朋友 见面 他们 穿 红色 鞋子 黄色 帽子 喜欢 他们 衣服 因为 彩色分明 美丽

    Daily Clothes and Colors

    Every day I wear a white shirt and blue pants. The weather is cool, so I wear a black coat. I like to go out and meet friends. They wear red shoes and a yellow hat. I like their clothes because the colors are bright and beautiful.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen before reading to recognize colors and clothing vocabulary. After reading, repeat sentences to practice pronunciation and sentence structure.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    衣服yī fúclothes
    裤子kù zipants
    鞋子xié zishoes
    外套wài tàocoat
    帽子mào zihat
    白色bái sèwhite
    蓝色lán sèblue
    红色hóng sèred
    黄色huáng sèyellow
    绿色lǜ sègreen
    天气tiān qìweather
    漂亮piào liangbeautiful

    Grammar

    1. Color + 的 + Clothing Noun
    Example: 我穿白色的衣服。蓝色的裤子很好看。

    2. Asking about color
    Example: 这是什么颜色?你喜欢什么颜色?

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    每天穿得漂漂亮亮měi tiān chuān de piào piào liàng liàngDress nicely every day
    五颜六色wǔ yán liù sèColorful, bright colors
    走出去见朋友zǒu chū qù jiàn péng yǒuGo out to meet friends
    天气凉快tiān qì liáng kuaiCool weather
    喜欢…因为…xǐ huān… yīn wèi…Like… because…

    Cultural Insights

    • In China, colors often convey mood and personality. Bright colors are popular with youth for casual wear.
    • Layering clothes like a coat over a shirt is common in spring or autumn for variable weather.
    • Meeting friends in colorful clothes is seen as cheerful and friendly.

    10 Questions

    1. 我穿什么颜色的衣服? 💡
    2. 我穿什么颜色的裤子? 💡
    3. 我的外套是什么颜色? 💡
    4. 朋友穿什么颜色的鞋子? 💡
    5. 朋友戴什么颜色的帽子? 💡
    6. 我喜欢朋友的衣服吗? 💡
    7. 我为什么喜欢他们的衣服? 💡
    8. 天气怎么样? 💡
    9. 我和谁见面? 💡
    10. 我每天穿什么? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 我的裤子是什么颜色? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 蓝色
    c) 白色
    2. 我喜欢朋友的衣服,因为…? 💡
    a) 便宜
    b) 大
    c) 颜色漂亮
    3. 天气怎么样? 💡
    a) 凉快
    b) 很热
    c) 下雨
    4. 朋友戴的帽子是什么颜色? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 黄色
    c) 蓝色
    5. 我每天穿的衣服颜色是? 💡
    a) 黑色
    b) 红色
    c) 白色

    True or False

    1. 我每天穿白色的衣服。 💡
    2. 我的外套是红色。 💡
    3. 朋友穿彩色的衣服。 💡
    4. 天气很热。 💡
    5. 我喜欢朋友的衣服因为颜色漂亮。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写日常穿衣与颜色的故事。

    提示:描述你每天穿什么颜色的衣服、天气、朋友的穿着和你喜欢的原因。

    Tip: Describe what you wear daily, the weather, friends’ outfits, and why you like them.

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  • Week 9 – Day 2 第九周 第二天:时尚新闻报道

    A simple news-style article about a local fashion show or store sale, focusing on colorful outfits and describing what people see.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    地方时尚会

    今天 一场 时尚会 商店 一些 穿 红色 裙子 蓝色 衣服 白色 鞋子 黄色 帽子 他们 鞋子 很漂亮 裙子 很好看 黑色 外套 商家 回答

    Local Fashion Show

    Today there is a fashion show at a local store. Some people wear red skirts and blue clothes. There are also white shoes and yellow hats. They say the shoes are pretty and the skirts look nice. A customer asks if there are black coats, and the shopkeeper replies that there are.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to recognize colors, clothing items, and phrases like “有/没有”. After reading, practice repeating sentences and asking about availability of clothes.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    时尚会shí shàng huìfashion show
    商店shāng diànstore
    红色hóng sèred
    蓝色lán sèblue
    白色bái sèwhite
    黄色huáng sèyellow
    黑色hēi sèblack
    鞋子xié zishoes
    帽子mào zihat
    外套wài tàocoat
    yǒuhave/is there
    没有méi yǒudo not have
    回答huí dáreply
    漂亮piào liangpretty
    好看hǎo kànlooks nice

    Grammar

    1. 有 / 没有
    Example: 有红色的鞋子吗?没有黑色的帽子。

    2. Color + 的 + Clothing Noun
    Example: 蓝色的衣服很好看。

    3. Asking Questions
    Example: 这是什么颜色?谁穿红色的裙子?

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    五颜六色wǔ yán liù sècolorful
    一眼看上去yī yǎn kàn shàng qùat first glance
    大开眼界dà kāi yǎn jièeye-opening
    走马观花zǒu mǎ guān huāglance quickly
    应有尽有yīng yǒu jìn yǒueverything imaginable

    Cultural Insights

    • Fashion shows in China are common in malls to promote new clothing styles.
    • Customers often ask “有/没有” to check availability of colors and sizes.
    • Bright and colorful outfits are popular to attract attention at public events.

    10 Questions

    1. 时尚会在哪里举行? 💡
    2. 人们穿什么颜色的裙子? 💡
    3. 人们穿什么颜色的衣服? 💡
    4. 展示了什么颜色的鞋子? 💡
    5. 有哪种颜色的帽子? 💡
    6. 有黑色的外套吗? 💡
    7. 谁回答问题? 💡
    8. 鞋子怎么样? 💡
    9. 裙子怎么样? 💡
    10. 文章的主题是什么? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 商店里有黑色的外套吗? 💡
    a) 有
    b) 没有
    c) 不确定
    2. 人们穿什么颜色的裙子? 💡
    a) 蓝色
    b) 红色
    c) 黄色
    3. 帽子是什么颜色? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 蓝色
    c) 黄色
    4. 谁回答“有”? 💡
    a) 朋友
    b) 商家
    c) 模特
    5. 衣服是什么颜色? 💡
    a) 蓝色
    b) 白色
    c) 红色

    True or False

    1. 时尚会在商店举行。 💡
    2. 人们穿绿色的裙子。 💡
    3. 有黄色的帽子。 💡
    4. 鞋子很丑。 💡
    5. 商家回答有黑色的外套。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写地方时尚会的故事。

    提示:描述人们穿的颜色、衣服种类、鞋子和帽子,以及商家的回答。

    Tip: Describe the colors, clothing items, shoes and hats people wear, and the shopkeeper’s replies.

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  • Week 9 – Day 3 第九周 第三天:店员采访

    An interview with a store worker about popular colors and seasonal clothes, practicing questions, weather, and clothing phrases.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    店员采访

    今天 采访 一位 店员 喜欢什么颜色 店员 夏天 穿 浅色 衣服 冬天 穿 深色 外套 喜欢 建议 学到 新的 颜色 衣服 我的 问题 回答 很客气

    Store Worker Interview

    Today I interviewed a store worker. I asked what colors he likes. The worker said that in summer people wear light-colored clothes, and in winter they wear dark coats. I liked his advice and learned new colors and clothing styles. He politely answered all my questions.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to focus on question-and-answer phrases and seasonal clothing vocabulary. After reading, repeat the sentences and practice asking questions about clothing and colors.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    店员diàn yuánstore worker
    采访cǎi fǎnginterview
    夏天xià tiānsummer
    冬天dōng tiānwinter
    浅色qiǎn sèlight color
    深色shēn sèdark color
    建议jiàn yìadvice/suggestion
    学到xué dàolearn
    客气kè qìpolite
    衣服yī fúclothes
    外套wài tàocoat
    颜色yán sècolor

    Grammar

    1. Question words
    Example: 你喜欢什么颜色?

    2. Seasonal clothing: 夏天/冬天 + verb + clothing
    Example: 夏天穿浅色的衣服,冬天穿深色的外套。

    3. Polite responses
    Example: 他很客气地回答我的问题。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    有问必答yǒu wèn bì dáanswer every question
    春夏秋冬chūn xià qiū dōngall seasons
    知无不言zhī wú bù yántell all that is known
    礼貌待人lǐ mào dài réntreat people politely
    耳濡目染ěr rú mù rǎninfluence through constant exposure

    Cultural Insights

    • Interviews with store staff are common in learning contexts and in local media in China.
    • Seasonal clothing trends influence fashion choices, with light colors in summer and dark colors in winter.
    • Politeness in responses is highly valued in Chinese customer service and interviews.

    10 Questions

    1. 我采访了谁? 💡
    2. 夏天人们穿什么颜色的衣服? 💡
    3. 冬天穿什么颜色的外套? 💡
    4. 我学到了新的颜色吗? 💡
    5. 店员回答问题礼貌吗? 💡
    6. 店员给了什么建议? 💡
    7. 浅色的衣服指什么? 💡
    8. 深色的外套指什么? 💡
    9. 我为什么喜欢建议? 💡
    10. 店员怎么回答我的问题? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 我采访了谁? 💡
    a) 店员
    b) 朋友
    c) 顾客
    2. 夏天穿什么颜色? 💡
    a) 深色
    b) 浅色
    c) 黑色
    3. 冬天穿什么颜色的外套? 💡
    a) 深色
    b) 浅色
    c) 红色
    4. 店员回答问题怎么样? 💡
    a) 粗鲁
    b) 不回答
    c) 很客气
    5. 我学到什么? 💡
    a) 店员名字
    b) 新颜色和衣服
    c) 天气

    True or False

    1. 店员很客气。 💡
    2. 夏天穿深色衣服。 💡
    3. 冬天穿深色的外套。 💡
    4. 我没有学到新的颜色。 💡
    5. 我采访了朋友。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写店员采访的故事。

    提示:描述采访对象、夏天和冬天穿什么衣服、建议和回答礼貌情况。

    Tip: Describe the interviewee, summer/winter clothing, advice, and politeness in answers.

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  • Week 9 – Day 4 第九周 第四天:今日穿着日记

    A diary entry describing what the writer wore today, why they chose those colors, and future shopping plans.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    今日穿着日记

    今天 穿 白色 裙子 蓝色 衣服 因为 我喜欢 红色 白色 所以 穿了 这些 衣服 晚上 商店 新的 衣服 喜欢 蓝色 绿色 因此 试试 这些 衣服

    Today’s Outfit Diary

    Today I wore a white skirt and a blue top. Because I like red and white, I chose these clothes. In the evening, I will go to a store to buy new clothes. I like blue and green, so I want to try these colors.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to learn daily expressions about clothing, colors, and preferences. After reading, practice speaking about your own outfits using similar phrases.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    日记rì jìdiary
    今日jīn rìtoday
    裙子qún ziskirt
    衣服yī fúclothes
    白色bái sèwhite
    蓝色lán sèblue
    红色hóng sèred
    绿色lǜ sègreen
    因为yīn wèibecause
    所以suǒ yǐso
    试试shì shìtry
    mǎibuy
    新的xīn denew
    商店shāng diànstore
    晚上wǎn shàngevening

    Grammar

    1. Because + reason structure
    Example: 因为我喜欢红色,所以我穿了红色的衣服。

    2. Color + 的 + Clothing Noun
    Example: 白色的裙子,蓝色的衣服

    3. Expressing intention or plan
    Example: 我晚上要去商店买新的衣服。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    因小失大yīn xiǎo shī dàlose big because of small
    心想事成xīn xiǎng shì chéngwish comes true
    随心所欲suí xīn suǒ yùdo as one wishes
    量体裁衣liàng tǐ cái yītailor-made (literally “measure and make clothes”)
    心血来潮xīn xuè lái cháoact on impulse

    Cultural Insights

    • Keeping a daily diary about clothing and style is common among students learning Chinese to practice descriptive language.
    • Shopping in the evening is common after work or school hours in China.
    • Color preference often reflects personality or mood in Chinese culture.

    10 Questions

    1. 今天作者穿了什么? 💡
    2. 作者为什么选择这些颜色? 💡
    3. 作者什么时候去商店? 💡
    4. 作者想试什么颜色? 💡
    5. 新的衣服是什么意思? 💡
    6. 日记的主题是什么? 💡
    7. ‘因为…所以…’怎么用? 💡
    8. 试试是什么意思? 💡
    9. 除了白色和红色,作者还喜欢哪种颜色? 💡
    10. 裙子是什么类型的衣服? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 今天作者穿什么颜色的衣服? 💡
    a) 蓝色和白色
    b) 红色和黑色
    c) 黄色和绿色
    2. 作者为什么选择这些衣服? 💡
    a) 因为便宜
    b) 因为喜欢颜色
    c) 因为天气冷
    3. 作者晚上要做什么? 💡
    a) 去商店买新的衣服
    b) 去朋友家
    c) 上课
    4. 作者想试什么颜色? 💡
    a) 红色和白色
    b) 黄色和黑色
    c) 蓝色和绿色
    5. ‘试试’是什么意思? 💡
    a) 买
    b) Try
    c) 看

    True or False

    1. 作者穿了白色的裙子。 💡
    2. 作者不喜欢红色。 💡
    3. 作者晚上要去商店。 💡
    4. 作者想试黄色的衣服。 💡
    5. 日记主题是穿着和颜色。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写今日穿着日记。

    提示:描述你今天穿了什么衣服,喜欢什么颜色,晚上计划买什么新衣服。

    Tip: Describe what you wore today, colors you like, and your evening shopping plan.

    document.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-group’).forEach(group => { const buttons = group.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-btn’); const contents = group.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-content’); buttons.forEach(button => { button.addEventListener(‘click’, () => { buttons.forEach(btn => btn.classList.remove(‘active’)); contents.forEach(content => content.classList.remove(‘active’)); button.classList.add(‘active’); document.getElementById(button.dataset.tab).classList.add(‘active’); }); }); });
  • Week 9 – Day 5 第九周 第五天:购物对话

    A shopping dialogue between a customer and shopkeeper, practicing asking about colors, sizes, trying on clothes, and polite requests.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT HSK2 / ~500 words

    body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 0; background-color: #fdfdfd; } .container { max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 0 15px; } .tab-group { margin: 25px 0; } .tab-buttons { display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .tab-buttons button { padding: 10px 18px; cursor: pointer; background-color: #ffe082; border: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: bold; } .tab-buttons button.active { background-color: #ffca28; } .tab-content { display: none; background-color: #fff8e1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .tab-content.active { display: block; } h2 { color: #2e7d32; margin-top: 0; } textarea { width: 100%; padding: 10px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc; } .vocab-tooltip { border-bottom: 1px dotted #333; cursor: help; font-weight: bold; color: #2e7d32; } .vocab-tooltip:hover::after { content: attr(data-tooltip); position: absolute; background: #333; color: white; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-50%, -120%); } .answer-tooltip { border-bottom: 1px dotted #666; cursor: help; font-weight: bold; color: #1976d2; } .answer-tooltip:hover::after { content: attr(data-answer); position: absolute; background: #1976d2; color: white; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-50%, -120%); }

    购物对话

    顾客 请问 红色 鞋子 店员 回答 你需要 大号 顾客 我试试 这双 鞋子 店员 你看看 好不好 顾客 很好看

    Shopping Dialogue

    Customer: May I ask, do you have red shoes?
    Shopkeeper: Yes, we do. Do you need a large size?
    Customer: I want to try this pair.
    Shopkeeper: Please see if they are good.
    Customer: They look nice, I will buy them.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to practice polite shopping phrases, asking about colors and sizes. After reading, repeat the dialogue, practicing natural question and answer intonation.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    顾客kè hùcustomer
    店员diàn yuánshopkeeper
    请问qǐng wènmay I ask
    鞋子xié zishoes
    红色hóng sèred
    试试shì shìtry
    看看kàn kàntake a look
    好不好hǎo bù hǎois it good?
    大号dà hàolarge size
    很好看hěn hǎo kànlooks nice
    mǎibuy
    lepast particle

    Grammar

    1. Polite questions
    Example: 请问有红色的鞋子吗?

    2. Trying on or checking items
    Example: 我试试这双鞋子。 / 你看看,好不好?

    3. Buying decision
    Example: 很好看,我买了。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    货真价实huò zhēn jià shígenuine and fairly priced
    物美价廉wù měi jià liángood quality, low price
    一见钟情yī jiàn zhōng qínglove at first sight
    量体裁衣liàng tǐ cái yītailor-made, adjust to fit
    物有所值wù yǒu suǒ zhíworth the price

    Cultural Insights

    • Polite phrases like “请问” and “看看,好不好” are common in Chinese retail interactions.
    • Trying on clothes and asking for size is standard practice in Chinese shops.
    • Shopping often involves checking color, size, and style carefully before buying.

    10 Questions

    1. 谁是店员? 💡
    2. 顾客问什么颜色的鞋子? 💡
    3. 顾客需要什么尺码? 💡
    4. 顾客说“试试”,意思是什么? 💡
    5. 顾客最后决定什么? 💡
    6. 店员说什么让顾客看看? 💡
    7. 对话礼貌吗? 💡
    8. 礼貌询问用什么短语? 💡
    9. 对话中讨论的衣物是什么? 💡
    10. 试过后顾客怎么形容鞋子? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 顾客问什么颜色的鞋子? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 蓝色
    c) 黑色
    2. 顾客试鞋子时说什么? 💡
    a) 买
    b) 试试
    c) 看
    3. 店员让顾客看看鞋子怎么说? 💡
    a) 你看看,好不好?
    b) 请问
    c) 多少钱
    4. 顾客最后决定买鞋了吗? 💡
    a) 不买
    b) 再看看
    c) 买了
    5. ‘大号’是什么意思? 💡
    a) Small size
    b) Large size
    c) Medium size

    True or False

    1. 顾客问红色的鞋子。 💡
    2. 顾客没有试鞋子。 💡
    3. 店员问顾客需要大号吗? 💡
    4. 顾客说鞋子不好看。 💡
    5. 对话很礼貌。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写购物对话。

    提示:写顾客问颜色、尺码、试穿和购买决定。

    Tip: Write a dialogue where a customer asks about color, size, tries on clothes, and decides to buy.

    document.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-group’).forEach(group => { const buttons = group.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-btn’); const contents = group.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-content’); buttons.forEach(button => { button.addEventListener(‘click’, () => { buttons.forEach(btn => btn.classList.remove(‘active’)); contents.forEach(content => content.classList.remove(‘active’)); button.classList.add(‘active’); document.getElementById(button.dataset.tab).classList.add(‘active’); }); }); });
  • Week 9 – Day 6 第九周 第六天:同一套衣服的两个视角


    Two short texts describing the same outfit: one from the wearer who likes it, and one from a friend who suggests changes.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

    body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 0; background-color: #fdfdfd; } .container { max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 0 15px; } .tab-group { margin: 25px 0; } .tab-buttons { display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .tab-buttons button { padding: 10px 18px; cursor: pointer; background-color: #ffe082; border: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: bold; } .tab-buttons button.active { background-color: #ffca28; } .tab-content { display: none; background-color: #fff8e1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .tab-content.active { display: block; } h2 { color: #2e7d32; margin-top: 0; } textarea { width: 100%; padding: 10px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc; } .vocab-tooltip { border-bottom: 1px dotted #333; cursor: help; font-weight: bold; color: #2e7d32; } .vocab-tooltip:hover::after { content: attr(data-tooltip); position: absolute; background: #333; color: white; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-50%, -120%); } .answer-tooltip { border-bottom: 1px dotted #666; cursor: help; font-weight: bold; color: #1976d2; } .answer-tooltip:hover::after { content: attr(data-answer); position: absolute; background: #1976d2; color: white; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-50%, -120%); }

    同一套衣服的两个视角

    穿 红色 外套 白色 裙子 觉得 很好看 朋友 这套 衣服 那套 更好看 建议 一套 蓝色 裙子 不太好看 所以 决定 穿 我自己 衣服

    Two Perspectives on the Same Outfit

    I wore a red coat and a white skirt. I think it looks very nice.
    My friend said this set is better than that one and suggested I change to a blue skirt.
    I said it does not look so good, so I decided to wear my own clothes.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to understand how opinions and suggestions are expressed about clothes. After reading, practice saying your own opinions and comparisons.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    同一套tóng yī tàothe same set
    衣服yī fúclothes
    视角shì jiǎoperspective
    穿chuānwear
    外套wài tàocoat
    裙子qún ziskirt
    红色hóng sèred
    白色bái sèwhite
    蓝色lán sèblue
    朋友péng yǒufriend
    建议jiàn yìsuggest
    好看hǎo kànlooks good
    不太好看bù tài hǎo kànnot so good looking
    决定jué dìngdecide

    Grammar

    1. Expressing opinions
    Example: 我觉得很好看 / 我觉得不太好看

    2. Making suggestions
    Example: 朋友建议我换一套蓝色的裙子

    3. Comparing items
    Example: 这套比那套更好看

    4. Expressing decisions
    Example: 所以我决定穿我自己的衣服

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    各有千秋gè yǒu qiān qiūeach has its merits
    人见人爱rén jiàn rén àiloved by everyone
    各抒己见gè shū jǐ jiàneach expresses their own opinion
    因人而异yīn rén ér yìvaries from person to person
    量体裁衣liàng tǐ cái yītailor-made / adjust according to fit

    Cultural Insights

    • Giving opinions and suggestions politely is important in Chinese social interactions.
    • Comparisons using “比…更…” are common to discuss preferences.
    • Deciding to follow one’s own choice reflects personal style in Chinese youth culture.

    10 Questions

    1. 谁穿这套衣服? 💡
    2. 衣服有哪些颜色? 💡
    3. 穿的人觉得衣服怎么样? 💡
    4. 朋友建议什么? 💡
    5. 穿的人接受建议吗? 💡
    6. “更好看”怎么说? 💡
    7. 决定是什么意思? 💡
    8. 不太好看是什么意思? 💡
    9. 文中提到哪些衣物? 💡
    10. 故事中有几个视角? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 穿的人觉得衣服怎么样? 💡
    a) 很好看
    b) 不好看
    c) 一般
    2. 朋友建议换哪种颜色? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 蓝色
    c) 白色
    3. 穿的人接受朋友建议了吗? 💡
    a) 是
    b) 半信半疑
    c) 没有
    4. “这套比那套更好看”是什么意思? 💡
    a) This set looks better than that one
    b) This set looks worse than that one
    c) They look the same
    5. 文中提到哪些衣物? 💡
    a) 裤子和帽子
    b) 外套和裙子
    c) 衬衫和鞋子

    True or False

    1. 穿的人觉得衣服很好看。 💡
    2. 朋友建议红色的裙子。 💡
    3. 穿的人换成蓝色裙子。 💡
    4. 故事有两个视角。 💡
    5. 衣服包括外套和裙子。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写一个关于同一套衣服的两个视角。

    提示:写穿的人喜欢衣服和朋友提出建议的两种视角。

    Tip: Write two perspectives: one from the wearer who likes the outfit, and one from a friend who suggests changes.

    document.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-group’).forEach(group => { const buttons = group.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-btn’); const contents = group.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-content’); buttons.forEach(button => { button.addEventListener(‘click’, () => { buttons.forEach(btn => btn.classList.remove(‘active’)); contents.forEach(content => content.classList.remove(‘active’)); button.classList.add(‘active’); document.getElementById(button.dataset.tab).classList.add(‘active’); }); }); });
  • Week 9 – Day 7 第九周 第七天:派对购物故事

    A full story recycling all vocabulary: someone goes shopping for a party outfit, tries colors, asks friends’ opinions, buys the perfect set, and wears it to the event.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

    body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 0; background-color: #fdfdfd; } .container { max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 0 15px; } .tab-group { margin: 25px 0; } .tab-buttons { display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .tab-buttons button { padding: 10px 18px; cursor: pointer; background-color: #ffe082; border: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: bold; } .tab-buttons button.active { background-color: #ffca28; } .tab-content { display: none; background-color: #fff8e1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .tab-content.active { display: block; } h2 { color: #2e7d32; margin-top: 0; } textarea { width: 100%; padding: 10px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc; } .vocab-tooltip { border-bottom: 1px dotted #333; cursor: help; font-weight: bold; color: #2e7d32; } .vocab-tooltip:hover::after { content: attr(data-tooltip); position: absolute; background: #333; color: white; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-50%, -120%); } .answer-tooltip { border-bottom: 1px dotted #666; cursor: help; font-weight: bold; color: #1976d2; } .answer-tooltip:hover::after { content: attr(data-answer); position: absolute; background: #1976d2; color: white; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-50%, -120%); }

    派对购物故事

    今天 商店 衣服 参加 派对 红色 裙子 蓝色 外套 店员 这套 衣服 多少钱 店员 回答 一百 试试 好不好 朋友 这套 衣服 很好看 那套 更好看 决定 这套 衣服 派对 穿 这套 衣服 大家 很好看

    Party Shopping Story

    Today I went to a store to buy clothes for a party. I saw a red skirt and a blue coat. I asked the shopkeeper, “How much is this set?” He said, “100 yuan.” I tried it on to see if it looked good. My friend said this set looks nice, but that set is even better. I decided to buy this set. At the party, I wore it, and everyone said it looked great.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to practice recycling vocabulary: colors, clothes, sizes, and shopping phrases. After reading, repeat aloud to improve fluency and pronunciation.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    派对pài duìparty
    购物gòu wùshopping
    衣服yī fúclothes
    商店shāng diànstore
    红色hóng sèred
    蓝色lán sèblue
    裙子qún ziskirt
    外套wài tàocoat
    多少钱duō shǎo qiánhow much
    试试shì shìtry on
    决定jué dìngdecide
    很好看hěn hǎo kànlooks nice
    大家dà jiāeveryone
    mǎibuy

    Grammar

    1. Asking price
    Example: 这套衣服多少钱?

    2. Trying on
    Example: 我试试,好不好?

    3. Expressing opinion and comparison
    Example: 这套衣服很好看,那套更好看

    4. Making a decision
    Example: 我决定买这套衣服

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    货真价实huò zhēn jià shígenuine and fairly priced
    物美价廉wù měi jià liángood quality, low price
    一见钟情yī jiàn zhōng qínglove at first sight
    量体裁衣liàng tǐ cái yītailor-made, adjust according to fit
    物有所值wù yǒu suǒ zhíworth the price

    Cultural Insights

    • Asking about price and trying on clothes is common in Chinese stores.
    • Comparing sets and asking friends’ opinions reflects social behavior before special events.
    • Parties often influence color and style choices among young people.

    10 Questions

    1. 故事在哪里发生? 💡
    2. 衣服有哪些颜色? 💡
    3. 这套衣服多少钱? 💡
    4. 谁给出衣服的意见? 💡
    5. 买了吗? 💡
    6. 很好看用中文怎么说? 💡
    7. 谁试穿衣服? 💡
    8. 更好看是什么意思? 💡
    9. 在派对上大家说什么? 💡
    10. 衣服包括哪些? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 这套衣服多少钱? 💡
    a) 一百元
    b) 五十元
    c) 两百元
    2. 顾客试穿衣服说什么? 💡
    a) 买
    b) 好不好
    c) 没关系
    3. 衣服有哪些颜色? 💡
    a) 红色和白色
    b) 蓝色和白色
    c) 红色和蓝色
    4. 朋友说哪套更好看? 💡
    a) 那套
    b) 这套
    c) 都一样
    5. 派对上大家说衣服? 💡
    a) 很好看
    b) 不好看
    c) 一般

    True or False

    1. 衣服一百元。 💡
    2. 衣服是红色裙子和蓝色外套。 💡
    3. 朋友觉得衣服不好看。 💡
    4. 决定买衣服。 💡
    5. 派对上大家说衣服很好看。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个派对购物故事。

    提示:包含购物、试穿、朋友意见和派对经历。

    Tip: Include shopping, trying on clothes, friends’ opinions, and attending the party.

    document.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-group’).forEach(group => { const buttons = group.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-btn’); const contents = group.querySelectorAll(‘.tab-content’); buttons.forEach(button => { button.addEventListener(‘click’, () => { buttons.forEach(btn => btn.classList.remove(‘active’)); contents.forEach(content => content.classList.remove(‘active’)); button.classList.add(‘active’); document.getElementById(button.dataset.tab).classList.add(‘active’); }); }); });
  • Week 2, Day 1 时间和数字在日常生活中的应用

    Time and numbers help us organize our daily life, appointments, and transport schedules, improving practical communication and punctuality in Chinese.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

    body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 0; background-color: #fdfdfd; } .container { max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 0 15px; } .tab-group { margin: 25px 0; } .tab-buttons { display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .tab-buttons button { padding: 10px 18px; cursor: pointer; background-color: #ffe082; border: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: bold; } .tab-buttons button.active { background-color: #ffca28; } .tab-content { display: none; background-color: #fff8e1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .tab-content.active { display: block; } h2 { color: #2e7d32; margin-top: 0; } textarea { width: 100%; padding: 10px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc; } .vocab-tooltip { border-bottom: 1px dotted #333; cursor: help; font-weight: bold; color: #2e7d32; } .vocab-tooltip:hover::after { content: attr(data-tooltip); position: absolute; background: #333; color: white; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-50%, -120%); } .answer-tooltip { border-bottom: 1px dotted #666; cursor: help; font-weight: bold; color: #1976d2; } .answer-tooltip:hover::after { content: attr(data-answer); position: absolute; background: #1976d2; color: white; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-50%, -120%); }

    时间和数字在日常生活中的应用

    今天星期工作现在几点 起床。早上早饭然后公司上班 时间十一工作小时。 中午吃午饭,时间大约半小时下午参加会议。 晚上常常电视游戏大约小时。 有时候朋友见面,什么时候有空,我回答有空。 通过通过这些例子,我们可以学习怎么时间,使用数字,以及表达每天的活动

    Time and Numbers in Daily Life

    Today is Monday. I wake up at 7:00. In the morning, I eat breakfast and go to work. My work hours are from 8:00 to 11:00, eight hours each day. At noon, I eat lunch for about half an hour. In the afternoon, I attend a meeting from 2:00 to 3:00. In the evening, I usually watch TV or play games for about one hour. Sometimes I meet friends. They ask “When are you free?” I answer, “I am free at 3:00.” These examples help us learn how to tell time, use numbers, and talk about daily activities.

    Audio help

    How to Use the Audio

    The audio is designed to help you improve your Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:

    • Before reading the text: Listen first to practice understanding spoken Chinese. Focus on pronunciation, rhythm, and listening comprehension.
    • After reading the text: Listen again to compare your own pronunciation with the native speaker. Improve fluency and speaking skills.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    今天JīntiānToday
    现在XiànzàiNow
    几点Jǐ diǎnWhat time
    早上ZǎoshangMorning
    下午XiàwǔAfternoon
    晚上WǎnshangEvening
    小时XiǎoshíHour
    分钟FēnzhōngMinute
    MěiEvery
    工作GōngzuòWork
    朋友PéngyǒuFriend
    ChīEat
    会议HuìyìMeeting
    活动HuódòngActivities
    数字ShùzìNumbers

    Grammar

    • Tell time: Number + 点 (+ Number + 分) — e.g., 七点半, 两点十五分.
    • Asking the time: 现在几点? — What time is it now?
    • Asking availability: 什么时候有空? — When are you free?
    • Frequency: 每天工作八小时 — Work eight hours every day.

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    早起的鸟儿有虫吃Zǎoqǐ de niǎo ér yǒu chóng chīThe early bird catches the worm
    一分耕耘一分收获Yī fēn gēngyún yī fēn shōuhuòNo pain, no gain
    按时完成Àn shí wánchéngFinish on time
    分秒必争Fēn miǎo bì zhēngEvery second counts
    有条不紊Yǒu tiáo bù wěnOrderly and methodical

    Cultural Insights

    • Chinese workdays often start at 8:00 or 9:00 in many offices.
    • Lunch breaks are usually 30–60 minutes in urban China.
    • Using 24-hour digital clocks is common for transport schedules.
    • Time expressions are essential for daily communication and appointments.

    10 Questions

    1. 你几点起床? 💡 七点
    2. 早上你做什么? 💡 吃早饭,去工作
    3. 午饭时间多长? 💡 半小时
    4. 下午会议几点开始? 💡 两点
    5. 你什么时候看电视? 💡 晚上
    6. 你玩游戏多长时间? 💡 一小时
    7. 什么时候见朋友? 💡 有时候
    8. 你怎么回答“什么时候有空”? 💡 我三点有空
    9. 每天工作几个小时? 💡 八小时
    10. 故事中哪些数字用来表示时间? 💡 七、八、十一、两、三

    Multiple Choice

    1. 现在几点? 💡 七点零分
    a) 六点
    b) 七点零分
    c) 八点
    2. 午饭时间多长? 💡 半小时
    a) 一小时
    b) 半小时
    c) 两小时
    3. 下午会议几点? 💡 两点
    a) 一点
    b) 两点
    c) 三点
    4. 你通常什么时候看电视? 💡 晚上
    a) 早上
    b) 下午
    c) 晚上
    5. 每天工作几个小时? 💡 八小时
    a) 六小时
    b) 八小时
    c) 十小时
    6. 你什么时候有空? 💡 三点
    a) 一点
    b) 三点
    c) 五点

    True or False

    1. 午饭时间是一小时。 💡 False
    2. 上班时间是八点。 💡 True
    3. 晚上的活动持续两小时。 💡 False
    4. 会议从两点到三点。 💡 True
    5. 我五点有空。 💡 False
    6. 故事中数字七用来表示时间。 💡 True

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。

    Try to include time expressions, daily activities, and frequency words like 每天 and 什么时候 in your retelling.

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  • Week 2, Day 6 多视角迷你故事:同一个约会问题

    Three perspectives on a missed-appointment situation: the late person, the waiting friend, and the staff member.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    多视角迷你故事

    :今天了朋友三点见面,但迟到了二十分钟:我在咖啡馆等了三十分钟,有点着急服务员:有人来约会,但是迟到了。我们给他打了电话提醒。 :收到提醒后,马上出发:看到我来了松了一口气服务员:他们最终见面了,都开心:以后会再迟到了。

    Multi-Perspective Mini Story

    I: Today I planned to meet a friend at 3:00, but I was 20 minutes late.
    He/She: I waited at the café for 30 minutes and was a bit anxious.
    Staff: Someone was coming for a meeting but was late. We called to remind him.
    I: After receiving the reminder, I left right away.
    He/She: Seeing me arrive, he/she felt relieved.
    Staff: They finally met, and everyone was happy.
    I: I will not be late again in the future.

    Audio help

    How to Use the Audio

    The audio is designed to help you improve your Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:

    • Before reading the text: Listen first to practice understanding spoken Chinese. Focus on pronunciation, rhythm, and listening comprehension.
    • After reading the text: Listen again to compare your own pronunciation with the native speaker. Improve fluency and speaking skills.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    迟到ChídàoBe late
    提醒TíxǐngReminder
    出发ChūfāLeave / depart
    松了一口气Sōngle yī kǒuqìRelieved
    咖啡馆KāfēiguǎnCafé
    约会YuēhuìAppointment / meeting
    开心KāixīnHappy
    二十分钟Èrshí fēnzhōng20 minutes
    三十分钟Sānshí fēnzhōng30 minutes
    服务员FúwùyuánStaff / waiter

    Grammar

    • Sequence of events using numbers + 分钟: 二十分钟, 三十分钟
    • Expressing future intention: 不会再迟到
    • Past action with result: 松了一口气
    • Reporting actions of others: 服务员给他打了电话
    • Expressing cause-effect subtly: 收到提醒后,马上出发

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    一言为定Yī yán wéi dìngIt’s settled
    分秒必争Fēn miǎo bì zhēngEvery second counts
    心急如焚Xīn jí rú fénAnxious / burning with impatience
    如释重负Rú shì zhòng fùRelieved / a weight lifted
    错过良机Cuòguò liáng jīMiss a good opportunity

    Cultural Insights

    • Being punctual is valued; staff may remind late customers politely.
    • Multiple perspectives help learners understand social interactions in China.
    • Small delays are common, but polite communication prevents misunderstandings.
    • Chinese often use precise minutes to describe waiting times and delays.

    10 Questions

    1. 迟到是什么意思? 💡
    2. 第一个人迟到了几分钟? 💡
    3. 朋友在哪里等? 💡
    4. 工作人员做了什么帮助? 💡
    5. 哪句话表示松了一口气? 💡
    6. 他们最后见面了吗? 💡
    7. 哪句话意思是“马上出发”? 💡
    8. 以后迟到的人不会做什么? 💡
    9. 提到的准确等待时间是多少? 💡
    10. 故事中提供多视角的人有哪些? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 松了一口气 💡
    a) Anxious
    b) Relieved
    c) Angry
    2. 提醒 💡
    a) Reminder
    b) Delay
    c) Hurry
    3. 服务员 💡
    a) Customer
    b) Staff / waiter
    c) Friend
    4. 出发 💡
    a) Arrive
    b) Leave / depart
    c) Wait
    5. 二十分钟 💡
    a) 20 minutes
    b) 30 minutes
    c) 15 minutes
    6. 咖啡馆 💡
    a) Restaurant
    b) Café
    c) Library

    True or False

    1. 迟到的人迟到了二十分钟。 💡 True
    2. 朋友在咖啡馆等候。 💡 True
    3. 工作人员没有做任何帮助。 💡 False
    4. 会议最终没有成功。 💡 False
    5. 迟到的人承诺以后不会迟到。 💡 True
    6. 松了一口气意思是紧张。 💡 False

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。

    Include the perspectives of the late person, the waiting friend, and the staff. Use time words and expressions like 迟到, 马上, and 松了一口气.

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  • Week 2, Day 5 约时间对话

    A dialogue between two friends planning to meet, using availability questions, confirmations, and changing times naturally.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    约时间对话

    什么时候有空? 三点有空:我们在餐厅见,好吗? 等一下,我想晚一点,四点可以吗? 马上可以,四点见。 在哪里见? 在餐厅,四点见! ,别迟到!

    Making an Appointment Dialogue

    You: When are you free?
    I: I am free at 3:00.
    You: Let’s meet at the restaurant, okay?
    I: Okay.
    You: Wait a moment, I want a later time, is 4:00 okay?
    I: Sure, right away. See you at 4:00.
    You: Where shall we meet?
    I: At the restaurant.
    You: Okay, see you at 4:00!
    I: Okay, don’t be late!

    Audio help

    How to Use the Audio

    The audio is designed to help you improve your Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:

    • Before reading the text: Listen first to practice understanding spoken Chinese. Focus on pronunciation, rhythm, and listening comprehension.
    • After reading the text: Listen again to compare your own pronunciation with the native speaker. Improve fluency and speaking skills.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    什么时候Shénme shíhòuWhen
    有空Yǒu kòngBe free
    三点Sān diǎn3:00
    四点Sì diǎn4:00
    餐厅CāntīngRestaurant
    JiànMeet
    等一下Děng yīxiàWait a moment
    马上MǎshàngRight away
    HǎoOkay
    迟到ChídàoBe late

    Grammar

    • Ask availability: 什么时候有空?
    • Confirm time: 三点有空 / 四点可以。
    • Use “wait a moment / right away”: 等一下 / 马上.
    • Location confirmation: 在餐厅见.
    • Negation for punctuality: 别迟到!

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    一言为定Yī yán wéi dìngIt’s settled
    迟到不好Chídào bù hǎoBeing late is bad
    说到做到Shuō dào zuò dàoDo as one says
    按时而来Àn shí ér láiArrive on time
    分秒必争Fēn miǎo bì zhēngEvery second counts

    Cultural Insights

    • In China, making precise plans with exact times is common among friends.
    • Using polite expressions like 等一下 and 马上 shows respect and consideration.
    • Meeting at a common place such as a restaurant is typical for casual social appointments.
    • Reminders not to be late reflect the cultural value of punctuality.

    10 Questions

    1. 有空是什么意思? 💡
    2. 他们最初计划几点见面? 💡
    3. 他们同意在哪里见面? 💡
    4. 哪句话意思是“wait a moment”? 💡
    5. 哪句话意思是“right away”? 💡
    6. 后来选定的新见面时间是什么? 💡
    7. 最后他们给了什么提醒? 💡 别迟到
    8. 他们如何确认见面地点? 💡
    9. 哪句话表示同意? 💡
    10. 用哪些词来更改时间? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 什么时候有空? 💡
    a) What time is it?
    b) When are you free?
    c) Where are you?
    2. 等一下 💡
    a) Wait a moment
    b) Right away
    c) Be late
    3. 马上 💡
    a) Wait a moment
    b) Right away
    c) Good
    4. 💡
    a) Meet
    b) Eat
    c) Leave
    5. 餐厅 💡
    a) Restaurant
    b) Home
    c) School
    6. 别迟到 💡
    a) Be late
    b) Don’t be late
    c) Arrive early

    True or False

    1. 他们最初计划三点见面。 💡 True
    2. 会议在家里。 💡 False
    3. 他们把时间改到四点。 💡 True
    4. “马上”意思是等一下。 💡 False
    5. 他们互相提醒不要迟到。 💡 True
    6. 他们同意在餐厅见面。 💡 True

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。

    Try to include asking about availability, confirming a time, changing the meeting time, and the reminder not to be late.

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