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A student describes her daily routine from morning to evening.
LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / 450 characters
我的一天
我是一个大学生。我每天都很忙。早上六点半，我起床。我先洗脸，然后刷牙。七点，我吃早饭。我经常吃面包和牛奶。
八点，我离开家去学校。我坐公共汽车去学校。上午，我有三节课。我很喜欢我的老师们。中午十二点，我在食堂吃午饭。我和同学们一起吃饭。
下午，我有时候去图书馆学习。晚上六点，我回家吃晚饭。吃完饭，我做作业。我也看一会儿电视。十点半，我睡觉。这就是我的一天。虽然很忙，但是我很开心。
Wǒ de Yì Tiān
Wǒ shì yí gè dàxuéshēng. Wǒ měitiān dōu hěn máng. Zǎoshang liù diǎn bàn, wǒ qǐchuáng. Wǒ xiān xǐliǎn, ránhòu shuāyá. Qī diǎn, wǒ chī zǎofàn. Wǒ jīngcháng chī miànbāo hé niúnǎi.
Bā diǎn, wǒ líkāi jiā qù xuéxiào. Wǒ zuò gōnggòngqìchē qù xuéxiào. Shàngwǔ, wǒ yǒu sān jié kè. Wǒ hěn xǐhuan wǒ de lǎoshīmen. Zhōngwǔ shí’èr diǎn, wǒ zài shítáng chī wǔfàn. Wǒ hé tóngxuémen yìqǐ chīfàn.
Xiàwǔ, wǒ yǒushíhou qù túshūguǎn xuéxí. Wǎnshang liù diǎn, wǒ huí jiā chī wǎnfàn. Chī wán fàn, wǒ zuò zuòyè. Wǒ yě kàn yíhuìr diànshì. Shí diǎn bàn, wǒ shuìjiào. Zhè jiù shì wǒ de yì tiān. Suīrán hěn máng, dànshì wǒ hěn kāixīn.
My Day
I am a university student. I am very busy every day. At 6:30 in the morning, I get up. First I wash my face, then I brush my teeth. At seven o’clock, I eat breakfast. I often eat bread and drink milk.
At eight o’clock, I leave home for school. I take the bus to school. In the morning, I have three classes. I really like my teachers. At noon at twelve o’clock, I eat lunch in the cafeteria. I eat together with my classmates.
In the afternoon, I sometimes go to the library to study. At six in the evening, I return home to eat dinner. After eating, I do my homework. I also watch TV for a while. At 10:30, I go to sleep. This is my day. Although it’s busy, I am very happy.
Help
How to Use the Audio
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- Before reading: Listen to understand rhythm, intonation, and natural speech.
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Vocabulary
| Characters | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 每天 | měitiān | every day |
| 起床 | qǐchuáng | to get up |
| 早饭 | zǎofàn | breakfast |
| 经常 | jīngcháng | often |
| 离开 | líkāi | to leave |
| 上午 | shàngwǔ | morning (late morning) |
| 午饭 | wǔfàn | lunch |
| 下午 | xiàwǔ | afternoon |
| 有时候 | yǒushíhou | sometimes |
| 晚饭 | wǎnfàn | dinner |
Grammar
Time Expressions with Daily Routines
In Chinese, time expressions typically come before the verb to indicate when an action takes place. Common time words include 每天 (every day), 早上 (morning), 中午 (noon), and 晚上 (evening). The pattern is: Subject + Time + Verb + Object.
Examples:
我每天都很忙,
早上六点半，我起床
Frequency Adverbs (经常, 有时候)
Frequency adverbs describe how often something happens. 经常 means “often” and 有时候 means “sometimes.” These words are placed before the verb. They help express habits and routines in daily life.
Examples:
我经常吃面包和牛奶,
我有时候去图书馆学习
Idiomatic Expressions
先…然后…
This sequential pattern is used to describe the order of actions. It helps organize daily routines and instructions clearly. It’s one of the most common ways to connect two consecutive actions in Chinese.
Example: 我先洗脸，然后刷牙
一起
This word means “together” and emphasizes doing something with others. It’s commonly used when talking about social activities like eating, studying, or playing with friends or family.
Example: 我和同学们一起吃饭
一会儿
This expression means “for a while” or “for a short time.” It indicates a brief duration and is often used when talking about short activities or breaks during the day.
Example: 我看一会儿电视
虽然…但是…
This is a concession pattern that introduces a contrast. While in English we don’t use “but” after “although,” Chinese requires both words. It’s used to show that despite one situation, another outcome still occurs.
Example: 虽然很忙，但是我很开心
吃完饭
The verb complement 完 indicates completion of an action. When placed after a verb, it shows that the action has been completed. This pattern is very useful for describing finished activities.
Example: 吃完饭，我做作业
Cultural Insights
Chinese University Student Life
Chinese university students typically follow a highly structured daily routine. Most universities have mandatory morning exercises or flag-raising ceremonies, and classes often begin at 8:00 AM. Students commonly eat in campus cafeterias called 食堂, which offer affordable meals. Unlike Western universities, many Chinese students live in dormitories with 4-8 roommates, creating a close-knit community atmosphere.
Study habits are also different from Western countries. Chinese students often study late into the night at libraries or self-study rooms. Group study is very common, and students frequently help each other with homework. The emphasis on diligence and hard work is deeply rooted in Chinese educational culture.
Meal Times in China
Chinese meal times are generally consistent across the country. Breakfast (早饭) is typically eaten between 6:30-8:00 AM and often includes items like 包子 (steamed buns), 粥 (rice porridge), or 豆浆 (soy milk). Lunch (午饭) is around noon and is considered the main meal of the day.
Dinner (晚饭) is usually eaten between 6:00-7:00 PM and is a time for families to gather and share their day. The concept of eating together is very important in Chinese culture, as meals are seen as opportunities to strengthen social bonds and family relationships.
10 Questions
- 这个学生是做什么的？ (答案)
- 她每天几点起床？ (答案)
- 她早饭经常吃什么？ (答案)
- 她怎么去学校？ (答案)
- 上午她有几节课？ (答案)
- 她在哪里吃午饭？ (答案)
- 她和谁一起吃午饭？ (答案)
- 下午她有时候去哪里？ (答案)
- 吃完晚饭她做什么？ (答案)
- 她几点睡觉？ (答案)
Multiple Choice
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True or False
- 她是一个中学生。 (答案)
- 她早上七点起床。 (答案)
- 她先刷牙，然后洗脸。 (答案)
- 她经常吃面包和牛奶。 (答案)
- 她坐公共汽车去学校。 (答案)
- 她上午有四节课。 (答案)
- 她一个人吃午饭。 (答案)
- 她每天去图书馆学习。 (答案)
- 她吃完晚饭做作业。 (答案)
- 她觉得很忙，不开心。 (答案)
Retell the Story
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Hints: 大学生, 每天, 起床, 早饭, 学校, 午饭, 图书馆, 作业, 睡觉