Learn Chinese - Where’s the Garbage?

2006/9/27

Learn Chinese - Where’s the Garbage?

@ 08:36 PM (23 months, 19 days ago)

If you're brand new to Chinese, this level is for you. In the Newbie podcasts your hosts Ken and Jenny focus on the most useful phrases for practical situations. The lessons are mainly in English, and when Jenny introduces Chinese words she speaks slowly and clearly. The dialogues are repeated three times, and Ken provides the linguistic insights a learner needs. Newbie is the best place to start whether you aim to master the language or just want a few phrases under your belt for a trip to China.

Once again: we respect your individuality. Thus… the choices. When you need to throw that “baozi” napkin away, you can either make a “throwing” gesture – which would lead to an in-depth discussion on the NBA – or simply ask where it belongs. It’s up to you. We’ll love you either way.

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chinesepod361_A118_20060926.mp3(9.35mb)

Supplementary vocab for this lesson:

前面 (qiánmian) front
后面 (hòumian) back
左边 (zuǒbian) left (side)
右边 (yòubian) right (side)
知道 (zhīdao) know
垃圾箱 (lājīxiāng) garbage can
你知道垃圾箱在哪里吗？ (Nǐ zhīdao lājīxiāng zài nǎli ma?) Do you know where the garbage can is?
在那里。 (Zài nàli.) It’s over there.
对不起，我也不知道。 (Duìbuqǐ, wǒ yě bùzhīdào.) I’m sorry, I don’t know either.
你问别人吧。 (Nǐ wèn biéren ba.) You can ask someone else.
不用谢！ (Bùyòng xiè!) You are welcome.