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So, how did the phrase, “打工人(dǎgōng rén) laborer” come into use?
“打(dǎ)” means “to hit” in English. The term “打工(dǎgōng) work” first appeared in Hong Kong. It refers to being, “employed by someone”, and is the colloquial way to say “to be engaged in paid work.” The tone of the word is neutral – it expresses neither praise nor derogation.
It was not until the 1980s, at the beginning of reform and opening up, that the term spread in the south of China, particularly throughout Guangdong Province due to Guangdong’s proximity to Hong Kong. As employment opportunities boomed, workers soon headed out to foreign countries all over world to “打工(dǎgōng)”.
But the meaning of “打工(dǎgōng) work” has also changed – now, we understand it to mean: temporary, replaceable labor.
打工 (dǎgōng): v. work
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Examples:
jiějiě yǐjīng wàichū dǎgōng yì niánle.
姐姐已经外出打工一年了。
My sister has already been working for a year.
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Wǒ zànshí bùxiǎng dǎgōng.
我暂时不想打工。
I don’t want to work for the time being.
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The term “laborer” has become the latest buzzword on Chinese social media. It applies to all kinds of employees, from blue-collar workers and low-level staff to middle managers and top executives, and is used in contexts that seem uplifting and aspirational, as well as those that are 自嘲(zìcháo)self-deprecating.
自嘲 (zìcháo): self-deprecating
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Examples:
zhēnnízhǐhǎo zìcháo zìjǐ de yúchǔn.
珍妮只好自嘲自己的愚蠢。
Jenny had to laugh at her own foolishness.
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zìcháo yěshì yì zhǒng shēnghuó tàidù.
自嘲也是一种生活态度。
Self-deprecation is also an attitude towards life.
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There are other self-deprecatory phrases that have been around for a while: 搬砖(bānzhuān), 社畜(shèchù) corporate slave, and 打工仔 (dǎgōng zǎi) wage earners.
搬砖 (bānzhuān): v. to do hard physical labor
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“搬砖(bānzhuān)” originally refers to moving bricks. In Internet language, “搬砖(bānzhuān)“ has been extended to include working hard, doing repetitive tasks, and not making much money. People continue to use this phrase instead of directly saying, “going to work.”
“我要去搬砖了(wǒ yào qù bānzhuān le)” actually means “I’m going to work”; “Moving bricks makes me happy” actually means “Work makes me happy.” Of course, this is usually said sarcastically or tongue-in-cheek.
社畜 (shèchù): n. corporate slave
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The term “社畜(shèchù) corporate slave” originated from Japan. “社(shè)” means “社会(shèhuì) society” and “畜(chù)” means livestock. It is a derogatory term to describe employees who are squeezed like livestock for all they’re worth by a company after they start working.
社会 (shèhuì): n. society
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Examples:
shèhuì méiyǒu nǐ xiǎng de nàme jiǎndān.
社会没有你想的那么简单。
Society is not as simple as you think.
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nǐ chízǎo děi bù rù shèhuì.
你迟早得步入社会。
You have to step into society sooner or later.
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打工仔 (dǎgōng zǎi)
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The term “打工仔(dǎgōng zǎi)” means the same as “打工人(dǎgōng rén)”, but the term “打工仔(dǎgōng zǎi)” has changed from a relatively simple term to encompass all of today’s laborers. The reason that “打工仔(dǎgōng zǎi)” are willing to “自嘲(zìcháo) laugh at themselves ” is because, as Romain Rowland once said: “There is only one kind of heroism in the world: to see the world as it is, and to love it.” This is true for every ordinary “laborer”.
Hearing this, I can’t help but want to say to myself, ”Come on, laborer!”
If you want to cheer for me, please give me a thumbs-up!
Please choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
_______shǐ wǒ kuàilè.
_______使我快乐。
_______makes me happy.
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A. 打工人 (dǎgōng rén)
B. 社畜 (shèchù)
C. 搬砖 (bānzhuān)
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Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:02:29 +0000
I have realized that some Mandarin Chinese Halloween vocabulary words are quite literal in their meanings, and I’d like to take a look at them together with you!
Unique decorations
As soon as the fall hits, we start to see the familiar trappings of the spooky holiday – jack o’ lanterns, bats, skeletons and spider webs, to name a few.
These stand out among the familiar fall tropes like leaves, scarfs, and warm drinks, and set the stage for the fun night when people get to dress up and pretend to be someone (or something) they’re not!
1. 南瓜 (nánguā): (n.) pumpkin
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南瓜灯 (nánguā dēng): (n.) jack o’ lantern
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Examples:
lù de liǎngbiān guà mǎnle nánguā dēng.
路的两边挂满了南瓜灯。
There are pumpkin lanterns on both sides of the road.
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wǒ xǐhuān chī nánguā.
我喜欢吃南瓜。
I like to eat pumpkin.
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2. 骷髅 (kūlóu): (n.) skeleton; skull
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Examples:
tā de yīfú shàng yǒu kūlóu tú’àn.
他的衣服上有骷髅图案。
There is a skull design on his clothes.
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kūlóu ràng rén hàipà!
骷髅让人害怕！
Skeletons are scary!
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3. 蜘蛛 (zhīzhū): (n.) spider
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蜘蛛网 (zhīzhūwǎng): (n.) spider web; cobweb
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Examples:
zhīzhū yǒu hěnduō tiáo tuǐ.
蜘蛛有很多条腿。
Spiders have many legs.
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qiángbì shàng bù mǎnle zhīzhū wǎng!
墙壁上布满了蜘蛛网！
The walls are covered with spider webs!
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4. 蝙蝠 (biānfú): (n.) bat
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Examples:
biānfú huì fēi.
蝙蝠会飞。
Bats can fly.
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biānfú jīngcháng zài wǎnshàng chūmò.
蝙蝠经常在晚上出没。
Bats often appear at night.
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Suprising costumes
On Halloween, everyone wears all kinds of costumes, from simple sheets thrown over the head to elaborate get-ups with scary makeup! China has a good idiom to describe this phenomenon: “奇装异服 (qízhuāngyìfú)”.
奇装异服 (qízhuāngyìfú) means “bizarre dress”. The word “奇” means “novel”, and ”异” means ”special”, so “奇装异服(qízhuāngyìfú)” can be used to mean clothes that are more special than those ordinarily worn. “服装(fúzhuāng)” covers all different kinds of clothes in general, including formal wear, casual clothes, and others.
奇装异服 (qízhuāngyìfú): (n.) bizarre dress
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yǒu de rén xǐhuān chuān qízhuāngyìfú, xiǎnde hěn yǒu gèxìng.
有的人喜欢穿奇装异服，显得很有个性。
Some people like to wear bizarre clothes, it really shows their personality.
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Haunted house
Is there anything that “embodies” the “spirit” (pun intended!) of Halloween more than a haunted house? Inside its scary walls, anything can happen! The excitement, unknown, and a bit of fear make for an unforgettable experience (especially youngsters) in such a classic setting.
鬼 (guǐ): (n.) ghost
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鬼屋 (guǐwū): (n.) haunted house (lit. “ghost house”)
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guǐwū lǐ chōngchìzhe jiān jiào sheng!
鬼屋里充斥着尖叫声！
The haunted house is full of screams!
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guǐwū hěn hǎowán!
鬼屋很好玩!
Haunted houses are fun!
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However you end up celebrating Halloween this year, make sure you stay safe and enjoy your time with friends and family. Of course, if you’re planning on doing some trick-or-treating, then I also wish you good luck in getting your favorite kinds of candy… remember to save some for me!
Please choose the best answer.
What does “奇装异服” mean?
A.Bizarre dress
B. Formal dress
C. Casual dress
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“儿童节 (Értóng jié): Children’s Day”, is officially known as International Children’s Day. However, The holiday is officially called “六一国际儿童节 (Liùyī guójì értóng jié)”, which translates to “June 1 International Children’s Day” in Chinese. It is a day where everyone brings joy to children to show their appreciation and give children a day to enjoy their childhood. There are a few ways that Children’s Day is typically celebrated in China.
Putting on a performance
Every year on June 1st, the school will hold a performance, where students will sing, dance, recite etc. on the stage to show their talents. It’s pretty much fun for kids.
表演 (Biǎoyǎn): Performance/show
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Examples:
Wǒ hěn xǐhuān zhègè biǎoyǎn
我很喜欢这个表演。
I really like this performance.
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Zhègè biǎoyǎn hěn jīngcǎi
这个表演很精彩。
This performance is wonderful.
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Expecting discounts
Parents and teachers can expect discounts, especially for children. Often times child-friendly businesses and attractions get involved on this day. Entrance to certain tourist attractions may be discounted or completely “免费 (Miǎnfèi): free” of charge for children on this day. Teachers might take their students for a trip to the park, museum, or zoo. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it may be canceled this year.
免费 (Miǎnfèi): free
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Examples:
Wǒ miǎnfèi jiào nǐ zhōngwén
我免费教你中文。
I teach you Chinese for free.
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Zhè bēi yǐnliào shì miǎnfèi de
这杯饮料是免费的。
This drink is free.
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Having a good time with parents
On this day, children will have a whole day off, so many parents choose to take time off to “陪伴 (péibàn): accompany ” their children.They may go to the playground, eat delicious food or anything else. Anyway, they will spend a good time together.
Some parents will give a “礼物 (Lǐwù): a gift” to their child. The gift can vary from a coveted toy to something useful that the child can still enjoy.
陪伴 (péibàn): accompany
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Examples:
Péibàn shì gěi háizi zuì hǎo de ài
陪伴是给孩子最好的爱。
Accompany is the best love for children.
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Péibàn shì zuì cháng qíng de gàobái
陪伴是最长情的告白。
Accompany is the longest confession of love.
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礼物 (Lǐwù): gift
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Examples:
Wǒ shōu dàole yī fèn lǐwù
我收到了一份礼物。
I received a gift.
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Wǒ yào sòng nǐ yī fèn lǐwù
我要送你一份礼物。
I want to give you a gift.
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In fact, in China, children are not the only ones who celebrate Children ’s Day. Many young people who are not technically kids anymore will celebrate in their own way. For example, they might celebrate with friends by going out for dinner or share some photos depicting their childhood within the circle of friends. Due to the phenomenon, some buzzwords have emerged, such as “谁还不是个宝宝呢 (shuí hái bùshì gè háizi ne)”, “我也是个宝宝 (Wǒ yěshì gè bǎobǎo)”.
But let’s not forget to celebrate the children most of all. Lastly，learn how to wish the children a happy day by saying Happy children’s Day in Chinese “儿童节快乐 (Értóng jié kuàilè)”. You can also say this to your friends to greet them if you wish.
There are some pronunciations you can learn:
儿童节 (Értóng jié)
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六一国际儿童节(Liùyī guójì értóng jié)
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谁还不是个宝宝呢 (shuí hái bùshì gè háizi ne)
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我也是个宝宝 (Wǒ yěshì gè bǎobǎo)
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儿童节快乐 (Értóng jié kuàilè)
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What does “谁还不是个宝宝呢 (shuí hái bùshì gè háizi ne)” mean?
A. I am not a baby.
B. I want to be a baby and don’t want to grow up.
C. I want a baby.
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“Top 4 Chinese New Year Traditions Explained”
“The New Chinese Christmas Tradition That You’ve Got to Try”
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Many Chinese idioms and proverbs have wonderful stories about how they originated. This fable is a classic story from ancient China. It is said to be written by Lie Zi during the Warring States period and holds a great moral that is essential for all people seeking wisdom and knowledge.
两小儿辩日 (Liǎng xiǎo ér biàn rì) Two Children’s Debate
Yìtiān, kǒngzǐ jiàndào liǎng gè xiǎohái zhèngzài biànlùn.
一天，孔子见到两个小孩正在辩论。
One day, Confucius met two children who were arguing.
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Tā hěn hàoqí, yúshì jiù wèn tāmen zhēngbiàn de yuányīn.
他很好奇,于是就问他们争辩的原因。
He was curious and asked them why they were arguing.
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Yígè xiǎo háizi shuō: “Wǒ rènwéi tàiyáng gānggang shēngqǐ de shíhòu jùlí wǒmen zuì jìn, dào le zhōngwǔ de shíhòu, jùlí wǒmen zuì yuǎn.”
一个小孩子说：“我认为太阳刚刚升起的时候距离我们最近，到了中午的时候，距离我们最远。”
One child said: “I think the sun is closest to us when it is just rising, and furthest away from us by noon.”
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Ér lìng yígè xiǎo háizi liánmáng shuō: “Búduì búduì, tàiyáng gānggang shēngqǐ de shíhòu jùlí wǒmen zuì yuǎn, dào le zhōngwǔ de shíhòu bǐjiào jìn.”
而另一个小孩子连忙说：“不对不对，太阳刚刚升起的时候距离我们最远，到了中午的时候比较近。”
And the other child hurriedly said: “It’s wrong, the sun is the furthest away from us when it is just rising, and by noon it is closer.”
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Dìyī gè xiǎo háizi shuō: “Tàiyáng gāng shēngqǐ shí, dà de jiù xiàng yì bǎ dǎkāi de dà sǎn, dào le zhōngwǔ, tàiyáng bùguò xiàng pánzi yìbān dàxiǎo.”
第一个小孩说：“太阳刚升起时，大得就像一把打开的大伞, 到了中午，太阳不过像盘子一般大小.”
The first child said: “when the sun first rises, it is as big as an open umbrella. At noon, the sun is only the size of a plate.”
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“Zhè nándào búshì yīnwèi zǎoshàng tàiyáng lí wǒmen jìn xiǎnde dà, zhōngwǔ lí wǒmen yuǎn xiǎnde xiǎo ma?”
“这难道不是因为早上太阳离我们近显得大，中午离我们远显得小吗？”
“Isn’t it because the sun is near us in the morning hence it looks big and is far away from us at noon hence appearing small?”
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Lìng yígè xiǎo háizi shuō: “Zǎoshàng tàiyáng chūlái de shíhòu liángkuài, dào le zhōngwǔ de shíhòu rè de rútóng shuǐ zhǔ fèi yíyàng.“
另一个小孩子说：“早上太阳出来的时候凉快，到了中午的时候热得如同水煮沸一样.“
The other child said: “It is cool when the sun comes out in the morning, and it is as hot as boiling water at noon.”
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“Zhè nándào búshì yīnwèi zǎochén tàiyáng lí wǒmen yuǎn jiù gǎnjué liángsōusou de, zhōngwǔ lí wǒmen jìn jiù gǎnjué hěn rè de yuángù ma?”
“这难道不是因为早晨太阳离我们远就感觉凉飕飕的，中午离我们近就感觉很热的缘故吗？”
“Could that be because in the early morning the sun is further from us so it feels much chillier, and in the afternoon the sun is closer so it feels warmer?”
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Zhègè kàn sì jiǎndān de wèntí què bǎ néngyánshànbiàn de kǒng lǎo xiānshēng yě nán zhù le,
这个看似简单的问题却把能言善辩的孔老先生也难住了，
This seemingly simple question was difficult for the eloquent Confucius,
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Yīnwèi dānshí zìrán kēxué hái bù fādá, kǒngzǐ tīng le zhīhòu yě bùnéng pànduàn tāmen liǎ shéi duì shéi cuò.
因为当时自然科学还不发达，孔子听了之后也不能判断他们俩谁对谁错。
Because at that time the natural sciences were still undeveloped, and Confucius wasn’t able to judge who was right and who was wrong when he heard this.
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Liǎng gè xiǎo háizi xiào zhe duì kǒngzǐ shuō: “Nǐ búshì hěn bóxué ma? Yuánlái nǐ yě yǒu bù dǒng de dìfāng a!”
两个小孩子笑着对孔子说：“你不是很博学吗？原来你也有不懂的地方啊！”
The two children smiled and said to him: “Aren’t you very knowledgeable? It turns out, there’s something you also don’t understand!”
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Common Pairs Antonym
大/小 (Dà / xiǎo): big / small
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远/近 (Yuǎn / jìn): far / near
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冷/热 (Lěng / rè): cold / hot
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对/错 (Duì / cuò): right / wrong
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Examples 1:
Jīdàn hé yādàn dàxiǎo chàbuduō.
鸡蛋和鸭蛋大小差不多。
Eggs are about the same size as duck eggs.
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Examples 2:
Tā shì yuǎnjìn wénmíng de císhàn jiā.
他是远近闻名的慈善家。
His reputation as a philanthropist spread near and far.
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(How to Tell the Difference Between 3 “Famous” Chinese Words?)
Examples 3:
Lěng rè kōngqì xiāngyù huì xíngchéng jiàngyǔ.
冷热空气相遇会形成降雨。
Cold and hot air meet to form rain.
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Examples 4:
Búlùn duì cuò, wǒ zǒngshì huì zhīchí tā de.
不论对错，我总是会支持她的。
Whether right or wrong, I will always support her.
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What It Tells Us?
“两小儿辩日 (Liǎng xiǎo ér biàn rì) Two children arguing about the sun” shows the ancient spirit of independent thinking, daring to question, and seeking truth from facts. At the same time, it tells us there’s no end to learning so we have to continue seeking knowledge. Through reading this, we find that the two children have the quality of observation and are brave to explore the world around them. While Confucius is practical, modest, and prudent he is able to present us with the moral that we should seek truth from facts and not pretend to understand what we learn.
After reading this article, which child’s perspective is right about the sun? Why? Or, perhaps, do you have a different view? We welcome you to leave a message for us. We’d love to hear what you think.
1. After reading the article do you know what the two kids are arguing about?
Tāmen zài tǎolùn tàiyáng de dàxiǎo wèntí.
A. 他们在讨论太阳的大小问题。
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Tāmen zài tǎolùn tàiyáng jùlí yuǎnjìn de wèntí.
B. 他们在讨论太阳距离远近的问题。
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Tāmen zài tǎolùn zǎoshàng hé zhōngwǔ de lěng
rè wèntí.
C. 他们在讨论早上和中午的冷热问题。
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2. Which of the following pairs are not the opposite meaning?
A. 大和小 (Dà hé xiǎo)
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B. 好和坏 (Hǎo hé huài)
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C. 长和宽 (Cháng hé kuān)
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D. 高和矮 (Gāo hé ǎi)
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— Written by Julia Liu —
Julia Liu teaches Chinese with eChineseLearning. She has been successfully teaching for 5 years and loves reading and practices her passion for drawing in her free time.
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Dàwáng jiào wǒ lái xúnshān.
大王 叫 我 来 巡 山，
The King asked me to patrol the mountains
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Lyrics:
Tàiyáng duì wǒ zhǎ yǎnjīng,
太阳 对 我 眨 眼睛，
The sun blinks at me.
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Niǎo’r chànggē gěi wǒ tīng.
鸟儿 唱歌 给 我 听。
Birds sing for me.
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Wǒ shì yígè nǔlì gànhuó’r, hái bù niánrén de xiǎo yāojing.
我 是 一个 努力 干活儿，还 不 粘人 的 小 妖精。
I am a little goblin who is hard-working and does not bother.
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Bié wèn wǒ cóng nǎlǐ lái,
别 问 我 从 哪里 来，
Do not ask where I come from,
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Yě bié wèn wǒ dào nǎlǐ qù.
也 别 问 我 到 哪里 去。
And do not ask me where to go.
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Wǒ yào zhāixià zuìměi de huā’r,
我 要 摘下 最美 的 花儿，
I want to pick the most beautiful flowers,
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Xiàn gěi wǒ de xiǎo gōngzhǔ.
献 给 我 的 小 公主。
give them to my little princess.
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Dàwáng jiào wǒ lái xún shān.
大王 叫 我 来 巡 山，
The King asked me to patrol the mountains,
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Wǒ bǎ rénjiān zhuàn yí zhuàn.
我 把 人间 转 一 转。
and I go around the world.
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Dǎ qǐ wǒ de gǔ,
打 起 我 的 鼓，
Hitting my drum,
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Qiāo qǐ wǒ de luó,
敲 起 我 的 锣，
beating my gong.
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Shēnghuó chōngmǎn jiézòu gǎn.
生活 充满 节奏 感。
Life is full of rhythm.
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Dàwáng jiào wǒ lái xún shān.
大王 叫 我 来 巡 山，
The King asked me to patrol the mountains,
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Zhuā gè héshàng zuò wǎncān.
抓 个 和尚 做 晚餐。
I catch a monk to eat at night.
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Zhè shānjiàn de shuǐ, wúbǐ de tián.
这 山涧 的 水，无比 的 甜。
The water from mountain stream is very sweet,
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Bú xiàn yuānyāng bú xiàn xiān.
不 羡 鸳鸯 不 羡 仙。
I don’t envy the affectionate couple or the immortal god.
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What new words can you learn from this song?
1. 山涧 (Shānjiàn): n. mountain stream; mountain creeks.
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Examples:
Zhè shānjiàn shì xiàng píngyuán liú qù de.
这 山涧 是 向 平原 流 去 的。
This mountain stream flows to the plain.
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Zhèlǐ yǒu yì tiáo qīngchè de shānjiàn.
这里 有 一 条 清澈 的 山涧。
There is a clear mountain stream.
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2. 鸳鸯 (Yuānyang): n. mandarin duck. Usually, people use this word to describe an affectionate couple.
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Examples:
Wǒ hěn xǐhuān yuānyāng.
我 很 喜欢 鸳鸯。
I like Mandarin ducks very much.
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Zhǐ xiàn yuānyang bú xiàn xiān.
只 羡 鸳鸯 不 羡 仙。
A pair of mandarin ducks is more enviable than an immortal.
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It’s a famous saying in China, and “鸳鸯(yuānyang) Mandarin ducks” have always been the symbol of a loving couple in Chinese culture)
Learn More about Chinese Songs:
Chinese Song for Kids: 劳动最光荣 Be Proud of Working Hard
Kids’ Chinese Song: 七色光之歌 The Song of the Sunlight
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Do you know why cats always want to eat mice? Read the following story to find out!
Listen to the whole story:
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Key Learning Points (Preview):
睡 (shuì): v. to sleep
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吃 (chī): v. to eat
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Hěn jiǔ yǐqián, māo hé lǎoshǔ jìshì línju, yòushì hǎo péngyou.
很 久 以前， 猫 和 老鼠 既是 邻居，又是 好 朋友。
Long time ago a cat and a mouse were neighbors and good friends.
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Yǒu yì tiān, tīngshuō Yùhuángdàdì yào xuǎn shí’èr zhǒng dòngwù zuò wéi
有 一 天， 听说 玉皇大帝 要 选 十二 种 动物 作 为
rén de shēngxiāo, tāmen dōu xiǎng qù bàomíng.
人 的 生肖， 它们 都 想 去 报名。
One day, they heard that the Jade Emperor wanted to choose twelve animals for the zodiac signs. Both of them wanted to sign up.
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Māo shuō: “Zánmen děi zǎo qǐ qù bàomíng, kěshì wǒ ài shuì lǎnjiào, zěnmebàn ne?”
猫 说：“ 咱们 得 早 起 去 报名， 可是 我 爱 睡 懒觉， 怎么办 呢？”
The cat said, “We should get up early to sign up, but I like to sleep late. What should I do?”
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Lǎoshǔ shuō: “Bié dānxīn, wǒ qù jiào nǐ, zánmen yí kuàir qù.”
老鼠 说：“别 担心， 我 去 叫 你，咱们 一 块儿 去。”
Māo tīng le hěn gāoxìng.
猫 听 了 很 高兴。
The mouse said: “Don’t worry. I will wake you up and we can go together.” The cat felt very happy when he heard this.
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Dì èr tiān, lǎoshǔ zǎo jiù xǐng lái le, kěshì tā guāng xiǎng dào zìjǐ de shì,
第 二 天，老鼠 早 就 醒 来 了，可是 它 光 想 到 自己 的 事，
bǎ hǎo péngyou māo gěi wàng le.
把 好 朋友 猫 给 忘 了。
The next day, the mouse got up early, but he forgot to wake up the cat.
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Jiéguǒ, lǎoshǔ bèi xuǎn shàng le. Māo yīnwèi shuì lǎnjiào, méiyǒu bèi xuǎn shàng.
结果， 老鼠 被 选 上 了。猫 因为 睡 懒觉， 没有 被 选 上。
As a result, the mouse was chosen by the Jade Emperor, but the cat didn’t have a chance to be chosen because he did not get up early.
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Yúshì māo jiù hěn shēng lǎoshǔ de qì, jiàn le lǎoshǔ jiù yào chī tā.
于是 猫 就 很 生 老鼠 的 气，见了 老鼠 就 要 吃 它。
This made the cat very angry with the mouse, and he decided that he would eat the mouse if he ever saw him again.
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Cóng zhè yǐhòu, lǎoshǔ jiàn le māo jiù zhíhǎo pīnmìng de táo.
从 这 以后，老鼠 见 了 猫 就 只好 拼命 地 逃。
From then on, mice have had to desperately avoid cats.
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Key Learning Points:
睡 (shuì): v. to sleep
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You can also say “睡觉 (shuìjiào).” They have the same meaning. People sometimes just omit the character “觉 (jiào).”
Dialogue:
A: Wǒmen kàn diànyǐng ba.
A: 我们 看 电影 吧。
A: Let’s watch a movie.
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B: Tài wǎn le, wǒ yào shuì le.
B: 太 晚了，我 要 睡 了。
B: It’s too late. I want to sleep.
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吃 (chī): v. to eat
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Example:
Duō chī shūcài hé shuǐguǒ yǒu zhù yú shēntǐ jiànkāng.
多 吃 蔬菜 和 水果 有 助 于 身体 健康。
It is healthy to eat more vegetables and fruits.
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Culture Note:
十二生肖 (shí’èrshēngxiāo):The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
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“生肖 (shēngxiāo)” is also called “属相 (shǔxiàng)” and stands for “the year of one’s birth.” The twelve years of the Chinese zodiac calendar are symbolized by twelve animals. The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are the mouse, the ox, the tiger, the hare, the snake, the horse, the goat, the monkey, the rooster, the dog, the pig and the dragon. People usually refer to the lunar year by using one of these animals, so the current Chinese lunar year is called “猴年 (hóunián) the year of the monkey.”
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Yìzhī wūyā kŏukĕ le, dàochù zhăo shuĭ hē.
一只 乌鸦 口渴 了，到处 找 水 喝。
A crow felt thirsty and was looking for water everywhere.
Zhèshí, wūyā kànjiàn yígè píngzi. Píngzi lĭ yŏu shuĭ, kĕshì píngzi hĕn gāo, píngkŏu hĕn xiăo, lĭbiān de
这时， 乌鸦 看见 一个 瓶子。 瓶子 里 有 水， 可是 瓶子 很 高， 瓶口 很 小，里边 的
shuĭ yòu shăo, tā hē bù zháo. Zĕnme bàn ne?
水 又 少， 它 喝 不 着。 怎么 办 呢 ?
At this point, the crow saw a bottle with water. But the bottle was high with a small opening and there was only a little water in it. The crow could not get to the water. What could he do?
Wūyā kànjiàn pángbiān yŏu xŭduō xiăo shízĭ, tā xiăng le xiăng, yŏu bànfă le!
乌鸦 看见 旁边 有 许多 小 石子,它 想 了 想， 有 办法 了！
The crow saw many little stones around him. He suddenly got an idea.
Wūyā bă xiăo shízĭ yí gè gè diāo qĭlái, fàng dào píngzi lĭ. Píngzi lĭ de shuĭ mànmàn shēnggāo, wūyā
乌鸦 把 小 石子 一 个 个 叼 起来，放 到 瓶子 里。 瓶子 里 的 水 慢慢 升高， 乌鸦
jiù hē zháo shuĭ le.
就 喝着 水 了。
The crow held the stones by his teeth one by one and then put them in the bottle. Gradually, the water rose and the crow could finally have a drink.
Now from the story, what do you think of the crow? When facing difficulties, you should learn from the crow and manage to find a solution to overcome difficulties.
Recognize the characters:
1. 喝(hē) drink & 渴(kĕ) thirsty
Wŏ hĕn kĕ, xiăng hēshuĭ.
我 很 渴，想 喝 水。
I’m very thirsty and I want to drink water.
2. 乌(wū) black & 鸟(niăo) bird
Zhè zhŏng niăo de míngzi jiào wūyā.
这 种 鸟 的 名字 叫 乌鸦。
This kind of bird is called crow.
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A rabbit and a tortoise decide to hold a race competition, and the winner will win the ticket to the Forest Concert.
(Want to take part in a concert and listen to some beautiful songs.)
Wèi le yíng dé sēnlín yīnyuèhuì de ménpiào, xiăo wūguī juédìng jiēshòu xiăo tùzi de tiăozhàn,
1. 为 了 赢 得 森林 音乐会 的 门票， 小 乌龟 决定 接受 小兔子 的 挑战，
hé tā jìnxíng yí cì sàipăo.
和 他 进行 一 次 赛跑。
To win a Forest Concert ticket, the tortoise decided to accept the rabbit’s challenge and took the race competition against the little Rabbit.
Bĭsài de lùxiàn shì cóng láohŭ shìzhăng de bàngōngshì ménkŏu dào sēnlín huāyuán de
2. 比赛 的 路线 是 从 老虎 市长 的 办公室 门口 到 森林 花园 的
ménkŏu. Xiān dàodá zhōngdiăn de jiù shì shènglìzhě.
门口。 先 到达 终点 的 就 是 胜利者。
The race route is from the Major Tiger’s office to the woods garden and the one who finishes the race first is the winner.
Suóyŏu de dòngwù men dōu kànhăo xiăo tùzi, jué dé tā yídìng huì zhànshèng xiăo wūguī.
3. 所有 的 动物 们 都 看好 小 兔子，觉得他 一定 会 战胜 小 乌龟。
All animals believed the rabbit would be the winner.
Xiăo tùzi fēikuài păo xiàng zhōngdiăn, lùshàng méiyŏu kàndào xiăo wūguī de shēnyĭng.
4.小 兔子 飞快 跑 向 终点， 路上 没有 看到 小 乌龟 的 身影。
Tā xīnlĭ àn àn gāoxìng, xīn xiăng xiăo wūguī kěndìng hái zài hòumiàn mànmàn pá zhe.
他 心里 暗 暗 高兴， 心 想 小 乌龟 肯定 还 在 后面 慢慢 爬 着。
The rabbit ran fast to the destination and didn’t see the tortoise on the road. He was so
happy and thought the tortoise was creeping on the road.
Kě dāng xiăo tùzi zhuăn guò shēn shí, fāxiàn xiăo wūguī yĭjīng zhàn zài zhōngdiăn le.
5. 可 当 小 兔子 转 过 身 时，发现 小 乌龟 已经 站 在 终点 了。
But when he turned around, he found the tortoise already arrived.
How did the Little Tortoise win this race competition?
When the competition began, the tortoise knew that he would not win if he didn’t find a solution. Finally, he decided to tie himself to the rabbit’s tail so that he can always follow the rabbit’s pace. When near the destination, the rabbit would turn around to see if the tortoise was behind him. On this moment, the tortoise was just moved to the destination.
(Read another famous story of race competition in China.)
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Hēi huà féi fā huī, huī huà féi fā hēi.
黑 化 肥 发 灰, 灰 化 肥 发 黑。
Black fertilizers look gray, gray fertilizers look black.
Hēi huà féi fā hēi bù fā huī, huī huà féi fā huī bù fā hēi.
黑 化 肥 发 黑 不 发 灰, 灰 化 肥 发 灰 不 发 黑。
Black fertilizers look black, not gray, and gray fertilizers look gray, not black.
>Chinese Tongue-twister 汤圆 (Tāng yuán) Sweet dumplings
Chinese Tongue-twister 四和十 (Sì hé shí) Four and Ten
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大妹 和 小妹， 一 起 去 收 麦。
The old sister and the young sister go to get wheat together.
Dàmèi gē xiăomài, xiăomèi gē dàmài.
大妹 割 小麦， 小妹 割 大麦。
The old sister cuts the wheat, the young sister cuts the barley.
Dàmèi bāng xiăomèi tiāo dàmài, xiăomèi bāng dàmèi kŭn xiăomài.
大妹 帮 小妹 挑 大麦， 小妹 帮 大妹 捆 小麦。
The old sister helps the young sister carry the barley, the young sister helps the old sister carry the wheat.
Dàmèi xiăomèi shōu wán mài, gāogāoxìngxìng qù dă mài.
大妹 小妹 收 完 麦， 高高兴兴 去 打 麦。
They all finish harvesting and go to thrash them.
Dàmèi dă xiăomài pā pā pī, xiăomèi dă dàmài pī pī pā.
大妹 打 小麦 啪 啪 噼，小妹 打 大麦 噼 噼 啪。
The old sister thrashes the wheat and the young sister thrashes the barley.
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