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A Special Christmas Gift

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ID: 1571 Elementary
The holiday season is a time for shopping, which means lots of decision-making. Who will you buy gifts for? How much will you spend? Oh yes, and there's one more decision with Chinese characteristics. Find out what it is in this Chinese lesson.
Fri Dec 24 2010 | Jason, Jenny
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
圣诞节 Shèngdànjié Christmas
送 sòng to give as a gift
给 gěi to give
老爸 lǎobà father, dad
圣诞节送什么给老爸呢？
Shèngdànjié sòng shénme gěi lǎobà ne ？
What should I get dad for Christmas?
他喜欢手表，送他手表吧。
tā xǐhuan shǒubiǎo ，sòng tā shǒubiǎo ba 。
He likes watches. Get him a watch.
嗯。好主意！
ng4 。hǎo zhǔyi ！
Yeah, that's a good idea!
这个手表不错。
zhè ge shǒubiǎo bùcuò 。
This watch is pretty nice.
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