Which City Do You Like?
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ID: 1972
Newbie
Ah, the eternal question... do you like Shanghai, or do you like Beijing? It's a question that both Chinese and foreigners alike enjoy debating, and with the rapid development of both cities, it kind of feels like a new discussion every time. So take your first steps into this discussion in Chinese with this lesson!
Greg,Jenny
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| SIMPLIFIED | PINYIN | ENGLISH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 你 | nǐ | you | |
| 住 | zhù | to live, to reside | |
| 在 | zài | at | |
| 上海 | Shànghǎi | Shanghai |
你住在上海吗
nǐ 你zhù 住zài 在Shànghǎi 上海ma 吗
Do you live in Shanghai?
不是我住在北京你呢
bùshì 不是wǒ 我zhù 住zài 在Běijīng 北京nǐ ne 你呢
No, I live in Beijing. What about you?
我住在上海你喜欢上海还是北京
wǒ 我zhù 住zài 在Shànghǎi 上海nǐ 你xǐhuan 喜欢Shànghǎi 上海háishi 还是Běijīng 北京
I live in Shanghai. Do you like Shanghai or Beijing more?
我喜欢北京
wǒ 我xǐhuan 喜欢Běijīng 北京
I like Beijing.
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