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ID: 0361 Newbie
Yes, you’re a go-getter, self-starter, and outside-the-box thinker. But even you might need the occasional hand… especially at the office. So, not that you need it, but here’s a podcast with a Mandarin Chinese lesson on asking someone if they have time to give you a hand.
Jenny, Ken
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
现在 xiànzài now
有空 yǒukòng to have free time
能 néng to be able
帮 bāng to help
你现在有空吗
nǐ 你xiànzài 现在yǒukòng 有空ma 吗
Do you have free time right now?
什么事
shénme 什么shì 事
What is it?
能帮我一下吗
néng 能bāng 帮wǒ 我yīxià 一下ma 吗
Could you give me some help?
没问题
méiwèntí 没问题
No problem.
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