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Fake Beggars?

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ID: 2057 Elementary
When going out in the evening in Chinese cities, one is likely to run into ragged looking beggars soliciting change from passersby. And while some of these beggars have experienced terrible misfortunes, for others it's just an act to make easy money. In his lesson, learn how to talk about beggars and if you think one is just faking it.
Mon Nov 05 2012 | John, Dilu
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
给 gěi to give
点儿 diǎnr a bit
钱 qián money
吧 ba particle which indicates a suggestion or command
小姐，给我点儿钱吧！
xiǎojie ，gěi wǒ diǎnr qián ba ！
Miss, give me some money!
先生，给我点儿钱吧！
xiānsheng ，gěi wǒ diǎnr qián ba ！
Sir, give me some money!
她真可怜。
tā zhēn kělián 。
She really is pitiful.
她是骗子。我们快走吧！
tā shì piànzi 。wǒmen kuài zǒu ba ！
She's a faker. Let's go!
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