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IN THIS LESSON
ID: 0952 Elementary
A little name-dropping serves one well in many environments. 'Brad Pitt' is just too long to say in Chinese, so let's start with a more business-oriented angle first. You may recognize your nosy neighbor in the conversation that follows. And, if you really want to impress him, throw in a little of your buddy 'Bill Gates' and you'll be the envy of all the 'hood.
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SIMPLIFIED | PINYIN | ENGLISH | |
---|---|---|---|
回来 | huílái | to return | |
工作 | gōngzuò | to work | |
微软 | Wēiruǎn | Microsoft | |
比尔盖茨 | Bǐěr Gàicí | Bill Gates |
回来了?
huílái le ?
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唉!
āi !
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你在哪里工作?
nǐ zài nǎli gōngzuò ?
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微软。
Wēiruǎn 。
Microsoft.
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