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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!
Mon Jul 09 2012 | 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 zhù zài Shànghǎi ma ?
Do you live in Shanghai?
不是,我住在北京。你呢?
bùshì ,wǒ zhù zài Běijīng 。nǐ ne ?
No, I live in Beijing. What about you?
我住在上海。你喜欢上海还是北京?
wǒ zhù zài Shànghǎi 。nǐ xǐhuan Shànghǎi háishi Běijīng ?
I live in Shanghai. Do you like Shanghai or Beijing more?
我喜欢北京。
wǒ xǐhuan Běijīng 。
I like Beijing.
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