30 min

language learning center · B1 · Lesson 7

Solving a practical problem

Practice this topic in Chinese: Solving a practical problem.

Understand and learn

Work from a natural example to useful language, one small pattern, a spoken attempt, and a response that is relevant to your life.

小雨

问题是我们的空间不够。

The problem is that we do not have enough space.

马克

我们可以把小组分成两组。

We could divide the group into two.

小雨

如果行不通,我们就找另一个房间。

If it does not work, we will look for another room.

马克

我建议先试行一周。

I suggest trying it for a week.

Notice, try, and speak

Understand a natural example and learn a small set of useful words, phrases, and patterns.

Useful words and phrases

These items were selected by the lesson curriculum for practical use—not extracted as an every-word list.

Learn these items
  • 问题是我们的空间不够。

    The problem is that we do not have enough space.

    问题是我们的空间不够。

  • 我们可以把小组分成两组。

    We could divide the group into two.

    我们可以把小组分成两组。

  • 如果行不通,我们就找另一个房间。

    If it does not work, we will look for another room.

    如果行不通,我们就找另一个房间。

  • 我建议先试行一周。

    I suggest trying it for a week.

    我建议先试行一周。

  • 这样就能避免仓促做决定。

    That way we avoid making a rushed decision.

    这样就能避免仓促做决定。

Notice, try, and speak

Which Chinese sentence has this meaning: “The problem is that we do not have enough space.”

Which Chinese sentence has this meaning: “The problem is that we do not have enough space.”

Make it yours

Say the five Chinese turns aloud, then connect two of them naturally.

Change one detail so the message is true for your own life or opinion.

Use it with someone

Use this Chinese in a real conversation

  1. 1. 问题是我们的空间不够。
  2. 2. 我们可以把小组分成两组。
  3. 3. 如果行不通,我们就找另一个房间。
  4. 4. 我建议先试行一周。
  5. 5. 这样就能避免仓促做决定。
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