中文
The Mandarin of Shanghai, Taipei, and Singapore. Set in bakeries along Wukang Lu, in taxis crossing the Yan'an Elevated, in the queue at the local clinic. The language of a city you might be moving to.
1,000
Dialogues
1.1B
Speakers
Shanghai
Setting
01 Four dialogues, drawn at random
The way the language is actually used.
01 · A bakery, 7:40
"你好，请给我一杯咖啡 — 还有一个肉松面包。"
Hello, can I have a coffee please — and a pork floss bun.
02 · A taxi, after midnight
"师傅，能走延安高架吗？这个点儿快一些。"
Driver, can we take the Yan'an Elevated? At this hour it is faster.
03 · A clinic, the receptionist
"您带医保卡了吗？没带的话，请先填一下这张表。"
Did you bring your health card? If not, please fill out this form first.
04 · A neighbour, in the corridor
"您是昨天搬进来的吧？欢迎欢迎。有什么需要随时找我。"
You moved in yesterday, didn't you? Welcome, welcome. Anytime you need anything, just ask.
02 Three registers
The registers you will learn to hear.
The bakery counter
Morning, quick, warm
The order, the price, the small talk.
The taxi
Night, clipped, informal
Directions, the shortcut, the fare.
The clinic
Formal, precise, patient
Registration, the form, the follow-up.
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