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【🎁Xmas12-10】Party Tricks & Mandarin Picks: Be the Life of the Party!

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A Holiday Special: 12-Day Learning Mandarin Marathon with Me 

Welcome to today’s lively episode of our 12-Day Mandarin Learning Marathon! 🌟 Today, we dive into the joyous world of hosting parties—Mandarin style! Whether it’s savoring a steamy hotpot with close friends or engaging in spirited rounds of poker and mahjong, discover how Chinese-style entertaining can bring a unique cultural zest to your gatherings. In this episode, we’ll uncover key Mandarin phrases essential for any host, explore traditional activities enjoyed at Chinese parties, and learn how to integrate classic games into your social events. From preparing the perfect hotpot to explaining game rules in Mandarin, you’ll be all set to impress at your next social affair. So, grab your chopsticks and deck of cards, and join me on a festive journey through the art of party hosting in Mandarin. Let’s transform your next gathering into an unforgettable cultural festivity! 🎲🀄🍲


节日特别版：和我一起的12天中文学习马拉松 欢迎收听今天充满活力的节目！🌟 今天，我们将深入热闹的派对主持世界——中文风格！无论是和亲密朋友一起享用热腾腾的火锅，还是参与精彩的扑克和麻将游戏，体验如何将中国式款待融入你的聚会中。 本集我们将揭示每位主人必须掌握的关键中文表达，探索在中国派对上享受的传统活动，并学习如何将经典游戏融入你的社交活动中。从准备完美的火锅到用中文解释游戏规则，你将完全准备好在下一次社交活动中大放异彩。 快拿起你的筷子和牌组，加入我们的节日旅程，一起探索用中文主持派对的艺术。让我们把你的下一个聚会变成一场难忘的文化盛宴！🎲🀄🍲


Key Vocabulary summary

"Knowing these key phrases will ensure you're both a gracious host and a linguistic pro:

  • 邀请 (yāoqǐng) – To invite
  • 派对 (pàiduì) – Party
  • 欢迎 (huānyíng) – Welcome
  • 请进 (qǐng jìn) – Please come in
  • 请坐 (qǐng zuò) – Please sit down
  • 尝尝 (chángchang) – Try this
  • 菜单 (càidān) – Menu
  • 饮料 (yǐnliào) – Beverages
  • 敬酒 (jìng jiǔ) – To propose a toast
  • 感谢大家 (gǎnxiè dàjiā) – Thank you, everyone


    • Key grammar summary:

    1. 坐 (zuò) – to sit
      • Please sit, it’s very comfortable here: 请坐, 这里很舒服。(Qǐng zuò, zhèlǐ hěn shūfu.)
      • 请 (qǐng) – please or to invite
        • Please give me a glass of water: 请给我一杯水。(Qǐng gěi wǒ yī bēi shuǐ.)
        • Please come to my party: 请来参加我的派对。(Qǐng lái cānjiā wǒ de pàiduì.)
        • 最 (zuì) – most, to the highest degree
          • This is the best party: 这是最好的派对。(Zhè shì zuì hǎo de pàiduì.)
          • The most important thing is that everyone is happy: 最重要的是大家开心。(Zuì zhòngyào de shì dàjiā kāixīn.)
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