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【🎁Xmas12-11】Food, Fitness, and Fresh Starts: Mandarin for New Year Resolutions!

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🎉 New Year, New Words: Mandarin for Resolutions That Stick!

As 2025 approaches, let’s talk about New Year resolutions! Whether it’s eating healthier, exercising more, or finding better balance in life, resolutions are something we can all relate to. In this episode, we’ll explore the Mandarin grammar and vocabulary you need to describe your goals, share three essential phrases for setting resolutions, and even learn how to talk about common habits like healthy eating and fitness.

Stick around for some motivational tips to help you achieve your goals—one Mandarin word at a time! And don’t forget, all the key grammar and vocabulary are in the description for easy review. Ready to make this your best year yet? 加油！


🎉 新年新目标：用中文聊聊你的新年决心！

2025 快到了，让我们一起聊聊新年决心吧！无论是健康饮食、坚持锻炼，还是找到生活的平衡，新年决心总是能引发共鸣。在这一集中，你将学到描述目标的中文语法和词汇，掌握三个实用句型，还会了解一些常见的健康生活习惯，比如多吃蔬菜和保持运动。

此外，我们还会分享一些小贴士，帮你坚持你的决心！别忘了，所有的关键词汇和语法点都在下方等你复习。准备好迎接你的最佳一年了吗？加油！


Key Vocabulary Summary

  1. 健康 (jiànkāng) – Healthy
  2. 饮食 (yǐnshí) – Diet
  3. 运动 (yùndòng) – Exercise
  4. 跑步 (pǎobù) – Running
  5. 锻炼 (duànliàn) – Workout
  6. 蔬菜 (shūcài) – Vegetables
  7. 水果 (shuǐguǒ) – Fruits
  8. 喝水 (hē shuǐ) – Drink water
  9. 睡觉 (shuìjiào) – Sleep
  10. 早餐 (zǎocān) – Breakfast
  11. 清淡 (qīngdàn) – Light (e.g., food)
  12. 高热量 (gāo rèliàng) – High-calorie
  13. 减肥 (jiǎnféi) – Lose weight
  14. 目标 (mùbiāo) – Goal
  15. 坚持 (jiānchí) – Persevere


    16. Key Grammar Summary

    1. 为了…… (wèile) – Expressing purpose or goal.
      • Example:
        为了健康，我决定每天吃蔬菜。
        • (Wèile jiànkāng, wǒ juédìng měitiān chī shūcài.)
        – For my health, I decided to eat vegetables every day.
      • 比 (bǐ) – Making comparisons.
        • Example:
          跑步比在家睡觉更有益健康。
          • (Pǎobù bǐ zài jiā shuìjiào gèng yǒuyì jiànkāng.)
          – Running is healthier than sleeping at home.
        • 应该 (yīnggāi) – Expressing advice or suggestion.
          • Example:
            你应该每天锻炼身体。
            • (Nǐ yīnggāi měitiān duànliàn shēntǐ.)
            – You should work out every day.
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