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【🎁Xmas12-8】Market Secrets: Speak Like a Local in Mandarin

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A Holiday Special: 12-Day Learning Marathon with Me

Welcome to today’s exciting episode of our 12-Day Mandarin Learning Marathon! 🥬 Today, we’re stepping into the bustling world of markets—Mandarin style! Whether it’s the lively 菜市场 (cài shì chǎng, wet market) in China, the elegant Marché des Capucins in Bordeaux, or the vibrant Borough Market in London, markets are where culture, food, and life come together.

In this episode, we’ll explore essential market vocabulary, practice grammar to help you shop and bargain like a pro, and dive into the cultural differences between Chinese, French, and English markets. From 新鲜的蔬菜 (fresh vegetables) to 便宜的水果 (affordable fruits), you’ll be ready to navigate any market with confidence.

So, grab your shopping bag and join me as we uncover the charm of markets, practice Mandarin, and have a little fun along the way. Happy shopping and learning! 🛒

讨价还价：中文菜市场探秘

节日特别版：和我一起的12天中文学习马拉松

欢迎收听今天的特别节目：12天中文学习马拉松！🥬 今天，我们将走进热闹的菜市场，感受用中文购物的乐趣！从中国的菜市场 (cài shì chǎng) 到波尔多的Capucins市场，再到伦敦的Borough Market，市场是美食、文化和生活的交汇点。

这一集中，我们将学习市场购物的关键词汇，练习讨价还价的实用语法，还会聊聊中国、法国和英国市场文化的不同特色。无论是买新鲜的蔬菜 (xīnxiān de shūcài)，还是讨到便宜的水果 (piányí de shuǐguǒ)，你都会收获信心满满的购物体验！

快拿上购物袋，和我一起探索市场的魅力，练习中文，同时享受学习的乐趣吧！🛒

Key Vocabulary Summary

  1. 菜市场 (cài shì chǎng) – wet market
  2. 超市 (chāo shì) – supermarket
  3. 新鲜 (xīn xiān) – fresh
  4. 水果 (shuǐ guǒ) – fruit
  5. 便宜 (pián yí) – cheap
  6. 蔬菜 (shū cài) – vegetables
  7. 鸡蛋 (jī dàn) – eggs
  8. 肉 (ròu) – meat
  9. 鱼 (yú) – fish
  10. 牛肉 (niú ròu) – beef
  11. 猪肉 (zhū ròu) – pork
  12. 羊肉 (yáng ròu) – lamb/mutton
  13. 多少钱 (duō shǎo qián) – how much (money)
  14. 买 (mǎi) – to buy
  15. 卖 (mài) – to sell
  16. 钱 (qián) – money
  17. 可以 (kě yǐ) – can, may
  18. 尝 (cháng) – to taste


    19. Key Grammar Summary

    1. 在 (zài) – To indicate location or ongoing action.
      • Example:
        • 我在菜市场买东西。
          (I’m shopping at the wet market.)
        • 多少 (duōshǎo) – To ask about quantity or price.
          • Example:
            • 这个水果多少钱？
              (How much is this fruit?)
            • 一边…一边… (yī biān… yī biān…) – To describe two actions happening at the same time.
              • Example:
                • 我一边买东西，一边和商贩聊天。
                  (I’m shopping while chatting with the vendor.)
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