Abstract : As Shanghai becomes more and more cosmopolitan, the question of where you come from becomes more frequent by the locals! As a result, we must be able to confidently say where we we’re born and what our nationality is. Learn how to say "I was born in..." and "I am 25 years old" Oh, be prepared when they also ask you if you are attached! Be Proud! Where was I born? I hear you ask... I was born in Shanghai!
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Dàjiā hǎo! (Hello everyone!) It’s great to see you again. How is the weather in your city today? Shanghai today has beautiful weather with clear skies. So as you introduce yourself to new friends, what other topics can you discuss? Besides your name, hometown and age, is there anything else? Today let's focus on this topic!
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chūshēng |
出生 |
Be born in |
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zài |
在 |
be in / at |
FOR EXAMPLE:
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Wǒ chūshēng zài Shànghǎi. I was born in Shanghai. |
我出生在上海。 |
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Wǒ chūshēng zài Xiānggǎng. I was born in Hong Kong. |
我出生在香港。 |
A: So now I know that you are Shanghainese as you are form Shanghai.
B: In mandarin, we say "Nǐ shì Shànghǎirén."
A: How about "I'm Chinese or I'm from China”?
B: That's "Wǒ shì Zhōngguórén"
Good, you got it, right? Let's have a quick review.
Nǐhǎo, wǒ shì Benny, wǒ chūshēng zài Zhōngguó. Wǒ shì Shànghǎirén.
Go ahead and make your introduction!
This is the most basic introduction, if you need to, we can make it more detailed. Like your age or whether you’re married or not?
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jǐ |
几 |
how many |
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suì |
岁 |
years old |
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dānshēn |
单身 |
single |
FOR EXAMPLE:
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Nǐ jǐ suì? How old are you? |
你几岁？ |
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Wǒ èrshíwǔ suì. I am twenty-five years old. |
我25岁。 |
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Wǒ sānshí suì. I am thirty years old. |
我30岁。 |
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Wǒ dānshēn. I am single. |
我单身。 |
Difficult? Of course not… I know you can do it! Next time when you want to introduce one of your friends to me, you can say:
Nǐ hǎo Benny, zhè shì wǒde péngyou (this is my friend) Andy. Tā shì Měiguórén. (American)
That's all for today! Hey guys, so now you can do a perfect introduction, right? Do it and make new friends today. If you run into any problems, just ask Benny – that’s me! See you next time! Zàijiàn!
It's easy as ABC!
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