
Long distance girlfriend: Discussing next meeting
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Key Phrases
你最近怎么样?
nǐ zuì jìn zěn me yàng
How have you been?
你有什么计划吗?
nǐ yǒu shén me jì huà ma
Do you have any plans?
我已经开始期待了。
wǒ yǐ jīng kāi shǐ qī dài le
I'm already looking forward to it.
Skills You'll Learn
Greeting someone
问候别人
wèn hòu bié rén
Asking about plans
询问计划
xún wèn jì huà
Expressing anticipation
表达期待
biǎo dá qī dài
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine two people exchanging messages, expressing affection and excitement to meet each other. They discuss meeting plans and express eagerness to spend time together in a favorite town next month, with one person agreeing to handle travel arrangements.
你好,亲爱的!你最近怎么样?
nǐ hǎo qīn ài de nǐ zuì jìn zěn me yàng
Hello, dear! How have you been lately?
你好,宝贝!我很好,你呢?
nǐ hǎo bǎo bèi wǒ hěn hǎo nǐ ne
Hello, babe! I'm good, and you?
我也不错。我们什么时候再见面呢?
wǒ yě bù cuò wǒ men shén me shí hòu zài jiàn miàn ne
I'm good too. When shall we meet again?
我也很想快点见到你。你觉得下个月怎么样?
wǒ yě hěn xiǎng kuài diǎn jiàn dào nǐ nǐ jué de xià gè yuè zěn me yàng
I really want to see you soon as well. How about next month?
下个月听起来不错。你有什么计划吗?
xià gè yuè tīng qǐ lái bù cuò nǐ yǒu shén me jì huà ma
Next month sounds good. Do you have any plans?
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
你
nǐ
You
💬 A common way to address someone casually or intimately.
🇨🇳 Direct addressing style often used between close friends and partners.
See breakdown →好
hǎo
Good
💬 [好] (hao) can mean 'good', 'well', or 'okay', making it very versatile.
🇨🇳 The character [好] is composed of the radicals for 'woman' and 'child', suggesting 'good' or 'well-being' in traditional Chinese thought.
See breakdown →你好
nǐ hǎo
Hello
💬 [你好] (nee hao) is a common greeting, combining 'you' and 'good'.
🇨🇳 A handshake and [你好] are often used in both formal and informal Chinese greetings.
See breakdown →亲
qīn
Dear
💬 The character [亲], pronounced (chin), is often used in endearing terms for close relationships.
🇨🇳 Used in intimate settings and often in written communication, like letters or messages.
See breakdown →爱的
ài de
Loved
💬 [爱的] (ai de) is an adjective form of 'love', used to describe someone beloved.
🇨🇳 Often used in romantic contexts or for close family.
See breakdown →亲爱的
qīn ài de
Dear
💬 A combination of [亲] and [爱的], pronounced (chin-ai-de), used for close relationships.
🇨🇳 Commonly seen as 'Dear' in letters or messages, expressing affection.
See breakdown →最近
zuì jìn
Lately
💬 [最近] (zui jin) can refer to the recent past or near future.
🇨🇳 In conversation, this word can check in on someone’s recent well-being or activities.
See breakdown →最近
zuì jìn
Recently
💬 [最近] (zui jin) can refer to the recent past or near future.
🇨🇳 In conversation, this word can check in on someone’s recent well-being or activities.
See breakdown →怎么样
zěn me yàng
How is it
💬 [怎么样] (zen me yang) is a question phrase, often used to ask for opinions or status.
🇨🇳 Commonly follows a phrase to inquire more about someone's feelings or situation.
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