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S1E119 - 裁缝店: 太长了!

Episode 11900:04:33

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你的裤子太长了,想修改一下吗?衣服不合身,不知道怎么跟店员说?别担心。今天我们将一起去裁缝店。听完这集,你会知道如何表达你的需求,让你的衣服变得更合身。你会学会怎么请求修改衣服,并询问价格。

上周我买了一条新裤子。颜色很好看,我很喜欢。可是,它有点太长了。我需要修改一下。所以,我今天来到了家附近的裁缝店。店里很安静,只有一个师傅在工作。我走过去,礼貌地对他说:“师傅,你好。” 他抬起头,对我笑了一下。我拿出裤子,指着它说:“师傅,这条裤子太长了。我想把它改短一点。” 师傅接过裤子,仔细地看了看。他问我:“你想改多短?” 这时我有点犹豫了,不知道该怎么说。

Let's pause our story for a moment to look at some useful words and phrases you just heard.

  • 裤子 — pants/trousers. 我的裤子很舒服。
  • 太长了 — too long. 这条裙子太长了。
  • 修改 — to alter/modify. 我想修改我的外套。
  • 裁缝店 — tailor shop/alterations shop. 裁缝店在哪里?
  • 师傅 — master/skilled worker. 师傅,请帮我。
  • 改短 — to shorten. 你可以把袖子改短吗?, 这些词语在日常生活非常实用。现在,让我们回到裁缝店,看看我的裤子最后怎么样了。

师傅看到我有点犹豫,便说:“没关系,你穿上它,我帮你量一下。” 我穿上裤子,他拿出一个尺子开始量。他问我:“你喜欢大概短多少?” 我指了指鞋面,说:“大概到这里就可以了。” 他点点头,在裤子上做了个小标记。然后,他告诉我:“三天后来取吧。改好后会很合身的。” 我问他:“多少钱?” 他说:“三十块钱。” 很多小店现在都习惯用现金或微信支付,他也是。我付了现金,谢谢他。三天后,我去取了裤子。穿上后,长度刚刚好,非常合身。我很满意,觉得这钱花得真值!

现在,让我们练习一下今天学到的句子吧!

  • 这条裤子太长了。 — These pants are too long.
  • 我想把它改短一点。 — I want to shorten them a bit.
  • 师傅,你好。 — Hello, master/skilled worker.
  • 你想改多短? — How short do you want to alter it?
  • 多少钱? — How much does it cost?
  • 衣服改好后会很合身的。 — After altering, the clothes will fit well., 太棒了!你做得很好!继续练习,你会越来越流利!

今天我们一起学习了如何在裁缝店修改衣服的常用表达。你最近有没有衣服需要修改呢?或者你去过裁缝店吗?在评论区用中文告诉我们吧!

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Key Vocabulary & Learning Words

Important Mandarin words from this episode with meanings and examples in context.

Target WordTypeMeaning
裤子"我的裤子很舒服。"Nounpants/trousers
太长了"这条裙子太长了。"Adjectivetoo long
修改"我想修改我的外套。"Verbto alter/modify
裁缝店"裁缝店在哪里?"Nountailor shop/alterations shop
师傅"师傅,请帮我。"Nounmaster/skilled worker
改短"你可以把袖子改短吗?"Verbto shorten
这条裤子太长了。PhraseThese pants are too long.
我想把它改短一点。PhraseI want to shorten them a bit.
师傅,你好。PhraseHello, master/skilled worker.
你想改多短?PhraseHow short do you want to alter it?
多少钱?PhraseHow much does it cost?
衣服改好后会很合身的。PhraseAfter altering, the clothes will fit well.
Episode Information & Show NotesView Show Notes

Ever wondered how to ask for clothes alterations in Mandarin? ✂️ Learn essential phrases for your next visit to a tailor in China!

Would you like to learn Mandarin? In this episode we explore essential vocabulary and phrases, perfect for levels A1–A2! Learn with real examples and hands-on exercises.

What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to ask for clothes to be altered in Mandarin.
- Expressing that an item of clothing is "too long" or "too short."
- Asking "How much does it cost?" at a shop.
- Using polite phrases like "please" and "thank you" in a service setting.
- Understanding basic clothing-related vocabulary in Mandarin.
- Making a simple request for service in a store.

️ Tips for Alterations Shops:
- Always try on clothes before asking for alterations to be precise.
- Bring an example of the desired length if possible.
- Confirm the price and pickup time clearly.
- Learn a few basic clothing terms to describe what you need.

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