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S1E25 - 在洗衣店: 洗衣服和等待

Episode 2500:04:57

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我的衣服很脏。我现在要去哪里?我需要洗衣服。这些机器怎么用?洗完以后,我要怎么烘干?今天你会学习如何在洗衣店里说这些话,还有更多。

今天,我的衣服真的很多,而且很脏。我决定去附近的洗衣店。这里有很多人,机器也很多。我看到好几台洗衣机和烘干机。我的篮子里有白色的衣服和深色的衣服。我先把衣服分类。白色的放一起,深色的放一起。然后,我选了一台空着的洗衣机。我打开门,把白色的衣服放进去。我看了看洗衣机的说明,上面写着要投币。我摸了摸口袋,啊,我没有零钱!

Let's pause our story for a moment and look at some useful words from that scene.

  • 洗衣店 (xǐyīdiàn) — laundromat, 我要去洗衣店洗衣服。
  • 洗衣机 (xǐyījī) — washing machine, 这台洗衣机很大。
  • 烘干机 (hōnggānjī) — dryer, 衣服洗完后要用烘干机烘干。
  • 衣服 (yīfu) — clothes, 我的衣服很脏。
  • 投币 (tóubì) — to insert coins, 这台机器需要投币。
  • 零钱 (língqián) — small change, 我没有零钱。, 现在,我们回到洗衣店,看看我有没有找到零钱。

我有点着急。幸好,我看到旁边有一个店员。我问她:“你好,请问这里可以换零钱吗?” 店员很友好,告诉我可以用手机付款,或者她可以帮我换。我拿到零钱,投币,按下了启动键。洗衣机开始工作了。在洗衣店里等待是很常见的,很多人会玩手机。我决定去旁边的小咖啡店买杯咖啡。大概三十分钟后,我回到洗衣店。我的衣服洗好了,很干净。接着,我把湿衣服放进烘干机。衣服干了以后,我把它们叠好,带着干净的衣服回家了。今天真是顺利!

现在,让我们一起练习一些重要的句子吧。

  • 我的衣服很脏。 — My clothes are very dirty.
  • 我决定去洗衣店。 — I decided to go to the laundromat.
  • 我先把衣服分类。 — I first sort the clothes.
  • 我没有零钱。 — I don't have small change.
  • 请问这里可以换零钱吗? — Excuse me, can I get change here?
  • 我的衣服洗好了,很干净。 — My clothes are washed and very clean., 太棒了!你做得很好!

今天我们一起练习了在洗衣店会用到的词语和句子。你经常去洗衣店吗?你在洗衣店里都做些什么呢?请在评论区告诉我们吧。

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Key Vocabulary & Learning Words

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

Target WordTypeMeaning
洗衣店 (xǐyīdiàn)"我要去洗衣店洗衣服。"Nounlaundromat
洗衣机 (xǐyījī)"这台洗衣机很大。"Nounwashing machine
烘干机 (hōnggānjī)"衣服洗完后要用烘干机烘干。"Noundryer
衣服 (yīfu)"我的衣服很脏。"Nounclothes
投币 (tóubì)"这台机器需要投币。"Verbto insert coins
零钱 (língqián)"我没有零钱。"Nounsmall change
我的衣服很脏。PhraseMy clothes are very dirty.
我决定去洗衣店。PhraseI decided to go to the laundromat.
我先把衣服分类。PhraseI first sort the clothes.
我没有零钱。PhraseI don't have small change.
请问这里可以换零钱吗?PhraseExcuse me, can I get change here?
我的衣服洗好了,很干净。PhraseMy clothes are washed and very clean.
Episode Information & Show NotesView Show Notes

Learning Mandarin has never been easier! Discover essential phrases for the laundromat, from sorting clothes to waiting.

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

What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to talk about washing clothes in Mandarin.
- Essential vocabulary for a laundromat in Mandarin.
- How to ask for change or help with machines in Mandarin.
- Phrases for describing your clothes and laundry.
- Understanding simple instructions at a self-service laundry.
- How to discuss waiting for something in Mandarin.

️ Tips for At the Laundromat:
- Always check the washing instructions on your clothes.
- Bring small change or use mobile payment if available.
- Be mindful of others and share machines politely.
- Separate your darks and lights before going to the laundromat.

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Best suited for:
- Beginner Mandarin learners (A1-A2) who want practical vocabulary.
- Anyone preparing to live or travel in a Mandarin-speaking country.
- Learners who prefer immersive storytelling over traditional lessons.
- Students looking to improve their listening comprehension in Mandarin.

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