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S1E26 - 在肉店: 我要一些猪肉

Episode 2600:04:35

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Your Mandarin lesson is ready — welcome to Small Talk Café! We help you improve your language skills by hearing real, natural Mandarin in everyday situations. Find everything Small Talk Café at smalltalkcafe.de. This season, we're exploring conversations in different places! 让我们一起开始吧!

请问,今天猪肉多少钱一斤?我想要一些瘦肉。你知道怎么问吗?在今天的节目中,你将学习如何在肉店自信地购物。你还会知道如何询问价格和数量,以及不同种类的肉。准备好在中国的市场里,自如地用中文交流了吗?

早上好!今天我决定去市场买一些肉。这是一个忙碌的早晨,很多人都在购物。我走到肉店,看到很多新鲜的猪肉和牛肉。空气中弥漫着肉的香味。我看着摊位上的肉,心想:‘我需要一些猪肉做晚餐。’摊主看到了我,他笑着说:‘你好,你想买什么肉?’我有点紧张,但还是深吸一口气,指着一块肉说:‘请问,这个猪肉多少钱一斤?’他的笑容很友好,让我感觉轻松了一些。

Let’s take a moment to look at some key phrases and words from that story.

  • 肉店 — butcher shop, 我在肉店买肉。
  • 猪肉 — pork, 我喜欢吃猪肉。
  • 牛肉 — beef, 牛肉很贵。
  • 多少钱 — how much, 这个苹果多少钱?
  • 一斤 — half a kilo (500g), 我要一斤米。
  • 谢谢 — thank you, 谢谢你帮助我。, 现在,我们回到市场,看看我买了什么肉。

摊主告诉我:‘这个猪肉,二十元一斤。你要多少?’我想了想,说:‘请给我一斤瘦肉。’在中国,一斤是五百克,和我们习惯的单位不一样。我看着他熟练地切下一大块肉,然后放在秤上。‘好了,一斤半,一共三十元。’他说。我惊讶地说:‘啊,好!’我拿出手机,用微信付钱。这在中国非常方便。他把肉包好递给我,我又说了一句:‘谢谢!’我拿着肉,感觉很满足。这次购物,虽然有点挑战,但我成功了!下次我会更自信。

现在,让我们一起练习一些重要的句子。

  • 我要去市场买肉。 — I want to go to the market to buy meat.
  • 肉店有很多新鲜的猪肉。 — The butcher shop has a lot of fresh pork.
  • 请问,这个猪肉多少钱一斤? — Excuse me, how much is this pork per jin?
  • 请给我一斤瘦肉。 — Please give me one jin of lean meat.
  • 一共三十元。 — The total is thirty yuan.
  • 我用微信付钱。 — I pay with WeChat., 太棒了!你做得很好!

今天我们学习了如何在肉店买肉,并练习了重要的购物短语。你最喜欢吃哪种肉呢?请在评论中告诉我吧!

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Key Vocabulary & Learning Words

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

Target WordTypeMeaning
肉店"我在肉店买肉。"Nounbutcher shop
猪肉"我喜欢吃猪肉。"Nounpork
牛肉"牛肉很贵。"Nounbeef
多少钱"这个苹果多少钱?"Nounhow much
一斤"我要一斤米。"Nounhalf a kilo (500g)
谢谢"谢谢你帮助我。"Phrasethank you
我要去市场买肉。PhraseI want to go to the market to buy meat.
肉店有很多新鲜的猪肉。PhraseThe butcher shop has a lot of fresh pork.
请问,这个猪肉多少钱一斤?PhraseExcuse me, how much is this pork per jin?
请给我一斤瘦肉。PhrasePlease give me one jin of lean meat.
一共三十元。PhraseThe total is thirty yuan.
我用微信付钱。PhraseI pay with WeChat.
Episode Information & Show NotesView Show Notes

Ever wondered how to buy fresh meat in China? Learn essential phrases for learning Mandarin in everyday shopping situations! ️

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 specific types of meat in Mandarin
- Expressing desired quantity and weight
- Understanding common numbers when buying groceries
- Politely asking for the price
- Navigating a local butcher shop in China
- Basic conversational phrases for shopping

️ Tips for buying meat at the butcher:
- Always know the specific cut of meat you want before going.
- Practice numbers, as vendors often communicate prices quickly.
- Don't be afraid to point if you're unsure of the word.
- Carry small change, as many local shops prefer cash.

Let's master these everyday Mandarin conversations together!
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Best suited for:
- Beginner Mandarin learners (A1-A2)
- Anyone planning to travel or live in a Mandarin-speaking country
- Those who enjoy immersive story-based language learning
- Listeners looking to expand their everyday vocabulary for shopping

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