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S1E47 - 在裁缝店: 衣服太大了!

Episode 4700:04:47

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你的裤子太长了吗? 衬衫的袖子太宽了? 在中国,如果你需要修改衣服,你会怎么说? 今天我们将一起去裁缝店,学习如何准确表达需求。 节目结束后,你就可以自信地告诉裁缝你需要什么尺寸的衣服了!

今天我有一条新裤子,但是有点长。 所以我决定去附近的裁缝店。 这家店很小,但是看起来很专业。 门上写着“专业改衣服”。 我走进去,看到一位阿姨在缝纫机前工作。 她看起来很忙。 我对她说:“阿姨,你好! 我这条裤子太长了,想改一下尺寸。” 她抬头看我,微笑着说:“没问题。 你想改多长?” 我指了指我的脚踝。 她说:“好的,你去试衣间试试。” 试衣间很小,我穿上裤子,然后出来了。

Let's pause our story for a moment to look at some key phrases from what you just heard.

  • 裁缝店 — tailor shop, 我要去裁缝店改裤子。
  • 改尺寸 — alter size, 这件衣服需要改尺寸。
  • 裤子 — trousers/pants, 这条裤子太长了。
  • 太长了 — too long, 裙子太长了,需要剪短。
  • 试衣间 — fitting room, 请到试衣间试一下。
  • 衣服 — clothes/garment, 我想买一件新衣服。, 好了,现在让我们回到裁缝店,看看接下来发生了什么。

阿姨看了看我的裤子,然后问我:“你希望改到哪里?” 我告诉她,到鞋子上方一点点。 她用别针做了标记。 我问她:“大概要多少钱?” 她说:“这条裤子改尺寸是二十块钱。” 在中国,改衣服的价格通常不贵。 我又问:“什么时候可以来取?” 她说:“下周三就可以。” 我很满意这个价格和时间。 我还看到一些裙子和衬衫,她也能改。 我的裤子终于要合身了,真是太好了!

现在,让我们练习一些今天学到的句子吧!

  • 今天我有一条新裤子,但是有点长。 — Today I have a new pair of trousers, but they are a bit long.
  • 我这条裤子太长了,想改一下尺寸。 — These trousers are too long, I want to alter the size.
  • 你想改多长? — How long do you want to alter them to?
  • 请到试衣间试一下。 — Please go to the fitting room to try it on.
  • 大概要多少钱? — Approximately how much will it cost?
  • 下周三就可以来取。 — You can come to pick it up next Wednesday., 很棒!你今天又学到了很多实用的中文。

今天我们学习了如何在裁缝店修改衣服尺寸。你学会了询问价格和时间。你的衣服有需要改尺寸的吗?你最近去过裁缝店吗?在评论里告诉我们吧!

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Key Vocabulary & Learning Words

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

Target WordTypeMeaning
裁缝店"我要去裁缝店改裤子。"Nountailor shop
改尺寸"这件衣服需要改尺寸。"Nounalter size
裤子"这条裤子太长了。"Nountrousers/pants
太长了"裙子太长了,需要剪短。"Adjectivetoo long
试衣间"请到试衣间试一下。"Nounfitting room
衣服"我想买一件新衣服。"Nounclothes/garment
今天我有一条新裤子,但是有点长。PhraseToday I have a new pair of trousers, but they are a bit long.
我这条裤子太长了,想改一下尺寸。PhraseThese trousers are too long, I want to alter the size.
你想改多长?PhraseHow long do you want to alter them to?
请到试衣间试一下。PhrasePlease go to the fitting room to try it on.
大概要多少钱?PhraseApproximately how much will it cost?
下周三就可以来取。PhraseYou can come to pick it up next Wednesday.
Episode Information & Show NotesView Show Notes

Want to sound natural when discussing clothes alterations in Mandarin? Learn essential phrases for tailoring visits!

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 say "tailor" and "tailor shop" in Mandarin.
- Essential phrases for altering clothes (e.g., too long, too short, too big).
- Asking about the cost and time for alterations.
- Discussing different types of clothing items like trousers and skirts.
- Understanding common instructions from a tailor.

️ Tips for visiting a tailor:
- Be clear and specific about what you want altered.
- Always ask for a clear timeline and cost estimate upfront.
- For length adjustments, bring the shoes you'll wear with the garment.
- Try on the garment before leaving the shop to check the fit.

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- Those interested in everyday life scenarios and cultural context.

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