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S1E68 - 鱼市: 这个鱼新鲜吗?

Episode 6800:04:34

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市场里,人很多。你看到一条鱼,很新鲜。你想买,但是不知道多少钱。你会怎么问?今天,你会学习在市场买东西,问价格,说‘新鲜’和‘谢谢’。你很快就能自信地在鱼市购物了!

今天早上,我去了鱼市。市场里人很多,非常热闹。我喜欢看各种各样的鱼。我看到一个摊位,有很多鱼。它们看起来很新鲜。我想买一条鱼做晚饭。我走过去,指着一条鱼问:“你好,这个鱼多少钱?”摊主看着我,笑着说:“你好!这条鱼很新鲜。”我说:“哦,看起来很新鲜。这条鱼多少钱一斤?”他回答说:“十二块一斤。”我觉得有点贵,但是这条鱼真的很好看。

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

  • 鱼市 (yúshì) — fish market, 今天早上我去了鱼市。
  • 多少钱 (duōshao qián) — how much, 这个鱼多少钱?
  • 新鲜 (xīnxiān) — fresh, 这条鱼很新鲜。
  • 买 (mǎi) — to buy, 我想买一条鱼。
  • 一斤 (yī jīn) — half a kilogram, 十二块一斤。
  • 摊位 (tānwèi) — stall, 我看到一个摊位。, Okay, back to our fish market adventure!

我问摊主:“可以便宜一点吗?”他想了想,说:“好吧,十一块一斤。这条鱼大概两斤。”我算了算,二十二块钱,还可以。我说:“好,我要这条鱼。”摊主很快地帮我把鱼包好。在中国,买菜的时候,很多人都会稍微讲价。这不是不礼貌,而是一种交流。我付了钱,说:“谢谢你!”他笑着说:“不客气!欢迎下次再来。”我提着鱼回家,心里很高兴。今天晚餐有新鲜的鱼吃了!在鱼市购物很有趣,也学到了很多新词。

现在,让我们一起练习一些重要的句子。

  • 今天早上,我去了鱼市。— This morning, I went to the fish market.
  • 我看到一个摊位。— I saw a stall.
  • 你好,这个鱼多少钱?— Hello, how much is this fish?
  • 这条鱼很新鲜。— This fish is very fresh.
  • 十二块一斤。— Twelve kuai per jin.
  • 谢谢你!— Thank you!, 非常棒!你做得很好,继续练习,你会越来越流利!

今天我们练习了在鱼市购物的常用表达,比如询问价格和评价商品。你觉得在市场购物,讲价重要吗?在评论里告诉我你的想法吧。

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Key Vocabulary & Learning Words

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

Target WordTypeMeaning
鱼市 (yúshì)"今天早上我去了鱼市。"Nounfish market
多少钱 (duōshao qián)"这个鱼多少钱?"Nounhow much
新鲜 (xīnxiān)"这条鱼很新鲜。"Nounfresh
买 (mǎi)"我想买一条鱼。"Verbto buy
一斤 (yī jīn)"十二块一斤。"Nounhalf a kilogram
摊位 (tānwèi)"我看到一个摊位。"Nounstall
今天早上,我去了鱼市。PhraseThis morning, I went to the fish market.
我看到一个摊位。PhraseI saw a stall.
你好,这个鱼多少钱?PhraseHello, how much is this fish?
这条鱼很新鲜。PhraseThis fish is very fresh.
十二块一斤。PhraseTwelve kuai per jin.
谢谢你!PhraseThank you!
Episode Information & Show NotesView Show Notes

Ready to master essential Mandarin phrases for shopping at a lively fish market? Dive into A1-A2 Mandarin listening practice!

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 "How much is this?" in Mandarin.
- Expressing what you want to buy at a market.
- Describing if something is fresh (新鲜) or not.
- Understanding common market transactions.
- Using measure words like "斤" (jīn) for weight.
- Basic greetings and thank yous in a shopping context.

️ Tips for the fish market:
- Don't be afraid to ask questions about the quality or origin of products.
- Always check the price before agreeing to buy, and clarify the unit of measurement (e.g., per 斤, per 个).
- Practice basic numbers and common phrases for quantities.
- Be polite and friendly; a smile goes a long way in any negotiation.

Keep practicing, and your Mandarin will shine!
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Best suited for:
- Mandarin learners at A1 or A2 level.
- Those interested in practical, everyday conversation topics.
- Listeners who enjoy immersive, story-based language learning.
- Anyone preparing for a trip to a Mandarin-speaking country.

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