About This Lesson
Use Fixing a Loose Chair to practice Chinese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
这把椅子感觉松了。
zhè bǎ yǐzi gǎnjué sōng le. This chair feels loose.
B
哪个部位在动？
nǎge bùwèi zài dòng? Which part is moving?
A
后面的椅腿有点摇晃。
hòumiàn de yǐtuǐ yǒudiǎn yáohuàng. The back leg wobbles a little.
B
我们应该先把它修好，再让别人用。
wǒmen yīnggāi xiān bǎ tā xiūhǎo, zài ràng biérén yòng. We should fix it before anyone uses it.
A
我应该坐到别的地方吗？
wǒ yīnggāi zuò dào bié de dìfang ma? Should I sit somewhere else?
B
现在先用另一把椅子吧。
xiànzài xiān yòng lìng yì bǎ yǐzi ba. Use another chair for now.
A
我把这把椅子搬走。
wǒ bǎ zhè bǎ yǐzi bānzǒu. I will move this one away.
B
把它靠墙放好，这样过道就不会被挡住。
bǎ tā kào qiáng fànghǎo, zhèyàng guòdào jiù bú huì bèi dǎngzhù. Put it against the wall so the walkway stays clear.Word by Word
这
“这” means “this” and points to the chair being discussed. In “这把椅子”, it comes before the classifier and noun to identify one specific chair. Use it before a classifier and noun when pointing out a nearby or known item.
把
In “这把椅子”, “把” is the classifier used for chairs. It connects the demonstrative “这” with the noun “椅子” when identifying one chair. Use it before a chair or another object that takes this classifier.
椅子
“椅子” means “chair”, the object that feels loose in the dialogue. In “这把椅子”, it follows the classifier “把”. Use it as the noun for a seat with a back and legs.
感觉
In “感觉松了”, “感觉” means “feel” or “seem”; it presents the speaker’s impression about the chair. A reusable pattern is a subject followed by “感觉” and a description of its condition. It is useful when reporting how something seems rather than making a direct measurement.
松
In “松了”, “松” means “loose”, describing the chair’s condition. It is used with “了” because the chair is now in a loose state. Use it after an object or body part when describing something that is not tight or secure.
了
In “松了”, “了” shows that the chair has entered a loose state or is now loose. It changes the description from a general quality to a current changed condition. Use it after a description when the situation has changed.
哪个
“哪个” means “which” and asks the listener to identify one option. In “哪个部位”, it comes before the noun being selected. Use “哪个” before a noun when asking which person, thing, or part is meant.
部位
“部位” means “part” or “section”; here it asks which part of the chair is moving. In “哪个部位”, it follows “哪个” to form a question about a specific section. Use it when identifying a particular part of an object or body.
在
In “在动”, “在” marks the action as ongoing at the time of speaking. It appears before the action word “动”. Use “在” before an action to describe something happening now.
动
In “在动”, “动” means “move” or “move around”, referring to the chair part’s movement. It follows “在” because the movement is in progress. Use it to describe an object or part that is moving.
后面
In “后面的椅腿”, “后面” means “the back” or “the rear”, locating the chair leg toward the back. With “的”, it describes the noun that follows. Use “后面的” before a noun when identifying something at the rear.
的
In “后面的椅腿”, “的” links the location description “后面” to the noun “椅腿”. It shows that the leg is the one at the back. Use it between a description and the noun that the description identifies.
椅腿
“椅腿” means “chair leg”, the part that wobbles in the dialogue. In “后面的椅腿”, it follows a description of its location. Use it to name one of the legs supporting a chair.
有点
In “有点摇晃”, “有点” means “a little” or “somewhat”, showing that the wobbling is limited rather than extreme. It comes before the description “摇晃”. Use “有点” before a condition or description when it is present to a small degree, especially when pointing out a minor problem.
摇晃
“摇晃” means “wobble” or “shake”; here it describes the chair leg moving unsteadily. In “有点摇晃”, it follows “有点” to indicate a slight amount of wobbling. Use it for an object or part that moves from side to side or is not stable.
我们
“我们” means “we” or “us”; in “我们应该先把它修好”, it refers to the people deciding what to do together. It comes before “应该” as the subject of the advice. Use it before an action when speaking about yourself together with other people.
应该
In “我们应该先把它修好”, “应该” means “should” and gives advice about the proper next action. A reusable pattern is a subject followed by “应该” and an action. Use it when saying what is advisable or necessary in a situation.
先
In “先把它修好，再让别人用”, “先” means “first” and marks the action that must happen earlier. It works with “再” to show the order of two actions. Use the pattern “先……再……” when giving a sequence of steps.
它
In “先把它修好”, “它” means “it” and refers back to the loose chair. It is the object of the repair action. Use it to refer to a previously mentioned non-human thing when its identity is already clear.
修
In “修好”, “修” means “repair” or “fix”, referring to repairing the chair. It is followed by “好”, which shows that the repair should be completed properly. Use “修” with an object when talking about repairing furniture or another item.
好
In “修好”, “好” shows that the repair is completed properly or to the needed result; it does not simply mean “good” here. It follows “修” to describe the completed repair. A reusable pattern is an action word followed by “好” when the action reaches a satisfactory result.
再
In “再让别人用”, “再” means “then” or “afterward”, marking the action that follows the repair. Together with “先”, it creates the sequence “先把它修好，再让别人用”. Use “再” before a later action when explaining what happens after an earlier step.
让
In “让别人用”, “让” means “let” or “allow”, introducing the person who will be permitted to act. A reusable pattern is “让” followed by a person and an action. Use it when saying that someone permits another person to do something.
别人
In “让别人用”, “别人” means “other people” or “someone else”, referring to people other than the current person or group. It comes before “用” as the person allowed to use the chair. Use it when referring generally to people who are not the speaker or the person currently being discussed.
用
In “让别人用”, “用” means “use”, with the chair understood from the context. It follows the person in the pattern “让别人用”. Use it to describe using an object when the object is stated or already clear.
我
“我” means “I” or “me”; in “我应该坐到别的地方吗？”, it is the person asking what to do. It comes before “应该” as the subject. Use it when referring to yourself as the person performing or considering an action.
坐
In “坐到别的地方”, “坐” means “sit”. It is followed by “到” and a destination, showing where the person will sit. Use it with a place when saying where someone sits.
到
In “坐到别的地方”, “到” marks the destination toward which the sitting action is directed. It connects “坐” with “别的地方”. Use it after an action of moving or settling when specifying the destination.
别的
In “别的地方”, “别的” means “another” or “different” and modifies the place being chosen. It comes before the noun “地方”. Use “别的” before a noun when referring to an alternative from the one currently under discussion.
地方
“地方” means “place”; in “坐到别的地方”, it is the destination where the person may sit. It follows “别的” to mean another place. Use it after a movement or position word when referring to a location.
吗
At the end of “我应该坐到别的地方吗？”, “吗” turns the statement into a yes-or-no question. It comes at the end of the sentence rather than before the verb. Use it after a statement when asking whether it is true or appropriate.
现在
In “现在先用另一把椅子吧”, “现在” means “now”, referring to the current situation before the loose chair is repaired. It appears before the sequence word “先”. Use it before an action to set the time as the present moment.
另一
In “另一把椅子”, “另一” means “another” and identifies a different chair from the loose one. It comes before the classifier “把” and the noun. Use it before a classifier and noun when choosing an alternative item.
吧
At the end of “现在先用另一把椅子吧”, “吧” softens the instruction into a suggestion. It makes the proposal sound less forceful. Use it at the end of a suggestion about what someone should do.
搬
In “搬走”, “搬” means to move or carry something from one place to another, referring to physically moving the chair. It combines with “走” to show that the chair is taken away. Use “搬” with an object when moving furniture or another physical item.
走
In “搬走”, “走” adds the meaning of moving away or taking something away. It follows “搬” to show that the chair leaves its current position. A reusable pattern is an action word followed by “走” when the object is moved away.
靠
In “靠墙放好”, “靠” means “against” or “lean against” and indicates the position of the chair relative to the wall. It comes before “墙” to identify the supporting surface. Use it with a wall or another surface when placing something against it.
墙
“墙” means “wall”; in “靠墙放好”, it is the surface against which the chair should be placed. It follows “靠”. Use it to name a wall when describing where an object is positioned.
放
In “靠墙放好”, “放” means “put” or “place”, describing the action of putting the chair beside the wall. It is followed by “好”, which shows that the placement should be completed properly. Use “放” with an object and a location when placing something somewhere.
这样
In “这样过道就不会被挡住”, “这样” means “this way” or “so” and introduces the result of placing the chair against the wall. It is used with “就” to connect an arrangement with its consequence. Use the pattern “这样……就……” when explaining what result a certain action will produce.
过道
“过道” means “walkway” or “passage”, the space that people need to keep open. In “过道就不会被挡住”, it is the thing whose condition is being described. Use it when referring to a passage used for walking through a room or building.
就
In “这样过道就不会被挡住”, “就” marks the consequence that follows from placing the chair against the wall. Together with “这样”, it creates a “this way, then…” relationship. Use “就” after a condition or arrangement when introducing its direct result.
不
In “不会被挡住”, “不” negates the following expression and means “not”. It makes the result negative: the walkway will not be blocked. Use it before a verb or another verb phrase to deny an action or condition.
会
In “不会被挡住”, “会” indicates an expected or possible future result, and “不” makes it negative. The whole expression means that the walkway will not become blocked. Use “会” before an action when describing what is expected or likely to happen.
被
In “被挡住”, “被” marks a passive construction in which the walkway receives the blocking action. It places attention on what is affected rather than on who blocks it. Use it before the action that affects the person or thing being discussed.
挡
In “挡住”, “挡” means “block” or “obstruct”, referring to blocking the walkway. It is followed by “住”, which shows that the blocking takes effect and holds. Use it when an object prevents people or things from passing.
住
In “挡住”, “住” shows that the blocking action achieves a held result: the walkway remains blocked by the chair. It follows “挡” as part of the result expression. A reusable pattern is an action word followed by “住” when the action successfully holds something in a position or state.
Grammar Points
V + 好
修好椅子
xiūhǎo yǐzirepair the chair successfully
好 after a verb shows that the action is completed successfully, not merely attempted.
了表示状态变化
椅腿松了
yǐtuǐ sōng leThe chair leg has become loose.
了 after an adjective or verb marks a new state or change, not only past time.
Chinese Vocabulary
别的地方
phrase
bié de dìfang
somewhere else
别人
pron
biérén
other people; someone else
部位
noun
bùwèi
part; section
动
verb
dòng
move; move around
在动
感觉
verb
gǎnjué
feel; seem
感觉松了
另一把椅子
phrase
lìng yì bǎ yǐzi
another chair
哪个
det
nǎge
which
哪个部位
松了
adj
sōng le
has become loose
修好
verb
xiūhǎo
fix; repair successfully
摇晃
verb
yáohuàng
wobble; shake
椅腿
noun
yǐtuǐ
chair leg
椅子
noun
yǐzi
chair
这把椅子
Quiz
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somewhere else
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别的地方another chair
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另一把椅子other people; someone else
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别人chair