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Dialogue

夜里下了很多雪。

yè li xià le hěn duō xuě It snowed a lot during the night.

今天早上人行道可能结冰。

jīn tiān zǎo shang rén xíng dào kě néng jié bīng The sidewalks may be icy this morning.

那我应该穿更防滑的靴子。

nà wǒ yīng gāi chuān gèng fáng huá de xuē zi Then I should wear boots with better grip.

你也应该比平时走得更小心。

nǐ yě yīng gāi bǐ píng shí zǒu de gèng xiǎo xīn You should also walk more carefully than usual.

你觉得公交车会晚点吗？

nǐ jué de gōng jiāo chē huì wǎn diǎn ma Do you think buses will be delayed?

可能会，因为下雪时路上的交通很慢。

kě néng huì,yīn wèi xià xuě shí lù shàng de jiāo tōng hěn màn Probably, because traffic moves slowly in snow.

我出门前先查一下交通软件。

wǒ chū mén qián xiān chá yí xià jiāo tōng ruǎn jiàn Let me check the transport app before leaving.

这样可能会帮你省时间。

zhè yàng kě néng huì bāng nǐ shěng shí jiān That may save you time.

Word by Word

夜里 “夜里” means at night or during the night here, referring to the time when the snow fell. It is used before the event in “夜里下了很多雪”. A new example is “夜里很安静” for saying that it is quiet at night.

下 In “下了很多雪”, “下” describes snow falling from the sky. It is used with weather words such as “下雪” and “下雨”. A new example is “冬天下雪” for saying that it snows in winter.

了 In “下了很多雪”, “了” shows that the snowing event has been completed. It comes after “下” in this completed event. A new example is “我吃了饭” for saying that I have eaten.

很多 “很多” means a lot of and describes the large amount of snow in “很多雪”. It comes before the noun it describes. A new example is “很多人” for saying many people.

雪 “雪” means snow in “下了很多雪”. It is the weather substance that falls with “下”. A new example is “地上有雪” for saying that there is snow on the ground.

今天 “今天” means today and identifies the current day in “今天早上”. It comes before the part of the day being specified. A new example is “今天很冷” for describing today’s weather.

早上 “早上” means morning in “今天早上”. Together, “今天早上” means this morning. A new example is “早上我喝咖啡” for describing a morning routine.

人行道 “人行道” means sidewalk, the part of the street where people walk. In “人行道可能结冰”, it is the place that may become icy. A new example is “请走人行道” for telling someone to use the sidewalk.

可能 “可能” means possibly or may in “可能结冰”. It presents the icy condition as uncertain rather than definite. It commonly comes before the action or condition being considered, as in “可能下雨”.

结冰 “结冰” means to become covered with ice or become icy in “人行道可能结冰”. Here it describes what may happen to the sidewalk in cold weather. A new example is “水会结冰” for saying that water can freeze.

那 “那” means then or in that case in “那我应该穿更防滑的靴子”. It connects the speaker’s decision to the icy sidewalk mentioned just before. A new example is “那我们现在走吧” for responding to information and making a decision.

我 “我” means I or me and refers to the speaker in “我应该穿”. It comes before the action or advice connected with the speaker. A new example is “我是学生” for introducing oneself.

应该 “应该” means should in “我应该穿更防滑的靴子”. It expresses what the speaker considers the appropriate action. It commonly comes before a verb, as in “应该早点出发”.

穿 “穿” means to wear in “穿更防滑的靴子”. It is used before clothing or footwear that someone puts on. A new example is “穿外套” for saying to wear a coat.

更 “更” means more in “更防滑的靴子”, showing that these boots have a higher degree of slip resistance. It comes before the quality being increased. A new example is “更安全” for saying safer.

防滑 “防滑” describes something that helps prevent slipping in “更防滑的靴子”. It comes before “的靴子” to describe the boots. A new example is “防滑鞋” for referring to slip-resistant shoes.

的 In “更防滑的靴子”, “的” links the description “更防滑” to the noun “靴子”. The part before “的” tells what kind of boots they are. A new example is “舒服的鞋” for describing comfortable shoes.

靴子 “靴子” means boots in “更防滑的靴子”. It is the footwear the speaker plans to wear for safer walking. A new example is “这双靴子很暖和” for describing a pair of boots.

你 “你” means you and refers to the person receiving the advice in “你也应该”. It comes before the action or recommendation directed at that person. A new example is “你先走” for telling someone to go first.

也 “也” means also in “你也应该走得更小心”. It adds this advice to the earlier advice about wearing safer boots. It commonly comes before the verb or verb phrase being added, as in “我也想去”.

比 “比” introduces the comparison in “比平时走得更小心”. It marks “平时” as the standard against which the carefulness is compared. A new example is “今天比昨天冷” for comparing today with yesterday.

平时 “平时” means usually or under ordinary conditions in “比平时”. It provides the normal standard for the comparison. A new example is “我平时坐公交车” for describing a usual habit.

走 “走” means to walk in “走得更小心”. It is followed by “得” because the sentence describes how the walking is performed. A new example is “走路回家” for saying to walk home.

得 In “走得更小心”, “得” links the action “走” to the description of how it is performed. The phrase after it, “更小心”, explains the manner of walking. A new example is “说得很清楚” for describing how someone speaks.

小心 “小心” means carefully in “走得更小心”, describing a cautious way of walking on possibly icy ground. After “得”, it explains how the action is performed. A new example is “请小心走路” for warning someone to walk carefully.

觉得 “觉得” means to think or feel in “你觉得公交车会晚点吗”. It asks for the other person’s opinion about a possible delay. It commonly comes before a complete thought, as in “我觉得今天会下雪”.

公交车 “公交车” means bus in “公交车会晚点”. It is the vehicle whose arrival may be delayed. A new example is “我坐公交车上班” for saying that I take the bus to work.

会 In “公交车会晚点吗”, “会” presents the delay as a possible future event. It comes before “晚点” to ask whether the buses are likely to be delayed. A new example is “明天会下雪吗” for asking about a possible future weather event.

晚点 “晚点” means to be delayed or arrive later than expected in “公交车会晚点吗”. Here it describes a possible delay to the bus service. A new example is “火车晚点了” for saying that a train has been delayed.

吗 “吗” marks “公交车会晚点吗” as a yes-or-no question. It is placed at the end of the question. A new example is “你累吗” for asking whether someone is tired.

因为 “因为” means because and introduces the reason for the possible bus delay. In “因为下雪时路上的交通很慢”, it connects the result with the snowy traffic conditions. A new example is “因为下雨，我没出门” for giving a reason.

下雪 “下雪” means to snow in “下雪时”. It names the weather condition during which the traffic moves slowly. It commonly appears before a time marker, as in “下雪时路很滑”.

时 In “下雪时”, “时” means when or during and marks the time of the snowing condition. The pattern “verb or event + 时” introduces the time when something happens. A new example is “吃饭时不要说话” for describing what happens while eating.

路上 “路上” means on the road or along the route in “路上的交通”. It identifies the location associated with the traffic. A new example is “路上很滑” for warning that the road is slippery.

交通 “交通” means traffic here, referring to vehicles and movement on the roads. In “路上的交通很慢”, it is described as moving slowly because of snow. A new example is “早上的交通很拥挤” for describing busy morning traffic.

很 “很” means very or serves to strengthen the description in “很慢”. It comes before the adjective “慢” to describe the traffic’s speed. A new example is “天气很冷” for saying that the weather is very cold.

慢 “慢” means slow in “交通很慢”. It describes the reduced speed of traffic in snowy conditions. A new example is “请慢一点” for asking someone to go more slowly.

出门 “出门” means to go out or leave home in “出门前”. It identifies the departure event that the speaker plans to prepare for. A new example is “我八点出门” for stating when someone leaves.

前 In “出门前”, “前” means before and places the checking action earlier than going out. It follows the event phrase “出门”. A new example is “睡觉前看书” for describing something done before going to bed.

先 “先” means first in “先查一下交通软件”. It shows that checking the app will happen before the speaker leaves. It commonly comes before the first action in a sequence, as in “先吃饭再走”.

查 “查” means to check or look up information in “查一下交通软件”. Here it refers to checking the transport app for current travel information. A new example is “查天气” for saying to check the weather.

一下 In “查一下”, “一下” makes the checking action brief or light, meaning to check briefly. The characters “一” and “下” work together here as a short-action expression, rather than meaning “one” and “down” separately. A new example is “看一下这个” for asking someone to take a quick look at this.

软件 “软件” means software or app in “交通软件”. Here it refers to the app used to check transport information. A new example is “手机软件” for referring to an app on a phone.

这样 “这样” means this way or doing that, referring here to checking the transport app before leaving. It presents that action as the thing that may save time. A new example is “这样比较方便” for saying that this way is more convenient.

帮 “帮” means to help in “帮你省时间”. It introduces the person who benefits from the helpful result, “你”. A new example is “请帮我开门” for asking someone to help open the door.

省 “省” means to save in “省时间”, meaning to use less time or avoid wasting time. It commonly combines with the thing being saved, as in “省钱” for saving money. A new example is “这样能省时间” for saying that this can save time.

时间 “时间” means time in “帮你省时间”. It is the resource that checking the app may help the listener save. A new example is “没有时间” for saying that there is no time.

Grammar Points

出门前 + 动作

出门前查交通软件。

chū mén qián chá jiāo tōng ruǎn jiàn

Check the transportation app before going out.

出门前放在动作前，表示“before going out”或“before doing something”。

可能 + 动词

公交车可能晚点。

gōng jiāo chē kě néng wǎn diǎn

The bus may be delayed.

可能放在动词前，表示可能发生某事，相当于英语的“may”或“possibly”。

Chinese Vocabulary

穿 verb

chuān to wear

那我应该穿更防滑的靴子。

防滑 adj

fáng huá slip-resistant; non-slip

那我应该穿更防滑的靴子。

公交车 noun

gōng jiāo chē bus

你觉得公交车会晚点吗?

很多 det

hěn duō a lot; many

夜里下了很多雪。

结冰 verb

jié bīng to freeze; become icy

今天早上人行道可能结冰。

可能 adv

kě néng possibly; may

今天早上人行道可能结冰。

平时 adv

píng shí usually; usual times

你也应该比平时走得更小心。

人行道 noun

rén xíng dào sidewalk

今天早上人行道可能结冰。

下雪 verb

xià xuě to snow; snowfall

因为下雪时路上的交通很慢。

小心 adj

xiǎo xīn careful; carefully

你也应该比平时走得更小心。

靴子 noun

xuē zi boots

那我应该穿更防滑的靴子。

夜里 adv

yè li at night

夜里下了很多雪。

Quiz

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

sidewalk

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人行道

at night

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夜里

a lot; many

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很多

slip-resistant; non-slip

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防滑