About This Lesson
Use Rules for a Shared Kitchen to practice Chinese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
我刚开始使用这个共享厨房，有什么需要知道的吗？
Wǒ gāng kāishǐ shǐyòng zhège gòngxiǎng chúfáng, yǒu shénme xūyào zhīdào de ma? I'm new to this shared kitchen. What should I know?
B
保持台面整洁，做完饭后马上收拾。
Bǎochí táimiàn zhěngjié, zuò wán fàn hòu mǎshàng shōushi. Keep the counters clear and clean up right after cooking.
A
我洗好锅后，应该把它放在哪里？
Wǒ xǐ hǎo guō hòu, yīnggāi bǎ tā fàng zài nǎlǐ? Where should I put a pan after I wash it?
B
锅干了以后，把它放在水槽旁边的下层架子上。
Guō gān le yǐhòu, bǎ tā fàng zài shuǐcáo pángbiān de xiàcéng jiàzi shàng. Use the lower shelf beside the sink, after the pan is dry.
A
我走之前，应该擦一下台面吗？
Wǒ zǒu zhīqián, yīnggāi cā yíxià táimiàn ma? Should I wipe the counter before I go?
B
把台面擦干净，再把你用过的东西收好。
Bǎ táimiàn cā gānjìng, zài bǎ nǐ yòngguo de dōngxi shōu hǎo. Wipe it down and put away anything you used.
A
我还应该检查什么吗？
Wǒ hái yīnggāi jiǎnchá shénme ma? Anything else I should check?
B
离开时，要把这里留给下一个人使用。
Líkāi shí, yào bǎ zhèlǐ liú gěi xià yí ge rén shǐyòng. Leave the space ready for the next person.Word by Word
我
我 means “I” or “me” here, referring to the speaker. It commonly comes before an action or state, as in the dialogue forms “我刚开始使用” and “我走之前”; use it when speaking about yourself.
刚
刚 means “just” or “recently” in “我刚开始使用”, showing that the speaker began using the kitchen a short time ago. It commonly appears before an action that happened recently, and is useful when explaining a new or recent situation.
开始
开始 means “begin” or “start” in “开始使用”, introducing the beginning of an activity. It commonly comes before the activity being started, and can be used when describing the start of using a place or doing a task.
使用
使用 means “use” in “开始使用这个共享厨房”, referring to using the shared kitchen. It commonly takes the thing being used after it, as in “使用这个共享厨房”; use it when talking about using a place, tool, or service.
这个
这个 means “this” and points to the particular shared kitchen in “这个共享厨房”. It commonly comes before a noun to identify something near or relevant to the speaker, and is useful when distinguishing one place or object from others.
共享
共享 means “shared” in “共享厨房”, describing a kitchen used by more than one person. It comes before the noun it describes, and is useful when discussing facilities or resources used by several people.
厨房
厨房 means “kitchen” in “这个共享厨房”. It is the place where the cooking and cleaning in this dialogue happen, and can be used when asking about rules or actions in that room.
有
有 means “there is” or “there are” in “有什么需要知道的吗？”, introducing something the speaker may need to know. It commonly appears before 什么 in questions about whether something exists or is available, and is useful when asking what information or options there are.
什么
什么 means “what” or “anything” in “有什么需要知道的吗？”, asking whether there is anything to know. It commonly appears in questions when the speaker does not specify the thing, and can be used to ask for information or identify an item.
需要
需要 means “need” in “有什么需要知道的吗？”, describing information that the speaker needs to know. It commonly comes before an action or information needed, and is useful when asking what must be done or understood.
知道
知道 means “know” in “需要知道”, referring to having information about the kitchen rules. It commonly follows 需要 when something is necessary to know, and is useful when asking about information required for a situation.
的
的 links “需要知道” to the unspecified thing in “有什么需要知道的吗？”, making the preceding phrase describe what there may be to know. In this question, it helps turn the preceding description into part of the thing being asked about.
吗
吗 marks “有什么需要知道的吗？” as a yes-no question. It is placed at the end of the question, and is useful when asking whether something is the case or whether there is anything to consider.
保持
保持 means “keep” or “maintain” in “保持台面整洁”, telling the listener to keep the counter in a certain condition. It commonly comes before the place or object and the condition to be maintained, and is useful for stating rules about cleanliness or order.
台面
台面 means “countertop” or “work surface” in “保持台面整洁” and “擦一下台面”. It refers to the kitchen surface used for work, and is useful when giving instructions about cleaning or clearing that surface.
整洁
整洁 means “tidy” or “clean” in “保持台面整洁”, describing the required condition of the counter. It commonly follows 保持 to state the condition that should continue, and is useful when setting a standard for an area.
做完
做完 means “finish doing” in “做完饭后”, marking the completion of the cooking or meal preparation. It commonly comes before the activity or result that has been completed, and is useful when giving instructions for what happens after a task is finished.
饭
饭 refers to the meal or cooked food in “做完饭后”, so the phrase means after cooking or finishing the meal. It appears here as the activity connected with 做完, and is useful when discussing what to do after preparing food.
后
后 means “after” in “做完饭后”, placing the cleanup after the cooking is finished. It commonly follows an event or activity phrase and can introduce the next action in a sequence.
马上
马上 means “immediately” or “right away” in “马上收拾”, requiring cleanup without delay after cooking. It commonly comes before the action that should happen next, and is useful for giving instructions about timing.
收拾
收拾 means “clean up” or “tidy up” in “马上收拾”, referring to putting the shared kitchen back in order. It commonly follows a time expression such as “做完饭后”, and is useful when asking someone to restore an area after use.
洗好
洗好 means “wash clean” or “finish washing” in “我洗好锅后”, showing that the pan has been washed and the washing is complete. It commonly comes before 后 when the next action happens after washing is finished, and is useful when describing completed cleaning of an object.
锅
锅 means “pan” or “pot” in “洗好锅” and “锅干了以后”, referring to the cooking item that must be washed and stored. It can be used with an action such as washing or with a condition such as being dry.
应该
应该 means “should” in “应该把它放在哪里？” and “应该擦一下台面吗？”, asking about the appropriate action. It commonly comes before the action being considered, and is useful when asking for advice about a rule or responsibility.
把
把 marks the object-handling structure in “把它放在哪里？”, placing the pan before the action of putting it somewhere. It commonly appears before the object and is followed by an action with a clear result or location, and is useful when focusing on what should happen to an object.
它
它 means “it” in “把它放在哪里？”, referring back to the pan. It commonly replaces an already mentioned non-person object, and is useful when the object is understood from the conversation.
放
放 means “put” or “place” in “把它放在哪里？”, asking where the pan should be placed. It commonly appears with a location introduced by 在, as in the answer’s “放在水槽旁边的下层架子上”; use it when storing or positioning an object.
在
在 introduces the location in “放在水槽旁边的下层架子上”, showing where the pan is placed. It commonly comes before a place after 放, and is useful for describing where an object should be put.
哪里
哪里 means “where” in “应该把它放在哪里？”, asking for the pan’s destination. It commonly appears after a location-taking action such as 放, and is useful when asking where something belongs.
干
干 means “dry” in “锅干了以后”, describing the pan’s condition before it is stored. It commonly appears with 了 when the object reaches that condition, and is useful when an action should wait until something is dry.
了
了 in “锅干了以后” marks the change into the dry condition, so the next step happens after the pan becomes dry. Here it follows the condition 干 and is useful for showing that a state has been reached.
以后
以后 means “after” or “afterward” in “锅干了以后”, placing the storage action after the pan becomes dry. It commonly follows an event or condition and introduces what happens next.
水槽
水槽 means “sink” in “水槽旁边”, identifying the reference point beside which the lower shelf is located. It is useful when giving a precise storage or cleaning location in a kitchen.
旁边
旁边 means “beside” or “next to” in “水槽旁边”, locating the shelf next to the sink. It commonly follows the thing used as the reference point, and is useful for describing the position of one object relative to another.
下层
下层 means “lower level” or “lower shelf” in “下层架子”, identifying the lower part of the shelving. It comes before 架子 to specify which shelf is meant, and is useful when distinguishing storage levels.
架子
架子 means “shelf” or “rack” in “下层架子上”, referring to the storage structure where the pan should go. It commonly combines with a location word such as 上, and is useful when giving storage instructions.
上
上 means “on” in “下层架子上”, showing that the pan is placed on the lower shelf. It commonly follows the surface or place where something is located, and is useful for describing an object’s position on a shelf or other surface.
走
走 means “leave” or “go” in “我走之前”, referring to the speaker leaving the shared kitchen. It commonly appears before 之前 when another action must happen before departure, and is useful when discussing preparations before leaving.
之前
之前 means “before” in “我走之前”, placing wiping the counter before the speaker leaves. It commonly follows an action or event and introduces something that must happen earlier.
擦
擦 means “wipe” in “擦一下台面”, referring to cleaning the counter with a wiping action. It commonly takes the surface being wiped after it, and is useful when giving a simple cleaning instruction.
一下
一下 softens and limits the action in “擦一下台面”, suggesting a brief or light wiping. It commonly follows an action verb, and is useful when making a small action sound less forceful or more manageable.
再
再 means “then” in “再把你用过的东西收好”, introducing the next step after wiping the counter. It commonly comes before the following action in an ordered instruction, and is useful when describing a sequence of tasks.
你
你 means “you” in “你用过的东西”, referring to the person who used the items. It commonly appears before a verb phrase that describes something connected with the listener, and is useful when giving instructions directly to someone.
用过
用过 means “have used” or “used before” in “你用过的东西”, identifying the things the listener has used. It commonly comes before 的东西 to describe items connected with a previous action, and is useful when telling someone to put away items they handled.
东西
东西 means “thing” or “item” in “你用过的东西”, referring generally to the kitchen items the listener used. It commonly follows a description such as “你用过的”, and is useful when the exact items do not need to be listed.
收好
收好 means “put away properly” in “把你用过的东西收好”, requiring the used items to be returned and left in order. It commonly follows 把 and the object being organized, and is useful when asking someone to store belongings or equipment correctly.
还
还 means “also” or “in addition” in “我还应该检查什么吗？”, showing that the speaker is asking about any further check. It commonly appears before the action or information being added, and is useful when asking whether there is one more thing to do.
检查
检查 means “check” or “inspect” in “我还应该检查什么吗？”, referring to looking for anything that still needs attention. It commonly takes the object being checked after it, and is useful when confirming that a task or place is complete.
离开
离开 means “leave” or “depart” in “离开时”, referring to the moment of leaving the shared space. It commonly comes before 时 when describing what should happen at departure, and is useful for giving instructions connected with leaving a place.
时
时 means “when” or “at the time of” in “离开时”, introducing the time when the space should be left ready. It commonly follows an action or event and connects it with another instruction.
要
要 means “need to” or “should” in “离开时，要把这里留给下一个人使用”, giving an instruction about what must happen when leaving. It commonly comes before the required action, and is useful for stating a rule or obligation.
这里
这里 means “here” in “把这里留给下一个人使用”, referring to the shared kitchen space being discussed. It commonly identifies the current place, and is useful when giving instructions about leaving or arranging the place where the speakers are.
留给
留给 means “leave for” in “把这里留给下一个人使用”, saying that the space should remain available for the next user. It commonly takes the thing being left first and the recipient after 给, and is useful when reserving or preserving something for another person.
下一个
下一个 means “next” in “下一个人”, identifying the person who will use the kitchen after the current speaker. It comes before 人 to specify the following person in sequence, and is useful when referring to the next user or participant.
人
人 means “person” in “下一个人”, referring to the next person who will use the shared space. It follows 下一个 to form the description of that user, and is useful when talking about people without specifying who they are.
Grammar Points
动词 + 完 / 好 / 干净
做完饭，马上收拾台面。
Zuò wán fàn, mǎshàng shōushi táimiàn.After finishing cooking, immediately clean up the countertop.
完、好、干净放在动词后面，表示动作已经完成并达到结果。
动词 + 以后
用过以后，检查台面。
Yòngguo yǐhòu, jiǎnchá táimiàn.After using it, check the countertop.
以后放在动词短语后面，表示“after doing something”。
Chinese Vocabulary
保持
verb
bǎochí
keep; maintain
放
verb
fàng
put; place
共享厨房
phrase
gòngxiǎng chúfáng
shared kitchen
锅
noun
guō
pan; pot
开始使用
verb
kāishǐ shǐyòng
start using
马上
adv
mǎshàng
immediately; right away
哪里
pron
nǎlǐ
where
收拾
verb
shōushi
clean up; tidy up
台面
noun
táimiàn
countertop
洗好
verb
xǐ hǎo
finish washing
整洁
adj
zhěngjié
clean and tidy
做完饭
phrase
zuò wán fàn
finish cooking
Quiz
Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
shared kitchen
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共享厨房start using
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开始使用where
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哪里clean and tidy