About This Lesson
Use Understanding Tablet Warranty Coverage to practice Chinese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
在我买这台平板电脑之前，我想了解保修范围。
zài wǒ mǎi zhè tái píngbǎn diànnǎo zhīqián, wǒ xiǎng liǎojiě bǎoxiū fànwéi. Before I buy this tablet, I want to understand the warranty.
B
保修涵盖正常使用中出现的技术问题。
bǎoxiū hánɡài zhèngcháng shǐyòng zhōng chūxiàn de jìshù wèntí. The warranty covers technical problems from normal use.
A
保修范围包括意外损坏吗，比如屏幕裂了？
bǎoxiū fànwéi bāokuò yìwài sǔnhuài ma, bǐrú píngmù liè le? Does the coverage include accidental damage, like a cracked screen?
B
意外损坏由单独的保护计划负责。
yìwài sǔnhuài yóu dāndú de bǎohù jìhuà fùzé. Accidental damage is handled by a separate protection plan.
A
如果电池坏了，我应该把平板电脑带到这里，还是联系制造商？
rúguǒ diànchí huài le, wǒ yīnggāi bǎ píngbǎn diànnǎo dài dào zhèlǐ, háishì liánxì zhìzàoshāng? If the battery fails, would I bring the tablet here or contact the manufacturer?
B
你可以在这里开始申请保修，我们会说明接下来会发生什么。
nǐ kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ kāishǐ shēnqǐng bǎoxiū, wǒmen huì shuōmíng jiēxiàlái huì fāshēng shénme. You can start the claim here, and we will explain what happens next.
A
我怎么知道维修还是更换更好？
wǒ zěnme zhīdào wéixiū háishì gēnghuàn gèng hǎo? How would I know whether repair or replacement is better?
B
我们先检查问题，然后说明可用的选择。
wǒmen xiān jiǎnchá wèntí, ránhòu shuōmíng kěyòng de xuǎnzé. We check the problem first, then explain the available options.
A
这样有助于我决定这台平板电脑是不是一个明智的选择。
zhèyàng yǒuzhùyú wǒ juédìng zhè tái píngbǎn diànnǎo shì bú shì yí ge míngzhì de xuǎnzé. That helps me decide whether this tablet is a sensible choice.
B
如果你打算每天使用它，保修细节就更重要。
rúguǒ nǐ dǎsuàn měitiān shǐyòng tā, bǎoxiū xìjié jiù gèng zhòngyào. Warranty details matter more when you plan to use it every day.Word by Word
在
In “在我买这台平板电脑之前,” “在” marks the time or situation in which something takes place, here before the purchase. It commonly introduces a place or time phrase and is followed here by a clause ending with “之前”. You can use it when stating when an action happens, such as when speaking to shop staff about timing.
我
“我” refers to the speaker, meaning “I” or “me,” in “我买这台平板电脑” and “我想了解保修范围.” It is used as the subject before an action or desire, and after another word when the speaker is affected. Use it when describing your own needs or decisions in a conversation.
买
In “我买这台平板电脑,” “买” means to buy or purchase. It takes the item being purchased directly after it, here “这台平板电脑”. Use it when discussing a purchase, especially before deciding whether to buy something.
这
In “这台平板电脑,” “这” points to the tablet that is being discussed or indicated, meaning “this.” It appears before a classifier and noun, rather than standing alone before the noun here. Use it when identifying a particular nearby or currently discussed item.
台
In “这台平板电脑,” “台” is the classifier used for this machine, a tablet computer. It is placed between “这” and “平板电脑” to count or identify the device. Use it with a machine when referring to one specific device.
平板电脑
“平板电脑” means tablet computer and is the item the customer may buy or bring to the shop. In the dialogue it appears after “这台” and after the object marker “把”. Use it when discussing the device itself, its condition, or its warranty.
之前
In “在我买这台平板电脑之前,” “之前” means before the event described by the preceding clause. Together with “在,” it sets the time before buying the tablet. Use it after a time, event, or clause when describing something that happens earlier.
想
In “我想了解保修范围,” “想” expresses the speaker’s desire or intention to understand something. It is followed directly by the action “了解”. Use it before an action when politely stating what you want to do or find out.
了解
In “我想了解保修范围,” “了解” means to understand or learn about the warranty coverage. It takes the subject being investigated directly after it, here “保修范围”. Use it when asking for information so that you can understand a situation better.
保修
In “保修范围,” “保修” refers to the warranty or warranty service connected with the tablet. Here it combines with “范围” to identify what the warranty covers, and elsewhere it appears in “申请保修” for applying for warranty service. Use it when discussing repair coverage for a purchased product.
范围
In “保修范围,” “范围” means the scope or coverage of the warranty. It follows “保修” to specify which problems or damage are included. Use it after a service or rule when asking what it covers.
涵盖
In “保修涵盖正常使用中出现的技术问题,” “涵盖” means cover or include, with the warranty as its subject and the technical problems as its object. It commonly introduces the things included within a policy or service. Use it when asking or explaining whether a warranty covers a particular problem.
正常
In “正常使用中,” “正常” means normal or ordinary and describes the use of the device. It narrows the meaning to ordinary use rather than an unusual situation. Use it before a noun or action when describing standard conditions.
使用
In “正常使用中,” “使用” means use or usage of the tablet. With “中,” it refers to the period during use, and “正常” specifies the type of use. Use it when discussing how a product is operated or used.
中
In “正常使用中出现的技术问题,” “中” means during or in the middle of the activity named before it. It places “出现的技术问题” within the period of using the tablet. Use it after an activity or situation when describing something that occurs during it.
出现
In “出现的技术问题,” “出现” means appear or occur, describing technical problems that arise during normal use. The form before “的” modifies the following noun phrase. Use it when describing a problem or event that comes up.
的
In “出现的技术问题,” “的” links the preceding description “出现” to the noun phrase “技术问题.” It shows that the problems are the ones that occur during normal use. Use it to connect a description or clause to the noun it identifies.
技术
In “技术问题,” “技术” means technical and describes the type of problem. It comes before “问题” to specify that the issue concerns the device’s technology or operation. Use it before a noun when identifying a technical matter.
问题
In “技术问题,” “问题” means problem or issue, specifically a technical problem covered by the warranty. It can follow a describing word such as “技术” to identify the kind of issue. Use it when reporting something that is not working correctly.
包括
In “保修范围包括意外损坏吗,” “包括” means include and asks whether accidental damage belongs within the warranty coverage. It is followed by the item whose inclusion is being questioned, here “意外损坏”. Use it when checking whether a policy, list, or service includes something.
意外
In “意外损坏,” “意外” describes something accidental or unexpected. It specifies that the damage was not part of normal use. Use it before a noun when explaining that an event happened by accident.
损坏
In “意外损坏,” “损坏” means damage or becoming damaged. Together with “意外,” it refers to accidental damage to the tablet. Use it when describing a product that has been physically or functionally harmed.
吗
At the end of “保修范围包括意外损坏吗,” “吗” turns the statement into a yes-or-no question. It asks whether accidental damage is included in the warranty. Use it at the end of a question when the expected answer is yes or no.
比如
In “比如屏幕裂了,” “比如” introduces a concrete example, meaning “for example” or “such as.” It gives the cracked screen as one possible kind of accidental damage. Use it before an example that makes a general point more specific.
屏幕
In “屏幕裂了,” “屏幕” means screen, referring to the tablet’s display. It is the part of the device that has become cracked. Use it when discussing damage or problems involving a device’s display.
裂
In “屏幕裂了,” “裂” describes the screen as cracked. It states the changed condition of the screen, and “了” marks that condition as having occurred. Use it to describe a crack or a surface that has split.
了
At the end of “屏幕裂了,” “了” marks the new or changed situation that the screen is now cracked. It works with “裂” to present the damage as an actual condition. Use it when reporting that a situation has occurred or changed.
由
In “意外损坏由单独的保护计划负责,” “由” introduces the party or service responsible for handling something. Here it identifies “单独的保护计划” as responsible for accidental damage. Use it in a pattern where responsibility is assigned to a person, organization, or service.
单独
In “单独的保护计划,” “单独” means separate, indicating that this protection plan is distinct from the warranty. It comes before “的保护计划” to describe the plan. Use it when distinguishing one service or arrangement from another.
保护
In “保护计划,” “保护” means protection and describes the purpose of the plan. The plan is intended to deal with accidental damage rather than the normal warranty coverage. Use it before a noun when referring to safeguarding a person or item.
计划
In “单独的保护计划,” “计划” means plan, here a separate protection arrangement. It follows “保护” to identify what kind of plan it is. Use it when discussing an organized service or arrangement intended for a particular purpose.
负责
In “由单独的保护计划负责,” “负责” means be responsible for or handle. The separate protection plan is the service assigned to deal with accidental damage. Use it after a person, organization, or service when stating who handles a matter.
如果
At the start of “如果电池坏了,” “如果” introduces a condition, meaning “if.” It sets up the possible battery failure before the customer asks what to do. Use it to describe a possible situation and its consequence.
电池
In “如果电池坏了,” “电池” means battery, the tablet component that might fail. It is the subject of “坏了,” which describes its new faulty condition. Use it when discussing a device’s battery, charging, or power problems.
坏
In “电池坏了,” “坏” means fail or be broken, describing the battery as no longer working properly. The ending “了” presents this as a condition that has occurred. Use it to say that a device or component has stopped working.
应该
In “我应该把平板电脑带到这里,” “应该” asks what the speaker ought to do in this situation. It is followed by the proposed action of bringing the tablet to the shop. Use it when requesting or giving advice about the appropriate action.
把
In “把平板电脑带到这里,” “把” places the tablet before the action and highlights what will be done to it. The construction includes the object “平板电脑,” the action “带,” and the destination “到这里”. Use it when describing a concrete action that affects a specific object.
带
In “把平板电脑带到这里,” “带” means bring or take, with the tablet as the object and the shop as the destination. The object and destination are both stated in this sentence. Use it when moving something with you to a specified place.
到
In “带到这里,” “到” marks the destination reached by the tablet, namely “这里.” It follows the action “带” to show where the object is brought. Use it between an action of movement and the destination.
这里
In “带到这里,” “这里” means here and refers to the shop where the conversation is taking place. It serves as the destination after “到.” Use it when pointing to the current place or the place understood from the conversation.
还是
In “带到这里，还是联系制造商,” “还是” presents the second alternative in a choice question: bring the tablet here or contact the manufacturer. It is used between the alternatives rather than for a simple statement. Use it when asking which of two actions or options should be chosen.
联系
In “联系制造商,” “联系” means contact or get in touch with, and “制造商” is the organization to be contacted. It takes the person or organization directly after it. Use it when asking someone or a company for help or information.
制造商
In “联系制造商,” “制造商” means manufacturer, the company that made the tablet. It is the object of “联系,” identifying who the customer might contact about the failed battery. Use it when discussing the company responsible for making a product.
你
In “你可以在这里开始申请保修,” “你” refers to the customer being addressed, meaning “you.” It is the subject of “可以,” which gives the customer permission or ability to begin the claim. Use it when speaking directly to one person.
可以
In “你可以在这里开始申请保修,” “可以” means can or may and gives the customer permission or indicates that the action is possible. It is followed by the action “开始申请保修”. Use it when offering permission or describing an available option.
开始
In “开始申请保修,” “开始” means start or begin, introducing the first step of applying for warranty service. It is followed by the action “申请保修”. Use it before an action when saying that an activity is beginning.
申请
In “开始申请保修,” “申请” means apply for or file a request, specifically for warranty service. It is followed by “保修,” which identifies what is being requested. Use it when formally requesting a service, benefit, or approval.
我们
In “我们会说明接下来会发生什么,” “我们” refers to the shop staff and means “we” or “us.” It is the subject of “会说明,” identifying who will explain the next steps. Use it when speaking for yourself together with your group or organization.
会
In “我们会说明接下来会发生什么,” “会” indicates that the staff will explain what happens next. It places the explanation after the current moment and expresses an expected future action. Use it before an action when describing what someone will do.
说明
In “我们会说明接下来会发生什么,” “说明” means explain or state clearly. The content of the explanation follows it as “接下来会发生什么”. Use it when giving information about a process, decision, or next step.
接下来
In “接下来会发生什么,” “接下来” means next or afterward and points to the stage following the warranty claim. It appears before the event that will happen next. Use it when organizing instructions or explaining the next part of a process.
发生
In “接下来会发生什么,” “发生” means happen or take place. It describes an event that will occur next, with “什么” asking what that event is. Use it when asking or explaining what will take place.
什么
In “发生什么,” “什么” asks what event will happen next. It serves as the unknown part of the question after “发生.” Use it when asking for the identity or content of something.
怎么
In “我怎么知道维修还是更换更好,” “怎么” asks how the speaker can know which option is better. It introduces the method or basis for knowing. Use it when asking how to do something or how to determine an answer.
知道
In “我怎么知道维修还是更换更好,” “知道” means know, with the following choice giving the information to be determined. The speaker is asking how to know whether repair or replacement is better. Use it when talking about knowledge, certainty, or finding out an answer.
维修
In “维修还是更换,” “维修” means repair or servicing the tablet. It is the first option being compared with replacement. Use it when discussing fixing an existing product rather than getting another one.
更换
In “维修还是更换,” “更换” means replace or replacement, here referring to replacing the tablet or its relevant part. It is the second option in the choice between repair and replacement. Use it when discussing substituting one item for another.
更好
In “维修还是更换更好,” “更好” means better and evaluates the two available options. It follows the alternatives to ask which one is preferable. Use it when comparing two choices and asking which has the better result.
先
In “我们先检查问题,” “先” means first and places checking before the later explanation. It shows the order of the shop’s procedure. Use it before an action when saying that it should happen before another action.
检查
In “我们先检查问题,” “检查” means check or inspect, with “问题” as the matter being examined. It is the first step before the staff explain the options. Use it when examining a product or situation to identify what is wrong.
然后
In “然后说明可用的选择,” “然后” means then and introduces the step that follows checking the problem. It links the two actions in their sequence. Use it when describing what happens after an earlier action.
可用
In “可用的选择,” “可用” means available or usable and describes the choices that can be offered to the customer. It comes before “的选择” to identify which options are possible. Use it when referring to options that are currently available.
选择
In “可用的选择,” “选择” means choice or option, referring to the possible repair or replacement solutions. It follows “可用的” to describe which choices the staff can offer. Use it when comparing alternatives before making a decision.
这样
In “这样有助于我决定,” “这样” refers to the staff’s process of checking the problem and explaining the options, meaning “this way” or “that.” It points back to the preceding information rather than naming a separate object. Use it when referring to an action or situation just described.
有助于
In “这样有助于我决定,” “有助于” means help with or contribute to, showing that the explanation makes the customer’s decision easier. It is followed by the person affected and the action “决定”. Use it when describing something that supports a goal or decision.
决定
In “我决定这台平板电脑是不是一个明智的选择,” “决定” means decide or determine. Here the customer uses the warranty information to determine whether the tablet is a sensible choice. Use it before the matter or question that must be settled.
是不是
In “这台平板电脑是不是一个明智的选择,” “是不是” asks whether the tablet is or is not a sensible choice. It is the whole yes-or-no construction formed from “是,” “不,” and “是”: the first “是” presents the positive possibility, “不” negates it, and the final “是” completes the repeated choice. Use it when deciding whether a statement applies.
一个
In “一个明智的选择,” “一个” means a or one and introduces the singular choice being described as sensible. “一” gives the number and “个” is the general classifier. Use it before a singular countable noun when identifying one item or choice.
明智
In “一个明智的选择,” “明智” means sensible or wise and describes the quality of the tablet choice. It comes before “选择” to evaluate that choice. Use it when judging whether a decision is practical or wise.
细节
In “保修细节,” “细节” means details, here the specific information about the warranty. It follows “保修” to identify which details matter. Use it when discussing the small but important parts of a policy or explanation.
就
In “保修细节就更重要,” “就” marks the consequence of the condition introduced by “如果,” meaning that in that situation the details become more important. It connects the condition with its result. Use it in a result clause when a stated condition leads to a particular conclusion.
更
In “更重要,” “更” means more or even more and increases the degree of importance. It compares the importance of warranty details under everyday use with their importance in a less demanding situation. Use it before an adjective when making a comparison.
重要
In “保修细节就更重要,” “重要” means important, describing the value of understanding the warranty details. With “更,” it means that the details matter more when the tablet will be used every day. Use it when emphasizing the significance of information or a condition.
Grammar Points
形容词 + 的 + 名词
单独的保护计划
dāndú de bǎohù jìhuàa separate protection plan
形容词放在名词前面时，通常要加“的”，相当于英语中的形容词修饰名词。
动词 + 了
屏幕裂了。
píngmù liè leThe screen has cracked.
句末的“了”表示情况发生了变化；“裂了”表示屏幕现在变成裂开的状态。
Chinese Vocabulary
保修
noun
bǎoxiū
warranty
保修范围
比如
conj
bǐrú
for example; such as
比如屏幕裂了
范围
noun
fànwéi
scope; coverage
保修范围
涵盖
verb
hángài
to cover; include
保修涵盖正常使用中出现的技术问题
技术问题
noun
jìshù wèntí
technical problem
出现的技术问题
了解
verb
liǎojiě
understand; learn about
我想了解保修范围
裂了
verb
liè le
is cracked
屏幕裂了
平板电脑
noun
píngbǎn diànnǎo
tablet
这台平板电脑
屏幕
noun
píngmù
screen
屏幕裂了
意外损坏
noun
yìwài sǔnhuài
accidental damage
包括意外损坏吗
正常使用
phrase
zhèngcháng shǐyòng
normal use
正常使用中出现的技术问题
之前
adv
zhīqián
before
买这台平板电脑之前
Quiz
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normal use
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技术问题tablet
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平板电脑accidental damage