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Dialogue

我在网上报名参加了今天的会议。

wǒ zài wǎngshàng bàomíng cānjiā le jīntiān de huìyì I registered online for today's conference.

我可以帮您签到。请在这个屏幕上确认您的报名信息。

wǒ kěyǐ bāng nín qiāndào. qǐng zài zhè ge píngmù shàng quèrèn nín de bàomíng xìnxī I can help you check in. Please confirm your registration on this screen.

上面显示了我的报名信息和我选择的下午研讨会。

shàngmiàn xiǎnshì le wǒ de bàomíng xìnxī hé wǒ xuǎnzé de xiàwǔ yántǎohuì It shows my registration and the afternoon workshop I chose.

我看到那个研讨会和您的胸牌信息列在一起。

wǒ kàndào nà ge yántǎohuì hé nín de xiōngpái xìnxī liè zài yìqǐ I see that workshop listed with your badge details.

这里有纸质议程吗，还是我应该使用网上的议程？

zhèlǐ yǒu zhǐzhì yìchéng ma, háishì wǒ yīnggāi shǐyòng wǎngshàng de yìchéng Is there a printed agenda, or should I use the online one?

纸质议程在这里，不过网上的版本有最新的会议室安排。

zhǐzhì yìchéng zài zhèlǐ, búguò wǎngshàng de bǎnběn yǒu zuìxīn de huìyìshì ānpái Printed agendas are here, but the online version has the latest room assignments.

我会使用网上的议程，这样就不会错过任何更新。

wǒ huì shǐyòng wǎngshàng de yìchéng, zhèyàng jiù bú huì cuòguò rènhé gēngxīn I'll use the online agenda so I don't miss any updates.

这是您的资料和胸牌。

zhè shì nín de zīliào hé xiōngpái Here are your materials and badge.

我应该先去哪个会议室？

wǒ yīnggāi xiān qù nǎ ge huìyìshì Which room should I go to first?

开场环节在主会场，沿着这条走廊一直走就到了。

kāichǎng huánjié zài zhǔhuìchǎng, yánzhe zhè tiáo zǒuláng yìzhí zǒu jiù dào le The opening session is in the main hall, straight down this corridor.

Word by Word

我 “我” means “I” or “me” here, referring to the attendee. It commonly appears before the verb, as in “我在网上报名”. Use it when speaking about yourself in everyday or service situations.

在 “在” marks where the action happens here: “我在网上报名” means registering online. A common pattern is “在” + place + action, such as “在家工作”. Use it to describe the location or setting of an action.

网上 “网上” means “online” or “on the internet” in “我在网上报名”. It follows “在” to form the location phrase “在网上”. Use it when registering, shopping, or finding information on the internet.

报名 “报名” means “register” in “报名参加了今天的会议”. It is followed by the event or activity someone registers for, often with “报名参加” + event. Use it when signing up for a conference, course, or other organized activity.

参加 “参加” means “attend” or “participate in” the conference in “参加了今天的会议”. It commonly takes an event or activity directly after it, as in “参加会议”. Use it when saying that you will attend an event or take part in an activity.

了 “了” shows that the action in “报名参加了今天的会议” has been completed. Here it comes after the completed action phrase. Use it when reporting that an action has already happened.

今天 “今天” means “today” in “今天的会议”. It identifies the day connected with the conference. It commonly comes before “的” to describe something happening today, such as “今天的活动”.

的 “的” links “今天” to “会议” in “今天的会议”, meaning “today’s conference”. It connects a describing phrase to the noun that follows. Use the pattern “description + 的 + noun” for possession or attribution.

会议 “会议” means “conference” or “meeting” in “今天的会议”. It refers here to the organized event the attendee registered for. Use it for a formal meeting or conference, often with a time or topic before it.

可以 “可以” means “can” or “be able to” in “我可以帮您签到”. It expresses that the staff member is able and willing to help. A common pattern is “可以” + verb, such as “可以参加” or “可以使用”.

帮 “帮” means “help” in “帮您签到”, helping the attendee check in. It is followed by the person receiving help and then the action, as in “帮您确认”. Use it when offering or describing help with a task.

您 “您” means “you” in a polite form in “帮您签到”. The staff member uses it to address the attendee respectfully. Use it with customers, guests, or other people in formal service interactions.

签到 “签到” means “check in” or “sign in” at the conference. In “帮您签到”, it names the action the staff member can help with. Use it at conferences, offices, classes, or other places where attendance is recorded.

请 “请” makes “请在这个屏幕上确认” a polite request: “Please confirm”. It comes before the requested action. Use it when giving courteous instructions to a customer, guest, or colleague.

这 “这” means “this” in “这个屏幕”, pointing to the screen near the speaker. It comes before the measure word “个” here. Use it to identify a nearby person, object, or place.

个 “个” is the general measure word in “这个屏幕”, meaning “this screen”. It follows “这” and comes before the noun. Use “这” + “个” + noun when identifying a countable object without a more specific measure word.

屏幕 “屏幕” means “screen” in “这个屏幕上”. It is the surface on which the registration information appears. Use it when referring to a computer, phone, tablet, or other display.

上 “上” means “on” in the location phrase “这个屏幕上”. It indicates that the confirmation should be done on the screen. A common pattern is place + “上”, such as “桌子上” or “网上”.

确认 “确认” means “confirm” in “确认您的报名信息”. It asks the attendee to check that the displayed registration details are correct. Use it with information, reservations, appointments, or other details that need verification.

信息 “信息” means “information” or “details” in “您的报名信息”. Here it refers specifically to the attendee’s registration details. It commonly follows a topic noun, as in “会议信息” or “联系信息”.

上面 “上面” means “on it” or “on the screen” in “上面显示了我的报名信息”. It refers back to the screen just mentioned. Use it when pointing to information located on a surface or displayed page.

显示 “显示” means “show” or “display” in “上面显示了我的报名信息”. The screen is the thing displaying the registration information. Use it for information that appears on a screen, document, or other display.

和 “和” means “and” in “我的报名信息和我选择的下午研讨会”. It joins the registration information with the workshop. Use it to connect nouns or noun phrases in a list.

选择 “选择” means “choose” or “select” in “我选择的下午研讨会”. It identifies the workshop the attendee selected. It commonly comes before “的” when the completed choice describes a noun, as in “我选择的课程”.

下午 “下午” means “afternoon” in “下午研讨会”. It specifies when the workshop takes place. It commonly comes before a time-related event, such as “下午会议” or “下午课程”.

研讨会 “研讨会” means “workshop” or “seminar” in “下午研讨会”. It refers to the afternoon event selected by the attendee. Use it for an organized session focused on discussion, study, or a particular topic.

看到 “看到” means “see” or “notice” in “我看到那个研讨会”. The form presents the workshop as something the staff member can see in the information. It commonly takes the visible person, object, or information directly after it.

那 “那” means “that” in “那个研讨会”, referring to the workshop already mentioned. It comes before “个” and the noun. Use it to identify something farther away or already established in the conversation.

胸牌 “胸牌” means “badge” or “name badge” in “您的胸牌信息” and “资料和胸牌”. Here it is the badge given to the attendee at check-in. Use it when discussing an identification badge worn at a conference, workplace, or event.

列 “列” contributes the meaning “list” in “列在一起”, where the workshop and badge information are shown together in a list. The phrase describes how the information appears on the screen. Use it when talking about items being listed in a document or display.

一起 “一起” means “together” in “列在一起”. It shows that the workshop and badge information appear as a group. Use it after actions or descriptions when people or things are together or handled together.

这里 “这里” means “here” in “这里有纸质议程吗”. It points to the check-in desk or the nearby area. Use it to ask about or identify something located in the current place.

有 “有” means “there is” or “there are” in “这里有纸质议程吗”. The question asks whether printed agendas are available here. Use “place + 有 + noun” to ask whether something exists or is available in a location.

纸质 “纸质” means “paper” or “printed” in “纸质议程”. It describes the agenda as a paper copy rather than an online version. Use it before a noun when distinguishing a paper form of a document or material.

议程 “议程” means “agenda” in “纸质议程” and “网上的议程”. It refers to the schedule or program for the conference. Use it when discussing the planned sessions, times, and events of a meeting.

吗 “吗” turns “这里有纸质议程” into a yes-or-no question. It is placed at the end of the sentence. Use it for a neutral question expecting an answer such as yes or no.

还是 “还是” means “or instead” in “还是我应该使用网上的议程”. It presents an alternative in a question between a printed agenda and an online agenda. Use it when asking which of two options is preferred or appropriate.

应该 “应该” means “should” in “我应该使用网上的议程”. It asks which action is appropriate in the situation. A common pattern is “应该” + verb, such as “应该先去哪个会议室”.

使用 “使用” means “use” in “使用网上的议程”. It refers to using the online agenda as a source of conference information. It commonly takes the tool, document, or service being used directly after it.

版本 “版本” means “version” in “网上的版本”. It distinguishes the online version of the agenda from the printed one. Use it when comparing different forms or editions of a document, program, or product.

不过 “不过” means “but” or “however” in “不过网上的版本有最新的会议室安排”. It introduces information that contrasts with the availability of printed agendas. Use it to add a limitation, qualification, or more useful alternative.

最新 “最新” means “latest” in “最新的会议室安排”. It describes the most current room assignment information. It commonly comes before “的” and the noun it modifies, as in “最新的消息”.

会议室 “会议室” means “conference room” in “会议室安排”. Here it refers to the rooms assigned to different conference sessions. Use it when asking about or directing someone to a meeting room.

安排 “安排” means “arrangement” or “assignment” in “会议室安排”. It refers to which rooms are assigned to the conference sessions. Use it after a topic noun, such as “座位安排” or “时间安排”.

会 “会” expresses future intention in “我会使用网上的议程”, meaning “I will use”. It comes before the action verb “使用”. Use “会” + verb when stating what someone will do or is expected to do.

这样 “这样” means “this way” in “这样就不会错过任何更新”. It refers to using the online agenda as the chosen method. Use it to introduce a result or benefit of an action that was just mentioned.

就 “就” marks the resulting consequence in “这样就不会错过任何更新”. Together with “这样”, it connects the chosen method with its expected result. Use it in patterns such as “这样就可以……” when explaining how an action makes something possible.

不 “不” means “not” in “不会错过任何更新”. It negates the possibility of missing updates in this sentence. It commonly comes before the verb or modal expression being negated.

错过 “错过” means “miss” in “错过任何更新”. Here it means failing to receive or notice conference updates. Use it with an event, opportunity, person, or information that someone fails to catch or experience.

任何 “任何” means “any” in “任何更新”. It emphasizes that no updates should be missed. It commonly comes before the noun and often appears with a negative expression such as “不”.

更新 “更新” means “updates” in “任何更新”. It refers to new or changed conference information. Use it for changes to schedules, assignments, apps, documents, or other information.

是 “是” identifies the items in “这是您的资料和胸牌”, meaning “these are your materials and badge”. It links “这” with the noun phrase that follows. Use “这” + “是” to identify or present something.

资料 “资料” means “materials” or “documents” in “您的资料和胸牌”. It refers to the conference materials handed to the attendee. Use it for informational documents or materials provided for a meeting, course, or event.

先 “先” means “first” in “我应该先去哪个会议室”. It asks which room the attendee should go to before the others. Use it before a verb to show the first action in a sequence.

去 “去” means “go” in “去哪个会议室”. It is followed by the destination “哪个会议室”. Use the pattern “去” + place when saying where someone is going.

哪 “哪” means “which” in “哪个会议室”. It asks the listener to choose one room from the available options. It combines with “个” and the noun in this question.

开场 “开场” means “opening” in “开场环节”. It identifies the beginning part of the conference program. Use it before an event segment when referring to the opening portion.

环节 “环节” means “segment” or “session” in “开场环节”. It treats the opening part as one component of the conference program. Use it for a distinct part or stage of an event or process.

主会场 “主会场” means “main hall” or “main venue” in “主会场”. It is the principal place where the opening session takes place. Use it when directing people to the main location of a conference or event.

沿着 “沿着” means “along” in “沿着这条走廊一直走”. It introduces the route the attendee should follow. A common pattern is “沿着” + route or place + movement verb.

条 “条” is the measure word for the long, narrow corridor in “这条走廊”. It comes between “这” and “走廊”. Use it with long or narrow things such as roads, corridors, or rivers.

走廊 “走廊” means “corridor” or “hallway” in “这条走廊”. It is the route the attendee should follow to reach the main hall. Use it when giving directions inside a building.

一直 “一直” means “straight” or “continuously” in “一直走”. It tells the attendee to keep moving along the corridor without stopping or turning. Use it before a movement verb when an action continues in the same direction.

走 “走” means “walk” or “go” in “一直走”. Here it is part of the direction to continue down the corridor. Use it with a place or route when telling someone how to move.

到 “到” means “reach” or “arrive” in “走就到了”. It describes reaching the destination after walking along the corridor. Use it with a destination or in a result expression to say that someone arrives somewhere.

Grammar Points

网上 + 动词

网上报名会议。

wǎngshàng bàomíng huìyì

“网上”放在动词前，表示动作发生的方式或地点。

一直 + 动词

屏幕一直显示最新版本。

píngmù yìzhí xiǎnshì zuìxīn bǎnběn

The screen continuously displays the latest version.

“一直”放在动词前，表示动作从过去持续到现在或持续进行。

Chinese Vocabulary

报名 verb

bàomíng to register; registration

报名信息 phrase

bàomíng xìnxī registration information

参加 verb

cānjiā to attend; to participate in

会议 noun

huìyì conference; meeting

屏幕 noun

píngmù screen

签到 verb

qiāndào to check in

确认 verb

quèrèn to confirm

网上 adv

wǎngshàng online; on the internet

下午 noun

xiàwǔ afternoon

显示 verb

xiǎnshì to display; to show

选择 verb

xuǎnzé to choose; to select

研讨会 noun

yántǎohuì workshop; seminar

Quiz

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

registration information

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报名信息

conference; meeting

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会议

to check in

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签到

to choose; to select

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选择