About This Lesson
Use Pack Light for a Business Trip to practice Chinese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
这次商务出差我只想带一个随身行李包。
Zhè cì shāngwù chūchāi wǒ zhǐ xiǎng dài yí ge suíshēn xíngli bāo. I want to take only a carry-on bag for the business trip.
B
那就围绕开会要穿的衣服来安排，额外的东西尽量少带。
Nà jiù wéirào kāihuì yào chuān de yīfu lái ānpái, éwài de dōngxi jǐnliàng shǎo dài. Then plan around the meeting outfit and keep extras to a minimum.
A
我的行程上安排了一个会议和一顿比较随意的晚餐。
Wǒ de xíngchéng shàng ānpái le yí ge huìyì hé yí dùn bǐjiào suíyì de wǎncān. I have one meeting and one casual dinner on the itinerary.
B
带一些两种场合都能穿的衣物。
Dài yìxiē liǎng zhǒng chǎnghé dōu néng chuān de yīwù. Pack pieces that can work for both.
B
不然包很快就会装满。
Bùrán bāo hěn kuài jiù huì zhuāng mǎn. Or the bag will fill up fast.
A
我担心我的衬衫还没到开会的时候就皱了。
Wǒ dānxīn wǒ de chènshān hái méi dào kāihuì de shíhou jiù zhòu le. I'm worried my shirt will wrinkle before the meeting.
B
把它仔细卷好，到了酒店就马上拿出来。
Bǎ tā zǐxì juǎn hǎo, dào le jiǔdiàn jiù mǎshàng ná chūlái. Roll it carefully, then unpack it as soon as you reach the hotel.
A
充电器和文件应该放在前面的口袋里吗？
Chōngdiànqì hé wénjiàn yīnggāi fàng zài qiánmiàn de kǒudài lǐ ma? Should chargers and documents go in the front pocket?
B
把需要随手拿的东西放在那里，再放一份备用的会议议程。
Bǎ xūyào suíshǒu ná de dōngxi fàng zài nàli, zài fàng yí fèn bèiyòng de huìyì yìchéng. Keep quick-access items there, along with a backup copy of the agenda.
A
这样在机场我就不用把整个包打开了。
Zhèyàng zài jīchǎng wǒ jiù bù yòng bǎ zhěng ge bāo dǎkāi le. Then I won't have to open the whole bag at the airport.
B
这些东西放在手边，过安检会方便一些。
Zhèxiē dōngxi fàng zài shǒubiān, guò ānjiǎn huì fāngbiàn yìxiē. Security will be easier when those things are close at hand.Word by Word
这次
In “这次”, the meaning is “this time,” referring to the business trip being discussed. It commonly comes before an event or activity when talking about the current occasion, such as making plans for a specific trip.
商务
In “商务出差”, “商务” means “business” and specifies the purpose of the trip. It commonly comes before a noun to describe work-related activities or arrangements, and it is useful when discussing professional travel.
出差
In “商务出差”, “出差” means going on a business trip. It is used for travel connected with work and commonly appears with travel or destination information when discussing work plans.
我
In “我只想带”, “我” means “I” and identifies the speaker as the person who wants to pack. It commonly appears before the verb phrase describing the speaker’s action, especially when stating personal plans.
只
In “我只想带”, “只” limits the action to “only,” showing that the speaker wants to take no more than the stated bag. It commonly comes before a verb or verb phrase when setting a restriction, such as limiting what to bring on a trip.
想
In “只想带”, “想” means “want to” and expresses the speaker’s intention to take the bag. It commonly comes before another verb, and it is useful when stating a plan or preference.
带
In “想带一个随身行李包”, “带” means to take or bring something along. It commonly comes before the object being carried, and travelers use it when talking about what they will take with them.
个
In “一个随身行李包”, “个” is the general classifier used between the number “one” and the bag noun. The pattern number + “个” + noun is a common way to count many everyday objects, including bags.
随身
In “随身行李包”, “随身” indicates that the luggage is kept with the traveler rather than checked separately. It commonly comes before an item that someone carries during travel, so it is useful when discussing carry-on belongings.
行李
In “随身行李包”, “行李” means luggage or baggage. It commonly combines with a type of bag or with verbs about carrying and packing, and travelers use it when discussing what they take on a trip.
包
In “随身行李包”, “包” means bag and identifies the container being taken. It commonly follows a word describing the bag’s type or purpose, and it is useful when discussing packing or storage.
那
In “那就围绕”, “那” means “then” or “in that case,” responding to the previous decision about taking one bag. It commonly introduces a consequence or next suggestion in conversation, especially before “就”.
就
In “那就围绕”, “就” marks the resulting action: given that decision, the packing should be organized around the meeting clothes. The pattern “那就” is commonly used to respond to a situation with a practical next step.
围绕
In “围绕开会要穿的衣服来安排”, “围绕” means to center the planning around the meeting clothes. It commonly comes before the topic or focus of an arrangement, and it is useful when organizing something around a main priority.
开会
In “开会要穿的衣服”, “开会” means holding or attending a meeting. It commonly describes a work activity and can identify the event connected with clothing, preparation, or scheduling.
要
In “开会要穿的衣服”, “要” indicates what someone needs or is going to wear for the meeting. It commonly comes before a verb to describe a necessary or planned action, such as deciding what to wear.
穿
In “要穿的衣服”, “穿” means to wear the clothes. It commonly comes before a clothing item, and people use it when discussing dressing for a meeting, trip, or other occasion.
的
In “要穿的衣服”, “的” links the description “要穿” to the noun “衣服,” meaning the clothes that are to be worn. The pattern verb phrase + “的” + noun is commonly used to identify a particular thing by describing it.
衣服
In “要穿的衣服”, “衣服” means clothes or clothing. It commonly follows a description of when or how the clothes will be used, and it is useful when planning what to wear.
来
In “围绕开会要穿的衣服来安排”, “来” introduces the action carried out on the basis of the stated focus. The pattern “来安排” is useful when explaining the approach used to organize a plan or activity.
安排
In “来安排”, “安排” means to arrange or organize the packing plan. It commonly takes the activity or items being organized as its object, and people use it when coordinating schedules, plans, or preparations.
额外
In “额外的东西”, “额外” means extra or additional, referring to things beyond what is needed for the trip. It commonly comes before “的” and a noun, and it is useful when deciding what unnecessary items to leave out.
东西
In “额外的东西”, “东西” means things or items. It commonly refers to physical objects in everyday conversation, especially when talking about what to pack, move, buy, or remove.
尽量
In “尽量少带”, “尽量” means “as much as possible” and shows an effort to reduce the amount packed. It commonly comes before a verb or adjective, and it is useful when giving a practical recommendation with a limit.
少
In “尽量少带”, “少” means less or fewer, telling the traveler to bring a smaller amount. It commonly comes before a verb to reduce the extent of an action, and it is useful when packing lightly.
行程
In “行程上”, “行程” means itinerary or schedule, referring to the planned activities of the trip. It commonly appears with information about meetings, meals, or travel, and it is useful when checking what a trip includes.
上
In “行程上安排了”, “上” indicates that something is listed or arranged in the itinerary. It commonly follows a noun referring to a schedule, plan, or other organized record when locating information there.
了
In “安排了一个会议” and “到了酒店”, “了” marks an established or completed change: the meeting has been arranged, or the arrival has occurred. It commonly follows a verb when reporting that an action or situation has reached a new state.
会议
In “一个会议”, “会议” means meeting or conference. It commonly follows a number and classifier or combines with words describing the meeting, and it is useful when discussing scheduled work events.
和
In “一个会议和一顿比较随意的晚餐”, “和” means “and” and connects the meeting with the dinner. It commonly joins two nouns or noun phrases when listing activities, items, or people.
顿
In “一顿比较随意的晚餐”, “顿” is the classifier for a meal. It commonly comes after a number and before a meal noun, and it is useful when counting or describing meals.
比较
In “比较随意的晚餐”, “比较” means relatively or fairly and softens the description of the dinner as casual. It commonly comes before an adjective, and speakers use it when expressing a moderate degree rather than an absolute one.
随意
In “比较随意的晚餐”, “随意” means casual or informal in the context of the dinner. It commonly describes the style or atmosphere of an activity, and it is useful when contrasting a relaxed occasion with a formal meeting.
晚餐
In “一顿比较随意的晚餐”, “晚餐” means dinner. It commonly appears with “顿” when counting a meal, and people use it when describing evening plans or travel schedules.
一些
In “一些两种场合都能穿的衣物”, “一些” means some or several, referring to an unspecified amount of clothing. It commonly comes before a noun when suggesting a non-exact quantity, and it is useful when making a packing recommendation.
种
In “两种场合”, “种” is the classifier for types or kinds. It commonly follows a number and comes before the noun being divided into types, and it is useful when comparing different kinds of situations.
场合
In “两种场合”, “场合” means occasions or settings, here referring to the meeting and the casual dinner. It commonly describes the context in which clothing, behavior, or language is appropriate.
都
In “两种场合都能穿”, “都” means “both” and gives the same scope to the two occasions. It commonly follows the subjects or topics being grouped and comes before the verb phrase that applies to all of them.
能
In “都能穿”, “能” means can or be suitable for, showing that the clothing is usable in both settings. It commonly comes before a verb, and it is useful when discussing ability or whether something works for a situation.
衣物
In “一些两种场合都能穿的衣物”, “衣物” means clothing or garments. It commonly refers collectively to items worn on the body, and it is useful in practical discussions about packing or organizing clothes.
不然
In “不然包很快就会装满”, “不然” means “otherwise,” introducing the unwanted result of bringing too many separate items. It commonly follows advice and introduces the consequence that may happen if the advice is not followed.
很快
In “包很快就会装满”, “很快” means quickly or soon, describing how soon the bag will become full. It commonly comes before a verb phrase, and it is useful when warning about a result that will happen in a short time.
会
In “很快就会装满”, “会” indicates that the bag will or is likely to become full. It commonly comes before a verb when predicting a result, and it is useful when explaining the likely consequence of a current choice.
装满
In “包很快就会装满”, “装满” means become full from being filled with items. It describes reaching the container’s capacity and is useful when talking about bags, boxes, or other storage spaces.
担心
In “我担心我的衬衫”, “担心” means to worry about or be concerned about something. It commonly comes before the person, thing, or situation causing concern, and it is useful when describing a travel or preparation problem.
衬衫
In “我的衬衫”, “衬衫” means shirt, specifically the clothing item the speaker is worried about. It commonly appears with possessive or descriptive information, and it is useful when discussing clothes for work or travel.
还
In “还没到开会的时候”, “还” means still or yet and shows that the meeting time has not been reached. The pattern “还没” commonly describes something that has not happened by the expected time.
没
In “还没到开会的时候”, “没” makes the reaching of the meeting time negative, meaning it has not happened yet. It commonly comes before a verb when saying that an action or event has not occurred.
到
In “还没到开会的时候”, “到” means reach or arrive at the meeting time; in “到了酒店”, it refers to arriving at the hotel. It commonly combines with a destination or time expression when describing reaching a place or point.
时候
In “开会的时候”, “时候” means time or moment, identifying the time when the meeting takes place. The pattern event + “的时候” commonly introduces the time at which another action or situation occurs.
皱
In “衬衫还没到开会的时候就皱了”, “皱” means become wrinkled, describing the unwanted condition of the shirt. It is useful when talking about fabric or clothing that loses its smooth appearance during packing or travel.
把
In “把它仔细卷好”, “把” marks “它” as the object being handled and places it before the action and its result. The pattern “把” + object + verb + result is useful for giving instructions about changing or arranging a specific item.
它
In “把它仔细卷好”, “它” means “it” and refers to the shirt mentioned in the previous line. It commonly replaces a known object so the speaker does not need to repeat the noun while giving instructions.
仔细
In “仔细卷好”, “仔细” means carefully and describes how the shirt should be rolled. It commonly comes before an action verb, and it is useful when accuracy or careful handling matters.
卷
In “卷好”, “卷” means roll, referring to rolling the shirt for packing. It commonly takes the item being rolled as its object, and it is useful when describing a space-saving packing method.
好
In “卷好”, “好” indicates that the rolling should be completed properly, with the shirt left in a suitable state. The pattern verb + “好” is commonly used when an action needs to be finished or arranged satisfactorily.
酒店
In “到了酒店”, “酒店” means hotel, the destination reached during the trip. It commonly follows a verb of arrival or appears with location information when discussing accommodation.
马上
In “马上拿出来”, “马上” means immediately, telling the traveler to take the shirt out without delay after reaching the hotel. It commonly comes before a verb, and it is useful for giving instructions about the next action.
拿
In “拿出来”, “拿” means take or get, referring to removing the shirt from the bag. It commonly comes before an object or a directional complement, and it is useful when retrieving a stored item.
出来
In “拿出来”, “出来” indicates movement out from inside, so the item is taken out of the bag. It commonly follows an action verb to show an outward result, and it is useful when removing something from a container.
充电器
In “充电器和文件”, “充电器” means charger, one of the items to keep accessible. It commonly joins a list of travel or electronic equipment, and travelers use it when organizing devices and their accessories.
文件
In “充电器和文件”, “文件” means documents or files, referring here to work papers needed for the trip. It commonly appears in lists of work materials, and it is useful when organizing papers for a meeting or security check.
应该
In “应该放在”, “应该” means should or ought to and asks about the recommended location for the chargers and documents. It commonly comes before a verb when requesting or giving practical advice.
放
In “放在前面的口袋里”, “放” means put or place. It commonly combines with “在” and a location to specify where an item should be stored, and it is useful for giving packing instructions.
在
In “放在前面的口袋里”, “在” introduces the location where the items should be placed. It commonly follows a placement verb and comes before the place expression, which is useful when describing storage locations.
前面
In “前面的口袋”, “前面” means the front or front part, identifying which pocket is meant. It commonly comes before “的” and a noun when specifying the position of an object, and it is useful when giving directions inside a bag.
口袋
In “前面的口袋里”, “口袋” means pocket. It commonly combines with a position word such as “里” to describe where something is kept, and it is useful when organizing small travel items.
里
In “口袋里”, “里” means inside and marks the interior of the pocket as the location. It commonly follows a container or place noun, and it is useful when saying where an item is stored.
吗
In “吗”, the particle turns the preceding statement into a yes-or-no question about where the items should go. It commonly appears at the end of a question when asking for confirmation or advice.
需要
In “需要随手拿的东西”, “需要” means need and identifies the items that need to be readily taken. It commonly comes before a verb or action description, and it is useful when deciding which belongings are necessary.
随手
In “随手拿”, “随手” means readily or easily by hand, describing items that can be grabbed without searching through the bag. It commonly comes before an action involving the hands, and it is useful when organizing things for quick access.
那里
In “放在那里”, “那里” means there and refers back to the front pocket. It commonly follows a placement verb when pointing to a location already known in the conversation, such as a particular place in a bag.
再
In “再放一份备用的会议议程”, “再” means additionally, telling the listener to put one more item in the pocket. It commonly comes before a second action or added item, and it is useful when adding something to an existing arrangement.
份
In “一份备用的会议议程”, “份” is the classifier for a copy or document. It commonly follows a number and comes before a document or similar item, and it is useful when counting copies of work materials.
备用
In “备用的会议议程”, “备用” means backup or spare, identifying the agenda as an extra copy kept in case it is needed. It commonly comes before the item reserved for later use, and it is useful when preparing for possible loss or problems.
议程
In “会议议程”, “议程” means agenda, the planned list of meeting topics or activities. It commonly combines with “会议” to identify the agenda for a meeting, and it is useful when preparing or checking meeting materials.
这样
In “这样在机场”, “这样” means “this way” or “with this arrangement,” referring to keeping the items in the front pocket. It commonly introduces a result or consequence of the preceding method, and it is useful when explaining why a plan helps.
机场
In “在机场”, “机场” means airport, the place where the bag may need to be opened for security. It commonly follows a location marker, and it is useful when discussing travel procedures or airport actions.
不用
In “不用把整个包打开”, “不用” means do not need to, explaining that opening the entire bag will be unnecessary. It commonly comes before a verb phrase, and it is useful when saying that a possible action can be avoided.
整个
In “整个包”, “整个” means the whole or entire, emphasizing that every part of the bag would otherwise be opened. It commonly comes before a noun, and it is useful when distinguishing a complete object from only one part.
打开
In “把整个包打开”, “打开” means open, referring to opening the bag for inspection. It commonly takes the object being opened, and it is useful when discussing containers, doors, files, or other things that can be opened.
这些
In “这些东西”, “这些” means these and points to the chargers, documents, and other accessible items already mentioned. It commonly comes before a noun when referring to nearby or previously identified things, and it is useful when summarizing a group of items.
手边
In “放在手边”, “手边” means close at hand or within easy reach. It commonly follows a placement expression to describe a convenient location, and it is useful when arranging items needed quickly.
过
In “过安检”, “过” means go through or pass, referring to passing through the security check. It commonly comes before a process, checkpoint, or inspection, and travelers use it when describing airport procedures.
安检
In “过安检”, “安检” means security check or security screening. It commonly follows “过” when describing the airport procedure, and it is useful when discussing what happens before entering a secure area.
方便
In “会方便一些”, “方便” means convenient or easier, describing the benefit of keeping the items close at hand during security. It commonly describes how easy an action or arrangement is, and it is useful when explaining the practical advantage of a choice.
Grammar Points
的：修饰语 + 的 + 名词
前面的口袋
qiánmiàn de kǒudàifront pocket
Chinese places the describing phrase before the noun; 的 links the description to the noun.
比较 + 形容词
比较随意
bǐjiào suíyìrelatively casual
比较 softens an adjective and means “relatively” or “rather,” rather than forming a direct comparison.
Chinese Vocabulary
安排
verb
ānpái
to arrange; to schedule
比较随意
adj
bǐjiào suíyì
relatively casual
场合
noun
chǎnghé
occasion; setting
额外
adj
éwài
extra; additional
开会
verb
kāihuì
to have a meeting
商务出差
phrase
shāngwù chūchāi
business trip
随身行李包
noun
suíshēn xíngli bāo
carry-on bag
晚餐
noun
wǎncān
dinner
行程
noun
xíngchéng
itinerary; schedule
衣服
noun
yīfu
clothes
衣物
noun
yīwù
clothing; garments
装满
verb
zhuāngmǎn
to fill up
Quiz
Spelling
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carry-on bag
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随身行李包business trip
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商务出差relatively casual
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比较随意itinerary; schedule