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Use Managing baggage weight before a flight to practice Chinese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
我的行李箱感觉很重，而且行李限额非常严格。
wǒ de xínglǐxiāng gǎnjué hén zhòng, érqiě xínglǐ xiàn'é fēicháng yángé. My suitcase feels heavy, and the baggage allowance is really strict.
B
我们出发前先称一下，这样如果需要，你现在就可以重新整理。
wǒmen chūfā qián xiān chēng yíxià, zhèyàng rúguǒ xūyào, nǐ xiànzài jiù kéyǐ chóngxīn zhěnglǐ. Weigh it before we leave so you can repack it now if needed.
A
它超过限额了，所以我需要拿出一些东西。
tā chāoguò xiàn'é le, suǒyǐ wǒ xūyào ná chū yìxiē dōngxi. It's over the limit, so I need to take something out.
B
如果背包的重量限额允许，就把重物放进你的背包里。
rúguǒ bēibāo de zhòngliàng xiàn'é yúnxǔ, jiù bǎ zhòngwù fàng jìn nǐ de bēibāo lǐ. Move heavy items to your backpack if its weight allowance permits.
A
这些书可能是主要问题。
zhèxiē shū kěnéng shì zhǔyào wèntí. The books are probably the main problem.
B
只带上你飞行时需要的那一本。
zhǐ dài shàng nǐ fēixíng shí xūyào de nà yì běn. Bring only the one you need for the flight.
B
其余的留在家里。
qíyú de liú zài jiāli. Leave the rest at home.
A
我可以穿上这件夹克，而不是把它装进行李箱。
wǒ kéyǐ chuān shàng zhè jiàn jiākè, ér bú shì bǎ tā zhuāng jìn xínglǐxiāng. I can wear the jacket instead of packing it.
B
这样应该会有帮助，也不用把所有东西都重新整理一遍。
zhèyàng yīnggāi huì yǒu bāngzhù, yě bú yòng bǎ suóyǒu dōngxi dōu chóngxīn zhěnglǐ yí biàn. That should help without making you repack everything.
A
现在它低于限额了。
xiànzài tā dīyú xiàn'é le. Now it's under the limit.
B
那我们就可以出发了，不用在柜台打开行李箱。
nà wǒmen jiù kéyǐ chūfā le, búyòng zài guìtái dǎkāi xínglǐxiāng. Then we can leave without opening the suitcase at the counter.Word by Word
我
我 means “I” or “me” here, referring to the speaker in 我的行李箱. It appears before 的 to identify the owner, as in 我的行李箱. Use it when talking about yourself as the person who owns or does something.
的
的 links 我 to 行李箱 and shows that the suitcase belongs to the speaker: 我的行李箱. It follows the possessor and comes before the possessed noun in this phrase. The same pattern can be reused with another possessor and noun.
行李箱
行李箱 means “suitcase,” the piece of luggage being weighed in the dialogue. In 我的行李箱, it is the noun that feels heavy and is later opened at the counter. Use it when referring specifically to a suitcase rather than luggage in general.
感觉
感觉 means “feel” or “seem” here, describing how the suitcase appears to the speaker through its weight: 行李箱感觉很重. It is followed by the description 很重. Use 感觉 before a description when reporting how something seems.
很
很 adds degree to the description 重 in 感觉很重, giving the meaning “quite” or “very heavy.” It comes before the descriptive word in this phrase. Use the pattern 很 + description when describing how something is.
重
重 means “heavy” here and describes the suitcase’s weight in 感觉很重. It follows 很 in the dialogue. Use 重 for an object whose weight makes it heavy to carry or handle.
而且
而且 means “and also” or “moreover,” adding another related fact after the suitcase feels heavy: 而且行李限额非常严格. It connects the weight problem with the strict baggage allowance. Use it to add a further point that supports or continues the previous statement.
行李
行李 means “baggage” or “luggage” in 行李限额, referring to the luggage covered by the allowance. It is broader than 行李箱, which names one suitcase. Use 行李 when discussing luggage as a category or amount.
限额
限额 means “limit” or “allowance” here, specifically the permitted baggage amount in 行李限额. The dialogue later compares the suitcase with this limit in 超过限额 and 低于限额. Use it for an official or practical maximum amount.
非常
非常 means “very” or “extremely” and strengthens 严格 in 行李限额非常严格. It appears before the description it intensifies. Use 非常 + description when emphasizing a strong degree.
严格
严格 means “strict” here, describing the baggage allowance in 行李限额非常严格. It explains why the suitcase’s weight must be checked carefully. Use it for rules, limits, or requirements that allow little flexibility.
我们
我们 means “we” or “us,” referring to the two people acting together in 我们出发前. It is the subject of the action before they leave. Use it when including yourself and at least one other person in the same action or situation.
出发
出发 means “leave” or “depart” here, referring to setting off before the flight: 我们出发前. It is the event used as the time reference for weighing the suitcase. Use 出发 when someone begins a journey or sets off from a place.
前
前 means “before” in 出发前, placing the weighing action before departure. It follows the event or time expression it refers to. Use the pattern event + 前 for something that happens before that event.
先
先 means “first” or “beforehand” in 先称一下, showing that weighing should happen before the other preparations. It places this action earlier in the sequence. Use 先 before an action when telling someone what to do first.
称
称 means “weigh” here, referring to checking the suitcase’s weight in 先称一下. It is followed by 一下, which presents the action as a quick check. Use 称 when measuring the weight of luggage or another object.
一下
一下 presents 称一下 as a brief or quick action, so 先称一下 means “first weigh it quickly.” In this expression, 一 and 下 work together rather than contributing separate meanings: they make the action sound short and light. Use it after an action word when asking for or describing a quick action.
这样
这样 means “this way” or “in this manner” and refers to weighing the suitcase first: 这样如果需要，你现在就可以重新整理. It introduces the result or advantage of the preceding action. Use 这样 when pointing to a method or situation just mentioned.
如果
如果 means “if” and introduces the condition 如果需要. The following action, 你现在就可以重新整理, is available only when that condition applies. Use 如果 before a condition and then state the possible result or action.
需要
需要 means “need” here in 如果需要, meaning “if it is necessary.” The object of the need is understood from the surrounding repacking situation. Use 需要 when saying that an action or thing is necessary.
你
你 means “you,” referring to the person who can repack the suitcase in 你现在就可以重新整理. It is the subject of the possible action. Use it when addressing one person directly.
现在
现在 means “now” in 你现在就可以重新整理, marking the current time when repacking can happen. It appears before the action. Use 现在 to identify something happening at the present time.
就
就 means “then” or “right away” here, linking the condition 如果需要 with the immediate possibility 现在就可以重新整理. It emphasizes that the action can be done at that point. Use it in a condition-and-result pattern when the result follows directly or can happen without delay.
可以
可以 means “can” or “be able to” in 你现在就可以重新整理, giving permission or indicating that repacking is possible. It comes before the action. Use 可以 before a verb to say that an action is allowed or possible.
重新
重新 means “again” or “anew” in 重新整理, showing that the suitcase will be organized again after checking its weight. It comes before the action word 整理. Use 重新 before an action that is being done again from the beginning or in a new arrangement.
整理
整理 means “organize” or “repack” here, referring to rearranging the suitcase’s contents in 重新整理. The dialogue uses it for changing the packing after weighing the luggage. Use 整理 for putting things into a more suitable order or arrangement.
它
它 means “it” here and refers back to the suitcase in 它超过限额了 and 现在它低于限额了. It avoids repeating 行李箱. Use 它 when referring to a non-human object already identified in the conversation.
超过
超过 means “exceed” or “be over” in 它超过限额了, saying that the suitcase’s weight is above the allowance. It is followed by the limit being exceeded. Use the pattern 超过 + limit or amount when something goes beyond a permitted level.
了
了 at the end of 它超过限额了 presents the over-limit situation as a current, recognized change. It shows that the suitcase has now been found to be over the allowance. Use this sentence-final form when reporting a newly relevant situation or change.
所以
所以 means “so” or “therefore,” connecting the over-limit result to the need to remove something: 所以我需要拿出一些东西. It introduces the consequence of the previous statement. Use it after a reason or situation when stating what follows from it.
拿出
拿出 means “take out,” referring to removing items from the suitcase in 拿出一些东西. It combines taking something and bringing it out of its current container. Use 拿出 + object when removing something from a bag, box, or other place.
一些
一些 means “some” in 拿出一些东西, indicating an unspecified amount of items rather than everything. It comes before the noun 东西. Use 一些 before a noun when referring to an amount that is more than one or more than none but is not specified.
东西
东西 means “things” or “items” here, referring to the contents that can be removed from the suitcase. In 一些东西, it follows the quantity phrase 一些. Use 东西 for unspecified physical objects when their exact names are not important.
背包
背包 means “backpack,” the other bag that may receive some heavy items. It appears in 你的背包里 as the destination for moving the items. Use it when referring to a bag carried on the back.
重量
重量 means “weight” in 重量限额, referring to the amount of weight permitted for the backpack. It identifies what the allowance measures. Use 重量 when discussing how heavy something is or how much weight is allowed.
允许
允许 means “permit” or “allow” in 重量限额允许, where the weight allowance determines whether moving the items is acceptable. It appears after the condition 如果背包的重量限额. Use 允许 when a rule, limit, or person gives permission for an action.
把
把 marks 重物 as the object being deliberately moved in 把重物放进你的背包里. The construction focuses on what happens to that object and places the action after it. Use 把 + object + action when describing how an object is handled or moved to a result.
重物
重物 means “heavy items” in 把重物放进你的背包里. It names the objects selected for moving because of their weight. Use 重物 for objects that are notably heavy, especially when discussing carrying or relocating them.
放进
放进 means “put into,” describing moving 重物 inside the backpack in 放进你的背包里. It includes both placing something and its movement into a destination. Use 放进 + place when putting an object inside a bag, box, room, or other container.
里
里 means “inside” in 你的背包里, identifying the interior of the backpack as the destination. It follows the place noun and completes 放进你的背包里. Use noun + 里 to refer to the inside of a container or enclosed place.
这些
这些 means “these,” pointing to the books being discussed in 这些书. It identifies particular books that are present or understood in the situation. Use 这些 before a noun when pointing out nearby or already identified items.
书
书 means “book” or “books” in 这些书. The quantity or plural meaning comes from the surrounding expression 这些书, not from a change in the form 书 itself. Use it when referring to books, such as the books that are causing the luggage problem.
可能
可能 means “probably” or “possibly” in 书可能是主要问题, showing that the speaker is making a likely assessment rather than stating complete certainty. It appears before 是主要问题. Use 可能 before a statement when expressing a possibility or likelihood.
是
是 means “be” or “is” in 这些书可能是主要问题, linking the books with the identification 主要问题. It states what the books may represent in the situation. Use 是 to connect a subject with an identity, category, or description.
主要
主要 means “main” or “principal” in 主要问题, identifying the most important problem among the possible causes of excess weight. It comes before the noun 问题. Use 主要 before a noun when identifying its primary or most important role.
问题
问题 means “problem” in 主要问题, referring to the books as the likely main cause of the weight issue. It is the noun identified by 主要. Use 问题 when describing a difficulty that needs attention or a solution.
只
只 means “only” in 只带上你飞行时需要的那一本, limiting the number of books to the one that is needed. It comes before the action 带上. Use 只 before an action or quantity when restricting what is included.
带上
带上 means “bring along” in 带上你飞行时需要的那一本, telling the listener to take the needed book with them. 上 adds the sense of carrying it along to the relevant destination or situation. Use 带上 + object when telling someone to bring an item with them.
飞行
飞行 means “flight” or “flying” in 飞行时, referring to the time spent flying. It is followed by 时 to form the time expression “during the flight.” Use 飞行 when discussing the act or period of traveling by air.
时
时 means “when” or “during” in 飞行时, placing the need for the book during the flight. It follows the event or period it refers to. Use event + 时 to describe what happens while that event or period is taking place.
那
那 means “then” in 那我们就可以离开, marking the conclusion that follows from the packing decision. Here it moves the conversation from the suggestion to its result rather than pointing to a physical object. Use 那 at the start of a response when drawing a consequence from what was just said.
一
一 means “one” in 那一本, specifying that only one book should be brought. It appears together with the book classifier 本. Use 一 before a classifier when counting one item.
本
本 is the classifier used with books in 那一本. Together, 一本 means “one book,” and the classifier remains between 一 and the noun understood from the context. Use 本 when counting or specifying books.
其余
其余 means “the rest” or “the remaining ones” in 其余的留在家里, referring to the books not selected for the flight. It lets the speaker refer to the remaining items without naming them again. Use 其余的 when directing what should happen to the items left after a selection.
留
留 means “leave” or “keep” here, telling the listener not to take the remaining items away: 留在家里. The place where they remain follows in the sentence. Use 留在 + place when saying that something should remain in a location.
在
在 marks the location in 留在家里, showing where the remaining items should stay. It comes before the place expression 家里. Use 在 + place to identify where a person or thing is or remains.
家里
家里 means “at home” or “inside the house” in 留在家里. It is the location where the remaining books should stay instead of being brought on the flight. Use 家里 when referring to the home as a place.
穿上
穿上 means “put on” or “wear,” referring to wearing the jacket on the body in 穿上这件夹克. 上 presents the action as putting the clothing on. Use 穿上 + clothing item when saying that someone puts on and wears an item of clothing.
这
这 means “this” in 这件夹克, pointing to a particular jacket being discussed or available nearby. It comes before the classifier 件. Use 这 before a classifier and noun when identifying a specific nearby item.
件
件 is the classifier used for the clothing item in 这件夹克. It comes between 这 and 夹克. Use 件 when counting or specifying many types of clothing, including a jacket.
夹克
夹克 means “jacket” in 这件夹克, naming the clothing item that can be worn instead of packed. It follows the classifier 件. Use it when referring to a jacket.
而不是
而不是 means “rather than” or “instead of” and contrasts the chosen action with the rejected one in 穿上这件夹克，而不是把它装进行李箱. 而 connects the alternatives, while 不是 marks the alternative that is not chosen. Use it to present one action or option instead of another.
装进
装进 means “pack into,” describing putting the jacket inside the suitcase in 把它装进行李箱. It presents the suitcase as the destination of the packed item. Use 把 + object + 装进 + container when saying that something is packed into a bag or other container.
应该
应该 means “should” here in 这样应该会有帮助, expressing an expectation that the suggested change will be useful. It comes before 会有帮助. Use 应该 when giving a reasonable expectation or saying what is expected to happen.
会
会 means “will” or “is likely to” in 应该会有帮助, referring to the expected helpful result of wearing the jacket. It follows 应该 and comes before 有帮助. Use 会 before a verb or description when predicting a likely result.
有
有 contributes the meaning “have” in 有帮助, saying that the change will have a helpful effect. It is followed by 帮助 rather than referring to physical possession. A common reuse pattern is 对某人有帮助, meaning that something is helpful to someone.
帮助
帮助 means “help” in 有帮助, referring to the weight-saving change being useful. Together, 有帮助 means “be helpful.” Use 帮助 when describing assistance or a useful effect.
也
也 means “also” in 也不用把所有东西都重新整理一遍, adding that another benefit is not needing to repack everything. It comes before 不用. Use 也 when adding a second result, action, or fact to one already mentioned.
不用
不用 means “do not need to” or “need not” in 不用把所有东西都重新整理一遍. It tells the listener that the complete repacking action is unnecessary. Use 不用 before an action when saying that someone does not have to do it.
所有
所有 means “all” in 所有东西, covering the complete set of suitcase contents. It comes before the noun 东西. Use 所有 + noun when referring to every item in a relevant group.
都
都 means “all” here and applies to the items in 所有东西都重新整理一遍. It shows that the complete set would otherwise be reorganized. Use 都 after the subject or quantity expression when the statement applies to all members of a group.
遍
遍 counts a complete pass through an action in 重新整理一遍, referring to reorganizing the whole set once. It emphasizes the action as a full round rather than a small adjustment. Use it after an action when referring to completing that action from beginning to end.
低于
低于 means “be below” or “be under” in 现在它低于限额了, saying that the suitcase’s weight is now below the allowance. It contrasts with the earlier over-limit situation. Use 低于 + limit or amount when something is below a stated threshold.
柜台
柜台 means “counter” in 柜台, specifically the service counter where the suitcase might be checked before the flight. The dialogue refers to opening the suitcase at that location. Use it for a service or reception counter in a place such as an airport.
打开
打开 means “open” in 打开行李箱, referring to opening the suitcase at the counter. It is followed by the object being opened, 行李箱. Use 打开 + object when opening a suitcase, door, container, or other closed item.
Grammar Points
把 + 名词 + 动词 + ...
把重物拿出行李箱。
bǎ zhòngwù ná chū xínglǐxiāng.Take the heavy items out of the suitcase.
把 places the object before the verb to show how it is handled or changed.
超过／低于 + 限额
重量低于重量限额。
zhòngliàng dīyú zhòngliàng xiàn'é.The weight is below the weight allowance.
低于 and 超过 show whether an amount is below or above a limit.
Chinese Vocabulary
超过
verb
chāoguò
exceed; be over
超过限额了
称
verb
chēng
weigh
先称一下
出发
verb
chūfā
leave; depart
我们出发前
感觉
verb
gǎnjué
feel; seem
感觉很重
拿出
verb
ná chū
take out; remove
拿出一些东西
限额
noun
xiàn'é
limit; allowance
超过限额了
行李限额
noun
xínglǐ xiàn'é
baggage allowance
行李限额非常严格
行李箱
noun
xínglǐxiāng
suitcase
我的行李箱感觉很重
严格
adj
yángé
strict
行李限额非常严格
重
adj
zhòng
heavy
感觉很重
重物
noun
zhòngwù
heavy items
把重物放进你的背包里
重新整理
verb
chóngxīn zhěnglǐ
repack; reorganize
重新整理
Quiz
Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
repack; reorganize
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重新整理baggage allowance
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行李限额take out; remove
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拿出leave; depart