About This Lesson
Use Choosing an Activity for Changing Weather to practice Chinese conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and quizzes.
Dialogue
A
天气可能会变化，所以选择活动让人觉得很难。
tiānqì kěnéng huì biànhuà, suǒyǐ xuǎnzé huódòng ràng rén juéde hěn nán. The weather may change, so choosing an activity feels difficult.
B
选一个下雨时在室内也可以进行的活动。
xuǎn yí ge xiàyǔ shí zài shìnèi yě kěyǐ jìnxíng de huódòng. Pick something that still works indoors if it rains.
A
露天市场听起来很有趣，但下雨可能会让那里不太舒服。
lùtiān shìchǎng tīng qǐlái hěn yǒuqù, dàn xiàyǔ kěnéng huì ràng nàlǐ bú tài shūfu. The outdoor market sounds fun, but rain could make it uncomfortable.
B
如果天气变坏，去博物馆会更方便。
rúguǒ tiānqì biàn huài, qù bówùguǎn huì gèng fāngbiàn. A museum would be easier if the weather turns bad.
A
这样我们就有了灵活性，也不用取消当天的安排。
zhèyàng wǒmen jiù yǒu le línghuóxìng, yě bú yòng qǔxiāo dāngtiān de ānpái. That gives us flexibility without canceling the day.
B
在大家出发前，告诉他们主要计划和室内备选方案。
zài dàjiā chūfā qián, gàosu tāmen zhǔyào jìhuà hé shìnèi bèixuǎn fāng'àn. Tell everyone the main plan and the indoor option before they leave.
A
见面前我会把两个选择都发给大家。
jiànmiàn qián wǒ huì bǎ liǎng ge xuǎnzé dōu fā gěi dàjiā. I will send both choices before we meet.
B
人们早点知道备选方案，就能更好地应对变化。
rénmen zǎodiǎn zhīdào bèixuǎn fāng'àn, jiù néng gèng hǎo de yìngduì biànhuà. People handle changes better when they know the alternative early.Word by Word
天气
天气 means “weather” here and is the subject of “天气可能会变化”. It is used when describing weather conditions that affect plans, activities, or travel.
可能
可能 shows that the change is possible but not certain in “天气可能会变化”. A useful pattern is 可能 followed by an action or description when discussing uncertain plans or events.
会
会 helps express a possible future change in “天气可能会变化”; together with 可能, it does not make the change certain. It commonly comes before a verb when talking about what may happen later.
变化
变化 means “change” in “天气可能会变化”, describing the weather becoming different. It follows the modal expression 会 here and is useful when discussing changing conditions or plans.
所以
所以 introduces the result of the preceding situation: because the weather may change, choosing an activity feels difficult. It commonly connects a reason with its consequence when explaining a decision.
选择
选择 means the act of choosing in “选择活动”, referring to deciding which activity to do. The pattern 选择 plus an object is useful when talking about selecting an activity, plan, or option.
活动
活动 means “activity” here and is the thing being chosen in “选择活动”. It is useful when discussing something people plan to do, especially when arranging or comparing activities.
让
让 means “make” in “让人觉得很难”, showing that one situation causes people to have a feeling. A useful pattern is 让 plus a person plus a feeling or description when explaining an effect.
人
人 refers generally to people in “让人觉得很难”, not to one specific individual. The pattern 让人 plus a description is useful for making a general statement about how something affects people.
觉得
觉得 means “feel” or “consider” in “让人觉得很难”, describing people’s judgment about the difficulty. It commonly comes before an adjective or description when expressing an opinion or impression.
很
很 is a degree marker before 难 in “很难”, helping form a natural adjective description of the choice. The pattern 很 plus an adjective is useful when giving a simple evaluation.
难
难 describes the choice as difficult in “觉得很难”. It can be used after 觉得 when someone evaluates an activity, decision, or task.
选
选 is the direct form of “pick” in the suggestion “选一个下雨时在室内也可以进行的活动”. It commonly comes before the thing being selected when giving advice or making a choice.
个
个 is the general measure word between 一 and 活动 in “一个下雨时在室内也可以进行的活动”. It is used after a number when counting or specifying a noun such as an activity.
下雨
下雨 means “rain falls” or “it rains” in “下雨时”. It introduces the weather condition under which the activity must still be possible, and it is useful when discussing plans affected by rain.
时
时 in “下雨时” means “when” or “at the time that”, turning the preceding event into a time condition. The pattern an event plus 时 is useful for describing what happens during that event.
在
在 marks the location in “在室内”, meaning “in” or “at” a place. The pattern 在 plus a place plus an action is useful when saying where an activity happens.
室内
室内 means “indoors” in “在室内也可以进行”. It names the location where the activity can take place and is useful when offering an indoor option.
也
也 means “also” in “在室内也可以进行”, showing that the activity remains possible indoors as well. It commonly comes before the verb or possibility expression when adding another applicable condition.
可以
可以 means “can” or “is possible” in “也可以进行”, saying that the activity is possible indoors. The pattern 可以 plus a verb is useful when discussing available options or whether something can happen.
进行
进行 means “be carried out” or “take place” in “可以进行的活动”. It describes an activity being conducted and commonly follows 可以 when discussing whether an activity is possible.
的
的 links the description “下雨时在室内也可以进行” to the noun 活动 in “可以进行的活动”. The pattern a descriptive phrase plus 的 plus a noun is useful for identifying a particular kind of activity.
露天
露天 means “open-air” or “outdoor” in “露天市场”, describing a market that is not indoors. It commonly comes before a noun when identifying an outdoor venue or activity.
市场
市场 means “market” in “露天市场”, the outdoor option being considered. It is useful when discussing a place people may visit as part of their plans.
听起来
听起来 means “sound” or “seem from the sound” in “听起来很有趣”. 听 contributes the idea of hearing, while 起来 forms the impression that results from what is heard. The pattern 听起来 plus a description is useful when giving an initial impression of an idea or activity.
有趣
有趣 means “fun” or “interesting” in “听起来很有趣”, describing the outdoor market positively. It is useful after an expression of impression when evaluating an activity, idea, or event.
但
但 introduces a contrast between the market sounding fun and rain making it uncomfortable. The pattern one statement, 但, another statement is useful when balancing a positive point with a concern.
那里
那里 means “there” or “that place” in “让那里不太舒服”, referring to the outdoor market. It is useful when describing conditions or experiences at a place already mentioned.
不
不 negates the description in “不太舒服”, making the place not very comfortable. The pattern 不 plus a description is useful when giving a negative evaluation.
太
太 marks a high degree in “不太舒服”; with 不, the phrase means “not very comfortable” in this dialogue. The pattern 不太 plus a description is useful for expressing that something does not reach a comfortable or desirable degree.
舒服
舒服 means “comfortable” in “不太舒服”, describing how the outdoor market would feel in the rain. It is useful when evaluating the comfort of a place or situation.
如果
如果 introduces the condition “if the weather turns bad” in “如果天气变坏”. The pattern 如果 plus a condition followed by a result is useful when making plans for a possible situation.
变
变 in “变坏” marks becoming or changing into a different state, here a bad state. The pattern 变 plus a description is useful when describing a condition that changes.
坏
坏 describes the weather as bad in “天气变坏”. It is used here as the state that the weather may change into when considering a backup plan.
去
去 means “go to” in “去博物馆”, identifying the action of visiting the museum. The pattern 去 plus a place is useful when discussing destinations or activity plans.
博物馆
博物馆 means “museum” and is the destination in “去博物馆”. It is useful when naming an indoor place chosen as an alternative activity.
更
更 marks a comparison in “更方便”, meaning that the museum option would be more convenient than the outdoor option in bad weather. The pattern 更 plus a description is useful when comparing two choices.
方便
方便 means “convenient” or “easier” in “更方便”, describing the museum as easier to use under the changed weather condition. It is useful when evaluating how practical an option is.
这样
这样 means “in this way” in “这样我们就有了灵活性”, referring to the plan of keeping an indoor option available. It commonly introduces a result or benefit that follows from a proposed way of doing something.
我们
我们 means “we” or “us” and is the subject of “我们就有了灵活性”. It is useful when discussing a shared plan, decision, or result involving the speaker and others.
就
就 marks the result in “这样我们就有了灵活性”, meaning that this approach thereby gives them flexibility. The pattern a condition or method followed by 就 and a result is useful when explaining a consequence.
有
有 means “have” in “有了灵活性”, describing the flexibility available to the group. The pattern 有 plus a noun is useful when stating that someone has a resource, option, or quality.
了
了 in “有了灵活性” marks a changed situation: the group now has flexibility. The pattern 有了 plus a noun is useful when something has become newly available.
灵活性
灵活性 means “flexibility” in “有了灵活性”, referring to the ability to adapt the plan without canceling the day. It is useful when describing plans that can adjust to changing conditions.
不用
不用 means “do not need to” in “不用取消”, saying that cancellation is unnecessary. The pattern 不用 plus a verb is useful when explaining that an action is not required.
取消
取消 means “cancel” in “取消当天的安排”, referring to ending the day’s planned arrangement. It is useful when discussing whether a plan, event, or appointment will still happen.
当天
当天 means “that day” or “the day in question” in “当天的安排”. It specifies which day’s arrangement is being discussed and commonly comes before a noun.
安排
安排 means “arrangement” or “plan” in “当天的安排”, referring to what has been organized for that day. It is useful when discussing scheduled activities or plans.
大家
大家 means “everyone” in “大家出发前”, referring to all the people in the group. It is useful when addressing or discussing a whole group involved in a shared plan.
出发
出发 means “set off” or “leave” in “出发前”, referring to the group beginning its journey. It is useful when coordinating information or arrangements before people leave.
前
前 means “before” in “大家出发前”, placing the communication before the group sets off. The pattern an event or action plus 前 is useful for specifying what happens beforehand.
告诉
告诉 means “tell” in “告诉他们”, introducing information given to other people. The pattern 告诉 plus a person plus information is useful when communicating plans or instructions.
他们
他们 means “them” in “告诉他们”, referring to the people who need to receive the plan. It is useful as the recipient after verbs of telling or informing.
主要
主要 means “main” or “primary” in “主要计划”, identifying the first or preferred plan. It commonly comes before a noun when distinguishing the central plan from an alternative.
计划
计划 means “plan” in “主要计划”, referring to the main activity arrangement. It is useful when discussing what people intend to do or organize.
和
和 connects the two items in “主要计划和室内备选方案”, meaning “and”. The pattern one noun 和 another noun is useful when listing two related plans or options.
备选
备选 means “alternative” or “backup” in “备选方案”, identifying an option kept ready in case the main plan is unsuitable. It commonly comes before a noun when describing a backup choice.
方案
方案 means “plan” or “option” in “备选方案”, referring to the backup course of action. It is useful when discussing an organized solution or alternative arrangement.
见面
见面 means “meet” in “见面前”, referring to the time before the people meet. It is useful when coordinating messages, arrangements, or information before an appointment.
我
我 means “I” or “me” and is the subject of “我会把两个选择都发给大家”. It is useful when the speaker states their own intended action or responsibility.
把
把 marks the object being handled in “把两个选择都发给大家”, placing the choices before the verb 发. A useful pattern is 把 plus an object plus a verb plus 给 and a recipient when emphasizing what is sent, changed, or handled.
都
都 means “both” in “两个选择都”, showing that the action applies to the two choices together. The pattern two items plus 都 is useful when saying that both items receive the same action or description.
发
发 means “send” in “发给大家”, referring to sending both choices to the group. The pattern 发 plus an object plus 给 and a recipient is useful when sending messages, information, or files.
给
给 marks the recipient in “发给大家”, meaning that the choices are sent to everyone. It commonly follows an action such as sending and comes before the person who receives something.
人们
人们 means “people” in the general statement “人们早点知道备选方案”. It is useful as a general subject when discussing how people usually respond to information or changes.
早点
早点 means “earlier” or “sooner” in “早点知道”, emphasizing that people should receive the information before it is too late. It commonly comes before a verb when recommending earlier action.
知道
知道 means “know” or “be aware of” in “知道备选方案”, referring to having information about the backup plan. The pattern 知道 plus information is useful when discussing whether someone has learned a fact or plan.
能
能 means “can” or “be able to” in “能更好地应对变化”, describing the ability that comes from knowing the alternative early. The pattern 能 plus a verb is useful when explaining what someone is able to do.
好
好 contributes the meaning “better” in “更好地应对”, together with 更 and 地 describing a more effective way of handling changes. The pattern 更好地 plus a verb is useful when comparing how well an action is performed.
地
地 turns “更好” into an adverbial description in “更好地应对”, showing how the action is carried out. The pattern a description plus 地 plus a verb is useful for describing the manner of an action.
应对
应对 means “handle” or “respond to” in “应对变化”, referring to dealing with changes in the situation. It commonly takes a problem, change, or difficult condition as its object when discussing practical responses.
Grammar Points
让 + 人/事物 + 形容词
下雨让露天市场不舒服。
xiàyǔ ràng lùtiān shìchǎng bù shūfu.Rain makes the outdoor market uncomfortable.
让 introduces the person or thing affected by the result, followed by an adjective describing the result.
听起来 + 形容词
室内活动听起来很有趣。
shìnèi huódòng tīng qǐlái hěn yǒuqù.Indoor activities sound interesting.
听起来 means “sound” and is followed by an adjective describing how something seems.
Chinese Vocabulary
变化
verb
biànhuà
change; change(s)
活动
noun
huódòng
activity
进行
verb
jìnxíng
to carry out; to conduct
觉得
verb
juéde
to feel; to think
可能
adv
kěnéng
may; possibly
露天市场
noun
lùtiān shìchǎng
outdoor market
难
adj
nán
difficult
室内
noun
shìnèi
indoors; indoor
天气
noun
tiānqì
weather
听起来
phrase
tīng qǐlái
to sound
下雨
verb
xiàyǔ
to rain
选择
verb
xuǎnzé
choose; choice
Quiz
Spelling
Tap the letters to spell the word.
outdoor market
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露天市场activity
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活动to rain
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下雨to feel; to think