今天练习颜色、大小、试穿和“有没有…？” Today you practice colors, sizes, trying on clothes, and “Do you have…?”
LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / 456 Chinese characters (approx.)
买衣服
今天下午天气很好，我和朋友去商场买衣服。朋友说冬天快到了，最好买一件新的外套。 我平时不太喜欢逛街，但想了想，觉得也该买点儿东西。
到了商场，我们先去一家衣服店。店里有很多外套和毛衣，颜色也很多：黑的、白的、蓝的、红的。 我看中了一件蓝色的外套，可是我不知道有没有我的号，就问店员：“请问，有没有大一点儿的？”
店员看了看，说：“有的。你要L还是XL？”我说：“我要L。可以试穿吗？”店员说：“当然可以，试衣间在那边。” 我拿着外套去试衣间试穿，觉得大小刚好，但是有点儿贵。
我问店员：“这件外套多少钱？能不能便宜一点儿？”店员笑着说：“今天有活动，可以打九折。” 我觉得价格还可以，就买了这件外套。朋友说我穿起来很好看，我心里很开心。
Mǎi Yīfu (Pinyin)
Jīntiān xiàwǔ tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒ hé péngyou qù shāngchǎng mǎi yīfu. Péngyou shuō dōngtiān kuài dào le, zuìhǎo mǎi yí jiàn xīn de wàitào. Wǒ píngshí bú tài xǐhuan guàngjiē, dàn xiǎng le xiǎng, juéde yě gāi mǎi diǎnr dōngxi.
Dào le shāngchǎng, wǒmen xiān qù yì jiā yīfu diàn. Diàn lǐ yǒu hěn duō wàitào hé máoyī, yánsè yě hěn duō: hēi de, bái de, lán de, hóng de. Wǒ kànzhòng le yí jiàn lán sè de wàitào, kěshì wǒ bù zhīdào yǒu méiyǒu wǒ de hào, jiù wèn diànyuán: “Qǐngwèn, yǒu méiyǒu dà yìdiǎnr de?”
Diànyuán kàn le kàn, shuō: “Yǒu de. Nǐ yào L háishì XL?” Wǒ shuō: “Wǒ yào L. Kěyǐ shìchuān ma?” Diànyuán shuō: “Dāngrán kěyǐ, shìyījiān zài nàbiān.” Wǒ názhe wàitào qù shìyījiān shìchuān, juéde dàxiǎo gānghǎo, dànshì yǒudiǎnr guì.
Wǒ wèn diànyuán: “Zhè jiàn wàitào duōshao qián? Néng bu néng piányi yìdiǎnr?” Diànyuán xiàozhe shuō: “Jīntiān yǒu huódòng, kěyǐ dǎ jiǔ zhé.” Wǒ juéde jiàgé hái kěyǐ, jiù mǎi le zhè jiàn wàitào. Péngyou shuō wǒ chuān qǐlái hěn hǎokàn, wǒ xīnli hěn kāixīn.
Buying Clothes
This afternoon the weather was very nice, so my friend and I went to the mall to buy clothes. My friend said winter is coming soon, so it’s best to buy a new coat. I don’t usually like shopping, but after thinking about it, I felt I should buy something too.
When we arrived at the mall, we first went to a clothing store. There were many coats and sweaters, and there were many colors too: black, white, blue, and red. I liked a blue coat, but I didn’t know if they had my size, so I asked the clerk, “Excuse me, do you have a bigger one?”
The clerk looked and said, “Yes. Do you want L or XL?” I said, “I want L. Can I try it on?” The clerk said, “Of course. The fitting room is over there.” I took the coat to the fitting room to try it on. I felt the size was just right, but it was a bit expensive.
I asked the clerk, “How much is this coat? Can it be a bit cheaper?” The clerk smiled and said, “There’s a promotion today; you can get 10% off.” I felt the price was okay, so I bought the coat. My friend said it looked good on me, and I felt very happy.
Help
How to Use the Audio
The audio is designed to help you improve your Mandarin Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:
- Before reading: Listen to understand rhythm, intonation, and natural speech.
- After reading: Listen again to compare pronunciation and improve fluency.
Vocabulary
| Characters | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 商场 | shāngchǎng | shopping mall |
| 外套 | wàitào | coat; jacket |
| 毛衣 | máoyī | sweater |
| 颜色 | yánsè | color |
| 蓝色 | lán sè | blue |
| 大一点儿 | dà yìdiǎnr | a bit bigger |
| 试穿 | shìchuān | try on (clothes) |
| 试衣间 | shìyījiān | fitting room |
| 活动 | huódòng | promotion; event |
| 九折 | jiǔ zhé | 10% off (pay 90%) |
Grammar
[有没有…？ (do you have…?)]
Use 有没有 to ask if something exists or is available. It is very common in shops when you ask about sizes, colors, or stock. The structure is simple and polite, especially with “请问.” It can also be used in other places like restaurants and hotels.
Examples: 请问，有没有大一点儿的？, 有没有别的颜色？
[…还是… (…or…)]
Use 还是 to offer choices in a question. In shopping, clerks often use it to ask you which size or color you want. It is easy to answer by choosing one of the options. This structure is very practical for daily conversations.
Examples: 你要L还是XL？, 你要黑的还是白的？
Idiomatic Expressions
看中
Means you like something and decide it might be the one you want. It is common when shopping for clothes or other items. It sounds natural and conversational.
Example: 我看中了一件蓝色的外套。
刚好
Means “just right,” often used for size, time, or amount. It is useful when you try on clothes and the size fits well. It sounds simple and natural.
Example: 大小刚好。
有点儿贵
A polite way to say something is a little expensive. It can be used to ask for a discount. It is common in shopping conversations.
Example: 但是有点儿贵。
能不能
Used to ask if something is possible, often politely. In shopping, it is common when asking for a discount or extra help. It sounds natural and soft.
Example: 能不能便宜一点儿？
打…折
A common shopping phrase for discounts. “打九折” means you pay 90% of the price. You often hear it during promotions and holidays. It is very practical in real life.
Example: 今天有活动，可以打九折。
Cultural Insights
Trying on clothes in shops
In many Chinese clothing stores, trying on clothes is normal and free. Staff often tell you where the 试衣间 is. Asking “可以试穿吗？” is polite and common.
Sizes are often labeled with letters like S/M/L/XL, and staff may ask you directly which one you want. Saying “大一点儿” or “小一点儿” helps when you are not sure about sizing.
Discount culture
Promotions are very common in malls, and discounts are often expressed with “打…折.” Many shoppers ask for a better price when something feels expensive. Even if the price cannot change, staff may mention an activity or membership discount.
Compliments like “穿起来很好看” are common between friends when shopping. They help people feel confident about their choice and make the experience more enjoyable.
10 Questions
- 他和谁去商场买衣服？ (答案)
- 朋友说为什么要买新外套？ (答案)
- 店里有什么衣服？ (答案)
- 他看中什么颜色的外套？ (答案)
- 他问店员什么？ (答案)
- 店员问他要什么号？ (答案)
- 他选择了什么号？ (答案)
- 他为什么说有点儿贵？ (答案)
- 店员说今天有什么？ (答案)
- 最后他感觉怎么样？ (答案)
Multiple Choice
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True or False
- 他和朋友去商场买衣服。 (答案)
- 朋友说春天快到了。 (答案)
- 他看中了一件红色的外套。 (答案)
- 他问店员有没有大一点儿的。 (答案)
- 店员说不可以试穿。 (答案)
- 他觉得外套大小刚好。 (答案)
- 他没问价格。 (答案)
- 店员说今天可以打九折。 (答案)
- 他最后买了外套。 (答案)
- 他心里很开心。 (答案)
Retell the Story
请用你自己的话重写这个故事。
Hints: 去商场 / 蓝色外套 / 有没有大一点儿的 / 试穿刚好有点儿贵 / 打九折买了
