今天练习休息、简单家务和“先…再…”。 Today you practice resting, simple chores, and “first…then…”.
LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / 454 Chinese characters (approx.)
在家休息的一天
昨天买完药以后，我回家就睡了一觉。今天早上起来，我觉得好一点儿了，但还是有点儿累，所以决定在家休息一天。 我先给公司打电话请假，再给朋友发消息，说我今天不能出去。
早饭以后我先喝水，再吃药，然后坐在沙发上看了一会儿书。看着看着我有点儿困，就去房间又睡了一会儿。 起来以后，我觉得家里有点儿乱，就简单收拾了一下：把桌子上的东西放好，把衣服放进衣柜，还把垃圾拿出去。
中午我不想做饭，就点了外卖。外卖到了，我先洗手，再吃饭。吃完以后我把碗洗干净，然后又喝了一杯热水。 下午我听音乐，慢慢做点儿工作，但不太久。我告诉自己别太累，身体最重要。
晚上我早早洗澡，早点睡。虽然今天什么地方都没去，但我觉得休息也很有用。 明天如果好一点儿，我再去上班。
Zài Jiā Xiūxi de Yì Tiān (Pinyin)
Zuótiān mǎi wán yào yǐhòu, wǒ huí jiā jiù shuì le yí jiào. Jīntiān zǎoshang qǐlái, wǒ juéde hǎo yìdiǎnr le, dàn háishì yǒudiǎnr lèi, suǒyǐ juédìng zài jiā xiūxi yì tiān. Wǒ xiān gěi gōngsī dǎ diànhuà qǐngjià, zài gěi péngyou fā xiāoxi, shuō wǒ jīntiān bù néng chūqù.
Zǎofàn yǐhòu wǒ xiān hē shuǐ, zài chīyào, ránhòu zuò zài shāfā shàng kàn le yíhuǐr shū. Kànzhe kànzhe wǒ yǒudiǎnr kùn, jiù qù fángjiān yòu shuì le yíhuǐr. Qǐlái yǐhòu, wǒ juéde jiā lǐ yǒudiǎnr luàn, jiù jiǎndān shōushi le yíxià: bǎ zhuōzi shàng de dōngxi fàng hǎo, bǎ yīfu fàng jìn yīguì, hái bǎ lājī ná chūqù.
Zhōngwǔ wǒ bù xiǎng zuò fàn, jiù diǎn le wàimài. Wàimài dào le, wǒ xiān xǐshǒu, zài chīfàn. Chī wán yǐhòu wǒ bǎ wǎn xǐ gānjìng, ránhòu yòu hē le yì bēi rè shuǐ. Xiàwǔ wǒ tīng yīnyuè, mànmàn zuò diǎnr gōngzuò, dàn bù tài jiǔ. Wǒ gàosu zìjǐ bié tài lèi, shēntǐ zuì zhòngyào.
Wǎnshang wǒ zǎozǎo xǐzǎo, zǎodiǎn shuì. Suīrán jīntiān shénme dìfang dōu méi qù, dàn wǒ juéde xiūxi yě hěn yǒuyòng. Míngtiān rúguǒ hǎo yìdiǎnr, wǒ zài qù shàngbān.
A Day Resting at Home
After buying medicine yesterday, I went home and slept. This morning when I got up, I felt a bit better, but I was still a little tired, so I decided to rest at home for a day. I called my company first to ask for leave, and then I messaged my friends to say I couldn’t go out today.
After breakfast, I drank water first and then took the medicine. Then I sat on the sofa and read for a while. As I read, I got a bit sleepy and went to my room to sleep again for a while. After I got up, I felt the house was a bit messy, so I did some simple cleaning: I put the things on the table in place, put the clothes into the wardrobe, and took out the trash.
At noon, I didn’t want to cook, so I ordered delivery. When the food arrived, I washed my hands first and then ate. After eating, I washed the bowls clean and then drank another cup of hot water. In the afternoon, I listened to music and slowly did a little work, but not for long. I told myself not to get too tired; health is the most important.
At night I took a shower early and went to bed early. Even though I didn’t go anywhere today, I felt resting was also useful. If I feel better tomorrow, I’ll go to work again.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 请假 | qǐngjià | ask for leave |
| 消息 | xiāoxi | message; news |
| 困 | kùn | sleepy |
| 乱 | luàn | messy |
| 收拾 | shōushi | tidy up |
| 衣柜 | yīguì | wardrobe |
| 垃圾 | lājī | trash |
| 外卖 | wàimài | takeout; delivery food |
| 洗手 | xǐshǒu | wash hands |
| 最重要 | zuì zhòngyào | most important |
Grammar
[先…再… (first…then…)]
Use 先 and 再 to show the order of actions. It is common in daily routines, especially when talking about taking medicine, eating, cleaning, or going out. This structure makes your steps clear and easy to follow. It works well with simple verbs and short sentences.
Examples: 我先给公司打电话请假，再给朋友发消息。, 外卖到了，我先洗手，再吃饭。
[如果…就… (if…then…)]
Use 如果 to introduce a condition and 就 to show the result. It is useful when talking about plans depending on health or time. This makes your sentence logical and easy to understand. It is common in daily conversation and simple writing.
Examples: 明天如果好一点儿，我再去上班。, 如果你很累，就早点睡。
Idiomatic Expressions
好一点儿
A common phrase to describe feeling slightly improved, often used when recovering from sickness. It is softer than “好了” and sounds natural in daily talk. It can also be used for other situations like weather or mood.
Example: 今天早上起来，我觉得好一点儿了。
有点儿累
Used to say you feel a little tired. It is common in daily routines and health contexts. It helps you explain why you want to rest without sounding too serious.
Example: 但还是有点儿累，所以决定在家休息一天。
简单…一下
A useful pattern to show you do something briefly or lightly, like “tidy up a bit.” It makes the action sound small and manageable. It is common with housework and daily tasks.
Example: 我简单收拾了一下。
别太累
A caring phrase used when reminding yourself or others to rest. It is common when someone is sick or busy. It sounds gentle and practical.
Example: 我告诉自己别太累。
早早
Means “early,” often used for doing something earlier than usual, like showering or sleeping early. It can express good habits and careful recovery. It sounds natural and a bit informal.
Example: 晚上我早早洗澡，早点睡。
Cultural Insights
Resting and asking for leave
When people feel sick, it is common to call the company and 请假. Sending a quick message to friends to cancel plans is also normal and polite. Many people will say they are “在家休息” to explain why they cannot go out.
Staying home often includes simple chores like tidying up and taking out the trash, even when you are not feeling 100%. Doing small tasks can make the home feel comfortable without using too much energy.
Takeout and hygiene
Ordering 外卖 is very common, especially when someone is tired or sick and doesn’t want to cook. Washing hands before eating is often mentioned in daily talk as a healthy habit. Hot water is also a common comfort drink during recovery.
Many people keep their schedule lighter when they are recovering, doing only a little work. Saying “身体最重要” shows a practical mindset about health and daily life balance.
10 Questions
- 昨天买完药以后他做了什么？ (答案)
- 今天早上他感觉怎么样？ (答案)
- 他为什么决定在家休息？ (答案)
- 他先给谁打电话？ (答案)
- 早饭以后他先做什么？ (答案)
- 他为什么又睡了一会儿？ (答案)
- 他收拾了什么？ (答案)
- 中午他怎么吃饭？ (答案)
- 外卖到了他先做什么？ (答案)
- 明天如果好一点儿，他会做什么？ (答案)
Multiple Choice
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True or False
- 他今天决定在家休息一天。 (答案)
- 他给公司打电话请假。 (答案)
- 他今天可以出去玩。 (答案)
- 早饭以后他先喝水再吃药。 (答案)
- 他看书看着看着就不困。 (答案)
- 他觉得家里有点儿乱。 (答案)
- 他没有收拾东西。 (答案)
- 他中午点了外卖。 (答案)
- 外卖到了他先洗手。 (答案)
- 晚上他很晚才睡。 (答案)
Retell the Story
请用你自己的话重写这个故事。
Hints: 在家休息 / 请假发消息 / 先喝水再吃药 / 收拾房间 / 点外卖早点睡
