In this article, you will learn more Chinese classroom phrases and school-related basic Chinese words and phrases. This is part 2 of our article. Ask Questions to Teachers and Classmates It’s okay to not understand Chinese classroom phrases, all you have to do is to ask! Here are some useful phrases to ask questions to your Chinese teachers and classmates. 老师，能再说一遍吗? Lǎoshī, néng zài shuō yí biàn ma? - “Teacher, can you say it again?” 老师，能说慢一点吗？Lǎoshī, néng shuō màn yì diǎn ma? - “Teacher, can you say it slower?” 老师，我有一个问题。Lǎoshī, wǒ yǒu yí gè wèntí. - “Teacher, I have a question.” 老师，我没听懂。Lǎoshī, wǒ méi tīng dǒng. - “Teacher, I didn’t understand.” 老师，[WORD] 是什么意思？Lǎoshī, [WORD] shì shénme yìsi? - “Teacher, what does [WORD] mean?” 老师说了什么？Lǎoshī shuō le shénme? - “What did the teacher say?” 老师让我们干什么？Lǎoshī ràng wǒmen gàn shénme? - “What did the teacher want us to do?” [X] 字怎么写？[X] zì zěnme xiě? - “How do you write [X]?” 这个怎么读？Zhège zěnme dú? - “How do you read this?” 你能教我一下吗？Nǐ néng jiào wǒ yíxià ma? - “Can you teach me?” 今天的家庭作业是什么？Jīntiān de jiātíng zuòyè shì shénme? - “What’s the homework for today?” Ask for Leave of Absence and Explain Tardiness Students are expected to report their absence to the teacher at least one day ahead of time. When arriving late, they are supposed to explain the reason for their tardiness. Here are some phrases for your reference to prepare you for these situations. 明天我得请假。Míngtiān wǒ děi qǐngjià. - “I have to ask for a leave of absence tomorrow.” 我不舒服，明天想请假。Wǒ bù shūfú, míngtiān xiǎng qǐngjià. - “I don’t feel well. I’d like to ask for a leave of absence tomorrow.” 老师，我能跟您请个假吗？Lǎoshī, wǒ néng gēn nín qǐng gè jiǎ ma? - “Teacher, may I ask for a leave of absence?” 抱歉。我迟到了。Bàoqiàn. Wǒ chídào le. - “Sorry I’m late.” 不好意思，我迟到了。我能进来吗？Bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ chídàole. Wǒ néng jìnlái ma? - “Sorry I’m late. May I come in?” |
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