Doc 30 - CEQ A2 - 05/09/2024

Study Notes

Common English Phrases with Chinese Translations

I’d rather translates to "我宁愿" (wo ning yuan); expresses preference for one option over another.
I wouldn’t mind translates to "我不介意" (wo bu jie yi); indicates lack of objection.
I’d like to have a go translates to "我想试⼀试" (wo xiang shi yi shi); conveys desire to try something.
I have no idea translates to "我不知道" (wo bu zhi dao); expresses total lack of knowledge about a topic.
What a great idea translates to "好主意" (hao zhu yi); praises someone's suggestion as excellent.
We can’t afford it translates to "我们付不起（太贵了）" (wo men fu bu qi, tai gui le); indicates financial inability to pay for something.
What do you think translates to "你觉得怎样" (ni jue de zen yang); asks for someone's opinion.
I live nearby translates to "我住这附近" (wo zhu zhe fu jin); states proximity of residence.
Not for another hour translates to "还有⼀个⼩时" (hai you yi ge xiao shi); denotes a wait time of one hour.
I got the time wrong translates to "我记错时间了" (wo ji cuo shi jian le); admits a mistake in remembering the schedule.
Spend the day at translates to "在这待⼀天" (zai zhe dai yi tian); suggests staying in a location for the entire day.
We are about to see translates to "我们即将看到" (wo men ji jiang kan dao); indicates imminent experience or event.
Guess who I saw translates to "你猜猜我看到谁了" (ni cai cai wo kan dai shei le); invites someone to guess the identity of a person seen.
If only translates to "要是" (yao shi); expresses a wish for something that is not true or possible.
I got a lift from mum translates to "是妈妈送我的" (shi mama song wo de); indicates transportation provided by mother.
What a shame translates to "好可惜" (hao ke xi); expresses regret or disappointment.
Let’s go on foot translates to "⾛路" (zou lu); suggests walking instead of driving or taking public transport.

Common English Phrases with Chinese Translations

I’d rather translates to "我宁愿" (wo ning yuan); expresses preference for one option over another.
I wouldn’t mind translates to "我不介意" (wo bu jie yi); indicates lack of objection.
I’d like to have a go translates to "我想试⼀试" (wo xiang shi yi shi); conveys desire to try something.
I have no idea translates to "我不知道" (wo bu zhi dao); expresses total lack of knowledge about a topic.
What a great idea translates to "好主意" (hao zhu yi); praises someone's suggestion as excellent.
We can’t afford it translates to "我们付不起（太贵了）" (wo men fu bu qi, tai gui le); indicates financial inability to pay for something.
What do you think translates to "你觉得怎样" (ni jue de zen yang); asks for someone's opinion.
I live nearby translates to "我住这附近" (wo zhu zhe fu jin); states proximity of residence.
Not for another hour translates to "还有⼀个⼩时" (hai you yi ge xiao shi); denotes a wait time of one hour.
I got the time wrong translates to "我记错时间了" (wo ji cuo shi jian le); admits a mistake in remembering the schedule.
Spend the day at translates to "在这待⼀天" (zai zhe dai yi tian); suggests staying in a location for the entire day.
We are about to see translates to "我们即将看到" (wo men ji jiang kan dao); indicates imminent experience or event.
Guess who I saw translates to "你猜猜我看到谁了" (ni cai cai wo kan dai shei le); invites someone to guess the identity of a person seen.
If only translates to "要是" (yao shi); expresses a wish for something that is not true or possible.
I got a lift from mum translates to "是妈妈送我的" (shi mama song wo de); indicates transportation provided by mother.
What a shame translates to "好可惜" (hao ke xi); expresses regret or disappointment.
Let’s go on foot translates to "⾛路" (zou lu); suggests walking instead of driving or taking public transport.