One Year In The Chinese Countryside

1.大家好！欢迎来到Mandarin Corner，我是Eileen
大家 dàjiā everyone
好 hǎo good
欢迎 huānyíng to welcome
来到 láidào to come
我 wǒ I
是 shì am

2.首先非常感谢大家对我们新的视频的肯定
首先 shǒuxiān first (of all)
非常感谢 fēichánggǎnxiè extremely grateful
大家 dàjiā everyone
对 duì towards
我们 wǒmen our
新 xīn new
的 de used after an attribute
视频 shìpín video
的 de used to form a nominal expression
肯定 kěndìng approval

3.也谢谢你们的鼓励
也 yě also
谢谢 xièxie to thank
你们 nǐmen you (plural)
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
鼓励 gǔlì to encourage

4.让我对写作更加有信心了
让 ràng to make sb (feel sad etc)
我 wǒ me
对 duì towards
写作 xiězuò writing
更加 gèngjiā even more
有 yǒu to have
信心 xìnxīn confidence
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

5.上个视频我讲了在浙江工作的经历
上个 shàngge previous
视频 shìpín video
我 wǒ I
讲 jiǎng to speak
了 le completed action marker
在 zài (located) at
浙江 Zhèjiāng Zhejiang province (Chekiang)
工作 gōngzuò to work
的 de used to form a nominal expression
经历 jīnglì experience

6.虽然辛酸
虽然 suīrán even though
辛酸 xīnsuān bitter

7.却很开心有这样一段经历来跟大家分享
却 què but
很 hěn very
开心 kāixīn to feel happy
有 yǒu to have
这样 zhèyàng this kind of
一 yī one
段 duàn classifier for stories, periods of time, lengths of thread etc
经历 jīnglì experience
来 lái used before a verb, indicating an intended or suggested action
跟 gēn with
大家 dàjiā everyone
分享 fēnxiǎng to share

8.经常饿肚子是一种很难受的感觉
经常 jīngcháng constantly
饿肚子 èdùzi to starve
是 shì is
一种 yīzhǒng one kind of
很 hěn very
难受 nánshòu to be difficult to bear
的 de used to form a nominal expression
感觉 gǎnjué feeling

9.所以当我爸妈提出让我回老家的时候
所以 suǒyǐ so
当 dāng when
我 wǒ my
爸妈 bàmā dad and mom
提出 tíchū to suggest
让 ràng to let sb do sth
我 wǒ me
回老家 huílǎojiā to return to one’s native place
的 de used to form a nominal expression
时候 shíhou time (when)

10.我欣然答应了
我 wǒ I
欣然 xīnrán gladly
答应 dāying to agree
了 le completed action marker

11.我的爸爸不像多数农村人一样
我 wǒ my
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
不 bù not
像 xiàng to be like
多数 duōshù most
农村 nóngcūn village
人 rén people
一样 yīyàng just like

12.去外地打工赚钱
去 qù to go to (a place)
外地 wàidì parts of the country other than where one is
打工 dǎgōng to work a temporary or casual job
赚钱 zhuànqián to earn money

13.而是在家经营着自己的小生意
而是 érshì rather
在 zài (located) at
家 jiā home
经营 jīngyíng to run
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
自己 zìjǐ one’s own
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
小 xiǎo small
生意 shēngyi business

14. 虽然辛苦，但也够养活一家人
虽然 suīrán although
辛苦 xīnkǔ hard
但 dàn but
也 yě also
够 gòu to be enough
养活 yǎnghuo to provide for
一家人 yījiārén the whole family

15.况且可以待在自己的家乡是一件很幸福的事情
况且 kuàngqiě besides
可以 kěyǐ able to
待 dāi to stay
在 zài (located) at
自己 zìjǐ one’s own
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
家乡 jiāxiāng hometown
是 shì is
一 yī one
件 jiàn classifier for events, things, clothes etc
很 hěn very
幸福 xìngfú happy
的 de used after an attribute
事情 shìqing thing

16.平时妈妈需要跟爸爸一起去送货
平时 píngshí in normal times
妈妈 māma mommy
需要 xūyào to need
跟 gēn to go with
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
一起 yīqǐ together
去 qù to go
送货 sònghuò to deliver goods

17.所以经常忙到没时间做饭
所以 suǒyǐ as a result
经常 jīngcháng often
忙 máng busy
到 dào verb complement denoting completion or result of an action
没 méi have not
时间 shíjiān time
做饭 zuòfàn to prepare a meal

18.而我回家正好可以帮忙干家务活
而 ér and so
我 wǒ I
回家 huíjiā to return home
正好 zhènghǎo just (in time) / just right
可以 kěyǐ can
帮忙 bāngmáng to help
干 gàn to do
家务活 jiāwùhuó housework

19.让他们一回家就有饭吃
让 ràng to let sb do sth
他们 tāmen they
一 yī as soon as
回家 huíjiā to return home
就 jiù right away
有 yǒu to have
饭 fàn food
吃 chī to eat

20.我们住的房子有两层
我们 wǒmen we
住 zhù to live
的 de used to form a nominal expression
房子 fángzi house
有 yǒu to have
两 liǎng two
层 céng floor (of a building)

21.爸妈的卧室和客厅
爸妈 bàmā dad and mom
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
卧室 wòshì bedroom
和 hé and
客厅 kètīng living room

22.还有一个堆放杂物的小房间在楼下
还 hái also
有 yǒu there is
一 yī one
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
堆放 duīfàng to pile up / to stack
杂物 záwù items of no value
的 de used to form a nominal expression
小 xiǎo small
房间 fángjiān room
在 zài (located) at
楼下 lóuxià downstairs

23.我的房间在楼上
我 wǒ my
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
房间 fángjiān room
在 zài (located) at
楼上 lóushàng upstairs

24.从房间里的窗户向外看
从 cóng from
房间 fángjiān room
里 lǐ inside
的 de used to form a nominal expression
窗户 chuānghu window
向 xiàng towards
外 wài outside
看 kàn to look at

25.能看到远处的山和村民的房子
能 néng can
看 kàn to see
到 dào verb complement denoting completion or result of an action
远处 yuǎnchù distant place
的 de used after an attribute
山 shān mountains
和 hé and
村民 cūnmín villager
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
房子 fángzi house

26.以及来来往往的摩托车
以及 yǐjí as well as
来来往往 láiláiwǎngwǎng come and go in great numbers
的 de used after an attribute
摩托车 mótuōchē motorcycle (loanword)

27.家门口有个大院子
家 jiā home
门口 ménkǒu doorway
有 yǒu there is
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
大 dà big
院子 yuànzi yard

28.爸爸的小工厂就在这个院子里
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
小 xiǎo small
工厂 gōngchǎng factory
就 jiù just (emphasis)
在 zài (to be) in
这个 zhège this
院子 yuànzi yard
里 lǐ inside

29.堆放着各种用来制作产品的机器和原材料
堆放 duīfàng to pile up
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
各种 gèzhǒng all kinds of
用来 yònglái to be used for
制作 zhìzuò to make
产品 chǎnpǐn product
的 de used to form a nominal expression
机器 jīqì machine
和 hé and
原材料 yuáncáiliào raw materials

30.还有爸爸用来送货的三轮车
还 hái also
有 yǒu there is
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
用来 yònglái to be used for
送货 sònghuò to deliver goods
的 de used to form a nominal expression
三轮车 sānlúnchē vehicle with 3 wheels

31.机器运作的时候噪音很大
机器 jīqì machine
运作 yùnzuò to operate / workings
的 de used after an attribute
时候 shíhou time (when)
噪音 zàoyīn noise
很 hěn very
大 dà big

32.空气中的粉尘也很多
空气 kōngqì air
中 zhōng in
的 de used to form a nominal expression
粉尘 fěnchén dust
也 yě also
很 hěn very
多 duō much

33.所以每次爸爸工作的时候
所以 suǒyǐ so
每次 měicì every time
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
工作 gōngzuò to work
的 de used to form a nominal expression
时候 shíhou time (when)

34.我就把门和窗户关起来
我 wǒ I
就 jiù then
把 bǎ particle marking the following noun as a direct object
门 mén door
和 hé and
窗户 chuānghu window
关 guān to close
起来 qilai (after a verb) indicating the beginning and continuation of an action or a state

35.院子里还有一个小菜园
院子 yuànzi yard
里 lǐ inside
还 hái also
有 yǒu to have
一 yī one
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
小 xiǎo small
菜园 càiyuán vegetable garden

36.辛勤的妈妈在里面种满了各式各样的蔬菜
辛勤 xīnqín industrious
的 de used after an attribute
妈妈 māma mommy
在 zài (to be) in
里面 lǐmiàn inside
种 zhòng to plant
满 mǎn full
了 le completed action marker
各式各样 gèshìgèyàng (of) all kinds and sorts
的 de used after an attribute
蔬菜 shūcài vegetables

37.有黄瓜，青椒，胡萝卜，茄子，土豆等等
有 yǒu there is
黄瓜 huángguā cucumber
青椒 qīngjiāo green pepper
胡萝卜 húluóbo carrot
茄子 qiézi eggplant
土豆 tǔdòu potato
等等 děngděng and so on …

38.我们很少用农药
我们 wǒmen we
很 hěn very
少 shǎo seldom
用 yòng to use
农药 nóngyào agricultural chemical

39.所以这些蔬菜很安全
所以 suǒyǐ so
这些 zhèxiē these
蔬菜 shūcài vegetables
很 hěn very
安全 ānquán safe

40.每天一早起床我就蹲在菜园里
每天 měitiān every day
一早 yīzǎo early in the morning
起床 qǐchuáng to get up
我 wǒ I
就 jiù then
蹲 dūn to crouch / to squat
在 zài (to be) in
菜园 càiyuán vegetable garden
里 lǐ inside

41..观察这些蔬菜是否长大了
观察 guānchá to observe / to watch
这些 zhèxiē these
蔬菜 shūcài vegetables
是否 shìfǒu whether (or not)
长大 zhǎngdà to grow up
了 le completed action marker

42.时不时地还能看到
时不时 shíbùshí from time to time
地 de structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct
还 hái also
能 néng to be able to
看 kàn to see
到 dào verb complement denoting completion or result of an action

43.一群蚂蚁在地里爬来爬去
一 yī one
群 qún group
蚂蚁 mǎyǐ ant
在 zài (to be) in
地 dì field
里 lǐ inside
爬 pá to crawl
来 lái to come
爬 pá to crawl
去 qù to go

44.树林里的小鸟
树林 shùlín woods
里 lǐ inside
的 de used to form a nominal expression
小 xiǎo small
鸟 niǎo bird

45. 偶尔会飞来偷吃我们家的菜
偶尔 ǒu’ěr occasionally
会 huì will
飞 fēi to fly
来 lái used after a verb, indicationg motion towards the speaker
偷吃 tōuchī to eat on the sly
我们 wǒmen our
家 jiā home
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
菜 cài vegetable

46.妈妈用破衣服制作了一个假人
妈妈 māma mommy
用 yòng to use
破 pò broken
衣服 yīfu clothes
制作 zhìzuò to make
了 le completed action marker
一 yī one
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
假人 jiǎrén dummy (scarecrow)

47.插在菜园中央用来吓走小鸟
插 chā to stick in
在 zài (to be) in
菜园 càiyuán vegetable garden
中央 zhōngyāng center
用来 yònglái to be used for
吓 xià to scare
走 zǒu to go away
小 xiǎo small
鸟 niǎo bird

48.但这些鸟儿也不笨
但 dàn but
这些 zhèxiē these
鸟儿 niǎor bird
也 yě also
不 bù not
笨 bèn stupid

49.根本不相信，照样偷吃
根本 gēnběn (not) at all
不 bù not
相信 xiāngxìn to believe
照样 zhàoyàng (same) as usual
偷吃 tōuchī to eat on the sly

50.我们平时很少需要买菜
我们 wǒmen we
平时 píngshí in normal times
很 hěn very
少 shǎo few
需要 xūyào to need
买 mǎi to buy
菜 cài vegetable

51.基本上都是吃菜园里新鲜的蔬菜
基本上 jīběnshàng basically
都 dōu all
是 shì is
吃 chī to eat
菜园 càiyuán vegetable garden
里 lǐ inside
新鲜 xīnxiān fresh (experience, food etc)
的 de used after an attribute
蔬菜 shūcài vegetables

52.而且菜市场离家有点远，不是很方便
而且 érqiě (not only …) but also
菜市场 càishìchǎng food market
离 lí to be away from
家 jiā home
有点 yǒudiǎn a little
远 yuǎn far
不是 bùshì not
很 hěn very
方便 fāngbiàn convenient

53.隔壁村有卖猪肉的人
隔壁 gébì neighbor
村 cūn village
有 yǒu there is
卖 mài to sell
猪肉 zhūròu pork
的 de used to form a nominal expression
人 rén people

54.他每天从市场运来新鲜的猪
他 tā he or him
每天 měitiān every day
从 cóng from
市场 shìchǎng marketplace
运 yùn to move / to transport
来 lái used after a verb, indicating motion towards the speaker
新鲜 xīnxiān fresh (experience, food etc)
的 de used after an attribute
猪 zhū pig

55.然后一大早杀了它
然后 ránhòu then (afterwards)
一大早 yīdàzǎo first thing in the morning
杀 shā to kill
了 le completed action marker
它 tā it

56.等着顾客上门购买
等 děng to wait for
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
顾客 gùkè customer
上门 shàngmén to visit
购买 gòumǎi to buy

57.这里的猪肉既干净又健康
这里 zhèlǐ here
的 de used after an attribute
猪肉 zhūròu pork
既 jì both… (and…)
干净 gānjìng clean
又 yòu both… and…
健康 jiànkāng healthy

58.吃起来也很鲜美
吃 chī to eat
起来 qilai (after a verb) indicating the beginning and continuation of an action or a state
也 yě also
很 hěn very
鲜美 xiānměi delicious

59.闻起来也很香
闻 wén to smell
起来 qilai (after a verb) indicating the beginning and continuation of an action or a state
也 yě also
很 hěn very
香 xiāng fragrant / sweet smelling

60.我的妈妈每年会养十几只鸡
我 wǒ my
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
妈妈 māma mommy
每年 měinián every year
会 huì will
养 yǎng to raise (animals)
十几 shíjǐ more than ten
只 zhī classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair, some utensils, vessels etc
鸡 jī chicken

61.一般都是母鸡
一般 yībān generally
都 dōu all
是 shì is
母鸡 mǔjī hen

62.等它们长大了之后
等 děng when
它们 tāmen they (for inanimate objects)
长大 zhǎngdà to grow up
了 le completed action marker
之后 zhīhòu after

63.就会下蛋给我们吃
就 jiù then
会 huì will
下蛋 xiàdàn to lay eggs
给 gěi for
我们 wǒmen us
吃 chī to eat

64.我最喜欢傍晚的时候去鸡圈里捡鸡蛋了
我 wǒ I
最 zuì the most
喜欢 xǐhuan to like
傍晚 bàngwǎn in the evening
的 de used after an attribute
时候 shíhou time
去 qù to go
鸡 jī chicken
圈 juàn pen
里 lǐ inside
捡 jiǎn to pick up
鸡蛋 jīdàn hen’s egg
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

65.握在手里暖暖的
握 wò to hold
在 zài indicating an action in progress
手里 shǒulǐ in hand
暖 nuǎn warm
暖 nuǎn warm
的 de used after an attribute

66.然后小心翼翼地把这些鸡蛋放在一个鞋盒里
然后 ránhòu then (afterwards)
小心翼翼 xiǎoxīnyìyì gently and cautiously
地 de structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct
把 bǎ particle marking the following noun as a direct object
这些 zhèxiē these
鸡蛋 jīdàn hen’s egg
放 fàng to put
在 zài (to be) in
一 yī one
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
鞋 xié shoe
盒 hé small box
里 lǐ inside

67.早上我们的早餐是用米煮成的粥
早上 zǎoshang early morning
我们 wǒmen our
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
早餐 zǎocān breakfast
是 shì is
用 yòng to use
米 mǐ rice
煮 zhǔ to cook
成 chéng to turn into
的 de used to form a nominal expression
粥 zhōu porridge

68.妈妈会煮很多
妈妈 māma mommy
会 huì will
煮 zhǔ to cook
很 hěn quite
多 duō a lot of

69.然后将剩下的粥和米糠搅拌在一起喂鸡吃
然后 ránhòu then (afterwards)
将 jiāng introduces object of main verb, used in the same way as 把[bǎ]
剩下 shèngxià left over
的 de used after an attribute
粥 zhōu porridge
和 hé with
米糠 mǐkāng rice bran
搅拌 jiǎobàn to stir
在一起 zàiyīqǐ together
喂 wèi to feed (an animal, baby, invalid etc)
鸡 jī chicken
吃 chī to eat

70.回家后照顾鸡的工作就成了我的了
回家 huíjiā to return home
后 hòu after
照顾 zhàogu to take care of
鸡 jī chicken
的 de used to form a nominal expression
工作 gōngzuò job
就 jiù then
成 chéng to become
了 le completed action marker
我 wǒ my
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

71.每次我端着一盆鸡食走进鸡圈
每次 měicì every time
我 wǒ I
端 duān to hold sth level with both hands
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
一 yī one
盆 pén basin
鸡 jī chicken
食 shí food
走进 zǒujìn to enter
鸡 jī chicken
圈 juàn pen

72.这些鸡都盯着我手上的食物
这些 zhèxiē these
鸡 jī chicken
都 dōu all
盯 dīng to stare at
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
我 wǒ my
手 shǒu hand
上 shàng on top
的 de used to form a nominal expression
食物 shíwù food

73.好像在说：我饿死了！
好像 hǎoxiàng as if
在 zài indicating an action in progress
说 shuō to say
我 wǒ I
饿死 èsǐ to starve to death
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

74.等我把盆子放在地上
等 děng when
我 wǒ I
把 bǎ particle marking the following noun as a direct object
盆子 pénzi basin
放 fàng to put
在 zài (located) at
地上 dìshang on the ground

75.它们便开始争先恐后地抢食物
它们 tāmen they
便 biàn soon afterwards
开始 kāishǐ to begin
争先恐后 zhēngxiānkǒnghòu striving to be first and fearing to be last (idiom);
地 de used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct
抢 qiǎng to fight over
食物 shíwù food

76.有时候我也会将从菜园里摘回来的蔬菜
有时候 yǒushíhou sometimes
我 wǒ I
也 yě also
会 huì will
将 jiāng introduces object of main verb, used in the same way as 把[bǎ]
从 cóng from
菜园 càiyuán vegetable garden
里 lǐ inside
摘 zhāi to pick (flowers, fruit etc)
回来 huílai (used after a verb) back (here)
的 de used to form a nominal expression
蔬菜 shūcài vegetables

77. 分一些给鸡吃
分 fēn to divide
一些 yīxiē some
给 gěi for
鸡 jī chicken
吃 chī to eat

78.扔进去的那一瞬间
扔 rēng to throw
进去 jìnqù to go in
的 de used to form a nominal expression
那 nà that
一瞬间 yīshùnjiān split second

79.它们会立即扑上来抢
它们 tāmen they (for inanimate objects)
会 huì will
立即 lìjí immediately
扑 pū to throw oneself at
上来 shànglái verb complement indicating success
抢 qiǎng to fight over

80. 非常好玩！
非常 fēicháng very
好玩 hǎowán amusing

81.一般只有过年的时候
一般 yībān generally
只有 zhǐyǒu only
过年 guònián to celebrate the Chinese New Year
的 de used after an attribute
时候 shíhou time

82. 我们才会杀一两只鸡吃
我们 wǒmen we
才 cái only then
会 huì will
杀 shā to kill
一 yī one
两 liǎng two
只 zhī classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair, some utensils, vessels etc
鸡 jī chicken
吃 chī to eat

83.平时就留着它们下鸡蛋
平时 píngshí in normal times
就 jiù just (emphasis)
留 liú to keep
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
它们 tāmen they (for inanimate objects)
下 xià to lay (eggs)
鸡蛋 jīdàn hen’s egg

84.过春节那天
过 guò to celebrate (a holiday)
春节 Chūnjié Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
那天 nàtiān that day

85.我的妈妈总要求我帮她一起杀
我 wǒ my
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
妈妈 māma mommy
总 zǒng always
要求 yāoqiú to ask
我 wǒ me
帮 bāng to help
她 tā her
一起 yīqǐ together
杀 shā to kill

86.这是我最讨厌的事情
这 zhè this
是 shì is
我 wǒ I
最 zuì the most
讨厌 tǎoyàn to dislike
的 de used to form a nominal expression
事情 shìqing thing

87.妈妈拿刀杀鸡的时候，鸡会挣扎
妈妈 māma mommy
拿 ná to hold
刀 dāo knife
杀 shā to kill
鸡 jī chicken
的 de used to form a nominal expression
时候 shíhou time (when)
鸡 jī chicken
会 huì will
挣扎 zhēngzhá to struggle

88.所以需要我抓住鸡的脚
所以 suǒyǐ so
需要 xūyào to need
我 wǒ me
抓住 zhuāzhù to grab
鸡 jī chicken
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
脚 jiǎo leg (of an animal or an object)

89.防止它乱动
防止 fángzhǐ to prevent
它 tā it
乱动 luàndòng to move randomly

90.可我很害怕，不敢看
可 kě but
我 wǒ I
很 hěn very
害怕 hàipà to be scared
不 bù not
敢 gǎn to dare
看 kàn to look at

91.手里抓住鸡脚，眼睛闭得紧紧的
手里 shǒulǐ in hand
抓住 zhuāzhù to grab
鸡脚 jījiǎo chicken feet
眼睛 yǎnjing eye
闭 bì to close
得 de structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
紧紧 jǐnjǐn tightly
的 de used at the end of a declarative sentence for emphasis

92.嘴里还不时问我妈：“好了没？”
嘴里 zuǐlǐ in the mouth
还 hái also
不时 bùshí frequently
问 wèn to ask
我 wǒ my
妈 mā mother
好了 hǎole done
没 méi not

93.我妈总是不耐烦地回我一句
我 wǒ my
妈 mā mother
总是 zǒngshì always
不耐烦 bùnàifán impatient
地 de structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct
回 huí to answer
我 wǒ me
一句 yījù a sentence

94.“你抓紧一点，别让它动”
你 nǐ you (informal, as opposed to courteous 您[nín])
抓紧 zhuājǐn to grasp firmly
一点 yīdiǎn a little
别 bié do not
让 ràng to let sb do sth
它 tā it
动 dòng (of sth) to move

95.我爸爸跟我一样非常胆小，不敢杀生
我 wǒ my
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
跟 gēn as (compared to)
我 wǒ me
一样 yīyàng same
非常 fēicháng very
胆小 dǎnxiǎo cowardice / timid
不 bù not
敢 gǎn to dare
杀生 shāshēng kill (life)

96.有一次，爸爸在家里发现了一只死老鼠
有一次 yǒuyīcì once
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
在 zài (to be) in
家里 jiālǐ home
发现 fāxiàn to find
了 le completed action marker
一 yī one
只 zhī classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair, some utensils, vessels etc
死 sǐ to die / dead
老鼠 lǎoshǔ rat

97.他被吓了一跳
他 tā he or him
被 bèi indicates passive-voice clauses
吓 xià to scare
了 le completed action marker
一 yī one
跳 tiào to jump

98.大喊大叫让我妈过来丢掉死老鼠
大喊大叫 dàhǎndàjiào shouting and screaming (idiom); to scream loudly
让 ràng to let sb do sth
我 wǒ my
妈 mā mother
过来 guòlái to come over
丢掉 diūdiào to throw away
死 sǐ to die / dead
老鼠 lǎoshǔ rat

99.农村人一般家里都有口水井
农村 nóngcūn village
人 rén people
一般 yībān in general
家里 jiālǐ home
都 dōu all
有 yǒu to have
口 kǒu classifier for things with mouths (people, domestic animals, cannons, wells etc)
水 shuǐ water
井 jǐng a well

100.我们都是喝井里的水
我们 wǒmen we
都 dōu all
是 shì is
喝 hē to drink
井 jǐng a well
里 lǐ inside
的 de used to form a nominal expression
水 shuǐ water

101.但不用它洗衣服
但 dàn but
不 bù not
用 yòng to use
它 tā it
洗 xǐ to wash
衣服 yīfu clothes

102.每天早上我会收集脏的衣服
每天 měitiān every day
早上 zǎoshang early morning
我 wǒ I
会 huì will
收集 shōují to collect
脏 zāng dirty
的 de used after an attribute
衣服 yīfu clothes

103.然后用篮子拎去池塘边洗
然后 ránhòu then (afterwards)
用 yòng to use
篮子 lánzi basket
拎 līn to carry in one’s hand
去 qù to go to (a place)
池塘 chítáng pond
边 biān side
洗 xǐ to wash

104.洗衣服的时候非常热闹
洗 xǐ to wash
衣服 yīfu clothes
的 de used to form a nominal expression
时候 shíhou time (when)
非常 fēicháng very
热闹 rènao bustling with noise and excitement

105.每天一群妇女围着干净的池塘洗一家人的衣服
每天 měitiān every day
一 yī one
群 qún group
妇女 fùnǚ woman
围 wéi to encircle
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
干净 gānjìng clean
的 de used after an attribute
池塘 chítáng pond
洗 xǐ to wash
一家人 yījiārén the whole family
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
衣服 yīfu clothes

106.不一会儿池塘里的水就变得污浊不堪
不一会儿 bùyīhuìr in a little while, in a moment
池塘 chítáng pond
里 lǐ inside
的 de used to form a nominal expression
水 shuǐ water
就 jiù then
变得 biànde to become
污浊 wūzhuó dirty
不堪 bùkān (used after words of negative meaning) extremely

107.随着水的流动，池塘里的水又变得清澈见底了。
随着 suízhe following
水 shuǐ water
的 de used after an attribute
流动 liúdòng to flow
池塘 chítáng pond
里 lǐ lining
的 de used after an attribute
水 shuǐ water
又 yòu (once) again
变得 biànde to become
清澈见底 qīngchèjiàndǐ water so clear you can see the bottom
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

108.这些妇女喜欢围在一起大声聊天
这些 zhèxiē these
妇女 fùnǚ woman
喜欢 xǐhuan to like
围 wéi (to gather) around
在一起 zàiyīqǐ together
大声 dàshēng in a loud voice
聊天 liáotiān to gossip

109.聊各种有趣的八卦
聊 liáo to chat
各种 gèzhǒng all kinds of
有趣 yǒuqù interesting
的 de used after an attribute
八卦 bāguà gossip

110.我就安静地蹲在一边
我 wǒ I
就 jiù just (emphasis)
安静 ānjìng quiet
地 de structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct
蹲 dūn to crouch / to squat
在 zài (located) at
一边 yībiān one side

111.边洗衣服边听她们聊天
边 biān simultaneously
洗 xǐ to wash
衣服 yīfu clothes
边 biān simultaneously
听 tīng to listen
她们 tāmen them (for females)
聊天 liáotiān to gossip

112.夏天的时候衣服单薄
夏天 xiàtiān summer
的 de used after an attribute
时候 shíhou time (when)
衣服 yīfu clothes
单薄 dānbó thin

113.很快就能洗完
很 hěn very
快 kuài quick
就 jiù just (emphasis)
能 néng can
洗 xǐ to wash
完 wán to finish

114.但冬天的衣服厚重
但 dàn but
冬天 dōngtiān winter
的 de used after an attribute
衣服 yīfu clothes
厚重 hòuzhòng thick / heavy

115.每次拎着一篮子衣服去池塘
每次 měicì every time
拎 līn to carry in one’s hand
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
一 yī one
篮子 lánzi basket
衣服 yīfu clothes
去 qù to go
池塘 chítáng pond

116.都要在路上休息好几次
都 dōu all
要 yào will
在 zài (to be) in
路上 lùshang on the road
休息 xiūxi to rest
好几 hǎojǐ quit a few
次 cì times

117.池塘里的水温很低
池塘 chítáng pond
里 lǐ inside
的 de used to form a nominal expression
水温 shuǐwēn water temperature
很 hěn very
低 dī low

118.就像从冰箱里拿出来的冰块一样
就 jiù just (emphasis)
像 xiàng to be like
从 cóng from
冰箱 bīngxiāng refrigerator
里 lǐ inside
拿 ná to take
出来 chulai after a verb, indicates coming out, completion of an action, or ability to discern or detect
的 de used to form a nominal expression
冰块 bīngkuài ice cube
一样 yīyàng the same as

119.等我洗完所有的衣服
等 děng when
我 wǒ I
洗 xǐ to wash
完 wán to finish
所有 suǒyǒu all
的 de used after an attribute
衣服 yīfu clothes

120.我的手就会被冻得红红肿肿
我 wǒ my
的 de ~’s (possessive particle)
手 shǒu hand
就 jiù then
会 huì will
被 bèi indicates passive-voice clauses
冻 dòng to freeze
得 de structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
红 hóng red
肿 zhǒng swollen

121.洗完衣服后我就得回家做饭了
洗 xǐ to wash
完 wán to finish
衣服 yīfu clothes
后 hòu after
我 wǒ I
就 jiù then
得 děi to have to
回家 huíjiā to return home
做饭 zuòfàn to prepare a meal
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

122.刚开始做的菜很难吃
刚 gāng just
开始 kāishǐ beginning
做 zuò to make
的 de used after an attribute
菜 cài dish (type of food)
很 hěn very
难吃 nánchī taste bad

123.我就上网查找菜谱，学做各种美食
我 wǒ I
就 jiù then
上网 shàngwǎng to be on the Internet
查找 cházhǎo to search for
菜谱 càipǔ recipe
学 xué to learn
做 zuò to make
各种 gèzhǒng all kinds of
美食 měishí fine food

124.但每次不管好吃难吃
但 dàn but
每次 měicì every time
不管 bùguǎn no matter
好吃 hǎochī tasty
难吃 nánchī taste bad

125.我爸妈从来不会抱怨
我 wǒ my
爸妈 bàmā dad and mom
从来 cónglái never (if used in negative sentence)
不会 bùhuì will not (act, happen etc)
抱怨 bàoyuàn to complain

126.自从初中毕业我便离开了家
自从 zìcóng ever since
初中 chūzhōng junior high school
毕业 bìyè graduation
我 wǒ I
便 biàn then
离开 líkāi to leave
了 le completed action marker
家 jiā home

127.在外面吃的食物既不卫生又不健康
在 zài (located) at
外面 wàimian outside
吃 chī to eat
的 de used to form a nominal expression
食物 shíwù food
既 jì both… (and…)
不 bù not
卫生 wèishēng clean
又 yòu also
不 bù not
健康 jiànkāng healthy

128.而且吃零食也不节制
而且 érqiě in addition
吃 chī to eat
零食 língshí snacks
也 yě also
不 bù not
节制 jiézhì to control

129.导致我胖了一大圈
导致 dǎozhì to cause
我 wǒ me
胖 pàng fat
了 le completed action marker
一 yī one
大 dà big
圈 quān circle

130.大部分的赘肉都是长在肚子上
大部分 dàbùfen the majority
的 de used after an attribute
赘肉 zhuìròu unwanted fat
都 dōu all
是 shì is
长 zhǎng to grow
在 zài (to be) in
肚子 dùzi belly
上 shàng on top

131.坐着的时候，这一层一层的肉非常不舒服
坐 zuò to sit
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
的 de used to form a nominal expression
时候 shíhou time (when)
这 zhè this
一层 yīcéng layer
一层 yīcéng layer
的 de used to form a nominal expression
肉 ròu meat
非常 fēicháng extreme
不舒服 bùshūfu to feel uncomfortable

132.所以我下定决心要减掉这难看的肥肉。
所以 suǒyǐ so
我 wǒ I
下定决心 xiàdìngjuéxīn to make a firm resolution
要 yào will
减掉 jiǎndiào to lose (weight)
这 zhè this
难看 nánkàn ugly
的 de used after an attribute
肥肉 féiròu fat

133.我减肥的秘诀就是
我 wǒ I
减肥 jiǎnféi to lose weight
的 de used after an attribute
秘诀 mìjué recipe (for success)
就 jiù just
是 shì is

134.把食物放进嘴里后慢慢咀嚼
把 bǎ particle marking the following noun as a direct object
食物 shíwù food
放进 fàngjìn to put into
嘴里 zuǐlǐ mouth
后 hòu after
慢慢 mànmàn slowly
咀嚼 jǔjué to chew

135.数30下再往下吞
数 shǔ to count
下 xià measure word to show the frequency of an action
再 zài then (after sth, and not until then)
往 wǎng to go (in a direction)
下 xià down
吞 tūn to swallow

136.这样不仅对胃好
这样 zhèyàng this way
不仅 bùjǐn not only (this one)
对 duì for
胃 wèi stomach
好 hǎo good

137.而且还能防止因为吃多而长胖
而且 érqiě (not only …) but also
还 hái even
能 néng can
防止 fángzhǐ to prevent
因为 yīnwèi because
吃 chī to eat
多 duō much
而 ér and so
长 zhǎng to grow
胖 pàng fat

138.加上晚饭前做30分钟左右的运动
加上 jiāshàng on top of that
晚饭 wǎnfàn dinner
前 qián before
做 zuò to do
分钟 fēnzhōng minute
左右 zuǒyòu approximately
的 de used to form a nominal expression
运动 yùndòng exercise

139.我喜欢跳舞和瑜伽
我 wǒ I
喜欢 xǐhuan to like
跳舞 tiàowǔ to dance
和 hé and
瑜伽 yújiā yoga (loanword)

140.买了一些DVD教学视频，跟着练习
买 mǎi to buy
了 le completed action marker
一些 yīxiē some
教学 jiàoxué education
视频 shìpín video
跟着 gēnzhe to follow after
练习 liànxí practice

141.一年后我肚子上的肉不见了
一 yī one
年 nián year
后 hòu later
我 wǒ my
肚子 dùzi belly
上 shàng on
的 de used to form a nominal expression
肉 ròu fat
不见 bùjiàn to have disappeared
了 le completed action marker

142.体重也下降了！
体重 tǐzhòng body weight
也 yě also
下降 xiàjiàng to go down
了 le completed action marker

143.如果你有同样的烦恼
如果 rúguǒ if
你 nǐ you
有 yǒu to have
同样 tóngyàng same
的 de used after an attribute
烦恼 fánnǎo worries

144.也可以试试这个方法哦！
也 yě also
可以 kěyǐ can
试试 shìshì to have a try
这个 zhège this
方法 fāngfǎ method
哦 o sentence-final particle that conveys informality, warmth, friendliness or intimacy

145.上午的时间我都是在干家务活中度过
上午 shàngwǔ morning
的 de used after an attribute
时间 shíjiān time
我 wǒ I
都 dōu all
是 shì is
在 zài (to be) in
干 gàn to do
家务活 jiāwùhuó housework
中 zhōng while (doing sth) / during
度过 dùguò to pass / to spend (time)

146.下午我一般会看电视，或四处溜达
下午 xiàwǔ afternoon
我 wǒ I
一般 yībān generally
会 huì will
看 kàn to watch
电视 diànshì television
或 huò or
四处 sìchù everywhere and all directions
溜达 liūda to go for a walk

147.我爸爸给我买了辆电动车
我 wǒ my
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
给 gěi for
我 wǒ me
买 mǎi to buy
了 le completed action marker
辆 liàng classifier for vehicles
电动 diàndòng electric powered
车 chē car (but in this case, a bicycle)

148.我经常骑着它去附近的超市
我 wǒ I
经常 jīngcháng often
骑 qí to ride (an animal or bike)
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
它 tā it
去 qù to go to (a place)
附近 fùjìn nearby
的 de used after an attribute
超市 chāoshì supermarket

149.买零食回来边吃边看电视
买 mǎi to buy
零食 língshí snacks
回来 huílai to return
边 biān simultaneously
吃 chī to eat
边 biān simultaneously
看 kàn to watch
电视 diànshì television

150.有时候也会骑去外婆家玩
有时候 yǒushíhou sometimes
也 yě also
会 huì will
骑 qí to ride (an animal or bike)
去 qù to go to (a place)
外婆 wàipó (coll.) mother’s mother
家 jiā home
玩 wán to play / to have fun

151.乡下的马路坑坑洼洼
乡下 xiāngxia countryside
的 de used after an attribute
马路 mǎlù street / road
坑坑洼洼 kēngkengwāwā bumpy / full of pot-holes

152.又有很多大货车运着煤或石头路过
又 yòu also
有 yǒu there are
很 hěn quite
多 duō a lot
大 dà big
货车 huòchē truck
运 yùn to transport
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
煤 méi coal
或 huò or
石头 shítou stone
路过 lùguò to pass by or through

153.每次在马路上骑车
每次 měicì every time
在 zài (located) at
马路 mǎlù street / road
上 shang on top
骑车 qíchē to cycle

154.我都是一只手捂着嘴
我 wǒ I
都 dōu all
是 shì is
一 yī one
只 zhī classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair,
some utensils, vessels etc
手 shǒu hand
捂 wǔ to cover with the hand (one’s eyes, nose or ears)
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
嘴 zuǐ mouth

155.另一只手掌握方向盘
另一 lìngyī another
只 zhī classifier for birds and certain animals, one of a pair,
some utensils, vessels etc
手 shǒu hand
掌握 zhǎngwò to control
方向盘 fāngxiàngpán steering wheel

156.眼睛也因为空气中的灰尘不停地眨
眼睛 yǎnjing eye
也 yě also
因为 yīnwèi because
空气 kōngqì air
中 zhōng in
的 de used to form a nominal expression
灰尘 huīchén dust
不停 bùtíng incessant
地 de structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct
眨 zhǎ to blink

157.爸妈总是很晚才到家
爸妈 bàmā dad and mom
总是 zǒngshì always
很 hěn very
晚 wǎn late
才 cái only then
到 dào to arrive
家 jiā home

158.而我经常一个人坐在房间里等他们回家吃晚饭
而 ér and
我 wǒ I
经常 jīngcháng often
一个人 yīgèrén alone (without company)
坐 zuò to sit
在 zài (to be) in
房间 fángjiān room
里 lǐ inside
等 děng to wait for
他们 tāmen they
回家 huíjiā to return home
吃 chī to eat
晚饭 wǎnfàn dinner

159.有时候很晚都没到家
有时候 yǒushíhou sometimes
很 hěn very
晚 wǎn late
都 dōu (used for emphasis) even
没 méi have not
到 dào to arrive
家 jiā home

160.我就开始胡思乱想
我 wǒ I
就 jiù then
开始 kāishǐ to begin
胡思乱想 húsīluànxiǎng to let one’s imagination run wild

161.担心他们会有什么意外
担心 dānxīn to worry
他们 tāmen they
会 huì to be possible
有 yǒu to have
什么 shénme something
意外 yìwài unexpected / accident

162.直到听到爸爸车的声音才放下心来
直到 zhídào until
听到 tīngdào to hear
爸爸 bàba (informal) father
车 chē car
的 de used to form a nominal expression
声音 shēngyīn sound
才 cái only then
放下 fàngxià to put down / to let go of
心 xīn heart / mind
来 lái used as a substitute for some other verb

163.有段时间，我迷上了中医
有 yǒu there is
段 duàn classifier for stories, periods of time, lengths of thread etc
时间 shíjiān period
我 wǒ I
迷上 míshàng to become excited with
了 le completed action marker
中医 Zhōngyī traditional Chinese medicine

164.买了一大堆书闲来无事就开始研究
买 mǎi to buy
了 le completed action marker
一 yī one
大 dà big
堆 duī pile / large amount
书 shū book
闲来无事 xiánláiwúshì at leisure
就 jiù then
开始 kāishǐ to start
研究 yánjiū a study

165.晚上吃完晚餐，洗完澡
晚上 wǎnshang evening
吃完 chīwán to finish eating
晚餐 wǎncān dinner
洗 xǐ to wash
完 wán to finish
澡 zǎo bath

166.我们一家人坐在房间里聊天看电视
我们 wǒmen we
一家人 yījiārén the whole family
坐 zuò to sit
在 zài (to be) in
房间 fángjiān room
里 lǐ inside
聊天 liáotiān to chat
看 kàn to watch
电视 diànshì television

167.我总是将我从书上学到的知识给他们按摩
我 wǒ I
总是 zǒngshì always
将 jiāng to take
我 wǒ I
从 cóng from
书 shū book
上 shàng on top
学 xué to learn
到 dào verb complement denoting completion or result of an action
的 de used to form a nominal expression
知识 zhīshi knowledge
给 gěi for
他们 tāmen they
按摩 ànmó to massage

168.在老家陪伴父母的一年时间
在 zài (located) at
老家 lǎojiā hometown
陪伴 péibàn to accompany
父母 fùmǔ parents
的 de used to form a nominal expression
一 yī one
年 nián year
时间 shíjiān period

169.是我人生中最无忧无虑的时光
是 shì is
我 wǒ my
人生 rénshēng life (one’s time on earth)
中 zhōng among
最 zuì the most
无忧无虑 wúyōuwúlǜ carefree and without worries (idiom)
的 de used after an attribute
时光 shíguāng period of time

170.我也很享受农村生活
我 wǒ I
也 yě also
很 hěn very
享受 xiǎngshòu to enjoy
农村 nóngcūn village
生活 shēnghuó life

171.但唯独一点我至今还是无法习惯
但 dàn but
唯独 wéidú only
一点 yīdiǎn one point
我 wǒ I
至今 zhìjīn to this day
还是 háishi still
无法 wúfǎ unable
习惯 xíguàn to be used to

172.那就是乡下的厕所
那 nà that
就 jiù just
是 shì is
乡下 xiāngxia rural area
的 de used after an attribute
厕所 cèsuǒ toilet

173.农村的厕所不像城市里是建在房内的
农村 nóngcūn village
的 de used after an attribute
厕所 cèsuǒ toilet
不 bù not
像 xiàng to be
城市 chéngshì city
里 lǐ inside
是 shì is
建 jiàn to build
在 zài (to be) in
房 fáng house
内 nèi inside
的 de used at the end of a declarative sentence for emphasis

174.而是单独建在外面
而是 érshì rather
单独 dāndú alone
建 jiàn to build
在 zài (to be) in
外面 wàimian outside

175.我们家的厕所是在菜园里
我们 wǒmen our
家 jiā home
的 de used to form a nominal expression
厕所 cèsuǒ toilet
是 shì is
在 zài (to be) in
菜园 càiyuán vegetable garden
里 lǐ inside

176.一个小小的空间，里面一个洞
一 yī one
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
小小 xiǎoxiǎo very small
的 de used after an attribute
空间 kōngjiān space
里面 lǐmiàn inside
一 yī one
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
洞 dòng hole

177.又臭又恶心，夏天蚊子很多
又 yòu both… and
臭 chòu smelly
又 yòu both… and
恶心 ěxīn disgust
夏天 xiàtiān summer
蚊子 wénzi mosquito
很 hěn quite
多 duō a lot

178.蹲在里面根本无法忍受
蹲 dūn to squat / to stay (somewhere)
在 zài (to be) in
里面 lǐmiàn inside
根本 gēnběn (not) at all
无法忍受 wúfǎrěnshòu intolerable

179.冬天又非常冷
冬天 dōngtiān winter
又 yòu also
非常 fēicháng extreme
冷 lěng cold

180.特别是晚上半夜想上厕所了
特别 tèbié especially
是 shì is
晚上 wǎnshang night
半夜 bànyè midnight
想 xiǎng to want
上厕所 shàng cèsuǒ to go to toilet
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

181.外面一片漆黑，厕所里没有灯
外面 wàimian outside
一 yī one
片 piàn classifier for scenario, scene, feeling, atmosphere, sound etc.
漆黑 qīhēi pitch-black
厕所 cèsuǒ toilet
里 lǐ inside
没有 méiyǒu to not have
灯 dēng light

182.我拿着手电筒一个人蹲在黑黑的厕所里
我 wǒ I
拿 ná to hold
着 zhe aspect particle indicating action in progress
手电筒 shǒudiàntǒng flashlight
一个人 yīgèrén alone (without company)
蹲 dūn to squat / to stay (somewhere)
在 zài (to be) in
黑 hēi dark
的 de used after an attribute
厕所 cèsuǒ toilet
里 lǐ inside

183.脑子里想的都是恐怖画面
脑子 nǎozi mind
里 lǐ inside
想 xiǎng to think
的 de used to form a nominal expression
都 dōu all
是 shì is
恐怖 kǒngbù frightful
画面 huàmiàn scene / image

184.那年我19岁，思想单纯
那 nà that
年 nián year
我 wǒ I
岁 suì classifier for years (of age)
思想 sīxiǎng thinking
单纯 dānchún simple

185.没有什么远大理想
没有什么 méiyǒushénme there’s nothing … about it
远大理想 yuǎndàlǐxiǎng lofty ideal

186.在老家和家人生活了一年
在 zài (located) at
老家 lǎojiā hometown
和 hé with
家人 jiārén (one’s) family
生活 shēnghuó to live
了 le completed action marker
一 yī one
年 nián year

187.渐渐习惯了这样的生活
渐渐 jiànjiàn gradually
习惯 xíguàn to be used to
了 le completed action marker
这样 zhèyàng this kind of
的 de used after an attribute
生活 shēnghuó life

188.唯一的梦想是找一个好男人结婚生子
唯一 wéiyī only
的 de used after an attribute
梦想 mèngxiǎng dream
是 shì is
找 zhǎo to try to find
一 yī one
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
好 hǎo good
男人 nánrén a man
结婚 jiéhūn to marry
生子 shēngzǐ to give birth to a child or children

189.从此做一个快乐的家庭主妇
从此 cóngcǐ from now on
做 zuò to be
一 yī one
个 gè classifier for people or objects in general
快乐 kuàilè happy
的 de used after an attribute
家庭主妇 jiātíngzhǔfù housewife

190.所以我对相亲并不抵抗
所以 suǒyǐ so
我 wǒ I
对 duì towards
相亲 xiāngqīn arranged interview to evaluate a proposed marriage partner
并不 bìngbù emphatically not
抵抗 dǐkàng to resist

191.但这种当家庭主妇的思想并没有维持很久
但 dàn but
这种 zhèzhǒng this kind of
当 dāng to be
家庭主妇 jiātíngzhǔfù housewife
的 de used to form a nominal expression
思想 sīxiǎng thinking
并 bìng (not) at all
没有 méiyǒu haven’t
维持 wéichí to maintain
很 hěn very
久 jiǔ (long) time

192.第二年我就改变主意了
第二 dì’èr second
年 nián year
我 wǒ I
就 jiù then
改变 gǎibiàn to change
主意 zhǔyi plan / decision
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

193.因为待在老家实在太无聊了
因为 yīnwèi because
待 dāi to stay
在 zài (located) at
老家 lǎojiā hometown
实在 shízài really
太 tài too (much)
无聊 wúliáo boring
了 le modal particle intensifying preceding clause

194.而且想到结婚后有了孩子
而且 érqiě (not only …) but also
想到 xiǎngdào to think of
结婚 jiéhūn to get married
后 hòu after
有 yǒu to have
了 le completed action marker
孩子 háizi child

195.就会失去自由就觉得可怕
就 jiù then
会 huì will
失去 shīqù to lose
自由 zìyóu freedom
就 jiù then
觉得 juéde to feel
可怕 kěpà fearful / horrible

196.于是我决定要出去找工作
于是 yúshì as a result
我 wǒ I
决定 juédìng to decide (to do something)
要 yào will
出去 chūqù to go out
找 zhǎo to try to find
工作 gōngzuò job

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