Hear Chinese Songs 1

Hear Chinese Songs 1

Expressions for Today

Expression 1

麻烦你给我的爱人来一杯咖啡。

(má fán nǐ gěi wǒ de ài rén lái yì bēi kā fēi)

• Meaning: (Excuse me,) Please bring a cup of coffee for my loved one.

Expression 2

麻烦你给我的孩子来一杯可乐。

(má fán nǐ gěi wǒ de hái zi lái yì bēi kě lè)

• Meaning: (Excuse me,) Please bring a cup of cola for my child.

Expression 3

请给这位老太太一张椅子。

(qǐng gěi zhè wèi lǎo tài tài yì zhāng yǐ zi)

• Meaning: Please give this elderly lady a chair.

Expression 4

麻烦你给他的朋友来一根雪茄。

(má fán nǐ gěi tā de péng yǒu lái yì gēn xuě jiā)

• Meaning: (Excuse me,) Please bring a cigar for his friend.

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Grammar for Today

Sentence Structure:

“麻烦 (Optional) + Subject (Optional) + 给 + Indirect Object + 来 (Optional) + Direct Object”

• This structure is commonly used for polite requests.

Example Breakdown (Expression 1):

Grammar	Component	Element Role & Meaning
Modifier	麻烦 (má fán)	Adds a polite or apologetic tone.
Subject	你 (nǐ)	“You” – The implied subject of the request.
Verb	给 (gěi)	“To give” – The main action.
Indirect Object	我的爱人 (wǒ de ài rén)	“My loved one” – The recipient of the action.
Direct Object	一杯咖啡 (yì bēi kā fēi)	“A cup of coffee” – The item being given.

Tip: The Difference Between “麻烦” and “请”

1. 麻烦 (má fán):

• Adds a polite yet apologetic tone, often implying you’re causing slight inconvenience.

• Example:

• 麻烦您帮我一下。 (má fán nín bāng wǒ yí xià) → (Excuse me,) Could you help me for a moment?

• 麻烦给我一杯水。 (má fán gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ) → (Excuse me,) Please give me a glass of water.

2. 请 (qǐng):

• Expresses a polite request without implying inconvenience.

• Example:

• 请给我一杯水。 (qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ) → Please give me a glass of water.

• 请帮我拿一下书。 (qǐng bāng wǒ ná yí xià shū) → Please help me pick up the book.

Tip: The Role of “来”

1. 来 enhances the verb 给, emphasizing a specific result or action, such as “bring” or “prepare.”

• Example:

• 麻烦给我来一杯水。 (má fán gěi wǒ lái yì bēi shuǐ) → (Excuse me,) Please bring me a glass of water.

2. If 来 is omitted, the focus shifts from the result to the general action.

• Example:

• 麻烦给我一杯水。 (má fán gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ) → (Excuse me,) Please give me a glass of water.

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Practical Application: 招牌 (zhāo pái)

1. 麻烦给我们你的招牌饮料。

(má fán gěi wǒ men nǐ de zhāo pái yǐn liào)

• (Excuse me,) Please bring us your signature drink.

2. 麻烦推荐一下你们的招牌甜点。

(má fán tuī jiàn yí xià nǐ men de zhāo pái tián diǎn)

• (Excuse me,) Please recommend your signature dessert.

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Exercises

1. Fill in the Blank

Complete the sentence below by choosing the correct word:

麻烦你给他的朋友来 —— 雪茄。

• a) 杯

• b) 根

• c) 张

2. Transform the Sentence

Rewrite the following sentence using the expressions learned:

• Sentence: (Excuse me,) Please give my child a glass of juice.

3. Composition Practice

Translate the following sentence into Chinese:

• Please give this elderly lady a glass of water.

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Final Note

Now it’s time to test what you’ve learned! How many sentences can you pick up from the songs below?

Keep listening until the words sink in, and let the magic of Chinese songs inspire you!

Recommended Songs

1. 周杰伦 (Jay Chou) – Mojito

• A lively Latin-inspired song filled with romantic energy.

2. 邓紫棋 (G.E.M.) – 光年之外 (Light Years Away)

• A powerful and emotional ballad featured in the movie Passengers.

Let the music guide your learning journey!

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Answers to Practice Questions:

1. Fill in the Blank

• Correct Answer: b) 根

(麻烦你给他的朋友来一根雪茄。)

2. Transform the Sentence

• Correct Answer: 麻烦你给我的孩子来一杯果汁。

(Excuse me, could you please bring my child a glass of juice?)

3. Composition Practice

• Correct Answer: 请给这位老太太一杯水。

(Please give this elderly lady a glass of water.)

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