Level 2 (HSK 2+): Intermediate Chinese I

Level 2 Lesson 1.1 – I Plan To Go To The Office To Do Something
Level 2 Practice 1.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 1.1
Level 2 Lesson 1.2 – 要公司办室经理加班
Level 2 Practice 1.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 1.2
Level 2 Lesson 2.1 – Don’t Work Overtime By Yourself Anymore
Level 2 Practice 2.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 2.1
Level 2 Lesson 2.2 – 别自己休息
Level 2 Practice 2.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 2.2
Level 2 Lesson 3.1 – Why? Because…So…
Level 2 Practice 3.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 3.1
Level 2 Lesson 3.2 – 为因以丈夫妻孩算
Level 2 Practice 3.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 3.2
Level 2 Unit 1 Dialogue – A Call From The Husband
Level 2 Unit 1 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 1 Story – My Company
Level 2 Unit 1 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 4.1 – Busier; Less Tired
Level 2 Practice 4.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 4.1
Level 2 Lesson 4.2 – 比忙累身体健康
Level 2 Practice 4.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 4.2
Level 2 Lesson 5.1 – Her Hair is the Longest; Her Height is the Tallest
Level 2 Practice 5.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 5.1
Level 2 Lesson 5.2 – 长更最发
Level 2 Practice 5.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 5.2
Level 2 Lesson 6.1 – In the Company, Do You Think He Is The Busiest Or Not?
Level 2 Practice 6.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 6.1
Level 2 Lesson 6.2 – 懂希望觉得远近运动意思
Level 2 Practice 6.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 6.2
Unit 2 Dialogue – My Work Has Become More Tiring
Level 2 Unit 2 – Dialogue – Practice
Unit 2 Story – My Big Brother’s Family
Level 2 Unit 2 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 7.1 – Would It Be ￥1000?
Level 2 Practice 7.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 7.1
Level 2 Lesson 7.2 – 元角公斤百千
Level 2 Practice 7.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 7.2
Level 2 Lesson 8.1 – Even Though…, But… .
Level 2 Practice 8.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 8.1
Level 2 Lesson 8.2 – 虽然但篮球足场赛
Level 2 Practice 8.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 8.2
Level 2 Lesson 9.1 – Yet, Still; In Addition
Level 2 Practice 9.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 9.1
Level 2 Lesson 9.2 – 还肉牛羊鸡
Level 2 Practice 9.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 9.2
Level 2 Unit 3 Dialogue – Watch Sports Games
Level 2 Unit 3 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 3 Story – I Love My Parents
Level 2 Unit 3 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 10.1 – To The Left Side; To The Right Side
Level 2 Practice 10.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 10.1
Level 2 Lesson 10.2 – 向往左右边旁
Level 2 Practice 10.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 10.2
Level 2 Lesson 11.1 – Come Back vs. Come In and Go Back vs. Go In in Chinese
Level 2 Practice 11.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 11.1
Level 2 Lesson 11.2 – 从教
Level 2 Practice 11.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 11.2
Level 2 Lesson 12.1 – Distance Between A and B
Level 2 Practice 12.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 12.1
Level 2 Lesson 12.2 – 离共汽米
Level 2 Practice 12.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 12.2
Level 2 Unit 4 Dialogue – How Far Is The Airport?
Level 2 Unit 4 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 4 Story – This Is My School
Level 2 Unit 4 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 13.1 – Help Me Find It Really Quick.
Level 2 Practice 13.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 13.1
Level 2 Lesson 13.2 – 让找帮介绍答试顿题次
Level 2 Practice 13.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 13.2
Level 2 Lesson 14.1 – Can You Teach Me Really Quick, Okay?
Level 2 Practice 14.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 14.1
Level 2 Lesson 14.2 – 以路错酒
Level 2 Practice 14.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 14.2
Level 2 Lesson 15.1 – He Might Not Be Interested In Soccer
Level 2 Practice 15.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 15.1
Level 2 Lesson 15.2 – 长男女末感兴趣
Level 2 Practice 15.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 15.2
Level 2 Unit 5 Dialogue – Can I Ask A Question Really Quick?
Level 2 Unit 5 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 5 Story – Men And Women
Level 2 Unit 5 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 16.1 – I Answered The Call Already.
Level 2 Practice 16.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 16.1
Level 2 Lesson 16.2 – 瓜根香蕉接作业礼物
Level 2 Practice 16.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 16.2
Level 2 Lesson 17.1 – They Waited For 20 Minutes.
Level 2 Practice 17.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 17.1
Level 2 Lesson 17.2 – 哭笑等事务员护士
Level 2 Practice 17.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 17.2
Level 2 Lesson 18.1 – He Painted A Painting.
Level 2 Practice 18.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 18.1
Level 2 Lesson 18.2 – 第画幅节送跑步洗澡
Level 2 Practice 18.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 18.2
Level 2 Unit 6 Dialogue – What Gift Will She Like?
Level 2 Unit 6 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 6 Story – A Weekend Day
Level 2 Unit 6 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 19.1 – These Are (Ones That) Everyone Ordered Together
Level 2 Practice 19.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 19.1
Level 2 Lesson 19.2 – 准备单价格份
Level 2 Practice 19.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 19.2
Level 2 Lesson 20.1 – Test, I’ve Prepared For A Long Time
Level 2 Practice 20.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 20.1
Level 2 Lesson 20.2 – 报纸考成绩久
Level 2 Practice 20.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 20.2
Level 2 Lesson 21.1 – He Speaks Mandarin Especially Well!
Level 2 Practice 21.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 21.1
Level 2 Lesson 21.2 – 真特难简普通
Level 2 Practice 21.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 21.2
Level 2 Unit 7 Dialogue – How Is Your Test-prep Going?
Level 2 Unit 7 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 7 Story – Ordering Delivery Food On The Internet
Level 2 Unit 7 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 22.1 – Have You Ever Been To That Place Before?
Level 2 Practice 22.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 22.1
Level 2 Lesson 22.2 – 过已经方情件
Level 2 Practice 22.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 22.2
Level 2 Lesson 23.1 – He Said To Me, Smiling.
Level 2 Practice 23.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 23.1
Level 2 Lesson 23.2 – 着正练骑穿划船
Level 2 Practice 23.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 23.2
Level 2 Lesson 24.1 – Soon Will… / Almost… / Already…
Level 2 Practice 24.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 24.1
Level 2 Lesson 24.2 – 谈恋结婚邮信封
Level 2 Practice 24.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 24.2
Level 2 Unit 8 Dialogue – It’s A Blind Date!
Level 2 Unit 8 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 8 Story – A Handsome Boy
Level 2 Unit 8 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 25.1 – Her Hair Is Black
Level 2 Practice 25.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 25.1
Level 2 Lesson 25.2 – 颜色红黑白天队眼睛脸
Level 2 Practice 25.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 25.2
Level 2 Lesson 26.1 – Again in Chinese
Level 2 Practice 26.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 26.1
Level 2 Lesson 26.2 – 玩又再奶蛋
Level 2 Practice 26.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 26.2
Level 2 Lesson 27.1 – I Invite You to Come to My Home
Level 2 Practice 27.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 27.1
Level 2 Lesson 27.2 – 助迎
Level 2 Practice 27.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 27.2
Level 2 Unit 9 Dialogue – Can You Take Me To Go To The Airport?
Level 2 Unit 9 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 9 Story – I Take You To Return Home
Level 2 Unit 9 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 28.1 – Do You Want To Dance Or Sing?
Level 2 Practice 28.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 28.1
Level 2 Lesson 28.2 – 或者跳舞唱歌首阴晴
Level 2 Practice 28.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 28.2
Level 2 Lesson 29.1 – The Guests Are Coming Very Soon.
Level 2 Practice 29.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 29.1
Level 2 Lesson 29.2 – 就邻居厨超市
Level 2 Practice 29.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 29.2
Level 2 Lesson 30.1 – Exactly Here?
Level 2 Practice 30.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 30.1
Level 2 Lesson 30.2 – 新旧散游泳
Level 2 Practice 30.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 30.2
Level 2 Unit 10 Dialogue – The Husband Came Back From The Supermarket
Level 2 Unit 10 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 10 Story – New Year Evening Party
Level 2 Unit 10 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Vocabulary List
New HSK 3.0 Compliant Supplement Lessons
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 01 – Vocabulary
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 02 – Vocabulary
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 03 – Vocabulary
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 04 – Vocabulary
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 05 – Vocabulary
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 06 – Vocabulary
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 07 – Characters And Vocabulary
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 08 How To Fill Out Forms In Chinese
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 09 Chinese Punctuation For Elementary Level
[New HSK] Supplement Lesson – 10 Message Note, Notice And Sick Note
Previous Quiz
Next Practice

Level 2 Lesson 29.1 – The Guests Are Coming Very Soon.

Restricted
Oops...Members Only!
Go Premium
Level 2 (HSK 2+): Intermediate Chinese I Level 2 Lesson 29.1 – The Guests Are Coming Very Soon.

Adverb 就 Suggesting Very Soon | The 就(快)要……了 Structure | Approximate Number

In today's video lesson we’ll learn about how to use the Adverb 就 in Chinese to suggest "very soon in a short time", and the 就(快)要……了 structure. We'll also learn two ways to say Approximate Number in Chinese.

  • Adverb 就 (I) "very soon in a short time". See also (II).
  • The 就(快)要……了 Structure
  • Approximate Number in Chinese 约数 (yuēshù)
Take Quiz
Do Practice

VOCABULARY

GRAMMAR

Grammar 1: Adverb 就 (I) · HSK 2

The Adverb 就 can be used to suggest “(for an action or a state to happen) very soon in a short time”, the structure goes like this:

就 +  a Verb (Phrase), or an Adjective (Phrase)

就  + [Verb/Adjective (Phrase)]

Usually there is a word or phrase that indicates time in the sentence. And with 就 it suggests that the time indicated is only “in a short while”.

For example,

  • wǒ míngtiān jiù hé tā fēnshǒu
    我明天就和他分手！
    I （will) break up with from "very soon" tomorrow!
  • línjū yí ge xiǎoshí yǐhòu jiù lái bāng wǒmen
    邻居一个小时以后就来帮我们。
    (The) neighbor (will) help us "very soon" (in) one hour.
  • diànyǐng hái yǒu shí fēnzhōng jiù kāishǐ le
    电影还有十分钟就开始了。
    (The) movie (will) "very soon" start (in) additionally 10 minutes.

 

Grammar 2: The 就(快)要……了 Structure · HSK 2

In Lesson 24, we have learned the (快)要……了 structure, which suggest "soon will". This structure can also be used together with the Adverb 就 as well, following this structure:

就(快/要) + Predicate + 了 

For example,

  • chāoshì jiù yào guānmén le
    超市就要关门了。
    (The) supermarket "very soon will" close (door).
  • kérén jiù kuài lái le
    客人就快来了。
    (The) customer "very soon will" come (here).
  • tiān jiù kuài yào qíng le
    天就快要晴了。
    (The) sky "very soon will" (become) sunny.

 

Grammar 3: Approximate Number 约数 in Chinese · HSK 2

 ☑ See also Approximate Number 约数(yuēshù) in Chinese (II).

There are a few ways to say Approximate Number in Chinese. In today's lesson we have two ways:

(1) N(N+1) 

(2) 几

N(N+1) suggests the approximate number that is around n and n+1, and 几 means "a few" in Chinese.

  • tāmen fēnshǒu fēn le liǎngsān cì le
    他们分手分了两三次了。
    They broke up broke (for) two or three times (already).
  • tāmen fēnshǒu fēn le jǐcì le
    他们分手分了几次了。
    They broke up broke (for) a few times (already).

 

  • zhè jiàn yùndòngfú 'èr sān shí kuài qián
    这件运动服二三十块钱。
    This "jian" (of) sportswear (is) 20 (or) 30 "kuai" (of) money.
  • zhè jiàn yùndòngfú jǐ shí kuài qián
    这件运动服几十块钱。
    This "jian" (of) sportswear (is) [a few 10s/20 to 90] money.

 

Lesson Content
0% Complete 0/1 Steps
Previous Quiz
Back to Course
Next Practice

Leave a Comment

Scroll to Top