DiscoverChinese Bites — with Janine|HSK 2️⃣🎙️2️⃣2️⃣Why Is It So Quiet Today?《今天怎么这么安静?》
🎙️2️⃣2️⃣Why Is It So Quiet Today?《今天怎么这么安静?》

🎙️2️⃣2️⃣Why Is It So Quiet Today?《今天怎么这么安静?》

Update: 2025-12-03
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During our walk in the park, we suddenly notice something unusual…Why is it so quiet today?In this episode, we’ll learn to express reactions with 这么,possibility with 可能,and unexpected discoveries with 原来.Perfect for storytelling and real-life conversations! 🌿👀

我们一边走一边聊天的时候,我突然说:“咦,今天人怎么这么少?”他看了看四周,说:“可能前面在修路吧。”我们继续往前走,看到一块牌子,我笑了:“原来公园的一半今天不开放。”他也笑了:“难怪这么安静。”

Wǒmen yìbiān zǒu yìbiān liáotiān de shíhou, wǒ tūrán shuō:“Yí, jīntiān rén zěnme zhème shǎo?”Tā kàn le kàn sìzhōu, shuō: “Kěnéng qiánmiàn zài xiū lù ba.”Wǒmen jìxù wǎng qián zǒu, kàndào yí kuài páizi, wǒ xiào le:“Yuánlái gōngyuán de yíbàn jīntiān bù kāifàng.”Tā yě xiào le: “Nánguài zhème ānjìng.”

I said, “Why are there so few people today?”He said, “Maybe the road ahead is under construction.”Then we saw a sign: “Oh, so that’s why — half the park is closed today.”

  • 这么 — expressing strong degree

  • 可能 — expressing possibility

  • 原来 — expressing sudden realization

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🎙️2️⃣2️⃣Why Is It So Quiet Today?《今天怎么这么安静?》

🎙️2️⃣2️⃣Why Is It So Quiet Today?《今天怎么这么安静?》

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