Reading 5 · First everyday words
Read each word and check its meaning, then recall the original from the meaning. Continue with short sentences in the greetings and everyday lessons.
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Read each word and check its meaning, then recall the original from the meaning. Continue with short sentences in the greetings and everyday lessons.
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水
shuǐ
water
食物
shíwù
food
车站
chēzhàn
station
酒店
jiǔdiàn
hotel
洗手间
xǐshǒujiān
toilet
钱
qián
money
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水
shuǐ
water
食物
shíwù
food
车站
chēzhàn
station
酒店
jiǔdiàn
hotel
洗手间
xǐshǒujiān
toilet
钱
qián
money
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