【🎁Xmas12-5】Cheers to the Holidays: Beer, Cocktails, and Mandarin Toasts!

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A Holiday Special: 12-Day Learning Marathon with Me In today’s episode, we’re celebrating the festive season with a fun exploration of beer (啤酒 píjiǔ) and cocktails (鸡尾酒 jīwěi jiǔ) in Mandarin.🍺🍹 We’ll take a look at how beer brings a casual vibe to gatherings in China, the growing popularity of cocktails among younger generations, and unique Chinese-inspired drink creations. Plus, we’ll learn how to toast like a pro in Mandarin with 干杯 (gānbēi) and explore key grammar and vocabulary to help you order your favorite drink with confidence. Whether you’re sipping on a Mojito, enjoying a Piña Colada, or keeping it simple with water, join me as we toast to learning, laughter, and making memories together! 🎄 Key Grammar and Vocabulary Recap included in the description below. 节日特别版:和我一起的12天中文学习马拉松 在今天的节目中,我们将用中文探索节日里不可或缺的啤酒(píjiǔ)和鸡尾酒(jīwěi jiǔ)。 你会了解到啤酒如何成为中国聚会中的“常客”,年轻人为何偏爱鸡尾酒,还有一些充满创意的中国特色饮品。此外,我们还会学习如何用中文说“干杯 (gānbēi)”来为聚会增添氛围,并通过实用的语法和词汇轻松点单你最爱的饮品! 不管你现在手边的是莫吉托、皮纳科拉达,还是一杯简单的水,跟我一起举杯,为学习、欢笑和珍贵的节日时光干杯! 🎄 节目中涉及的语法和词汇复习请见下方内容。 Key Vocabulary 啤酒 (píjiǔ) – Beer 鸡尾酒 (jīwěi jiǔ) – Cocktail 烈酒 (lièjiǔ) – Spirits 莫吉托 (mòjítō) – Mojito 玛格丽塔 (mǎgélìtà) – Margarita 长岛冰茶 (chángdǎo bīngchá) – Long Island Iced Tea 大都会 (dàdūhuì) – Cosmopolitan 龙舌兰日出 (lóngshélán rìchū) – Tequila Sunrise 皮纳科拉达 (pīnà kělādá) – Piña Colada 开胃酒 (kāiwèi jiǔ) – Aperitif spirits 冰块 (bīngkuài) – Ice cubes Key Grammar 想要 (xiǎng yào) – To strongly express “want.” 你想要喝什么?(Nǐ xiǎng yào hē shénme?) – What do you want to drink? 我想要一杯啤酒。(Wǒ xiǎng yào yì bēi píjiǔ.) – I want a glass of beer. 比 (bǐ) – Used for comparisons. 啤酒比鸡尾酒便宜。(Píjiǔ bǐ jīwěi jiǔ piányí.) – Beer is cheaper than cocktails. 我觉得鸡尾酒比啤酒好喝。(Wǒ juéde jīwěi jiǔ bǐ píjiǔ hǎohē.) – I think cocktails taste better than beer. 和 (hé) – Connecting words with “and.” 啤酒和鸡尾酒,我都喜欢。(Píjiǔ hé jīwěi jiǔ, wǒ dōu xǐhuān.) – Beer and cocktails, I like both. 我想要一杯啤酒和一杯鸡尾酒。(Wǒ xiǎng yào yì bēi píjiǔ hé yì bēi jīwěi jiǔ.) – I want a glass of beer and a glass of cocktail.

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