[00:00:00] Speaker A: Foreign.
[00:00:14] Speaker B: Hello, everyone.
[00:00:15] Speaker C: Hello and welcome.
And welcome back to the HSK2 master class.
I'm your host, Melanie. And as always, I'm joined by our lovely friend Vicky.
What about your place?
[00:00:50] Speaker B: It's pretty okay.
[00:01:03] Speaker C: Wow, 33 degrees and it's very humid.
[00:01:11] Speaker B: Well, you know you have to drink more water.
[00:01:25] Speaker C: Are you used to drink hot water?
[00:01:28] Speaker B: Yeah, well, not hot hot, but kind of like.
[00:01:35] Speaker A: Warm water.
[00:01:36] Speaker B: Yeah, warm water, exactly. Yeah.
That's very interesting, right?
[00:01:58] Speaker C: Yeah. We live in different parts of the world, of the earth.
[00:02:03] Speaker B: Yeah.
[00:02:10] Speaker C: What are we going to learn today?
[00:02:13] Speaker B: Well, in this episode we are focusing on an incredible expression in Chinese which is the.
Which means anything or everything, depending on the context. So it's a very useful phrase.
[00:02:30] Speaker C: Well, so exactly.
[00:02:32] Speaker A: You will hear everything, anything often in Chinese conversations, whether you're talking about choices, preferences, or what you want to do.
[00:02:42] Speaker C: And of course we'll show you how to use it like a native.
[00:02:47] Speaker A: And we're going to talk about living with parents until marriage in China.
[00:02:53] Speaker B: Yeah, that's a very, very interesting topic. But before we go we get into the grammar. Let's first listen a conversation we are going to use Shamatone in action.
So here we got some example we can use in a daily situation.
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Okay, so let's continue with our dialogue. So the setting is. Vicky and Melanie are discussing their plans for the afternoon and evening.
[00:05:17] Speaker C: Okay, so today's grammar point is which.
[00:05:23] Speaker A: Can be used to express anything or everything.
Let's break it down into two parts. First, when it's used positively and then when it's used negatively.
[00:05:37] Speaker B: We'll start with the positive one of Shimoto we just used to express that there are no limits or restrictions on what you want to do or choose. It's a great way to say everything in positive sense.
[00:05:56] Speaker A: For example, in our dialogue I said I want to eat everything.
So here means everything, showing that you're open to all options.
[00:06:11] Speaker D: Yes.
[00:06:11] Speaker B: And another example from our dialogue is I can eat everything in this case is used to show that you have no restriction on what you are willing to eat.
[00:06:29] Speaker A: So in both of these examples is used in a positive context expressing openness to any option.
[00:06:40] Speaker D: Yes.
[00:06:41] Speaker B: And now let's look at the negative use of Shimoto.
This is where you combine it with a negative verb like to say nothing or not anything. It's a way to express limitation or restriction.
[00:07:00] Speaker A: For example, I said in our dialogue I don't want to do anything tonight.
So here means I don't want to do anything. Using the negative form of.
[00:07:20] Speaker B: Another example, I don't like anything here means nothing is liked.
It's a complete negation of preferences.
[00:07:36] Speaker C: So in the negative form works with.
[00:07:40] Speaker A: A negative verb to say nothing or not anything. It's an essential instruction for talking about things you don't want, you don't want or things that are not an option.
[00:07:57] Speaker D: Yes.
[00:07:58] Speaker B: So now that you understand both positive and and negative uses of Shimoto, let's quickly summarize. The positive use is past verb and adjective and is equal to say everything or anything. For example, I want to eat everything.
And then the negative use is verb or adjective and is equal to say nothing or not anything. For example, I don't like anything.
[00:08:36] Speaker C: So thank you, Vicky. As you can see, this is a.
[00:08:40] Speaker A: Very useful structure that you can use in daily conversation to express your preferences, desires and limitations.
[00:08:53] Speaker C: Let's move on.
Now it's your turn to practice. So here's your question for today.
[00:09:00] Speaker A: How would you say I don't want to do anything this weekend in Chinese?
[00:09:07] Speaker B: Try using Shu Ma Du in your answer and leave your sentence in the comments below. We'll check them and help you with any corrections. It's a great way to practice and.
[00:09:17] Speaker C: Learn and we love seeing how you're using in your own sentences.
[00:09:25] Speaker A: So keep practicing and we'll keep support.
[00:09:27] Speaker C: Supporting you along the way.
[00:09:30] Speaker A: Okay, now let's move back to our dialogue and please pay attention to our.
[00:09:35] Speaker C: Grammar points of today and.
[00:09:41] Speaker B: Okay, let's start.
Let's go out for a walk this afternoon. Where do you want to go?
[00:10:01] Speaker A: I can go anywhere. Do you have a place you want to go to?
[00:10:16] Speaker B: Let's go to the Foot Street.
There's a new Hong Kong style restaurant that opened recently. I want to try.
[00:10:30] Speaker A: Sounds good. What do you want to eat?
[00:10:36] Speaker B: I want to eat everything. How about you?
[00:10:44] Speaker A: Anything is good. I can eat anything.
[00:10:52] Speaker B: Great. Do you have any plans for the evening?
[00:11:07] Speaker A: I think I will stay home tonight.
I've been busy.
[00:11:11] Speaker C: I've been so tired from work lately.
[00:11:14] Speaker A: And I don't want to do anything this evening.
[00:11:26] Speaker B: No Problem. After we eat, we'll go ahead home and rest.
[00:11:33] Speaker C: Okay. Did you notice the how do we use and and in our dialogue?
[00:11:43] Speaker D: Yes.
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[00:13:13] Speaker C: Thank you, Vicky.
[00:13:20] Speaker A: Okay, let's move on to the Chinese culture.
[00:13:26] Speaker C: So we, we will see a very interesting Chinese culture cultural topic today that might surprise some of you. So living with parents until marriage in China.
[00:13:40] Speaker B: Yeah, that's a very, very interesting topic. You know, in many Western cultures, there's often a big focus on independence, especially when you hit your 20s. So many people move out from their parents home, whether they're studying or just working, and it seems, you know, like they're building their independence and learn like life skills.
[00:14:08] Speaker C: Yeah, in Western culture, it's not more like that.
[00:14:13] Speaker A: Young people are more independent.
[00:14:15] Speaker C: But in China, it's quite common for.
[00:14:18] Speaker A: Adults to live with their parents even after they start working. And it's often considered perfectly normal. So, in fact, it's not just about economic reasons. There's a lot of cultural value tied to family bounds and responsibility.
And we have talked about that before.
[00:14:39] Speaker C: Like in Chinese culture, the family bonds are really, really important.
[00:14:44] Speaker B: Yeah, exactly.
In China, it's typical for children, especially sons, to live with their parents until marriage.
Parents might even prefer it in this way. For example, you might hear someone say, oh, like, I live with my parents, they like me to be at home.
[00:15:11] Speaker C: That sounds really funny. Right? And actually we're not ashamed. Actually, we are proud of ourselves when we're saying this as a Chinese. Okay.
Yeah. So living at home is seen as a way to honor family ties and ensure the family unit stays close. So there's also an expectation that the.
[00:15:34] Speaker A: Children will take care of their parents.
[00:15:36] Speaker C: And in their later years, which is.
[00:15:38] Speaker A: An important value in Chinese culture.
[00:15:42] Speaker B: Right.
For many Chinese families, living together is a form of mutual care. Parents often feels more comfortable knowing that their child are at home. And children enjoy the support and comfort of being with their family.
[00:16:04] Speaker A: And it's also very common for parents to want to help their children with.
[00:16:09] Speaker C: Things like cooking zuo fan, cleaning, bath style, and even buying their first home.
This way, the parent child relationship remains strong.
[00:16:23] Speaker B: Yeah, that's actually very good. I mean, while this practice is widely accepted and encouraged in China, things are slowly changing, especially in big cities. Young people today might want more freedom and privacy. But still, living with parents is often seen as a good thing in Chinese culture.
[00:16:49] Speaker A: That's a great point. In fact, there's a lot of respect in Chinese culture for, for those who remain close to their parents as it shows that they are devoted to the family. It's not unusual to see older adults still living with their elderly parents. And this is completely accepted in our society.
[00:17:13] Speaker D: Yes.
[00:17:14] Speaker B: So if you ever travel to China and you found out that if someone is living at home, like if they're like 30, 40, they don't be surprised if they're also living with their parents because it's like culturally valued, like accepted, like being a good son and daughter, it's.
And living with their family, it's kind of supporting. Yeah, it's like a way of supporting their parents. You know that even if you are married, you can also live with your parents as well. Like they can take care of your child.
Is it right, Melanie?
[00:18:00] Speaker C: That's so true. So it's definitely a different approach compared to what we often see in the west, but it's a beautiful example of how family ties and respect shape the way we live and make decisions. Right?
[00:18:19] Speaker B: Yeah, true.
[00:18:22] Speaker C: Okay, do you remember our question?
So earlier we asked you, how would.
[00:18:31] Speaker A: You say I don't want to do anything this weekend in Chinese?
[00:18:37] Speaker B: Well, the correct answer is I don't want to do anything this weekend.
[00:18:49] Speaker C: Thank you, Vicky. So well done if you got that right. And if not, no worries.
[00:18:54] Speaker A: Just keep practicing. The more you practice using in both positive and negative forms, the easier it will get.
Okay, so now it's your turn. Here's a new question for you to practice with.
Can you make a sentence by using to talk about something you like or don't like.
[00:19:22] Speaker B: It could be about food, activities or anything you prefer. Drop your sentence in the comments below. I will see. I will check it for you. Don't Forget to use shimado. And yeah, let us know how you are making the phrase in your own sentence.
[00:19:42] Speaker C: And we love reading your answers and helping you out. So get creative and share your sentences with us. Have a try.
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Okay, Today we've learned how to use anything, everything to express preferences, choices and even talk about things we don't want to do. It's a really useful structure for describing anything or everything in both positive and negative ways. And keep practicing this, you will soon be using it naturally in your conversations.
[00:21:15] Speaker B: Yes, and we also touched very interesting culture practice in China which is to live with your parents until marriage or even after marriage to show, you know, respect, responsibility and maintaining the strong family bonds.
[00:21:37] Speaker C: Yes it is. And next time we're going to dive.
[00:21:40] Speaker A: Into something really important in Chinese resultative compliments.
[00:21:46] Speaker C: Okay, so very important compliments.
[00:21:48] Speaker A: And these are used to show the result of an action like in sentences such as I understand it. These are super useful for describing how actions are completed. And we'll be breaking it all down in the next episode, so make sure.
[00:22:08] Speaker B: To subscribe, hit the button, the like button and leave your comments. We'd like to see how did you use the phrase shimado in your own sentence?
[00:22:21] Speaker C: Yes, we do. And thanks for joining us today. We hope you had fun. Fun and learn something new. See you next time.
[00:22:31] Speaker B: See you next time.
