Celebrations & Seasons

这件衣服样子不错，有点儿贵。

Zhè jiàn yīfu yàngzi búcuò, yǒudiǎnr guì.

This piece of clothing looks nice, but it is a bit expensive.

这次去饭店，我们花钱不多，吃得很不错。

Zhè cì qù fàndiàn, wǒmen huā qián bù duō, chī de hěn búcuò.

This time at the restaurant, we did not spend much but ate very well.

那个公园虽然不大，但是非常漂亮。

Nàge gōngyuán suīrán bú dà, dànshì fēicháng piàoliang.

Although that park is not big, it is very beautiful.

明天下雨，我们在家休息。

Míngtiān xiàyǔ, wǒmen zài jiā xiūxi.

If it rains tomorrow, we will rest at home.

明天不下雨，我们出去玩儿。

Míngtiān bù xiàyǔ, wǒmen chūqù wánr.

If it does not rain tomorrow, we will go out and have fun.

如果你下午有时间，我们就一起去超市吧。

Rúguǒ nǐ xiàwǔ yǒu shíjiān, wǒmen jiù yìqǐ qù chāoshì ba.

If you have time this afternoon, let us go to the supermarket together.

只要你认真学习，就一定能取得好成绩。

Zhǐyào nǐ rènzhēn xuéxí, jiù yídìng néng qǔdé hǎo chéngjì.

As long as you study earnestly, you will definitely get good grades.

只要你通过这次考试，我就送你一件礼物。

Zhǐyào nǐ tōngguò zhè cì kǎoshì, wǒ jiù sòng nǐ yí jiàn lǐwù.

As long as you pass this exam, I will give you a gift.

只要天气好，我们就去爬山。

Zhǐyào tiānqì hǎo, wǒmen jiù qù pá shān.

As long as the weather is good, we will go hiking.

我今天太忙了，午饭都没吃。

Wǒ jīntiān tài máng le, wǔfàn dōu méi chī.

I was too busy today — I did not even eat lunch.

那个学生病了，没来上课。

Nàge xuéshēng bìng le, méi lái shàngkè.

That student was sick and did not come to class.

因为很累，所以我今天不想做饭了。

Yīnwèi hěn lèi, suǒyǐ wǒ jīntiān bù xiǎng zuò fàn le.

Because I am very tired, I do not want to cook today.

他一起床就去洗脸。

Tā yī qǐchuáng jiù qù xǐ liǎn.

As soon as he gets up, he goes to wash his face.

我一喝酒就脸红。

Wǒ yī hē jiǔ jiù liǎn hóng.

As soon as I drink alcohol, my face turns red.

她一听到这个消息就哭了。

Tā yī tīngdào zhège xiāoxi jiù kū le.

As soon as she heard the news, she cried.

灯一直亮着。

Dēng yìzhí liàng zhe.

The light has been on (this whole time).

灯没亮着。

Dēng méi liàng zhe.

The light is not on.

电脑开着。

Diànnǎo kāi zhe.

The computer is on.