Learn to use 因为, 所以, 方便, 吗 through the topic of complaining and making plans.
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请告诉我。
Please tell me.
他告诉了我一个好消息。
He told me a piece of good news.
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我记得他的名字。
I remember his name.
你还记得这件事吗？
Do you still remember this matter?
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我很忙。
I am very busy.
他忙工作。
He is busy with work.
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听音乐。
Listen to music.
听我说。
Listen to me.
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我想问你一个问题。
I want to ask you a question.
他问我叫什么名字。
He asked me what my name is.
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我休息一下。
I'll rest for a while.
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这里很方便。
This place is very convenient.
这样做很方便。
Doing it this way is very convenient.
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这是个好机会。
This is a good opportunity.
请给我一个机会。
Please give me a chance.
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我每天练习汉语。
I practice Chinese every day.
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以后我们再联系。
Let's keep in touch from now on.
因为 A, 所以 BThis sentence pattern is used to explain cause and effect. '因为' (because) comes before the cause, and '所以' (so) comes before the result.
因为他很忙，所以没有时间休息。
Because he is very busy, he has no time to rest.
因为明天有考试，所以今天要练习。
Because there's a test tomorrow, I have to practice today.
S + 方便 + 吗？ / 方便 + V + 吗？This sentence pattern is used to ask whether someone is free or whether it's convenient for them to do something. '方便' means convenient.
你方便的时候告诉我。
Let me know when it's convenient for you.
你明天方便来聊天吗？
Is it convenient for you to come chat tomorrow?
Linh texts Nam to arrange a meet-up.
你好！好久不见。你最近忙吗？
Hi! Long time no see. Have you been busy lately?
我最近很忙，所以很少休息。
I've been very busy lately, so I rarely get to rest.
是啊，记得我们以前经常聊天。你什么时候有时间？
Yeah, remember how we used to chat all the time. When do you have time?
以后吧。这周末你方便吗？
Let's do it later. Are you free this weekend?
可以。我们见面聊天吧！我告诉你一个机会。
Sure. Let's meet up and chat! I want to tell you about an opportunity.
好啊！你方便的时候打电话告诉我。
Sounds good! Call and let me know when it's convenient for you.