My Sister's Seventh Birthday

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zǎoshànggedeshǒuzàihòumiàn

早上,哥哥的手在后面。

In the morning, the brother's hand was behind his back.

Big Brother

mèimeijīntiānsuì

妹妹,今天几岁啦?

Hey little sis, how old are you today?

Little Sister

suìgedeshǒune

七岁!哥哥,你的手呢?

Seven! Brother, what's your hand doing back there?

Big Brother

kànzhègeshūbāogěi

看,这个书包给你。

Look, this schoolbag is for you.

Little Sister

hěnhuanxièxiège

哇,我很喜欢!谢谢哥哥!

Wow, I love it! Thank you, brother!

wǎnshàngzhuōzishàngyǒufàncài

晚上,桌子上有米饭和菜。

In the evening, there was rice and dishes on the table.

Dad

láishuǐguǒcháma

来,喝水果茶吗?

Come here, would you like some fruit tea?

Little Sister

xiǎng

想喝!

Yes, I'd love some!

Mom

mèimeishēngkuàimendōuài

妹妹,生日快乐!我们都爱你。

Happy birthday, sweetheart! We all love you.

mèimeixiàolejīntiānhěngāoxìng

妹妹笑了。今天她很高兴。

The little sister smiled. Today she was very happy.