Family · HSK 1

My Sister's Seventh Birthday

On the morning of her birthday, her big brother hides a present behind his back. That evening the whole family gathers around dinner and a cup of fruit tea.

The Present Behind His Back

早上,哥哥的手在后面。

zǎoshànggedeshǒuzàihòumiàn

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

Big Brother

妹妹,今天几啦?

mèimeijīntiānsuì

Hey little sis, how old are you today?

Little Sister

!哥哥,你的手呢?

suìgedeshǒune

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

Big Brother

看,这个给你。

kànzhègeshūbāogěi

Look, this schoolbag is for you.

Little Sister

哇,我很!谢谢哥哥!

hěnhuanxièxiège

Wow, I love it! Thank you, brother!

Dinner and a Cup of Tea

晚上,桌子上有和菜。

wǎnshàngzhuōzishàngyǒufàncài

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

Dad

来,喝茶吗?

láishuǐguǒcháma

Come here, would you like some fruit tea?

Little Sister

想喝!

xiǎng

Yes, I'd love some!

Mom

妹妹,快乐!我们都爱你。

mèimeishēngkuàimendōuài

Happy birthday, sweetheart! We all love you.

妹妹笑了。今天她很

mèimeixiàolejīntiānhěngāoxìng

The little sister smiled. Today she was very happy.

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