Everyday life · HSK 1

A Night at a Small Inn

After dark, a tired traveler arrives at a small inn, asks about the room rate, and then checks what time breakfast is served.

Arriving at the inn after dark

天黑了,王明很

tiānhēilewángmínghěnlèi

Night had fallen, and Wang Ming was exhausted.

Wang Ming

你好!我想一晚。

hǎoxiǎngzhùwǎn

Hello! I'd like to stay for one night.

Receptionist

好的。您叫什么

hǎodenínjiàoshénmemíng

Of course. May I have your name, sir?

Wang Ming

我叫王明。一晚

jiàowángmíngwǎnduōshǎoqián

My name is Wang Ming. How much is it for one night?

Receptionist

一晚一百

wǎnbǎikuài

It's one hundred yuan a night.

Asking about breakfast time

Wang Ming

好。几点吃饭?

hǎoshàngdiǎnchīfàn

All right. What time is breakfast in the morning?

Receptionist

七点。您喝还是喝水?

shàngdiǎnníncháháishìshuǐ

Seven in the morning. Would you like tea or water?

Wang Ming

我想喝。谢谢您!

xiǎngcháxièxiènín

I'd like some tea. Thank you so much!

Receptionist

不客气。请坐一下。

qǐngzuòxià

You're welcome. Please have a seat for a moment.

王明坐下,笑了。

wángmíngzuòxiàxiàole

Wang Ming sat down and smiled.

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